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1: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 04.03.2010

Nursery and Reception classes have begun their joint sessions from today. If parents/guardians have any concerns please contact school as soon as possible so that these can be resolved.

2: Education, Education, Education, - to be or not to be? - Ascension (Education) - 28.01.2010

Fellow Islanders, I am sure you are aware of the recent Education review undertaken at our very own Two Boats School.

3: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 07.01.2010

The new school term starts on Thursday 14th January at the usual time. Please note that this is a change to the term dates initially sent out at the start of the school year.

4: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 24.12.2009

Many thanks to all who attended the Lower School Production and Christingle Service.

5: School News - Ascension (Education) - 03.12.2009

Congratulations – so far we have raised approx £1,700. Please make sure that any outstanding monies are returned to school by Friday this week so that they can be paid into the bank next week.

6: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.11.2009

Requests and help Please can you save washing up bottles and send them into school for the y3/4 pneumatics work – thank you.

7: Two Boats School - Week 11 16/11/09 - Ascension (Education) - 19.11.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

8: Golden Time At Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 12.11.2009

At the beginning of the school year Middle 2 agreed on a system that would enable them to earn marbles in exchange for Golden Time at the end of every half term.

9: School Newsletter - Ascension (Education) - 12.11.2009

Last week you should have received a letter informing you that we need two school governors as both Helen Close and Kitty George’s terms of office come to an end this month.

10: Two Boats School Sports Day 2009 - Ascension (Education) - 05.11.2009

Sunday 25th October dawned and there were a few welcome clouds in the sky.

11: Two Boats School - Week 8 19/10/09 - Ascension (Education) - 22.10.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

12: School Page - Ascension (Education) - 15.10.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians, It is heard to believe that it is already week 7 of this school year.

13: Two Boats School - Week 6 05/10/09 - Ascension (Education) - 08.10.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

14: School Page - Ascension (Education) - 01.10.2009

As you are all aware two members of staff are in the UK on medical leave at present.

15: Two Boats School - Interview with New Teachers - Ascension (Education) - 24.09.2009

Hello Readers, There have been two new members of staff that have joined us this year: Mr Chipp and Miss Roberts. We interviewed them on their first thoughts about coming to Ascension Island as part as our ASDAN course.

16: Press Release - St Helena - Ascension (Education) - 24.09.2009

Giselle Richards Qualifies with Masters Degree

17: Evening Classes at Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 17.09.2009

I am pleased to confirm that the following evening classes will be running this year.

18: School Page - Ascension (Education) - 17.09.2009

Every week we try to make sure that the community knows what we are up to at school via the Islander newspaper.

19: School Info Week 3 - Ascension (Education) - 17.09.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians, If you have not already done so can you please sign and return the parental permissions slips which were sent home last week.

20: Two Boats School - Week 1 03/09/09 - Ascension (Education) - 10.09.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

21: Two Boats School presents ‘GEL!’ - Ascension (Education) - 23.07.2009

There has been ‘GEL’ fever on Ascension recently as the middle school have been preparing for their upcoming debut.

22: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

Thank you to everyone who attended the middle school performance of ‘Gel’ last week. We hope you all enjoyed the show.

23: Evening Classes 2009 – 10 - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

Every year we offer a range of evening classes to the public. Some of these lead to formal qualifications and some are just for enjoyment.

24: NEW HORIZONS YOUTH GROUP VISITS ASCENSION - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

On Monday this week a team from the New Horizons Youth Group arrived on Ascension.

25: Egg Project Report - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

Over these past few days I was given an egg to care for and treat it as if it was a real baby.

26: Egg Project Report - Kieran Yon - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

Over these past few days I was given an egg to care for and treat it as if it was a real baby.

27: Friends of Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 02.07.2009

Do you have a few hours to spare?

28: Two Boats School Newsletter - Ascension (Education) - 02.07.2009

Congratulations to all who took part in the Senior Road Race last week. Many thanks to the police for providing safety support during the event.

29: Two Boats School - Week 36 22/06/09 - Ascension (Education) - 25.06.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

30: Two Boats School - Week 34 08/06/09 - Ascension (Education) - 11.06.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians, Splash gala: We all had a wonderful time on Friday morning at the gala in Georgetown pool.

31: World Environment Day - Ascension (Education) - 04.06.2009

'Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change'.

32: Year 9 At The Crossroads - Ascension (Education) - 07.05.2009

I have just been choosing my GCSE options these past few weeks. I have chosen subjects that I believe will help me to get a job on the RMS St Helena.

