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East Tilbury Primary finds Neverland at the National Theatre

ROYAL Opera House Thurrock Trailblazer school East Tilbury Primary took their Year 6 classes to see the National Theatre’s performance of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan on 8 December.

Lansdowne’s Kaitlin helps school win £500 through Griffin Estate Agents Christmas card competition

LANSDOWNE Primary Academy were recently in receipt of a very generous cheque of £500 from Griffin Estate Agents, as winners of this year’s Christmas Card competition!

Two Thurrock nurseries praised by Ofsted

JACK and Jill nursery and Twizzle Tops nursery both praised highly by Ofsted after recent inspections.

Thurrock could benefit from new grammar schools says report

THERE are only six areas in England where parents want new grammar schools and creating them would benefit the wider school population, and one...

More Christmas joy from Gateway Academy in Tilbury

STUDENTS and staff from the Gateway Academy dug deep into their pockets and donated shoe boxes filled with lots of lovely items for children less fortunate than themselves, just in time for Christmas.

Deputy Mayor opens impressive extension at Woodside Academy

DEPUTY Mayor of Thurrock Councillor, Tunde Ojetela officially opened Woodside Academy’s 6 classroom extension at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday 7th December.

Award for Thurrock’s Troubled Families Summer Arts College

THURROCK'S Troubled Families Summer Arts College has been recognised as one of the best performing initiatives in the country.

Willow Lodge Care home hear carols from pupils

TILBURY Pioneer Academy were recently delighted to accept the invitation to take the choir to perform at Willows Lodge Care Home for the second year running, to bring festive cheer and to start Christmas off officially for the residents and staff.

Palmer’s panto is a huge success….

THE annual panto at Palmer’s College, Robin Hood, was another huge success for the College with over 1,000 children from across Thurrock attending. The students gave 13 performances in total.

Herringham Primary hold Christmas Market (and have a touch of Honey G!)

HERRINGHAM'S PTA, The Friends of Herringham, along with staff, recently held their annual Christmas Market. Stalls sold edible products which represented those sold all...

Three Palmer’s College students selected for prestigious course

THREE hardworking students fought off over 250 applicants from across the UK to secure places onto the prestigious University of Reading Scholars programme 2016/17.

Gateway Academy students visit Little Havens

PUPILS and teachers from schools as well as individuals from businesses across Essex had a unique insight into a local children’s hospice at a festive themed open day this week.

Thurrock pupils say thank you for new boots

A GROUP of children from Olive AP Academy have said thank you for a pair of donations which mean they can enjoy playing football...

Gateway students compete in Kids’ Lit Quiz

TWO teams from the Gateway Academy recently attended the Thames Gateway heat of this year’s Kids’ Lit Quiz. Open to students in Year 7...

Benyon Primary School gets Chance to Dance and Sing

ROYAL Opera House Thurrock Trailblazer school, Benyon Primary, has been working for the past term on three Royal Opera House national education programmes:

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