News Stories
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6 March 2020
in SchoolsLaunch of new Pop-Up Cathedral to visit schools
Our cathedral has launched a mobile Pop-Up Cathedral, which will tour schools and give pupils a flavour of cathedral spirituality. The Pop-Up Cathedral was given a trial run with pupils from Liss Infant and Junior Schools, and the feedback from pupils and staff was positive. The official launch will be at our cathedral on March 31. Read more
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12 Dec. 2019
in SchoolsChurch nursery wins top prize in newspaper poll
A nursery school run by a church in Portsmouth won the prize of ‘Best School’ in the “We Can Do It” awards organised by local newspaper The News, Read more
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11 Dec. 2019
in SchoolsPompey stars join festive singalong with schoolchildren
Pompey stars will join children from local schools for a special carol service at Fratton Park on December 16. Read more
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2 Dec. 2019
in SchoolsCathedral choir leads pupils in singing masterclass
Pupils from schools in Portsmouth recently celebrated St Cecilia’s Day – the patron saint of music and musicians – by learning and performing a repertoire of choral music with the Portsmouth Cathedral Choir. Read more
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25 Nov. 2019
in SchoolsResponse to West Wight School Places Proposal
A response from a spokesperson from the Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth regarding the West Wight School Places proposal. Read more
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12 Nov. 2019
in SchoolsNew sponsor for Fareham academy
Pupils, staff and parents at a Fareham academy are preparing for a new era. The Diocesan of Chichester Academies Trust (DCAT) has been announced as their new sponsor. Read more
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8 July 2019
in SchoolsHundreds of pupils learn about conservation of God’s world
Year 6 pupils from C of E schools from across our diocese learnt more about conservation of God’s world in a series of workshops and a service to mark the end of their education at one of our church schools. The children and staff came to Portsmouth Cathedral for the annual Leavers’ Services. Read more
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16 May 2019
in SchoolsStudents given tour of Parliament
Students from Charter Academy were given a tour of Parliament by Bishop Christopher and others, as they learnt how to engage more effectively with our political system Read more
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8 April 2019
in SchoolsBishop sees new classrooms at island school
Bishop Christopher visited Shalfleet C of E Primary School with Canon Peter Leonard, who will shortly become the new Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight. They visited its new classrooms, met pupils and staff and helped to lead an assembly Read more
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3 April 2019
in SchoolsSchool building named after wartime hero
Bishop Christopher officially opened some new classrooms at St Blasius Academy in Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight. They were named in memory of Mary Ellis, a pilot who flew Spitfires and other planes during the Second World War Read more