Hull one of five cities to host exclusive CBeebies event 17th February 2020 Hull has been named as one of the only Northern cities to host a new CBeebies event this summer. Hull and York join four London and Surrey locations announced so far in this brand new event guaranteed to knock the socks off our young generation. CBeebies Rainbow Adventure will visit Queen Victoria Square Friday 5 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News CBeebiesCbeebies Rainbow AdventureCouncillor Dave CrakerQueen Victoria Square
Story of fateful voyage from Hull’s whaling past to be performed in schools 17th February 2020 A Hull-based theatre company is taking an immersive maritime-themed performance to local primary schools. Theatre on the Edge, which aims to produce quality theatre with new and original work, has been commissioned by Hull City Council as part of the forthcoming Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City schools outreach programme. Based on a significant event in Hull’s […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Captain GravillCouncillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityThe Diana of HullThe Last Leviathans
Pop sensation L Devine to perform in Hull 10th February 2020 One of the country’s most exciting pop talents is coming to Hull this summer. L Devine, whose debut EP Growing Pains received critical acclaim and earned her a spot on Annie Mac’s stage at the Great Escape Festival, will perform at Hull Central Library on Sunday 24 May. The 21-year-old, from Whitley Bay, will be […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News AdeleAnnie MacClean BanditCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonGet It Loud In LibrariesGreat Escape FestivalGrowing PainsHull Central LibraryL DevineLewis CapaldiThe Vaccines
Song for Hull is back – and it’s bigger than ever 6th February 2020 Children from the city will perform Song for Hull in front of a live audience at the Bonus Arena tomorrow. The project – launched during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017 – has been allowed to continue thanks to funding from Newground Together, NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Hull University […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on A Song for HullBonus ArenaHull Music ServiceHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustMusicNHS Hull CCGUK City of Culture
Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition 4th February 2020 Eight talented young people from Hull have been given a big boost as they look to begin careers in music. The Rotary Club of Humberside, in partnership with Hull Music Service, announced the new recipients of its music tuition bursary scheme at a presentation evening at The Albemarle Centre. The youngsters will be given financial […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Hull Music ServiceMusicThe Rotary Club of Humberside
Hull school named among country’s best for A-level progress 27th January 2020 Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has been named as one of the best schools in the country for progress made by A-level students. New league tables released by the Department for Education show Hull’s employer-led school is ranked 15th for all schools and colleges in England, including fee-paying independent schools, for the progress made […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Ron Dearing UTC
Hopes and dreams of Hull children to be shared with shoppers 16th January 2020 Hull’s children will be sharing their visions for the future as part of an immersive art installation next month. Model City, from Absolutely Cultured, will see Hull’s children take shoppers and passers-by to alternate realities. The installation will take over King Edward Street this February half term. The playful and thought-provoking soundscape has been produced […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedModel City
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library 13th January 2020 Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions. January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be more active or cut something toxic out of your diet. But it’s also a good time to commit to being more creative – and Hull […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News 3D printingAdobe IllustratorArduinoLaser cuttingMakerspacePython
Every Day Counts competition winners announced 13th December 2019 Fifteen school pupils have today won prizes for attending school every day throughout November. The Every Day Counts campaign encourages pupils to attend school every day for the benefit of their education. 80 schools nominated a total of 18586 pupils for attending school every day in November. Headteachers from the city’s primary and secondary schools, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Feature
Try these fun activities at Hull youth centres 6th December 2019 Youth centres in Hull host regular things to do and places to go for those aged 10 to 24. Fun, educational and challenging activities take place every week across the city. Here is a list of activities taking place at Hull’s youth centres. Mondays Junior Open Access drop-in (Ages 10 to 13) at Astra Youth […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ainthorpe Youth CentreAndrew Marvell Youth CentreAstra Youth CentreKingston Youth CentreRoute One Youth CentreYouth centres
Hull pupils pledge to never stay silent on abuse 25th November 2019 Thousands of children in Hull will promise “never to commit, excuse, or stay silent about abuse or bullying” starting today. To mark White Ribbon Day, pupils at Green Way Academy have today been visited by a White Ribbon-themed fire engine and police car. The school will be one of 26 in the city to be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Hull City CouncilHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipHumberside PoliceHumberside Police and Crime Commissioner
Airlie Bird and Rufus the Robin urging children to attend school every day 1st November 2019 Pupils across Hull should watch out for Hull FC and Hull KR mascots appearing at their schools this month. Airlie Bird and Rufus the Robin will be visiting 15 schools in November as part of the Every Day Counts campaign, which encourages children to aim for 100 per cent school attendance. Pupils who achieve 100 […] Read more Education and Learning News Airlie BirdEvery day countsHull FCHull KRJo MoxonRufus the RobinViking FM