Category Archives: Schools and colleges

Leading youth orchestra to give concert of popular classics

SDYO resizedHUNDREDS of primary school pupils will be given the opportunity to hear a full symphony orchestra perform at two concerts next month.

Pupils from across East Sussex will be invited to one of two concerts being performed by the South Downs Youth Orchestra (SDYO) at Uckfield’s Civic Centre on Thursday, November 26. The orchestra is one of East Sussex Music’s leading ensembles, comprising 85 school pupils from across the county. Continue reading

County council pledges to create more apprenticeship opportunities

Cllr Rupert SimmonsCOUNCIL bosses have renewed their pledge to create training opportunities for young people as a successful apprenticeship campaign draws to a close.

You’re Hired East Sussex was launched by the county council in partnership with other authorities, training providers and employment services, with the aim of creating 500 apprenticeships over five months. Continue reading