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Tollbar Pupils Take On Maths Challenge

March 10th, 2010

Youngsters at Tollbar Business and Enterprise College took part in an international challenge as part of World Maths Day.

NQTs Presentation

March 9th, 2010

Training at Tollbar has proved successful for the 2008/9 group of Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) who were presented with their General Teaching Council Certificates for Induction by the Principal on Friday 5th March.

e-Safety At Tollbar BEC

March 2nd, 2010

Students at Tollbar Business, Enterprise & Humanities College have been learning more about the dangers of revealing too many personal details online and on social networking sites, in a project which forms part of European E- Safety Awareness Week.

School Principal Invited To Celebration

February 22nd, 2010

TOLLBAR Business and Enterprise College's principal, David Hampson, has been invited to a prestigious dinner in recognition of the school's achievements.

Students Learn The Tricks Of The Trade

February 10th, 2010

Budding young entrepreneurs showed off their business skills to Grimsby shoppers.

Tollbar Top Of Class In Schools Quiz

February 8th, 2010

YOUNG local masterminds were put to the test during an annual super quiz at Grimsby's Hereford Technology School.

New Academy's Sponsor Selected

January 27th, 2010

The sponsor of the new Cleethorpes Academy has been announced.

Minister Praises School's Results

January 21st, 2010

A Government minister has revealed only 11 comprehensives in the UK performed as well as New Waltham's Tollbar Business, Enterprise and Humanities College at Key Stage 4.

College Principal Is Given 10 Out Of 10 By Number 10

January 15th, 2010

Rising standards and results at Tollbar Business and Enterprise College have been given top marks by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

College Registers Improvements From High Starting Level

January 15th, 2010

Staff and pupils at one of the regions' leading schools are celebrating their place in a league table which highlights the nation's most improving performers at GCSE.

Council's Green Light For College Crossing

January 9th, 2010

Two road safety measures have been proposed to keep children safe going to and from school.

Change On The Menu

January 7th, 2010

Meals at a leading school are moving in-house in a bid to upgrade the service.

Students Praised For Hard Work

December 15th, 2009

Tollbar Business Enterprise and Humanities College students were praised for their "achievement, endeavour and sporting prowess" at the school’s presentation evening.

Tollbar College's Meal Deal

December 15th, 2009

Tollbar Business and Enterprise College is moving its school meals provision in-house.

Health Protection Agency Letter

December 2nd, 2009

A child attending Tollbar Business Enterprise and Humanities College has been diagnosed as having probable meningococcal infection (meningitis/septicaemia).

Tollbar Students Honing Their Enterprise Skills

November 25th, 2009

Tollbar Business Enterprise and Humanities College students were looking "to make their mark" on Global Entrepreneurship Week by coming up with original business ideas.

Year 7 Tea Party

November 20th, 2009

For almost 100 Year 7s, it was an exciting afternoon - and for many of their former Year 6 teachers, it was a new experience.

Grandparents day

November 20th, 2009

Following the Year 7 tea party, with its guests from the students' former schools, it was the turn of the grandparents of Year 7s to visit Tollbar.

DJ Project

November 18th, 2009

An ongoing project for a few yr 13's has been a DJ course.

Educationist Relays Tips In Teachers' Master-Class

November 18th, 2009

Teachers from around the country received a master-class in challenging their students to be the best they can.

Tollbar Success Revealed

October 22nd, 2009

The secrets behind the success of Tollbar Business and Enterprise College are to be shared with several schools and colleges around the country.

Ofsted Inspector Visits Business College

October 20th, 2009

HM Chief Inspector of Ofsted Christine Gilbert, has taken a tour of Tollbar Business and Enterprise College.

Students Ready For Olympics

October 15th, 2009

Tollbar Business Enterprise and Humanities College has become part of an education programme for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Top Tory Praises College's Quality Achievements

October 7th, 2009

Tollbar business and Enterprise College was singled out as a model for learning by a senior Conservative politician.

Teachers Enjoy A Lesson In Learning

October 6th, 2009

IT was lesson time for teachers visiting Tollbar Business and Enterprise College when it hosted a tips night for new trainees.

