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Warning to stay away from canal and rivers following West Leeds teacher tragedy

westleedslife - July 29, 2020 0

Avoid open water swimming in canals, rivers and reservoirs in West Leeds - that's the plea from the the Canal & River...

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Man who died in River Aire tragedy named as Farnley Academy teacher Lewis Howlett – UPDATED

westleedslife - June 1, 2020 0

A man who died in the River Aire this weekend has been named as Farnley Academy teacher Lewis Howlett.

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West Leeds latest: Farnley Academy masks, Sunnybank Mills work and Pudsey donations

westleedslife - April 24, 2020 0

Here’s a round-up of the latest news connected to the Coronavirus pandemic in West Leeds today. Farnley Academy helps...

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Farnley Academy to close on Monday as Norovirus makes its impact felt

westleedslife - December 6, 2019 0

Farnley Academy will be closed to students and staff on Monday 9th December to allow the school to be deep cleaned following...

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Farnley Academy ‘requires improvement’

westleedslife - November 29, 2019 1

Farnley Academy has moved from being an 'outstanding' school to one that 'requires improvement', according to independent Ofsted inspectors.

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Mark’s History: Cabbage Hill and its amazing views

westleedslife - July 21, 2019 1

A friend said they had seen a post on the West Leeds Walks Facebook group about a place called Cabbage Hill, writes...

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Farnley: Help young Chloe raise Candlelighters cash by sponsoring abseil

westleedslife - March 17, 2019 0

An inspirational girl from the 8th South-West Leeds Scouting Group in Farnley has set her sites high for her latest fundraising efforts. As reported a...

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Farnley Academy student praised for helping fallen pensioner

westleedslife - November 30, 2018 1

A Farnley Academy student has been praised by his community for his clear-thinking and caring ways, writes Judith Hurd. Ryan Megson, a Year 8...

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May ‘Good Egg’ winner: Farnley Academy pupil is ‘selfless and generous’

westleedslife - June 5, 2018 0

Kayleigh Glancy is a remarkable young woman. Selfless and generous, she has 'a heart of gold'. The Farnley Academy pupil, aged 14, has done so...

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New Farnley Academy principal outlines target for school

westleedslife - March 6, 2018 0

The new principal of Farnley Academy has pledged to get the school ranked in the top 1% of secondary schools by 2020. Chris Stokes...

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Principal Scott Wilson leaves Farnley Academy

westleedslife - December 20, 2017 0

The principal of Farnley Academy has left the 'outstanding' Ofsted-rated school to take up a new position. Scott Wilson will take up a new position...

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Farnley Academy’s international connections net top award

westleedslife - October 16, 2017 0

The Farnley Academy has gained a prestigious British Council award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School...