Local residents recognise top teachers in annual awards ceremony
A list of top teachers, support teams and leaders have been revealed in the people’s choice category for the Teach Portsmouth Awards Live. Teach Portsmouth, part of Portsmouth City Council, promotes teacher recruitment and retention in the city. In January, local residents were asked to nominate a school or college team member who had […]
Could an Apprenticeship or Traineeship be part of your Roadmap to a Career?
Our vision to offer our next and future generations a pathway to their future has been branded Roadmap To A Career. A vital part of that vision is our Skills & Employability strategy which launched with our 100 in 100 campaign, in partnership with the Solent Apprenticeship Hub, Portsmouth City Council, the University of Portsmouth, […]
Marine projects making a splash in the Solent this summer
Secrets of the Solent will continue to highlight the fascinating marine life around our coast in new ways this summer through a variety of projects. The first project to get underway is a vibrant artwork by street artist ATM. The striking piece, featuring a spider crab, will adorn a wall space at Hythe Pier, Southampton, where it is hoped it will inspire visitors to learn more about the hidden wildlife roaming the waters beneath […]
Meet the Lurking Trolls! This gruesome gang aims to teach children in Portsmouth how to spot and defeat dangers online
A terrifying band of trolls is set to arrive in schools and libraries across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. In response to the growing and changing dangers children can face online, the Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership, together with its partner agencies who work with children and families across the region, is launching a new […]
School Streets trial expands
Hot on the heels of the first School Streets trials set to launch in Portsmouth, more schools will join what has been described as ‘a revolution at the school gates’ as the second phase gets underway. Portsmouth City Council are pleased to announce on Clean Air Day that two additional schools are to be included […]
Teach Portsmouth celebrates amazing achievements of school and college staff
Schools and colleges in Portsmouth are being encouraged to celebrate their staff’s achievements by sharing an image or video on their social media pages as part of a new initiative by Teach Portsmouth. Teachers across the city are being recognised for their immense efforts during the pandemic before the Teach Portsmouth Awards Live on […]
Ports Fest 2021 Goes Live – It’s Time to Remember, Reimagine, Reset
From 2nd – 4th July, Ports Fest will invite audiences to Remember, Reimagine, Reset with a festival of music, art, talks, and workshops, providing something for everyone. Ports Fest is Portsmouth’s most established annual curated multi-arts festival. This year, Portsfest are delighted to be able to offer a reduced but varied programme to suit the […]
First school streets in Portsmouth set to launch
Creating safer routes to school and reducing air pollution around schools is set to become a reality for two schools in Portsmouth as they launch their School Streets trial in the autumn term. Portsmouth City Council will, this week, be speaking to the residents and business owners along the roads taking part in the […]
3,000 schoolchildren take part in Portsmouth Big City Read
3,000 schoolchildren will take part in Portsmouth City Council’s Big City Read over the next few months, reading Boy Giant: Son of Gulliver by children’s author Michael Morpurgo and published by Harper Collins Children’s books. Boy Giant is inspired by the classic story of Gulliver’s Travels as the main character Omar and his mother […]
Lettuce Sing!
Portsmouth Music Hub has launched a brand new collection of songs aimed at children. The collection of songs titled ‘Lettuce Sing!’ links to a nationwide campaign from ITV and Veg Power to encourage children to eat more vegetables. Sue Beckett, Chief Executive of Portsmouth Music Hub, said, “Using exciting music to educate children and young people […]