PLACE is as great an inspiration to artists as people are. Narratives are often inextricably linked with the places and environments that produced them. Thurrock Adult Community College is offering an adult learning course that explores and celebrates the rich literary history of Thurrock.
THE William Palmer Theatre Company from Grays, Essex were successful at the first Regional Final of the 2020 Jack Petchey Perfect Pitch competition held at Broadway Theatre, Barking on Sunday 12th January.
DEVELOP your techniques and dance your way to a healthier lifestyle under the expert eye of Thurrock Adult Community College’s highly experienced and terrifically talented tap tutor!
THE college’s supported internship scheme has gained the nomination. The programme is aimed at students who have additional needs and are ready for the world of work.
A PRIMARY school is to fine parents who are late to pick up their children reports the BBC.
ESSEX Police have launched a pilot scheme in Thurrock to help safeguard children who witness domestic abuse at home.
AN exciting new range of Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft evening courses are now available to book at your local adult community college in Grays. Last places now booking for the Beginners course starting on Tuesday 21 January with Edible Gifts (Confectionary) and Easter Egg Making classes due to start in March.
SOUTH Essex College is introducing an important levy pledge in 2020 to strengthen the local economy and help small businesses plug their skills gaps by hiring apprentices.
ARTHUR Bugler primary school have been nominated for a Civic Award but they need your help.
DO you find it difficult to stay positive when you are constantly worrying about your child? A new, free, course for parents/carers at Thurrock Adult Community College in Grays will help you deal with the stresses and strains of modern parenting in a rapidly changing world. This Wednesday evening course starts on 22 January from 7.30pm to 9.30pm for six weeks.
THE start of a new year represents a fresh start for many. For us here at Grays Convent High School it means a different kind of fresh start as we launch our brand new website.
SOUTH Essex College will be introducing a new teaching apprenticeship, meaning aspiring teachers can learn on the job and become qualified without obtaining a degree first.
ORMISTON Park Academy in Aveley has today announced the appointment of a new Principal, Mr Mark Roessler.
ESSEX Council for voluntary youth services (the independent voice for voluntary youth services in Essex) is asking hundreds of young people their views to help tackle violence and vulnerability in Essex.
A SCHOOL in Stanford-le-Hope is to get a major expansion that will boost pupil numbers by more than 200.
THURROCK Adult Community College, in Grays, has launched an exciting new range of daytime and evening classes for adults to do something different and learn a new skill.
BOYS and girls from Tilbury and across Essex had a special Christmas surprise this week when they made a visit to Amazon in Tilbury to take part in a Christmas-themed day of STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) fun with Barnardo’s.
Festive Fun at Arthur Bugler Primary AS the Christmas holidays are in sight, many teachers are preparing to pack the glitter away and wind-down, but this is not the case at one of the UK’s Happiest Primary Schools. Arthur Bugler Primary have once again shown why they were shortlisted in Laughology’s National Happiness Awards 2019 […]
PUPILS at Purfleet Primary Academy have collected food donations over the festive period in order to support vulnerable families.
HEALTH and social care students raise money for multiple charities Students studying health and social care at South Essex College were given the opportunity to host a multiple charity fundraiser as part of their assessed assignment.
CMV lead the way in support for Thurrock Education at recent awards.
LAST month, Thurrock Young Musician took place at the Gateway Academy hosted by Rotary Club of Grays, Gateway Academy and Thurrock Music Services.
CHRISTMAS is coming early to a Corringham school thanks to a Dickens inspired market.
THE college is looking for individuals who have excellent organisational skills plus an abundance of enthusiasm and patience. Candidates must be qualified tradespeople with specialist industry knowledge.