He said: “The national performance tables published today show that more of our schools than ever before have achieved above average progress in both English and maths leading to high levels of attainment against the national measures.”
CHRISTMAS would not be christmas at YT without our series of films where the singers at Quarry Hill primary go out and about in the borough spreading good cheer as well as raising money for charity.
NUMBERS for the Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form have now risen to 55 as students from St Clere's. Hassenbrook and Gable Hall continue their learning into years 12 and 13. YT caught up with Chloe and Jared as well as head of sixth year, Sue Weston to discuss the merits and virtues of the centre.
Here is the table of SATS results in English. Needless to say, statistics can be interpreted in a number of ways. Chadwell St Mary's results stand out but so does the fact that they only have 16 students whereas Herringham have 57. Some schools such as Thameside appear to have a "high turnover" of students.
If planning permission is granted, the project will be paid for by a combination of a bank loan to the College and the sale of the current site at Woodview, which will see 100% of finance raised by that sale invested back into the ambitious new College building. This is planned to be open to new students in September 2014 and become the beating heart of Grays town centre.
TWENTY THREE acts. What a bargain! Once again, the Gateway Academy Christmas show did not disappoint with a great variety of singing. Well done to teacher, Vicky Matthews and the team of sixth formers who put on a great professional show that had something for everyone.
The mood, though, somber, had moments of joy and when the headteacher reminded the assembled group of the time in which Oliver got into the school network, laughter spread down the school corridors. We suspect that is how Oliver will be remembered.
he awards went to East Tilbury Infants and Junior, Ormiston Park Academy, Orsett Primary, St Mary’s Primary, and Woodside Primary — with the young people giving a small speech on their achievements. The schools work with the Food for Life Partnership to transform their food culture and that of their communities by reconnecting children with climate-friendly and healthy food through growing and cooking activities and farm visits.
The Studio School identity and brand is what employers want and particularly with the economic development and regeneration opportunities for businesses and companies in the area. The key to our success to date is the employer input and their voice with the support of our community partners.
WILLIAM EDWARDS have a fascinating philosophy towards sports guests at the school. The more you see, the more you absorb and aspire to.
Globe trotting soccer skills expert Colin Nell is a case in point. The point of his skills is artistry, confidence and balance which are all transferrable skills.
Introduced by a humorous voice over as the electric 80s, a vision of red and green erupted onto the stage, exploding into the lively hit Kids in America with mature, professional vocals only to be expected from a William Edwards performance. The dancers suffused the room with excitement as teary-eyed parents shone with pride, watching their children taking the stage by storm.
TOTALLY Scrooged is the latest Ockendon Academy performance from the Eriff Drive school. The show is on tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 7.30pm. Students £1 and adults £3.
STIFFORD CLAYS Infant school head, Linda Catton made a desperate plea for her job at a meeting of the Labour-run council cabinet last night. Her appearance came as Thurrock Council are deciding whether to close Stifford Clays Infant School and expand Stifford Clays Junior School to form a primary school.
Ofsted also stated that the Academy is providing a good and rapidly improving education for its students. With all of the development that Ormiston Park Academy has been doing over the past few years, this achievement is certainly appreciated amongst its staff and truly shows that the hard work is paying off.
THE QUARRY HILL singers were once again out and about in the borough. Led by the inimitable Steve Titford, they sang their hearts out in their fine new t-shirts and they raised a grand total of £136.72. They will be out and about at the Grays Townswomens Guild as well as Ikea later in the week, so look out for them.
