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1: 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.

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

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

3: 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.

4: 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.

5: 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

6: 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.

7: 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.

8: 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.

9: 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?

10: 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.

11: 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

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

Week 17, January 28th

13: 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.

14: 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.

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

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

16: 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…….

17: 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.

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

Reception Class At Two Boats School

19: 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 –

20: 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.

21: 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

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

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

23: 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 –

24: 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.

25: 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.

26: 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.

27: 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.

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

OPENING TIMES DURING SUMMER HOLIDAYS

29: 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.

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

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

31: 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

32: 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.

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

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

34: 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.

35: 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.

36: 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.

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

Please note new Wednesday opening hours shown below.

38: 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.

39: 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.

40: 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.

41: 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.

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

OPENING TIMES

43: 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.

44: 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.

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

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

46: 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.

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

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

48: 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.

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

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

50: 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

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

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

52: 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.

53: Library News - Ascension (Education) - 21.09.2006

Library Opening Hours and other news

54: 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.

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

I remember my first day at Two Boats School.

56: 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.

57: 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.

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

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

59: 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…

60: 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.

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

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

62: 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.

63: 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.

64: 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

65: 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.

66: 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.

67: 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.

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

5 GCSE SUPPORT READERS REQUIRED

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

Please note the library will be closed on Good Friday,

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

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

71: 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.

72: 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

73: 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

74: 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.

75: 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.

76: 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…

77: School Page - Ascension (Education) - 08.12.2005

The last few weeks at school seem to have been filled with fund raising in one way or another and we would like to thank all the parents and guardians for their continued support with this, especially at an expensive time of the year.

78: 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.

79: Your Health this Week - Ascension (Education) - 10.11.2005

Breast Awareness

80: 1823 - The Fateful Visit To Ascension Island of HMS Bann - Ascension (Education) - 27.10.2005

The following brief introduction is not intended to be an authoritative statement of the issues concerned, it is merely intended to describe the visit of HMS Bann - of which we actually know very little – and which should be taken in the context of the times in which the events took place….…. almost two hundred years ago.

81: Two Boats School Athletics Carnival 23rd October 2005 - Ascension (Education) - 27.10.2005

Staff, students, parents and friends of Two Boats School braved the grey, misty rain on Sunday morning to attend the annual sports day.

82: 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

83: Creature Feature - Ascension (Education) - 30.06.2005

This Week – Scorpion Fish

84: Two Boats School Swimming Gala - Ascension (Education) - 31.03.2005

Last Thursday Two Boats School took over Travellers Hill pool for the 2005 swimming gala.

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

How do Years 3 and 4 feel About School

86: 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.

87: 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

88: 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.

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

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