Schools/colleges

World-record holder Usain Bolt visited a Brentford primary school to give the pupils some running tips.

Children from The West London Academy in Northolt and St Marks School in Hounslow also got to meet the sprint legend last week.

These Brentford schoolchildren took to the stage at Green Dragon School for this year's nativity play.

The little stars were just some of many children who put on a smile on audience's faces around Hounslow. See our gallery of the pick of our nativity photographs.

The sound of music will ring out through the halls of a Brentford school today as pupils enjoy free classical music tuition.

Green Dragon Primary School, in North Road, has always provided music tuition, but in the past there was a high charge involved.

That was until the school received a government grant last September which promised a musical revolution among pupils.

Over the last few weeks, hundreds of excited youngsters put on a smart uniform for the first time as they prepared for their daunting first day at school.

To celebrate this important milestone in their lives, the Chronicle has visited reception classes up and down the borough to capture the moment.

By Russell Benson, Marie Curie Cancer Care
Community Fundraiser, South-East London

The countdown has begun for local primary schools and youth groups to sign up for Mini Pots of Care, a fun and educational planting activity that raises funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

The charity is inviting primary schools and youth groups aged 3-11 to get their hands dirty this October by growing daffodils for its Mini Pots of Care fundraiser, run in partnership with Yellow Pages directories.

Clearing open days at university this weekend

Thames Valley University is holding two open days this weekend to mark the start of clearing.

They take place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August between 11am - 3pm at the Mary's Road site in Ealing, where you can find out about courses taught at the Brentford and Ealing campuses.

These are the ideal opportunity to find out about the undergraduate courses that are currently available through clearing, as well as see the campus and find out about student support, finance and accommodation.

Let's hope smiles like these are a common site around the borough as students collect their A-level results.

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Thames Valley University has topped the national league tables when it comes to their students getting a job.

The figures revealed by HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) revealed that 95% of TVU graduates are employed within six months.

Brentford girls have beaten off competition from schools all over Hounslow to represent the borough at the London Debate Challenge finals.

Pupils from Brentford School for Girls were chosen as the winners after tackling a series of difficult questions based on subjects including, building a third runway at Heathrow and banning bottled water.

Teachers got a soaking at Smallberry Green Primary School's annual fair last Friday.

The splat the teacher stall was one of the most popular attractions at the event in Turnpike Lane, Isleworth.