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Woodside Primary tops awards for parents leaving cars at home

PRIMARY schools in Thurrock have been recognised for their efforts in encouraging more parents to leave the car at home and do the school run to and from school in other ways.

South Essex College graduates celebrate achievements with the help of cricket superstar Nasser Hussain

SUCCESSFUL England cricket captain and renowned Sky Sports commentator, Nasser Hussain, handed out degree awards at South Essex College's graduation ceremony.

Hundreds nominated for Thurrock Education Awards

OVER 400 nominations for the Thurrock Education Awards 2016 have been received, making this year's awards the biggest one yet.

In the pink for charity at Thurrock Adult Community College

STAFF, learners and volunteers at Thurrock Adult Community College have raised a record amount for various charities over the last month.

Be inspired at the Thurrock Writers Festival

BE inspired to write by booking your ticket for this year's Thurrock Writers Festival for Saturday 29 October at Grays Library.

MC Beth-Hip Hop Shakespeare at Grays Library

AN interactive and exciting theatrical and spoken word Hip Hop Shakespeare Workshop is coming to Grays Library on Tuesday 18 October followed by a free performance at Thameside Theatre.

Two new initiatives launched at Palmer’s College

TWO new initiatives have launched at Palmer's College: the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Career Ready Masterclass Programme.

Gable Hall Interact club receive letter from The Queen

THE Interact club of Gable Hall School, Stanford le Hope ( one of two clubs supported by Rotary Club Thurrock Gateway ) recently put together a card for Her Majesty the Queen to celebrate her 90th Birthday.

Keynote speaker on education as part of “Trailblazer” programme

THE ROYAL Opera House Trailblazer programme is inviting Thurrock (and other interested) school leaders head teachers, senior leaders and governors to join them in exploring how the arts can play a vital role in developing and maintaining outstanding schools.

Get back on track at Thurrock Adult Community College

ARE you looking for a new start, in life or work but feel overwhelmed about where to start? Did you know that free adult courses are still available locally? Thurrock Adult Community College has just announced a free training offer for adults, 'Get Back on Track'.

Lansdowne Primary celebrate Harvest Festival

PUPILS, staff and parents recently collected many food items to send to the local Foodbank, as part of their Harvest Festival project.

Stifford Clays Primary to host celebration of history

Stifford Clays Primary to host celebration of history

Impressive performances by Gateway Academy rugby teams

THE Gateway Academy's Year 10/11 rugby team recently competed in the District tournament at Thurrock RFC, finishing a very respectable 2nd overall.

Top Halloween party task for make-up class

MAKE-up students at South Essex College are taking part in a spook-tactular challenge for Halloween.

Inspirational Gateway Academy student takes on skydive for charity

BRADLEY, a Year 11 student at the Gateway Academy, recently took part in a charity sky dive to raise funds for his chosen charity, Southampton Hospital.

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