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Essex Fayre at Riverview Restaurant

Essex Fayre at Riverview Restaurant

Eels from the Thames, oysters from Mersea Island. A sumptuous menu at South Essex College.

Palmer’s Legal Eagles Lay Down Law

Palmer’s Legal Eagles Lay Down Law

Work experience for students at prestigious law firm in London.

Orsett Headteacher “Made Scapegoat” By Ofsted

Orsett Headteacher “Made Scapegoat” By Ofsted

Another underwhelming Ofsted report shows that 30% of parents at Orsett school not satisfied with childrens’ progress.

Womens’ Day Celebrated at Ormiston

Womens’ Day Celebrated at Ormiston

Female staff, students and guest speakers gather together for International Women’s Day.

William Edwards Showcase: Part 3

William Edwards Showcase: Part 3

Third and final part of William Edwards Arts Showcase.

Primary Staff Head To France

Primary Staff Head To France

Friendships blossom and educational links established as primary staff head to France.

From Irish Dancing to Barbie Girl in Drag!

From Irish Dancing to Barbie Girl in Drag!

Now there’s a headline to get your attention: From Irish Dancing to “Barbie Girl” in drag! They do call it variety!

William Edwards Arts Showcase at the Thameside

William Edwards Arts Showcase at the Thameside

Performers from across the years put in a barnstorming performance at the Thameside.

In Rehearsal: William Edwards Arts Showcase

In Rehearsal: William Edwards Arts Showcase

Rehearsals for William Edward’s Arts Showcase at Thameside Theatre .

Staffing Difficulties at Bulphan Primary Slammed By Ofsted

Staffing Difficulties at Bulphan Primary Slammed By Ofsted

Another underwhelming Ofsted for a primary school once judged “Outstanding”

Chafford Hundred School: “A Problem, A Menace, An Embarrassment”

Chafford Hundred School: “A Problem, A Menace, An Embarrassment”

Head defends comment: “If I could move the school out of the Thurrock catchment area, I would”

Talking Books

Talking Books

CD’s, MP3’s, Playaways…all part of the Digital Revolution at Thurrock Library’s.

Future Acting Star:Temi Adewale

Future Acting Star:Temi Adewale

Look out for this powerful and confident young actor from William Edwards.

“Damning Words” From Education Boss

“Damning Words” From Education Boss

Did the biggest vote of no-confidence come from Chafford Hundred Head?

Sports Prizegiving at Gable Hall

Sports Prizegiving at Gable Hall

Further coverage of Gable Hall Sports Prizegiving with Olympic Silver medallist, Jamie Baulch handing out the prizes.

Jamie Baulch and Superschools

Jamie Baulch and Superschools

Olympian visits Gable Hall and St Clere’s to promote Superschools.

Fears Over College Closure

Fears Over College Closure

Anger over transfer of places away from flagship Rainham centre.

William Edwards 47 v 5 Davenant

William Edwards 47 v 5 Davenant

School’s fine rugby tradition continues with first game for girls.

Jessica’s Sea of Mocks

Jessica’s Sea of Mocks

YourThurrock blogger, Jessica Pham reflects on the trials and tribulations of A level mocks.

Support for Trades at Grays School.

Support for Trades at Grays School.

Pupils learning the basics of plastering as part of syllabus.

Life After Mocks…

Life After Mocks…

How the art students at Gable Hall are assessed before, during and after mocks.

St Clere’s Staff “Overjoyed” at Ofsted Rating

St Clere’s Staff “Overjoyed” at Ofsted Rating

Busy staff take time out to react to Ofsted report

Truancy Clampdown Continues

Truancy Clampdown Continues

Council pledge to get tough continues as more parents end up in court.

The Big Pencil

The Big Pencil

Imaginative creations by the B-Tec students at Ormiston Park Academy.

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