33: Two Boats School Newsletter - Ascension (Education) - 23.04.2009

Congratulations to Beale team on winning the Swim Gala on Thursday last week. There was a lot of great competition between the teams and everyone really enjoyed the day.

34: Applications for a place at Two Boats School Nursery for September 2009 - Ascension (Education) - 23.04.2009

Two Boats School Nursery takes place on Monday to Friday mornings from 8:45 – 12:15pm.

35: School News - Week 26 06/04/09 - Ascension (Education) - 09.04.2009

Ms Evans leaves Two Boats School at the end of this week to go to work in the Falklands. Ms Evans has been at Two Boats School for just over 20 months and has brought us a number of new initiatives such as Read Write, Primary Challenge, RE Week, Makaton and Reiki.

36: Ascension : Leisure/Entertainment for Ascension Island’s Youth - Ascension (Education) - 09.04.2009

Year 7 were asked to give their views on the present leisure/entertainment available for youngsters on Ascension Island and also what they would like to see/do to improve it, if given the opportunity.

37: Leisure/Entertainment for Ascension Island’s Youth - Ascension (Education) - 02.04.2009

Year 7 were asked to give their views on the present leisure/entertainment available for youngsters on Ascension Island and also what they would like to see/do to improve it, if given the opportunity.

38: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 25.03.2009

The year 9 students have now started to look at the courses they will choose to study next year in year 10.

39: Two Boats School - Week 23 16/03/09 - Ascension (Education) - 19.03.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians, Tuesday 17th March – Parent Consultation evening for years 10 and 11 in the hall from 7pm onwards.

40: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 12.03.2009

The RAF dietician will be in school on Thursday morning to talk to secondary students about healthy eating.

41: Two Boats School - Thankyou to Stedson - Ascension (Education) - 05.03.2009

On Tuesday 24th February M2 spent the morning up on Green Mountain finding out all about the islands endemic plants.

42: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.02.2009

Mrs T Yon leaves Two Boats School at the end of this week. Mrs T Yon is leaving to work for Serco as the lifeguard at Travellers Pool and as security

43: Two Boats School - Week 20 16/02/09 - Ascension (Education) - 19.02.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians, Valentine Disco. It was a joy to see all the students having a great time on Friday at the Valentine/Goth Disco.

44: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 19.02.2009

School Valentine/Goth Disco

45: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 12.02.2009

Open Day is this Thursday from 8:30 to 12:00. Over the page you will find details showing the activities going on in each classroom so that you can time your visits to see those elements of our work you are most interested in.

46: Two Boats School Page - Ascension (Education) - 05.02.2009

Last week there were some very exciting lessons looking at Chinese New Year and Buddhism. In Technology the children cooked up some fabulous noodles and used chop sticks with varying degrees of success!

47: Two Boats School News - Ascension (Education) - 22.01.2009

Towards the end of last half term, we participated in an enterprise activity as part of our Awards Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) course.

48: Two Boats School Whoops a Daisy Angel and Christingle - Ascension (Education) - 25.12.2008

Many thanks to everyone who came along to support the children at Two Boats School for the Primary Production and the Christingle service.

49: Middle 2’s Trip Around the Island - Ascension (Education) - 11.12.2008

On Tuesday 2nd December Middle 2 had a great day out, visiting places around the island that are important to them for various reasons.

50: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 11.12.2008

I’d like to thank all the staff who have put the production together – Mrs Augustus, Mrs Roberts, Ms Evans, Ms Trodd, Mrs Birkett, Mrs A Yon, Mrs T Yon, Mrs Leo, Miss Henry, Mrs Harris, Mrs L Yon, Mrs Owen, Mrs Andrews, Miss Thomas.

51: Two Boats School - Week 13 (01/12/08) - Ascension (Education) - 04.12.2008

Dear Parents/Guardians,

52: Two Boats School - The Snowman - Ascension (Education) - 04.12.2008

In Literacy in year 5 and 6 we have been adding speech and thought to characters in two short films that tell the story through music, one was called ‘The Piano’ and the other was ‘The Snowman’.

53: Two Boats School - Week 11 17/11/08 - Ascension (Education) - 20.11.2008

Dear Parents/Guardians, School Review, As you are aware the school was inspected last week by Chris Hough a trained Ofsted inspector.

54: Two Boats School Sports Day Report - Ascension (Education) - 06.11.2008

Sunday 26th October saw Two Boats School and families up at the field for the annual sports day.

55: Two Boats School Sports - Ascension (Education) - 30.10.2008

Our full sports day report and thankyou list will be in the Islander next week.

