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The Summer Reading Challenge returns to Thurrock this July

THE Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge returns this summer, inviting children and young people to get reading and to use their creativity and curiosity to discover science.

Ortu Corringham Primary celebrate Platinum Jubilee

TO CELEBRATE the Platinum Jubilee, Ortu Corringham Primary pupils were treated to a very special appearance from Stephen Metcalfe MP and the Queen herself...

Lord Robert Winston gives an inspiring and motivating visit to students at Ortu Gable Hall

WHAT does a member of the House of Lords, a pioneer in fertility treatment and legend in the science world enjoy doing day-to-day? Well, students at Ortu Gable Hall found out when they were treated to a very special visit from Lord Robert Winston himself last Friday, June 17th.

Ortu Gable Hall celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

STUDENTS at Ortu Gable Hall had a fantastic day celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee last week, 13th of June, with a party which undoubtedly had a more exclusive invite list than the one at Buckingham Palace and a visit from the newly elected mayor, Cllr James Halden, and Cabinet Member for Education, Cllr Barry Johnson. 

Accessible free support for new parents through Ask Teddi App

RESEARCHERS from Swansea University and the University of Essex have carried out an independent evaluation of Thurrock Council’s Ask Teddi app, which is run in collaboration with Solutions 4 Health, and offers free advice and information for Thurrock parents and carers with children under the age of 5.

Three exceptional Ormiston Park Academy staff shortlisted as finalists for Thurrock Education Awards

THREE exceptional members of staff from Ormiston Park Academy, which is part of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), have been shortlisted for the prestigious Thurrock Education Awards.

Thurrock Education Awards finalists announced following record number of nominations

THE finalists of this year’s Thurrock Education Awards have been announced following more than 500 nominations from young people, parents and colleagues across the borough.

Plans for new primary school in Aveley approved

PLANNING permission for the construction of a new, government-funded primary school and nursery in Aveley has been approved.

Corringham Primary School celebrates centenary

IT'S a year of celebrations in 2022, just a few days after the Queen celebrates her platinum jubilee, our very own Thurrock Primary school celebrates turning 100 years old. 

South Essex College launch rubbish competition

University Centre South Essex is relaunching its ‘Rubbish Costume Competition’ again in June 2022. The success of last year’s competition saw entries of all ages...

South Essex College: Apprenticeship event offers engineering opportunities for local young people

SOUTH Essex College is holding an Engineering Apprenticeship event for school leavers interested in following this educational route.

Thurrock Council issue statement over future of Tilbury nurseries

DESPITE its "best efforts" in searching for an alternative provider, Thurrock Council has today had to regretfully announce the upcoming closure of two of...

Ormiston Park Academy’s boys’ basketball team celebrates fantastic victory

THE under 16's boys basketball team at Ormiston Park Academy (OPA), a part of the Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), are celebrating a well-deserved win in their latest competition.

South Essex College: Hearing impaired student dancing his way to success at prestigious dance colleges

LEVEL 3 Dance student, Oliver Hewing, 18, from Grays, is a step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a professional dancer by being accepted to train at two prestigious dance colleges; Bird and Performers.

GCSE and A-level exams 2022: What you need to know

FOR the first time since the pandemic began, students are sitting exams across the UK.

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