Good news for pupils and parents as several areas of improvement are recognised by Ofsted Inspector since the Academy went into Special Measures.

A public meeting next month will give parents the chance to find out more about the new schools planned on the Island.

The Free School aims to open by September 2014 for year 7, with other year groups to follow.

What a great project for the summer, learn to play the ukulele!

Having been Chair of Governors during the tumultuous time of change at the troubled Cowes school, Alan Wells is to be replaced, citing a change in personal circumstances for the decision.

The council has signed a certificate of completion on the new building.

The Ofsted Inspection report is full of praise.

If approved, new primary school is planned to open in 2015, with full capacity by 2019.

Six sky-dived from from either 10,000 or 15,000 feet a couple of weekends ago in aid of St Catherine's.

Although Ofsted were able to pick out some strengths, they say the overall effectiveness of the school is 'Inadequate'

With three out of six secondary schools in Special Measures, Andrew Turner believes education is the most pressing issue facing the new council.