56: STUDENTS AT TWO BOATS SCHOOL - COUNTDOWN TO ELECTION DAY! - Ascension (Education) - 09.10.2008

As the Island focuses on the forthcoming elections, the students at the school are preparing to elect their own councilors to the re-launched Two Boats School Council.

57: Year 11 Work Experience Part 2 - Ascension (Education) - 02.10.2008

For my work experience I worked for Cable and Wireless, Ascension Island Police, and Serco.

58: Year 11 Work Experience Part 1 - Ascension (Education) - 25.09.2008

In my 3 weeks of work experience at the Base Motor pool, Interserve Bench Joiners and AIG Carpentry Shop. I have learnt to develop my skills

59: News From Two Boats School - Week 1/2 04/09/08 - Ascension (Education) - 11.09.2008

We would like to welcome you all back to another school year.

60: TB School - Week 34/35 June 30th - Ascension (Education) - 03.07.2008

Dear Parent/Guardian, We have had some problems with our photocopier so this is two weeks worth of news at once.

61: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.06.2008

Year 10 have been busy preparing for their work experience. They have prepared letters of application and CVs outlining their skills and experiences so far.

62: Nursery School Applications For September 2008 - Ascension (Education) - 22.05.2008

Do you have a child whose 4th birthday will fall between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2009?

63: School Page by Years 1 and 2 - Ascension (Education) - 01.05.2008

Wednesday the 23rd of April was St George’s day. St. George is the patron saint of England.

64: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 14.02.2008

Year 8 have been looking at the effects of drugs, smoking and alcohol on people and have written this article

65: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 31.01.2008

Week 17, January 28th

66: Two Boats School - Visit by Governor of St Helena & His Wife - Ascension (Education) - 17.01.2008

Mr and Mrs Gurr took time in their busy schedule to spend time in the school today. They met with the staff and talked to the children in their classrooms asking lots of questions about the work they were doing.

67: SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW GOVERNOR - Ascension (Education) - 17.01.2008

The pupils and staff of Two Boats School were delighted to be joined by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Andrew Gurr, and his wife on Monday this week.

68: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 13.12.2007

Two Boats School Primary Sector Christmas Extravaganza 2007- Tuesday, 18th December

69: New's From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 06.12.2007

It has been a year now since the current year 11 each wrote a bit about what they would like to achieve in the future. We have revisited that thought to see if any of them have changed their minds, or, are their aspirations for the future exactly the same. Here goes…….

70: Children In Need Fancy Dress Sponsored Walk - Ascension (Education) - 06.12.2007

Two Boats School would like to take this opportunity to thank the following for making their sponsored walk a success.

71: Hello From The Reception Class At Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 22.11.2007

Reception Class At Two Boats School

72: Two Boats School - Children in Need Week - Ascension (Education) - 15.11.2007

Friday 16th November is Children in Need Day and in school we will be taking part in a number of activities –

73: Prostate cancer facts - Ascension (Education) - 18.10.2007

Today one man in 14 is diagnosed with prostate cancer, almost 32,000 every year, and it has now overtaken lung cancer to become the most common cancer in men.

74: Jeans For Genes - Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 11.10.2007

The staff and children at Two Boats School raised over £120 last week on Jeans for Genes day

75: Jeans For Genes Day - Ascension (Education) - 04.10.2007

Join Two Boats School In Jeans For Genes Day Friday 5th October

76: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 04.10.2007

Sorry we were not able to run all the courses offered as there were not enough people interested in them. The following evening classes will run this year –

77: News from Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 27.09.2007

Year 10 Work Experience - At the end of the summer term last year y10 students (now y11) were accepted into various organisations across the island for work experience.

78: Join Two Boats School In Jeans For Genes Day Friday 5th October - Ascension (Education) - 27.09.2007

Two Boats School would like to encourage the whole island to join in again for Jeans for Genes Day 2007.

79: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Education) - 27.09.2007

While going over the readings for this week, which all centre around the concept that God is the Lord of the oppressed, a line in the first reading from the prophet Amos stood out to me.

80: Two Boats School 40th Anniversary - Ascension (Education) - 02.08.2007

The Primary Sector would like to thank all the ex-pupils of Two Boats School who came along to help us celebrate the 40th Anniversary of TBS.

81: Ascension Island Library and Resource Centre - Ascension (Education) - 02.08.2007

OPENING TIMES DURING SUMMER HOLIDAYS

82: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.07.2007

Just look what has been done with all your kind donations of old tins of paint, bits of wood, wooden boxes, and bits of material and so on.

