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Plans for new OHA school building revealed as public consultation launches

PROPOSALS to build a new eight-form secondary school building in Thurrock have been revealed as the community are invited to comment on the plans.

Government may add half an hour to school day

THE government is considering paying teachers to add an extra 30 minutes to the school day in England under leaked proposals to help pupils overcome a year of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic reports The Guardian.

Praise for quick thinking Gable Hall pupils after man collapses

THE quick thinking of four students may have saved a local man’s life after he collapsed outside the Co-op near to their school on Monday morning.

Aveley FC and Ormiston Park Academy partner up

THE directors of Aveley Football Club and the Principal of Ormiston Park Academy have met to discuss a future partnership.

Adult hairdressing student proof you can live the dream

A PART time hairdressing course for adults changed the life and career of one former South Essex College student.

Former William Edwards students slam decision to change house names

FORMER pupils at William Edwards School in Grays have launched a petition calling on the school to reverse its decision to change its four house names.

William Edwards School celebrate students graduating from The Brilliant Club

WILLIAM Edwards School are celebrating 12 students completing the prestigious Scholars Programme, run by award-winning charity, The Brilliant Club.

South Essex College: Air cabin for Aviation students

SOUTH Essex College Travel and Tourism students will soon be able to use a real life airline cabin for simulations to gain experience and a better understanding of the industry.

Autism Awareness Month at Thurrock Adult Community College

MAY is Autism Awareness Month. Thurrock Adult Community College are booking final spaces on an informative, online course to understand Asperger Syndrome.

Thousands of young people in Thurrock have gained a prestigious Jack Petchey Achievement Award since the Jack Petchey Foundation began

A NEW independent study into the difference the Jack Petchey Foundation has made since it first started in 1999 reveals that over 200,000 iconic...

USP College shortlisted at the TES FE Awards 2021

THE most outstanding individuals and institutions that the further education sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the 2021 Tes FE Awards.

Fitness brand works with South Essex College to deliver work experience during lockdown

SOUTH Essex College have been working in partnership with FIT KRU to deliver work experience to our fitness and sport students during lockdown.

TV star Daniel Mays shares acting tips to USP College students

LUCKY Performing Arts and Drama & Theatre Studies students at USP College had the privilege of attending a series of virtual workshops with star...

Ormiston Park Academy have mental health champions

ORMISTON Park Academy are working closely with the Thurrock School Well-being Service to promote positive mental health across the Academy. On Tuesday 20th April The Thurrock School Well-being Service delivered a one-day workshop and training for students across all Year Groups.

Gable Hall set running challenges

READY, steady, go! Everyone at the Ortu Stanford & Corringham Sixth Form and Ortu Gable Hall have put on their running shoes to do some good this month.

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