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Research shows that banning mobile phones from schools can improve GCSE results, so the new head at Medina College has done just that. Here's one parent's view on the decision.
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Congratulations to Medina pupil, Joe Groves, who achieved nine GCSE grades at A* and two more at grade A making him one of the highest achievers nationally.
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Papers prepared for an upcoming council meeting show Christ the King as having a £1m+ deficit last year. The school assures OnTheWight that it's easily explained.
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Officers recommend a merger of Carisbrooke and Medina Colleges on the Medina College site. Approval is also sought for a consultation on the closure to commence in the autumn with a view to closure by 2017.
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Several members of support staff at the two colleges may face redundancy say the Governors.
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On the last day to share your views on future of 11+ education on the Island, The Island Innovation Trust said that another ‘reorganisation’ through any merger at would undermine the progress made at Medina and Carisbrooke Colleges.
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Great news for staff, pupils and parents as Ofsted inspectors announce the College has moved out of Special Measures. Well done to all who have worked hard to achieve this.
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It sounds like there'll be some good news coming out from the Island Innovation Trust soon, following Ofsted inspections at both Colleges this week.
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Having spent a little time with the secondary school admissions data released by the council today, here's the extra that we've learnt.
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Two schools were over-subscribed, but 92% of pupils have been offered their first choice place at Isle of Wight secondary schools.
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A group of students from Medina College brought some Christmas cheer to Earl Mountbatten Hospice patients, staff and volunteers when they performed a medley of carols and songs during an hour-long visit last week.
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According to Medina College, the number of pupils achieving 5 A* - C GCSEs including English and maths has risen to 51%. Well done to all involved.