College Now Part Of Get Set Network For London 2012

October 6th, 2009

Tollbar Business Enterprise and Humanities College has become one of a select number of colleges across the country to be part of the Get Set Network - the official education programme for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Tollbar Attracting Foreign Students

October 6th, 2009

The introduction of the International Baccalaureate at Tollbar is being credited with students from across Europe choosing to live in North East Lincolnshire.

National Conference At Tollbar BEC With Professor David Jesson

September 30th, 2009

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European Work Experience / Study Courses

September 23rd, 2009

IB students and their parents are invited to attend a presentation by Mr Niall Abbott of Halsbury Travel Ltd who will be coming to Tollbar BEC to talk to students about the opportunity to spend a week in France, Germany, Italy or Spain in order to improve their language skills.

Sweet Success

September 23rd, 2009

On Tuesday the 15th of September, a bake sale was held by some of the Year 13 students at Tollbar, hoping to raise money for the Swedish exchange students coming over.

Hearts Beating Together

September 18th, 2009

The British Heart Foundation are a well-known charity who are not only researching the causes of heart-related diseases and looking into safer drugs, but also support and care for those already suffering from heart conditions.

Orion12 Support The Troops

September 17th, 2009

OR12 rose to the occasion and we filled 6 boxes of goodies for the troops of the Pink Beret Battalion out in Afghanistan.

No Fear Of Changing Standards With International Baccalaureate

September 1st, 2009

As student celebrate their exam successes at GCSE this weekend many will still be undecided about what to do next.

Tutor Group Room Changes For September 1st 2009.

September 1st, 2009

Due to the expansion of the College we have reorganised a large number of rooms and re-labelled them.

College Pushes The Boundaries With Phenomenal GCSE Success

August 27th, 2009

Sheer hard work and determination at Tollbar Business and Enterprise College has led to 86.

Last Ever A-Level Results At Tollbar BEC Are Excellent

August 20th, 2009

Tollbar Business and Enterprise College is once again celebrating the success of its A-Level students with some outstanding individual and subject achievements.

Olympic Challenge For Tollbar Students

July 31st, 2009

Youngsters got up and running with an Olympic induction day at Tollbar Business, Enterprise and Humanities College.

Sounds Good, Looks Good

July 29th, 2009

An exhibition at a New Waltham school was a delight for both the eyes and ears.

Pupils Brave Rain For Charity Walk

July 9th, 2009

SODDEN grass and overcast conditions did not stop the fundraising efforts of hundreds of pupils at a New Waltham school.

Young Enterprise Businesses At Tollbar BEC

July 9th, 2009

Young Enterprise businesses at Tollbar BEC have this year amassed no fewer than 10 awards in various categories.

Summer Concerts

July 1st, 2009

Tollbar's summer musical entertainment took on a new look this year when two consecutive evenings were devoted to concerts entitled Fantasia, An Evening of Music, Dance and Drama.

Girl's Performance Was A Class Above

June 23rd, 2009

AS THE Festival Of Music And Words heads towards tomorrow's grand finale, youngsters spoke of their joy of performing before an audience - and the excitement of winning awards.

First IB Links Formed With Sweden

June 17th, 2009

Creating links with overseas International Baccalaureate schools is one of the aims at Tollbar - and a visit to Sweden by 12 students got the project off to a good start.

Tollbar Pupils Strike Right Chord In Exams

June 17th, 2009

More than two dozen students achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in London College of Music and Associated Board of Music exams.

Business College On Mark For Art

June 10th, 2009

A Waltham school is celebrating after being awarded national recognition for its arts education.

Amy's Got Talent And £200 Bursary

June 2nd, 2009

Talented dancer Amy Garnett was officially presented with an anonymous bursary of £200, along with the Sue Regan Memorial Trophy for the most promising dancer at this year's Cleethorpes Dance Festival.

Boys Should Be Proud

June 2nd, 2009

Four Tollbar students competed in the National School's Badminton Championship Finals at Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest.

International Interest At College

May 26th, 2009

INTERNATIONAL students are flocking to Tollbar BEC, New Waltham, to take up International Baccalaureate courses.

Future Of British Business?

May 26th, 2009

BUSINESSES got a glimpse into the region's future when local entrepreneurs were honoured at the Young Enterprise Awards - with two local teams picking up top awards.

Education For All

May 22nd, 2009

Eight adult learners have gained a total of 18 certificates in Literacy and Numeracy through the Adult Learning programme at Tollbar BEC.

