More is definitely in George Mitchell School!

THIS excellent news about George Mitchell school’s 2009 GCSE results has made my summer.

To compare this to where we were last summer shows just what can be achieved when communities gives strong moral support to teachers working in schools like George Mitchell; when teachers instill a ‘can do’ attitude in pupils no matter what their background; and when Government gives schools like George Mitchell as much funding and outside intervention as they need – instead of giving the impression that it would rather support those who steal from them.

Formidable George Mitchell Headteacher Helen Jeffery has issued a press release celebrating the results, which you can download HERE.

Four years after I became properly involved with the school, I remain proud and grateful that its excellent teachers remain strongly committed to George Mitchell, resulting in much needed stability for the pupils who go there.

Well done again to all of George Mitchell school’s superb teachers for continuing to give Leyton ward’s future generations a brighter future.

Good News for George Mitchell School

It would be churlish of me not to acknowledge this very good news.

Saying that, however, had George Mitchell received its rightful share of money from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) 2004 – 2006 ‘Youth At Risk’ programme (it didn’t receive a penny despite protestations to the contrary), the school need never have been included on the National Challenge list in the first place.

I am delighted that the Government finally appears to be supporting George Mitchell’s pupils, parents and wonderful staff – as opposed to the people who sought to attack them.

Fancy Becoming a Radio Producer?

Point Blank, a wonderful music education college that specialises in working with disenfranchised young people, are running a free one week accredited Radio Production course between 23rd – 27th March and still have a number of spaces available.

The course will be run in either Hackney or Leytonstone.

Funding is available to assist with travel expenses.

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