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Ormiston Park Academy visit London Stadium

YEAR 9 students from Ormiston Park Academy (OPA) in Aveley have had a fantastic opportunity to visit the London Stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of an Enterprise Project they are doing with the West Ham United Foundation.

Thurrock athletes lauded at Jack Petchey Awards

AN incredible 107 young people from youth clubs across Central Essex came together to receive prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards presented at Civic Theatre in Chelmsford on Thursday 4th May.

Travelling Players: Grays Convent discover Shakespeare in a Suitcase

Travelling Players: Schools discover Shakespeare in a Suitcase Students from Royal Opera House Thurrock Trailblazer school, Grays Convent travelled to the Victoria and Albert...

Treetops School Create and Dance with the Royal Opera House

STUDENTS from Treetops School were visited by the Royal Opera House on Friday 20 April when dance artist Danielle Teale came to run a Create and Dance workshop. The workshops were for Years Three, Seven and Year Ten students. The theme of the workshops was Royal Ballet's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Gateway Academy students attend royally approved mental health event

AS an IQM (Inclusion Quality Mark) awarded school, the Gateway Academy are focussed on promoting well-being amongst its students with a school environment that understands and cares for each individual.

Gateway Primary students earn iPads for top attendance

YEAR 4 pupils from the Gateway Primary Free School were celebrating recently after winning the Spring Term attendance challenge across all four GLC primary schools, with an attendance of 97.2%, gaining themselves five brand new iPads to use in class.

Purfleet Primary parents praise TACC

THURROCK Adult Community College's Skills for Life team have recently received the thumbs up from Purfleet Primary Academy parents, after they attended a free short course at the school to develop confidence with their maths skills.

Quince Tree Nursery rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted

A SOUTH Ockendon day nursery has been rated "Outstanding" by government watchdog Ofsted.

Ormiston Park Academy hosts inspiring careers event for Year 9 & 10 girls

ORMISTON Park Academy (OPA) in Aveley has teamed up with Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), a social enterprise which campaigns for better gender balance in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) sectors, to deliver a workshop for Year 9 and 10 female students to discuss qualifications and career routes into STEM-related industries.

Griffin Estate Agents donate i-pad station to Tilbury Pioneer students

PUPILS at Tilbury Pioneer Academy recently received a very generous donation of £1,000 from Griffin Foundation Trust once again,.

Headteacher of Stifford Clays Primary quits

THE HEADTEACHER of Stifford Clays Primary, Anthony Peltier, has left the school. A letter went out to parents of the school on Monday. Last month, YT...

Giffards Primary’s gifted Cross Country runners

TWO years ago a group of girls were identified as good runners, since then these girls have been committed and dedicated to their training and are now starting to be rewarded for their efforts.

Aveley Primary told it “Requires Improvement” by Ofsted

AVELEY Primary School has been downgraded from a "Good" to a "Requires Improvement" by government watchdog Ofsted.

Unlock the secret of parenting teens

HAVING trouble communicating with your teenager? Find your solution at Thurrock Adult Community College, with a brand new FREE course for parents/carers! Their new Speaking Your Teen's Language course has been designed for those who wish to learn how to meaningfully express love to their teenagers and discover how to stay connected with them plus how to maintain influence and help your teen grow into healthy adults.

Ormiston students benefit from STEM workshop

STUDENTS at Ormiston Park Academy in Aveley had the exciting opportunity to participate in an interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshop delivered by The Smallpeice Trust,

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