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Eating cake for Breakfast at Thurrock Adult Community College (all in a great cause!)

ON Tuesday 26 September, Thurrock Adult Community College staff and volunteers dusted off their aprons to create delicious home-bakes

Gateway Academy students gain valuable work experience

YEAR 11 students at the Gateway Academy recently took part in two weeks’ work experience during the last few weeks of their Year 10...

Cancer-stricken head of Hathaway Academy bids farewell

THE HEAD of Hathaway Academy, James Howarth has left the school in order to continue his long battle against cancer.

Family Learning Festival at Thurrock Adult Community College

VENUES across the borough of Thurrock will celebrate the nationwide Family Learning Festival this October, with free activities for families delivered by Thurrock Adult Community College.

Interview with head of National College for Creative Industries in Purfleet

THE National College for the Creative Industries lies within the High House Production Park in Purfleet. The college has some of the most exciting courses...

Gateway Academy staff and pupils recognised at glittering awards ceremony

THE Gateway Academy played host to a glittering awards ceremony recently; rewarding pupils and staff within the GLC for their efforts and achievements. The event...

Herringham pupils take part in Water Aid

HERRINGHAM pupils took part in Water Aid Day recently to raise awareness of the plight of people without access to clean and safe water. They all dressed in blue for water, to celebrate the day.

Spirited Arts at Gateway Academy

STUDENTS from the Gateway Academy recently participated in a ‘Spirited Arts’ National Art competition, organised by NATRE (National Association of RE Teachers).

Herringham Academy students take part in Royal Opera House “10′ event

HERRINGHAM pupils recently took part in the ‘Royal Opera House 10’ event, which celebrated 10 years of the Royal Opera House’s involvement in the Thurrock area since High House was built in Purfleet.

Don’t be a South Essex College dropout

STUDENTS who are currently studying at the College and other further education providers in the area can pop in to the events and talk to members of staff about their future options.

World Reflexology Week celebrated at Thurrock Adult Community College

THURROCK Adult Community College is participating in World Reflexology Week by raising awareness through promoting a new course available

Gateway Academy opens doors to prospective students

THE Gateway Academy opened its doors to prospective Year 7 students for September 2018, at their most recent open event. Families were treated to...

Schools visit New York City to study extremism

SCHOOLS in Thurrock launched a ground-breaking project to tackle extremism as part of the Think Global Diversity Champions (DC) project.

Thurrock Adult Community College highly praised by Ofsted

THURROCK Adult Community College is celebrating after receiving a positive report from Ofsted inspectors.

Teachers visit Thurrock for Royal Opera House Design Challenge training

THE Royal Opera House welcomed teachers and tutors from across the country on Thursday 7 September when they attended a special training day for the Royal Opera House Design Challenge.

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