Criminology students visit Old Bailey
STUDENTS from University Centre South Essex took an interesting trip to the Old Bailey, London’s central criminal court.
USP College Business students have high Aspirations!
THREE Business students from USP College have won the Aspirations in Business challenge organised by the Institute of Directors (IoD). The annual Aspirations in Business event for post-16 students in Essex took place on the 13 November at Felsted School.
New data reveals England’s best and worst places to raise children (and Thurrock is on the list)
A NEW study conducted by Oxford Home Schooling has revealed the best and worst places in England for young families to live in order to secure a good education for their children. New research The study, ranked local authorities on a number of key factors: the percentage of schools that are rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ […]
Bulphan Primary parents praise staff after school caught up in London Bridge attacks
PARENTS of children at a Thurrock primary school have praised members of staff who looked after their children caught up in the London Bridge terror attack on Friday, 29 November reports the Thurrock Nub News.
Purfleet Primary sets up Food Bank
PUPILS at Purfleet Primary Academy are collecting food donations to support pupils and families who cannot afford to eat. During the recent Harvest Festival, families at the school raised a huge 143kg of food for local charities but since then, more and more families have been approaching the school requiring help to eat.
South Essex College Costume students work on The Crown
TALENTED Costume Construction graduates from University Centre South Essex have been working on the popular Netflix hit show, The Crown.
British Council International School Award success for Woodside Academy
WOODSIDE Academy in Grays re-accredited with Full International School Award by British Council in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
Olive Academy set to hold Christmas Bazaar
STAFF and students from Olive AP Academy – Thurrock are inviting the whole community to join in the festive fun at their first Christmas Bazaar being held in Tilbury.
Thurrock Adult College given revamp by Prince’s Trust
THURROCK Adult Community College in Essex has had a refresh thanks to a volunteering programme between home improvement retailer, Wickes, and social enterprise, VIY (Volunteer It Yourself). Nineteen young people from The Prince’s Trust worked with VIY and Wickes to help redecorate parts of the college and build a new kitchenette for the students and […]
Strictly comes to TACC!
INSPIRED by BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing? Looking to learn a new skill? An exciting new range of Leisure Learning courses are now available to book at Thurrock Adult Community College including Ballroom, Latin American or Tap Dancing.
Games Design students paid a visit to BAFTA award winning company, Bossa Studios UK.
THIRD year BSc (Hons) Games Design students at University Centre South Essex spent the day at the organisation’s London offices.
Amazing Orsett Heath nursery wins national charity award
An Orsett Heath nursery, in Essex, has been crowned winner of a national award for its work supporting children with epilepsy. ‘Mini forest school’, Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) was presented with the Epilepsy Action early years education award by Torie Robinson, member of Epilepsy Action’s Council of Management, on Friday 22 November.
Rotary Club host schools youth debate
LAST Thursday saw the Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock Youth Debate competition take place at the Thurrock Council Offices in Grays.
University students attend industry expert masterclasses for Industry Week
UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex students were given masterclasses in their field from guest speakers and professionals as part of Industry Week.
South Essex College students put their records on for charity
MUSIC students from South Essex College are set to host a night of live diverse music at The Railway Hotel in Southend.
School pupils recognised for green travel initiatives
TWO Thurrock schools have won top honours at a national awards ceremony, thanks to their collaborative work with Thurrock Council to promote sustainable travel.
Arthur Bugler shortlisted for Happiest Primary School
ARTHUR Bugler Primary School in Stanford-le-Hope is currently celebrating after it was announced they have been shortlisted for the “Happiest School of the Year” Award!
Poetry masterclass for adults
EXPLORE your creativity on a new evening masterclass at Thurrock Adult Community College, learning techniques to write poetry, developing new skills in a fun, explorative and creative way.
It’s ho ho ho as St. Thomas of Canterbury Church holds its 2019 Christmas Bazaar
ST Thomas of Canterbury Church will this year hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 24 November with a lot of family fun and assorted food on offer.
Come and sing The Greatest Showman at TACC
IF you love the songs and hits from the musical film, The Greatest Showman, and you like singing, or want to try singing for the first time then Thurrock Adult Community College has a hugely enjoyable masterclass that is ideal for you!
Thurrock Interfaith conference held in Grays
THURROCK Labour Party’s ethnic minorities office Councillor Qaisar Abbas organised “Interfaith Roundtable Dialogue” session in Grays. The event was attended by British Council’s sponsored scholar Mr Hasan al Banna (Director of Modern Islamic School, General Secretary United Muslims Association and Director of Philosophy and Faiths Board of Central Java, Indonesia),
South Ockendon students learn to recycle plastics
PRIMARY students at a South Ockendon school have benefited from an assembly dedicated to recycling plastics under Thurrock Council’s initiative to reduce plastic waste in the borough.
Ormiston Park Principal announces retirement after 36 years in education
ORMISTON Park Academy has this week announced that its Principal, Mr Huw Derrick, is set to retire at the end of the academic year.
Thurrock Education Awards: Shortlist announced
THE finalists shortlisted for this year’s Thurrock Education Awards have been announced following an array of nominations from young people, parents and colleagues across the borough.