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1. 1. Tales of the school dodgers

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 30 May 2003 HAVING a birthday, seeing a dog hit by a car and a parent's hospital appointment were among excuses offered by truants caught in Manchester city centre.

2. 2. Crime rate falls as cops patrol schools

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 29 May 2003 A POLICE scheme launched eight months ago in Greater Manchester has helped to bring down vandalism, crime and truancy, say a majority of schools involved in it.

3. 3. School cuts showdown

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 27 May 2003 COUNCIL finance chiefs are planning a showdown with Education Secretary Charles Clarke next week when they will demand he explains why the city's schools are struggling to balance their books.

4. 4. Reaching out to the children of the world

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 24 May 2003 SCHOOLCHILDREN from Greater Manchester reached around the world, raising thousands of pounds to give youngsters in Iraq a brighter future.

5. 5. Children tested after TB tragedy

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 23 May 2003 ANXIOUS parents are taking children for hospital TB tests after the death of a classroom assistant.

6. 6. Pupils join fight to help Iraq

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 23 May 2003 SCHOOLCHILDREN had anything but a casual attitude today as they helped raise money to rebuild the education system in Iraq.

7. 7. Casual dress is a smart move

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 23 May 2003 LEAVING their smart red sweatshirts at home was a simple act for youngsters at Abbott Community Primary School - but it has taught them an important lesson.

8. 8. £1m lottery prize for good sports

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 May 2003 YOUNGSTERS at a crowded secondary school have won a '1.1million Lottery payout for a new sports hall.

9. 9. Wake-up call for sleepy students

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 May 2003 SLEEPY teenagers who don't get up in time to sit their GCSEs will face a rude awakening - from their teachers.

10. 10. Rebekah's head start on Beckham

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 21 May 2003 REBEKAH Brazier had a head start on David Beckham in the hair-style league.

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