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Gateway Academy students go outward bound to Wales

TWENTY-Three Year 10 students took advantage of the fantastic opportunity to challenge themselves and gain exciting experiences on a specialist Outward Bound trip to...

South Essex College offer new access course for those interested in policing and CSI

SOUTH Essex College is launching a new course for aspiring police officers, budding crime scene investigators and potential forensic psychologists.

New sign language classes at Grays Adult Education Centre

DUE to popular demand, an additional BSL evening course is now booking at the Grays Adult Education Centre for adults wanting to learn the basic foundations of British Sign Language.

Stanford-le-Hope Primary celebrate Royal Wedding

CHILDREN, staff and parents at Stanford Le Hope Primary all enjoyed celebrating the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the sunshine on...

Little Thurrock’s Oliver’s design win top prize in Royal Opera competition

BUDDING designer Oliver Kempster from Little Thurrock Primary School is the primary school winner of the Royal Opera House Design Challenge which has this year been opened up to primary schools.

Put Well-Being ahead of exam grades says Samaritans

SAMARITANS is calling on parents, teachers, students and employers to put wellbeing ahead of grades this exam season. By keeping results in perspective, it says young people are more likely to do themselves justice than if they face intolerable levels of pressure and stress.

Royal Opera Trailblazers at Chadwell St Mary make their mark

FOURTEEN students from Royal Opera House Thurrock Trailblazer school Chadwell St Mary Primary visited the Kinetika studios at the High House Production Park in Purfleet on Wednesday 9 May to take part in a print workshop.

Gateway Academy students get Career Ready

A SMALL selection of students from the Gateway Academy recently attended a leading customer relationship management company, Salesforce, in London as part of their Career Ready mentoring programme.

Herringham Primary students enjoy day with Essex Wildlife Trust

PUPILS at Herringham Primary Academy recently enjoyed a special craft day with the Essex Wildlife Trust, learning how to create bird sculptures which will...

No place like home at Gateway Academy

THE fantastic community that supports the Gateway Academy recently visited the Ellis Theatre at the Marshfoot Road site, to see a spectacular performance of ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

South Essex College drama students produce dynamic performance

PERFORMING Arts students took to the stage at South Essex College’s Thurrock Campus to put on a fantastic production for their end of year show.

Free Tasty Treats at Stifford Acorns Hub

SUMMER'S nearly here! Perk up your picnics with healthy snack ideas. Taste test and vote on your favourite nibbles on a fun, free, half-term workshop for parents/carers with children aged 4-12 years at the Stifford Clays Acorns Community Hub, Headon Hall, Crawford Avenue, RM16 2AS.

Competition could help Thurrock schools learn about energy conservation

LOVE Energy Savings, a leading UK business energy comparison website, has launched a national competition to educate secondary school pupils about energy conservation and encourage schools to be more mindful of their consumption.

Interior Design degree students put on interesting show

DEGREE Interior Design students from South Essex College University Centre have put on an exciting exhibition displaying their work. The year one and two BA...

Gateway Academy students meet local author on World Book Day

ENGLISH students were recently given a fantastic opportunity to meet local author, Sue Wilsher, as part of their World Book Day celebrations.

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