IT always seems to be that every time we visit the main hall at Grays school, there is always something "out of the box" going on. The school approach education from a number of angles bur keep it firmly pupil-centred.
Spearheading the project is former Sous Chef at The Dorchester, Ronnie Wyatt-Goodwin, who is Head of Catering Operations and Development at South Essex College. He said: “With this project we are delivering on the government’s agenda for public sector organisations to work smarter together to improve efficiencies and opportunities to the benefit of all.
NOT only is Loughton teen Fugative tipped as the next big thing, he is already working in the USA and Japan, proving he is walking the walk and talking the talk! You would have thought that he was a little bit big for the community cohesion concert organised by year 11 student Aaron Thompson and the student executive at William Edwards.
Huw Derrick, Assistant Principal at Ormiston Park Academy says, “by offering extra tuition to kids who may not be able to receive private tuition at home serves a few purposes: it provides kids with a vision of how they can control their own futures; and it can also keep kids off the streets and in school.
One of the most fascinating journeys to follow is the ascent any school makes from the abyss of "special measures". The job at Quarry Hill is being carefully and firmly handled by head Martin Cowpland.
A MONTH into the term, the fantastic exam results are now a piece of history. Headteacher, Chris Tomlinson has his eye firmly set on what the school can achieve this year and beyond. If there is one word that could encapsulate the spirit of the school, then it is focus.
HASSENBROOK head, Richard Glasby was confident that the school's exam results would be the best ever. He was right. 2010 will definitely be seen as the breakthrough year for the school. Not only for the results but for the total commitment from staff and students to make Hassenbrook the premier school in the borough.
SINCE the school was founded in 1962, William Edwards and Thurrock Rugby Club have had a special and unique relationship. Whilst rugby has found it difficult to get a foothold in many schools in the borough, the Stifford Clays school has gone from strength to strength.
Holly Burton, ex-De La Salle student, achieved 37 points, equivalent to over four A Levels at the highest grade with 545 UCAS points. Holly said: “I am very proud of my performance. I found the IB a challenge but definitely a good challenge and if I had the chance, I’d do it again.” Holly has secured a place at Oxford University to read History.
WILLIAM Edwards Sports College is well known for it's sporting reputation. The school has selected five Year 7 students who are interested in sports and have given us the opportunity to follow them over the next five years.
Year 6 is the final year at Primary schools and a very important one too! The children learn to become more independent in preparation for secondary school. It is during this year that children sit their Key Stage 2 SATs, so the children need to prepare to work very hard and this introduction to secondary school goes hand in hand with the level of responsibility that is expected of the students in Y6.
It wasn't just the students and staff who were enjoying the sugar rush. Members of the community were also at the school to enjoy the morning. YourThurrock grabbed a minute of Assistant Head Collette Hunnisett's time to talk about the continuing good work of the school.
Wednesday 6th October sees the Job Shop arrive at the Gateway Academy. This is a partnership between the Job Centre and the Gateway Academy. It will be held between 10am and 2pm.