Fitting Tribute To Tragic Schoolboy

May 19th, 2009

Dozens of talented young footballers gathered at Humberston Comprehensive for a special tournament in memory of 13 year old Kit Chu.

Pupils Lead Way At Pet Hospital

May 19th, 2009

Cutting a ribbon watched by other pupils are (from left) Summer Marshall (13) and Sarah Rose (15) from Tollbar BEC, with Blue Cross community fundraiser Julie Donn (right) at the official opening of a new reflection room in the Blue Cross hospital, Grimsby, for pet owners to sit with their animals before they have to leave them to be rehomed or to be put down.

Watch Out Simon - Tollbar's Got Talent Too!

May 6th, 2009

They may all be more than 30 years younger than TV sensation Susan Boyle but there's no doubt there are more than a few Britain's Got Talent contenders at Tollbar.

A-level Physics Students Being 'Short-Changed' At College

April 23rd, 2009

A-level students in England and Wales are being "short-changed" by dumbed down physics lessons, according to a leading academic.

Sport Is Key Factor In Student Development

April 9th, 2009

Talented students at Tollbar Business and Enterprise College received awards for their sporting skills during a presentation at the school.

Headteacher Honoured

April 9th, 2009

The headteacher of Tollbar Business and Enterprise College was honoured at a celebration for the country's top performing schools.

Praise For Tollbar

April 1st, 2009

TOLLBAR Business and Enterprise College has been recognised for it's outstanding qualities by school inspector Ofsted.

BBC School Report

April 1st, 2009

Year 7 and 8 Tollbar students had a taste of life in the media when they took part in BBC School Report, an annual project that gives 11-14 year-old students the chance to make their own news reports for a real audience.

Tollbar Students In The News

April 1st, 2009

Year 7 and 8 Tollbar students had a taste of life in the media when they took part in BBC School Report, an annual project that gives 11-14 year-old students the chance to make their own news reports for a real audience.

Training Courses Gives College A Cutting Edge

March 19th, 2009

At this school, those who can teach.

Honour For Tollbar Head

March 13th, 2009

David Hampson, principal of Tollbar Business and Enterprise College, was yesterday invited to the palace to collect his OBE.

Truancy Numbers Falling With Teachers' Support

February 28th, 2009

Truancy numbers falling with teachers' support SCHOOLS in North East Lincolnshire are winning the battle against truancy.

Tollbar Students Ditch A-levels For Baccalaureate

February 24th, 2009

HISTORICALLY, post-16 schooling has seen many students being given the choice of A-levels or.

Students Red-Faced After Colourful Charity Drive

February 20th, 2009

Students at the Tollbar Business and Enterprise, Sixth Form College paid a pound to dress in red for the day and raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

Young Entrepreneurs Capture Shoppers' Curiosity

February 10th, 2009

The twin peaks of love and money scaled new heights as young entrepreneurs conquered the recession.

School Life

January 28th, 2009

Name: Lewis Jones Age: 17 Favourite subject: Physics Future ambitions: To go to university in Canada.

Dedication Brings Just Rewards For Tollbar

January 16th, 2009

Tollbar Business And Enterprise College was celebrating more success after the A-level result league tables were released yesterday.

Tollbar Ranked In Nation's Elite

January 15th, 2009

Tollbar Business and Enterprise College was ranked in the top one percent of schools in the country today.

Students Take To The Catwalk For Glitzy Fashion Event

January 14th, 2009

Year 11 students took to the catwalk for a glitzy and glamorous fashion show at Tollbar Business And Enterprise College.

Students' Band Performance Raises £2,300

January 7th, 2009

Students at Tollbar Sixth Form banded together to raise money for children in developing countries.

Cheering Sight As Tollbar Team Struts Its Stuff

January 6th, 2009

A local college is putting spirit back into school sports as its cheerleading teams are fast becoming more popular.

Generous Tollbar Breaks Its Own Record In Giving

January 6th, 2009

Tollbar BEC students smashed their previous record when they put together an amazing 1,316 gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Tollbar Forging Links With College In Sweden

January 6th, 2009

A former Grimsby schoolteacher now working in Scandinavia is helping to forge a valuable link between Tollbar Sixth Form College students and their International Baccalaureate (IB) counterparts in Sweden.

