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Friends, Romans, Countryman come to Herringham Primary

YEAR 3 pupils from Herringham Primary Academy recently had a fun interactive day, dressing and acting as Romans.

Brave South Essex College student has hair shaved for charity

A BRAVE student at South Essex College is a cut above the rest after having her head shaved to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tilbury Pioneer Choir visit Care Home for Christmas

TILBURY Pioneer Academy’s choir were delighted to accept a repeat invitation for them to perform their Christmas songs to the residents and staff at Willows Lodge Care Home, for the third year running.

Thurrock student ready to be part of X factor final

STAFF and students at the National College Creative Industries in Thurrock will be glued to their TV screens this weekend as Rak-Su, Grace Davis...

Baroness Smith recognises decades of work at St Clere’s

THE Trust that runs St Clere's School in Stanford-le-Hope has been celebrating its new name and honouring those who have worked locally in education for more than 30 years.

Gateway Learning Community raise over £1200 for Children in Need

PUPILS and staff across the GLC Primaries joined in the ‘Children in Need’ spirit for a ‘Spotacular’ day of fundraising. They dressed in their Onesies and PJs to celebrate and raise funds for the yearly event.

Anna prepares for dream career with Royal Opera House work experience.

Anna prepares for dream career with Royal Opera House work experience. EIGHTEEN-year-old Anna Chapman from Aldborough Hatch has been getting some hands-on experience of working...

Thurrock school for “pupils at risk of exclusion” inspected by Ofsted

A THURROCK school for children who are "at risk of exclusion" is making progress having been placed in "special measures" earlier this year.

Palmer’s College Annual Prize Giving Event

THE hard work and achievements of students from Palmer’s College was celebrated at the annual Prize Giving Ceremony held on Friday 3 November 2017 at the Civic Hall in Grays.

Tilbury Pioneer students sing at the Royal Albert Hall

PUPILS from Tilbury Pioneer Academy’s choir recently joined 2,000 children and young people from schools across the country, to sing their favourite songs and raise money at Barnardo’s Young Supporters’ Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Victory for Thurrock schools in Panathlon champs

A team made up students from across Thurrock won a sports charity title this week

4000 laps! Giffards Primary raise over £4,000 for charity

GIFFARDS Primary School recently held their own Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research.

Gateway Learning Community remember those who have served

PUPILS and students from across the Gateway Academy and the Gateway Primary Free School, marked the 11th day of the 11th hour of the...

Thurrock’s finest praised at Education Awards

THE fourth annual Thurrock Education Awards were held at the Civic Hall, Grays on Friday night (10 November).

Happy Rocks come to Thurrock

ARE you wondering why colourful rocks are mysteriously appearing across the borough? Why not join in the latest 'Love on the Rocks' craze sweeping the UK at a free workshop for families in the Grays Adult Education Centre on Tuesday 28 November from 4pm to 5.30pm.

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