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Hathaway Academy give assurances to Thurrock Council over financial situation

HATHAWAY Academy have given Thurrock Council assurances over their financial situation after the company that runs the school posted a £2.7 million deficit.

Chinese New Year at Woodside Academy

CHILDREN at Woodside Academy have been learning Mandarin now for four years, and Chinese New Year is always a special event in the calendar.

Kick start a career in Health and Social Care at Thurrock Adult Community College

TAKE the opportunity to join a part-time adult learning qualification course at Thurrock's Adult Community College in Grays and kick-start a fulfilling career in the caring professions.

Exciting primary school football tournament held at Ormiston Park Academy

PRIMARY schools emerge victorious in qualifiers for Premier League football tournament, hosted by Ormiston Park Academy

£96K coding grant for Thurrock students

'BELONG, Believe, Achieve' is a series of profiles showcasing inspiring students and staff at the University of East London. Each week, we bring you a new story about someone in our amazing community.

Tilbury nursery highly praised by Ofsted

A TILBURY nursery has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Thurrock pupils win “Name the Freighter” competition

THURROCK Council will shortly receive 28 new bin lorries to replace its current ageing fleet. Thurrock primary school children were invited to enter a competition to name the new vehicles.

Grays dog-grooming student wins top award

A former dog grooming student at South Essex College is a cut above the rest after winning a national competition.

Senior Citizens treated to special dinner at Gateway Academy

THE Gateway Learning Community (GLC) recently hosted a special dinner for Senior Citizens living within the local community.

Gateway Academy students take time to talk

STAFF and students found time to talk recently, as part of a Nationwide mental health initiative named Time to Talk Day.

Hathaway Academy “owners” need bailout from taxpayer after reporting £2.5 million deficit

THE COMPANY that runs Hathaway Academy has posted a £2.5 million deficit, its accounts have revealed. Birmingham-based The Academy Transformation Trust (ATT) runs 21 schools...

Gateway Academy students visit care homes as part of Million Minutes campaign

THE Student Leadership Team recently made an extra special visit to a residential care home, Centenary Place in Southend-on-Sea, all in aid of a nationwide charity event called ’Donate 1 Million Minutes’ on Age UK day.

Free half-term family craft sessions

THURROCK Family Learning team are offering fun craft workshops at community hubs in Thurrock. Pre-book to secure your place and celebrate Chinese New Year of the Dog with a free card-making workshop at Tilbury Community Hub, Civic Square, RM18 8AD on Wednesday 14 February, 10.30am to 12noon.

Rich praise for progress of “poorer” pupils at Harris Academy in Chafford Hundred

HARRIS Academy in Chafford Hundred has been singled out for praise for the progress of its poorest pupils in exams. The poorest pupils have made...

Royal Opera House Design Challenge

Royal Opera House Design Challenge STUDENTS spent a creative and interactive day at South Essex College as part of the Royal Opera House’s Design Challenge. The...

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