OBE Honour 'For My Father'

December 31st, 2008

David Hampson, Principal of Tollbar Business and Enterprise College, has received an OBE for services to education.

Pupils Go Behind The Scenes At The Parkway Cinema

December 23rd, 2008

Students were taken behind the scenes to see how the Parkway Cinema in Cleethorpes is run.

College Coup In Bid For Training Status

December 18th, 2008

Attempts to win teacher training college status for Tollbar Business and Enterprise College have taken a step forward with the appointment of a top educationalist.

Catchy Design Wins Award

December 18th, 2008

Keen design work by Tollbar Business and Enterprise College student Louise Higham has seen her win a competition to design a logo for the recently-founded Longitude Harrison Foundation.

Shoe Box Collection

December 18th, 2008

Tollbar students once again smashed their previous record when they put together an amazing 1,316 gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

On Track For A New Challenge

December 12th, 2008

The name of Tollbar will be launched on the track in 2009 thanks to a group of fearless Sixth Formers who are gearing up for the British Schools Karting Championships.

Economics Students Call For Base Rate Cut

December 12th, 2008

In these troubled economic times, it seems that everyone is talking about the Credit Crunch, recession, banking failures and Interest Rates.

A Reminder Of Primary School Days

December 12th, 2008

Excited students once again gathered in the hall to welcome teachers from their former primary schools to the Tollbar Year 7 Tea Party.

Presentation Night Report

December 12th, 2008

One of the most influential figures in education in recent years was the guest speaker at Tollbar's prestigious presentation night, held once again in the magnificent surroundings of Grimsby Town Hall.

Student's Logo Will Identify New Foundation

December 12th, 2008

One of Lincolnshire's most famous sons has been commemorated with a new logo - designed by a Tollbar student.

You Gotta Be Part Of It

December 12th, 2008

More than 600,000 students from over 3,500 schools around Britain can now claim to hold a world record - and 400 of them come from Tollbar.

Appointment Boosts Tollbar's Teacher-Training Hopes

December 10th, 2008

The man behind school standards in North East Lincolnshire is to take up a new role at Tollbar Business and Enterprise College.

Tollbar BEC Careers Day

December 10th, 2008

Students at the Tollbar School and Business Enterprise College explored future job opportunities during a careers day.

Big Sing Is On Song For Charity

December 4th, 2008

Schools took part in a sing-a-long and put themselves in the record books.

Guide Dogs For The Blind

December 1st, 2008

Year 10 pupils from Tollbar BEC complete a 2km run and a 21 mile bike ride in four hours to raise money for Guide Dogs For The Blind charity.

Mwewa Sumbwanyambe

November 20th, 2008

Former Tollbar student Mwewa Sumbwanyambe, now studying at Leeds University, is looking back on a very fruitful 2008.

A Successful Careers Day

November 14th, 2008

A highly successful Tollbar Careers Day brought together 30 different companies and training agencies, all keen to show Year 11s the many options open to them after GCSEs.

Top Business Tips From Theo The Dragon

October 20th, 2008

A student will be able to call on some good advice when he sets out to achieve his ambition of setting up his own business.

Lee's Flying High

October 9th, 2008

A 17 year old Tollbar student is marching his way to the top with the hope of becoming a pilot in the RAF.

Result Of The Parent Governor Ballot - September 2008

September 29th, 2008

TOTAL VOTES Mrs Sarah Birtwhistle 525 Mr Paul Cornford 893 Mrs Sally Nunn 699 Spoilt Papers 10 Total Votes Cast 2127 Mr Paul Cornford and Mrs Sally Nunn have been duly elected Parent Governors.

Enterprise Is The New Rock and Roll

September 22nd, 2008

So said Theo Paphitis, of BBC's Dragon Den, at the launch of a new Honours Degree in Enterpreneurship launched in Leeds recently; and a group of eight aspiring entrepreneurs from Tollbar 6th Form travelled to the launch and met the Tycoon-turned-TV star.

Phenomenal Tollbar BEC GCSE Results Smash All Previous Records

August 21st, 2008

Tollbar BEC, the comprehensive school recently described as "outstanding" by Ofsted, has once again smashed all of its previous GCSE records with 81% ( 299 students) of students today achieving five plus A*-C passes, including English and Maths.