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Election issue in Thurrock? Head teachers agree to “vigorously” oppose the expansion of grammar schools in England.

HEAD teachers have agreed to "vigorously" oppose the expansion of grammar schools in England reports the BBC.

Hassenbrook Academy still struggling to attract pupils

PARENTS in Thurrock continue to be reluctant to put Hassenbrook Academy down as the first choice for their children.

First choice Primary preferences are on the rise in Thurrock

FIGURES released last week (Tuesday 18 April) show 94 per cent of children have been offered their first choice of primary school for this September and four per cent securing their second choice.

High Five Netball success for Thameside Primary School

ON Saturday 22nd April 2017 pupils from Thameside Primary School took part in the Thurrock High Five Netball Rally which was held at Hassenbrook Academy.

Seven Thurrock schools gain Arts Council award through Royal Opera House

SEVEN Royal Opera House Thurrock Trailblazer schools have been successful in gaining an Arts Council England Artsmark award, two at the highest level.

Treetops School selected as intu Lakeside’s charity of the year

ON Thursday 30 March, intu Lakeside revealed local charity, Treetops School, as its charity partnership for 2017. The announcement was made at intu Lakeside during an event to mark the start of intu Lakeside adapting its services to become more autism friendly.

Palmer’s College student Ellen raises hundreds for Alzheimer’s

Ellen, a second year student at Palmer’s College, chose the Alzheimer’s Society for her Extended Project. The Extended Project qualification allows students to produce a focused piece of work on a topic of their choice

Gateway Academy students enjoy dining in the dark

STUDENTS and staff from the Food Technology department recently paid a visit to the renowned restaurant in London that serves all food in the dark – Dans Le Noir.

After school courses at Thurrock Adult Community College

RELAX after-school and enjoy working with your family to create imaginative crafty projects together, at your local Adult Community College. Activities are provided by...

Fairtrade Fortnight at Gateway Academy

THE Gateway Academy participated in its first ever ‘Fairtrade Fortnight’ recently. The activities were aimed at promoting awareness of the Fairtrade brand and what this means for farmers and producers of the food products on sale.

Letter to Editor: Support courses at Thurrock Adult Community College

Dear Editor, Once again the Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) is cancelling another course. Why? Due to low enrolment numbers. The course? Neurolinguistic Programming...

Full STEAM ahead with science at Gateway Academy

STUDENTS at the Gateway Academy recently put their Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) knowledge to the test by completing STEAM projects as part of their Deep Learning Day (DLD).

Preference list underlines popularity of Harris Academy

FIGURES released show that Harris Academy continues to be a school that is massively oversubscribed. Perhaps sit is no wonder that the Harris sFederation have been successful in opening a second school (Harris Riverside).

Gateway Learning Community raise funds for NSPCC

SCHOOLS within the Gateway Learning Community recently held a specialist Number Day, to raise funds for the NSPCC.

East Thurrock United cash helps fund Treetops PE teacher

CASH from the Premier League, National League Trust and the professional Footballers Association is helping make a big difference to the lives of disadvantaged...

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