83: School Activites Week - Ascension (Education) - 26.07.2007

Seniors show just what can be done with a little paint, imagination and patience!

84: Thank You From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.07.2007

On behalf of the staff and children of Two Boats School I’d like to say a huge Thank you

85: Two Boats School End of Year Awards Ceremony - Ascension (Education) - 19.07.2007

On Friday afternoon the children, staff, parents and representatives from the organisations who sponsor awards gathered in the hall to round the year off with presentations of certificates and awards.

86: EVENING CLASSES AT TWO BOATS SCHOOL - Ascension (Education) - 19.07.2007

Every year we offer a range of evening classes to the public.

87: TWO BOATS SCHOOL NURSERY CLASS VISITS THE QUEEN ATLANTIS - Ascension (Education) - 05.07.2007

On Monday afternoon, AIG Commercial Services were visited by Two Boats Nursery Class as part of their “Pierhead” Topic.

88: Former Pupils of Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 28.06.2007

We would like to invite all former pupils of Two Boats School to get in touch with us.

89: HRH Prince Edward Visits Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 21.06.2007

School life got underway half an hour earlier than normal on Tuesday as there was a very special visitor expected to arrive for a short visit. There were a lot of sleepy looking children around school.

90: ASCENSION ISLAND LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE - Ascension (Education) - 10.05.2007

Please note new Wednesday opening hours shown below.

91: Two Boats School - Nursery Times - Ascension (Education) - 10.05.2007

Dear Members of the Community, From September 2007 there will be some changes in our Nursery including an increase in the number of hours our Nursery operates.

92: School - Swimming Gala 2007 - Ascension (Education) - 12.04.2007

It’s been a busy old time at the school this half term with heaps going on once again.

93: PRESS RELEASE - 2007 REGISTER OF ELECTORS - Ascension (Education) - 15.02.2007

As you may be aware, the exercise to compile the 2007 Register of Electors commenced on 17 January 2007. The cut-off date for persons who wish to be included in the 2007 Register is 4pm on Wednesday, 14 February 2007.

94: School Page - Ascension (Education) - 25.01.2007

YEAR 9 HAVE RECENTLY BEEN REFLECTING ON THE PAST YEAR AND THE ONE AHEAD. HERE’S OUR THOUGHTS.

95: ASCENSION ISLAND LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE - Ascension (Education) - 18.01.2007

OPENING TIMES

96: Ascension Island School Term Dates - Ascension (Education) - 11.01.2007

Please find below a reminder of the term dates for the remainder of the school year.

97: Results of Raffle held in aid of Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 21.12.2006

The staff and pupils of the school would like to thank all those who supported this fund raiser.

98: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 21.12.2006

Islander dated 14 December 2006 - Two Boats School would like to say

99: Local Causes, Global Consequences - Ascension (Education) - 14.12.2006

Year Ten have been studying a section of the syllabus entitled ‘The Global Environment’ in their Geography lessons.

100: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 30.11.2006

Anti-bullying week, Christingle Service, End of Term Production, Holiday Dates and Parent Governor Vacancy

101: TBS - Sports Day Results - Ascension (Education) - 02.11.2006

Sports Day dawned a bit overcast and there was some worry that we might be in for a repeat of last year’s rain.

102: TBS - SATs and GCSE exams - Ascension (Education) - 12.10.2006

Every year the children at school take part in SATs and GCSE exams.

103: Two Boats School In Jeans For Genes Day Friday 6th October 2006 - Ascension (Education) - 12.10.2006

I’m pleased to report that all of the staff and children joined in and altogether we raised a total of about £200 with further contributions to come

104: TBS - Year Nine - Renewable Energy Study - Ascension (Education) - 12.10.2006

Year nine have been studying renewable and non-renewable energy sources in science.

105: Join Two Boats School In Jeans For Genes Day Friday 6th October - Ascension (Education) - 05.10.2006

Year 11 would like to encourage the whole island to join in for Jeans for Genes Day 2006.

106: Library News - Ascension (Education) - 21.09.2006

Library Opening Hours and other news

107: The Ascension Island Historical Society - Ascension (Education) - 21.09.2006

On Thursday 22nd September 1966, the inaugural Meeting of the Ascension Historical Society was held, at the Island Club, Georgetown.

108: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 21.09.2006

I remember my first day at Two Boats School.

109: BOOK REVIEW - A Walk in the Woods – Bill Bryson - Ascension (Education) - 14.09.2006

If you like the ironical style of Bryson then this is a book for you. It was first published in 1997 following Bryson’s success with other best selling travel books including Notes from a Small Island.

