THE HEADTEACHER at Hassenbrook Academy, Richard Glasby is set to quit his post at the Stanford-le-Hope school. The governors are hoping to have someone in position in January 2014 but earlier if possible. Mr Glasby will leave the school having gained 65% 5 A* to C in last years GCSE results, leaving it in fourth place in the borough.
OVER 150, Gifted and Talented (G&T) students across Thurrock attended a special information evening offering advice on applying to top universities as well as highlighting the challenges faced today by students. Palmer’s students, year 12/13 students from school sixth forms across Thurrock and their parents attended the brand new event put on by the College to help support students and their parents during such a crucial time.
THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price helped pupils at Harris Academy take part in the Sainsbury’s Active Kids Challenge and Jackie teamed up with colleagues from Sainsbury’s Chafford Hundred to help pupils take part in the exciting new addition to this year’s Active Kids scheme, now in its ninth year.
ORMISTON Park Academy was awarded the British Council kite mark for raising international awareness and working in partnership with other schools around the globe. They are extending the exciting work by revisiting the partner school in Bhopal India. The Purpose of the visit is to create a classroom in the School for Excellence, which is based in Bhopal, India. Collette Hunnisett visited the school last year and has planned the next trip, “We are taking six parcels with us to transform a classroom at our partner school, and the parcels consist of students work, letters and resources. Teaching is very chalk and talk and we are going out to share different styles of learning and teaching methods.”
The OPA Cadets CCF activities will take place after school. They will be provided with a uniform, parade on a weekly basis whilst receiving high quality military training in compass and map reading skills; rifle shooting and adventure training. As with the professional services OPA Cadets will have the opportunity to attend overnight 24 hour exercises and yearly central camp training in the UK.
THE POST for head-teacher at the Grays School and Media Arts College has been advertised. The proposed new sponsors of the school, the Academy Transformation Trust (ATT), has signalled their intent in changing the fortunes of the school by offering a bumper salary with the post.
ORMISTON Park Academy is very pleased that it has filled its sixth form quota for the academic year 2013 – 2014.
Unfortunately this means there is now a waiting list for other students keen to become part of the OPA 6th form.
With the completion of the multi million pound new build of OPA School looming, it opens in September, has created a demand for places. The state of the art facilities will provide OPA6th with fantastic opportunities combined with the outstanding pastoral care, creates a safe, unique and striving environment.
EAST Thurrock United football club has been granted a significant donation by the Veolia Mardyke Trust to replace their ageing floodlights.
To mark the event and to celebrate the community involvement of both the Trust and East Thurrock United, the club has joined forces with Treetops Special School in Thurrock and has entered the Ryman Disability Cup.
DIVERSITY United is a performance show that brings young people from diverse backgrounds together in a fun and safe environment. Their aim is to get talented young people from local schools to perform in front of their peers.
