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Pewley Down Church of England Infant School reopens after concrete closure

First published on: 5th September 2024

Pewley Down Church of England Infant School has welcomed back children and staff to the newly refurbished school buildings after it was forced to close for 11 months due to structural safety concerns

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An outstanding school at the heart of Long Ditton for 150 years

First published on: 6th July 2024

St Mary's Church of England Junior School in Long Ditton is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year

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The Priory joins the Enlighten Learning Trust

First published on: 14th May 2024

The Priory Secondary School in Dorking celebrated joining the Enlighten Learning Trust last week.

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The Weald becomes a 'Heritage School'

First published on: 3rd May 2024

The Weald Church of England Primary School in Beare Green, Dorking received the Heritage School Award last week.

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Children feel closer to God when churches partner with the local school

First published on: 3rd April 2024

How do you help children feel closer to God? Our research shows that when churches partner with the local school they do just that. In 80% of the schools surveyed all the children said that when people from the local church visit the school, they feel closer to God.

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Asking big questions is good for children

First published on: 26th March 2024

A recent study by the Diocese of Guildford has found that the greater the involvement from a church in a school, the greater the children are aware of their own, and the world’s, strengths, wonder, and beauty.

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Cathedral and Diocese join for a Key Stage 1 Eco-Day

First published on: 22nd March 2024

The Education Teams at Guildford Cathedral and the Diocese joined to host eco-champions from 15 CofE schools at their annual Eco-Day.

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New Surrey RE syllabus attracts national interest

First published on: 22nd December 2023

Celebrating the launch of a new Religious Education syllabus focused on religion and belief lived out in real life.

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New online Advent Calendars, ‘The World is Waiting’

First published on: 1st December 2023

Two online Advent Calendars created by the Diocese Education Team are launched today for use by schools, churches and individuals.

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A prayer for our young people and their families during results season

First published on: 17th August 2023

A prayer for all those affected or impacted by the results season

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