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Enfield students ahead of national results

Published: Wednesday 25th August 2010

In Enfield 97.8% of the A Levels entered resulted in a pass. Ten Enfield schools had more A Level entries this year than in 2009.

Beat a path to the Enfield Show

Autumn Town Show image

Published: Tuesday 10th August 2010

Make a special date to visit this year’s Autumn Show on Saturday & Sunday 4th and 5th September from 10.30am – 6pm at Enfield Town Park, EN3 where there really is something for all ages to enjoy.

Fire service course is a sure-fire hit

Published: Wednesday 14th July 2010

Eight young offenders aged between 13 and 17, who have been referred to Enfield’s Youth Offending Service (YOS) went on a week-long course with the London Fire Brigade’s training centre at the Tottenham Fire Station.

Enfield is the place for creativity

Published: Wednesday 14th July 2010

Enfield is going to be an even more exciting borough than it is now with a council plan to engage people of all ages, abilities and skills in culture and the arts. This is ‘Creative Enfield’.

BSF cuts are a real blow for our children

Published: Thursday 8th July 2010

Enfield Council is extremely concerned and disappointed that Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education has brought the council’s Building Schools for the Future programme to an abrupt end and allowed just three academy schools to be reviewed.

Inspiring games set the Olympics mood

Published: Wednesday 23rd June 2010

Over 650 children aged 10 and 11 from 34 Enfield primary schools took part in this year’s ‘Go Enfield Go’ event at the Lee Valley Athletics Stadium at Pickett’s Lock, Edmonton N9. They were able to choose from over 30 sporting activities and skills to learn and enjoy.

Children’s services are in good shape

Published: Wednesday 23rd June 2010

Enfield Council and its partners including schools, health, police and the voluntary and community sector are doing a good job protecting children and providing high quality support for children in their care.

Special Turkish / Kurdish youth event makes arresting sight

Published: Monday 21st June 2010

Last week a special event took place at Southgate College which had been organised jointly by Enfield Council Scrutiny Team and the police.

Big party welcomes Futureversity

Published: Monday 21st June 2010

Loads of kids made a date for the launch of Enfield’s Futureversity on Saturday 12th June when the entertainment kicked off at 1pm at the Ponders End Youth Centre in South Street.

Fire damaged school celebrates new facilities

Published: Monday 21st June 2010

Children at Houndsfield Primary School in Ripon Road, Edmonton, will be proudly conducting guided tours of their school tomorrow now that most improvements have been completed after a serious fire left it badly damaged last year.

Bravissimo – opera wows Enfield schools

Published: Monday 21st June 2010

In the final year of Enfield’s live opera project performed by the Pavilion Opera Education Trust, four Enfield primary schools are hosting live opera performances of Donnizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor specially adapted for nine and ten year olds.

Palmers Green celebrates a unique 15th Festival

Published: Monday 21st June 2010

Now in its 15th year, the Palmers Green Festival is celebrating with a full programme to entertain everyone.

Kids lend hand for Art in the Park event

Quercus robur fastigiata - Tree

Published: Wednesday 19th May 2010

Saturday 22nd May 2010 – 11.00am till 4.00pm– Green hut, Bush Hill Park, Lincoln Road, Enfield EN1

By George a dragon slayer at Forty Hall

Dragon makers with St George

Published: Wednesday 5th May 2010

Armed with no more than his trusty sword and shield for protection, St George faced a living beast breathing fire and raging outside the Forty Hall.

Dance fever breaks out for eight weeks

Published: Friday 16th April 2010

Dare2Dance is a brand new free dance project for young women in Enfield aged 14-24years.

Power of Dreams bursts to life at Millfield

Power of Dreams

Published: Friday 19th March 2010

This week 12 young performers battled it out at Millfield Theatre for the gong of top singer / rapper and top dancer in the annual ‘Power of Dreams’ competition.

Spurs legend Ossie Ardiles says ‘thanks a million’ to Enfield’s volunteers

Enfield Blind Association

Published: Friday 19th March 2010

The tireless work of Enfield’s volunteers was celebrated this week when more than 100 volunteers who have given a hundred hours of their time received recognition for their volunteering from Enfield Council. More than 1400 volunteers have been recognised since the scheme began.

Enfield Town library is reborn

Enfield Town Library Opening

Published: Thursday 11th March 2010

Sir Andrew Motion, celebrated poet laureate, novelist, biographer and chairman of the Museums, Libraries & Archives Council added his congratulations at the opening of Enfield’s flagship library in Enfield Town this week.

Enfield’s talented youngsters strut their stuff

Published: Wednesday 10th March 2010

Monday 15th March 2010 - 6.00pm start - Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, N18

96% of Enfield parents get school of their preference

Published: Tuesday 2nd March 2010

Parents of children in Enfield who are due to start secondary school in September have now received the results of their application for a school place.

Houndsfield School supports Haiti appeal

Published: Tuesday 9th February 2010

Children at Houndsfield Primary School in Edmonton raised £680 for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal with their “Bring and Buy Sale” and a casual clothes day last Friday, 22nd January.

Study to look at Southgate Town Hall and existing library’s future

Published: Tuesday 9th February 2010

Enfield Council recently announced that a feasibility study will be carried out to identify options for the future use of Southgate Town Hall and associated land and buildings.

Unmissable visit to Enfield libraries by famous author

Published: Tuesday 9th February 2010

Emily Gravett is a library treat and she is visiting two libraries on Tuesday 16th February.

Children's CD gives heart to Haiti

Published: Friday 5th February 2010

Children at Galliard Primary School in Edmonton N9, raised over £1850 for the Haiti appeal. At a recent school council meeting children said that they wanted to do something positive for the appeal.

It's a week of half-term fun!

Published: Wednesday 28th October 2009

It’s all on Facebook with details of £250 prize.

Secondary school deadline is Friday 23rd October

Published: Wednesday 21st October 2009

Parents of children transferring to secondary schools please note.

Back to School!

Published: Friday 28th August 2009

Please note that the autumn term for schools in Enfield starts on Thursday 3rd September 2009.

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