This year we celebrate both the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work, On the Origin of Species. Few historical figures can claim to have had an impact as far reaching and profound as Darwin, and few scientific ideas have changed our understanding of the world around us quite as radically as his have. This year a special set of stamps and a commemorative two pound coin have been released.
Prince William School has been awarded an additional Leading Edge specialism by the Department for Children, Schools and Families. This opportunity is only offered to a limited number of schools which meet demanding national criteria after a successful Ofsted inspection and brings additional funding for work with partner schools. Continued…
Apethorpe Hall, hidden in the heart of Northamptonshire near Oundle, has recently been described as the ‘biggest risk’ English heritage has ever taken. It was put on the English Heritage Buildings at Risk register in 1998, when it was bought for just over three million pounds by English Heritage with taxpayer’s money. Since then a further four million has been spent on restoration. Critics have been quick to talk of a waste of taxpayer’s money, but in my opinion the work of Simon Thurley is a cause our nation should be proud of.
There are many people who dream of Olympic success, but there are few who have the determination to chase them. Yet Jess Varley, at only the age of 14 is already well on her way to making these dreams a reality. Jess competes in Modern Pentathlon, a competition which tests both her physical and mental attributes. Just as the Pentathlon in the ancient Olympic Games where the events were modelled after the skills of a soldier of the time, the Modern Pentathlon tests the skills needed to be a 19th Century cavalry soldier, Continued…