EXCLUSIVE "Thurrock Council can confirm that an allegation is being investigated by QCDA (Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency). Thurrock Council and the Chair of Governors of the school are co-operating fully with the investigation which is on-going. "It would be inappropriate for the council to make any further comment until the investigation is completed.
THIS must be a very nervous occasion for the Year 10 BTEC students. Not only are they appearing live on stage but they are also being assessed by their tutors as part of their course. Like many events at Gateway, the students are imbued with self belief by the staff and they repay them by putting on a great show.
THE GRAYS School Media Arts College was delighted to welcome Jackie Doyle-Price, MP for Thurrock, on her first visit to the school last Friday. During her two-hour tour, Ms Price assisted a Year 10 Science class with their presentations on the biological and social effects of alcohol, cigarettes and illegal drugs, fielding questions and taking part in a wide-ranging discussion which demonstrated the students’ grasp of the issues.
Julie Putz, Curriculum Manager for Legal Secretaries, said: “Our students will be based in four different departments during their two year contract. If they successfully complete that, they will then be offered a junior secretarial role within the firm. We have a close relationship with legal firms like SJ Berwin, which ensures our students have the best opportunities, and we are incredibly proud with all they have achieved.”
It is no surprise then that Mr Gove has announced that two hundred of England's worst-performing primary schools will be closed next year and re-opened as academies. Education Secretary Michael Gove says this will force schools which have failed to get their pupils to expected levels in maths and English to improve. The new academies, taken out of local authority control, will be run by more successful local schools.
The aim is take three sports’ teams to represent the Academy on a Sports’ Tour to Valkenburg, Holland from April 1st 2012 to April 5th 2012. They plan to take a girl’s basketball team, a boy’s basketball team and a boy’s 11-a-side football team, with the intention of providing Ormiston Park Academy’s students an opportunity to experience the challenge of an international competition, whilst being able to train and play using top class facilities.
PALMER'S COLLEGE can claim to be one of the first Colleges in the UK to update its security system by investing in a networked solution which takes advantage of the latest Full HD camera technology.
At Quarry Hill, the commitment to exercise remains at 100%. That is where Kevin Cole and the team at Star Sports come in and deliver top quality physical education that both promotes excellence and participation.
Government slam teachers over standards of spoken English in school that has pupils two years behind national average. Governors not done enough, teaching inadequate and attainment consistently low. However, Ofsted point out that school has 'turned a corner".
As part of their studies, students investigated the crucial role played by rainforests in the Earth’s ecosystem and how animals survive in the environment. Rather than it being a textbook-only exercise, students were able to get an eye-ball’s view of the animals by handling bugs, snakes and other reptiles.
The first year student enjoyed the experience so much he is now considering a career in event management. Bradley continued: “I’d never really thought about going into event organising but after this experience it’s definitely something I’d consider once I’ve finished my course. The highlight for me was watching everyone else have such a good time.”
Humphrey from Blake also announced about the work the choir are doing to raise money for the Karis May Darling Foundation, and that they had been out singing all day, and he said "we would encourage you all to support the choir and buy the CD as this is such a great cause and such a tragic story".
TWO NEW headteachers have taken over at Thurrock schools. Dr Sophina Asong is the new head at Gable Hall whilst Steve Munday is the new head at William Edwards. Mr Munday has been at William Edwards for quite some time. He has been part of a team of educational heavyweights in John King and (soon to retire) Ralph Henderson.
THERE ARE many things that William Edwards do particularly well. That is why they received an Outstanding grade from Ofsted recently. The leavers assembly is one of them. The whole assembly fills the students will deep pride for their school and gives them a fitting finale to their school career.
The camping trip taught the students how to overcome their fears and believe in their abilities. It wasn’t about being the best at everything; it was about exploring opportunities, taking part and having fun. Collette Hunnisett, Deputy Vice Principal said, “The school camping trip taught our young people to look at the world differently. It was a life changing experience for our younger Year 7 pupils and we hope it has boosted their confidence, not just for themselves, but also helping them to work confidently amongst their classmates.”
