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Alice in the Cuckoo Nest

Alice In the Cuckoo's Nest Professional theatre company ‘Librarian Theatre’ are returning to Thurrock in February with ‘Alice in the Cuckoo's Nest’ which re-imagines Lewis...

Harris Academy get planning permission for new school in Purfleet

PLANNING for a new 6-form secondary school has been agreed at Planning Committee last week (Thursday 2 November) making 1,150 new school places available in the Purfleet area.

Affordable training for businesses at Thurrock Adult Community College

THURROCK businesses and community groups can access affordable and quality training, on their doorstep, at the Thurrock Adult Community College in Grays.

Students impressed during tour of Royal Opera House in Purfleet

THE Royal Opera House in Thurrock welcomed students from the Wilmington Grammar School for Girls recently. The students visited the ROH Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and the Costume Centre to get some first-hand experience of stage set and costume construction to help them in their work for the Royal Opera House Design Challenge.

Gateway Academy announce new student leadership team

THE Gateway Academy have a brand-new Student Leadership Team, recently chosen after a rigorous interview process.

Gateway Academy boost their self esteem

THE Gateway Academy were recently treated to a free visit from the wonderful Self Esteem Team to work with some of its female students. Teaming up with Bodyform, The Self Esteem Team

Lansdowne Academy students learn about Africa’s Gift

LANSDOWNE Academy pupils enjoyed a real treat recently, as they welcomed Mr Ken Dunn from Africa’s Gift, a charity recognizing and promoting its ability to transform lives in rural sub-Saharan Africa.

Nominees announced for Thurrock Education Awards

THE NOMINATIONS have been announced for the Thurrock Education Awards.

Innovative training scheme and bursary for veterans and their families launched at The Port of Tilbury

TILBURY on the Thames Trust, the Port of Tilbury Logistics Academy and the Royal British Legion, have launched an innovative training scheme and bursary to create tailored opportunities for veterans and their families to develop their skills and future employment potential.

Christmas fun activity day at TACC for families almost full!

Christmas fun activity day for families almost full! DON'T miss out on an opportunity to make the festive season a time for family fun. Discover...

MP Stephen Metcalfe named apprenticeship ambassador

SOUTH Basildon and East Thurrock MP, Stephen Metcalfe is one of three Conservative MPs named as apprenticeship ambassadors by skills minister Anne Milton.

Festive flower skills for adults at TACC

TREAT yourself for Christmas and learn something new at your friendly adult community college.

Praise for Grays Baptist Church by Ofsted

OFSTED has high praised a pre-school based at Grays Baptist Church after a recent inspection.

Harris Academy boss slams Free School policy as “too expensive”

THE BOSS of the chain of Harris Academy schools that includes a number of schools in Thurrock has criticised the free school policy as...

Corringham Primary awarded £3.5 million for expansion

CORRINGHAM Primary School – part of ORTU - has been awarded £3.5million from Thurrock Council’s capital programme to create 210 new spaces.

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