Well done to Tessa and Jessica who fought off stiff competition in this regional contest. They championed Isle of Wight produce and became champions themselves.
Ahead of this week's council meeting, where the future of education on the Isle of Wight will be decided, the Head of Humanities at Carisbrooke College explains why he feels he and his family may have to the leave the Island they all love.
The Chairs of the Island Innovation Trust and IIT Governing Body share an open letter to all councillors in advance of next week's debate on the future of schools. They argue the councillors will not be in possession of all the facts needed to make an informed decision on closure of Carisbrooke College.
The Trust say they're disappointed the recommendation to the Council Executive to close Carisbrooke College ignores the views of the people of the Isle of Wight. Parents are fuming and planning direct action.
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.
Police appeal for witnesses to the fatal collision that happened in Carisbrooke at the weekend. Our sincerest thoughts are with Mrs Twine's family and friends.
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.
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.
Christ the King College received 312 first place applications from pupils for the current agreed capacity of 270 places. The Governors confirm plans to expand this to 300 once they have space.