110: David Higgins' Back in the South Atlantic - Falklands (Education) - 27.07.2006

David Higgins, who left his post i the Falklands to take up one at Two Boats School on Ascension Island, is back in the Falklands for another stint as head teacher at the Community School.

111: School Page - Moving On - Ascension (Education) - 29.06.2006

You will probably have noticed a few new people around town during the day lately.

112: Kids Klub - Ascension (Education) - 29.06.2006

By the time you are reading this, I will be happily sat with my family and friends in the UK…

113: Nursery School Applications - Ascension (Education) - 15.06.2006

It is fast approaching the end of this school year and we are already planning for next school year.

114: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 15.06.2006

Early last month the new English/Spanish Classroom was completed for Two Boats School.

115: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 08.06.2006

It was with a huge sigh of relief (on the part of the students AND staff) that Years 6 and 9 took their SATs tests and Year 5 took their optional SATs last week.

116: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.05.2006

As you probably know Sunday 21st May was St Helena Day. As part of their History project Year 5/6 listened with their eyes closed as I set the scene.

117: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 18.05.2006

Many thanks to everyone who has kindly helped us out in the last couple of weeks by allowing us to use their photocopiers. It is very much appreciated by the staff and students of Two Boats School

118: Two Boats School - Year 10 - Ascension (Education) - 18.05.2006

Year 10 students are currently preparing themselves during careers sessions for what is expected of them in pursuit of a job.

119: Kids Klub - Ascension (Education) - 04.05.2006

It’s that time of year again…Some of you have now gladly got a few of your exams out of the way, but for the rest, I hope you find the tips below useful, we are all here to help so don’t forget it and if you want help – ask.

120: Christmas has come early at Two Boats School! - Ascension (Education) - 13.04.2006

A very special delivery arrived at the school on Tuesday 28th March. It was for the Nursery, Reception and Lower School children.

121: ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - Ascension (Education) - 06.04.2006

5 GCSE SUPPORT READERS REQUIRED

122: News From The Library - Ascension (Education) - 06.04.2006

Please note the library will be closed on Good Friday,

123: From The School - Ascension (Education) - 06.04.2006

This has been another busy term at Two Boats School and it isn’t over yet

124: Literature and Poetry - World Poetry Day - Ascension (Education) - 23.03.2006

At a time when poetry is flourishing, this day could provide an occasion for activities and efforts carried out at different levels to support poetry.

125: School - End of Term Awards - Ascension (Education) - 23.02.2006

Friday dawned bright and sunny and I was looking forward to a lovely relaxed morning with parents coming in to school to see their children collecting their awards for hard work over the last half term

126: Library News - Ascension (Education) - 23.02.2006

We are buying some new books for the library so if you have any requests for particular books or authors please let us know by emailing

127: At Two Boats School Last Week - Ascension (Education) - 26.01.2006

On Friday it was Year 9’s turn to do a whole school assembly. Mr Barton had worked hard with the group to put together a little play about racism and what it means.

128: From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 19.01.2006

Year 9 have been in reflective mood this week thinking about their lives beyond school and considering what they hope to have achieved in 10 years' time.

129: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 12.01.2006

So just what did happen up at Two Boats School this week without children? Read on…

130: From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 01.12.2005

Many of you will have been bombarded with questionnaires from year 11 students in the last few weeks and you will probably find this continues for a while.

131: ASCENSION’S ACHIEVERS REWARDED AT TWO BOATS SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING - Ascension (Education) - 07.07.2005

The annual Two Boats School Leavers Assembly took place at 1120 am on Friday, 01 July 2005

132: Creature Feature - Ascension (Education) - 30.06.2005

This Week – Scorpion Fish

133: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 03.03.2005

How do Years 3 and 4 feel About School

134: Journalism Fellowship Seeks Applicants - S.Atlantic (Education) - 04.01.2005

Applications are invited for the Gordon N. Fisher Journalism Fellowship at Massey College in the University of Toronto from 01 September 2005 to 30 April 2006.

135: Hello From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 01.07.2004

There are the annual signs that the school year is rapidly coming to a close and after this week there are only four full weeks left in school

136: TWO BOATS SCHOOL:Down under with the Divers - Ascension (Education) - 18.03.2004

Some visitors came to our school on Tuesday 9th March. They were a team of divers, here on an expedition.

137: Hello From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 05.10.2003

All the latest events and news from the Island's only school