Essex Police launch domestic abuse scheme at Belmont Castle Academy
ESSEX Police have launched a pilot scheme in Thurrock to help safeguard children who witness domestic abuse at home.
Thurrock Civic Awards: Please vote for Arthur Bugler Primary
ARTHUR Bugler primary school have been nominated for a Civic Award but they need your help.
Festive Fun at Arthur Bugler Primary
Festive Fun at Arthur Bugler Primary AS the Christmas holidays are in sight, many teachers are preparing to pack the glitter away and wind-down, but this is not the case at one of the UK’s Happiest Primary Schools. Arthur Bugler Primary have once again shown why they were shortlisted in Laughology’s National Happiness Awards 2019 […]
Purfleet Primary Festive Food Bank success!
PUPILS at Purfleet Primary Academy have collected food donations over the festive period in order to support vulnerable families.
New data reveals England’s best and worst places to raise children (and Thurrock is on the list)
A NEW study conducted by Oxford Home Schooling has revealed the best and worst places in England for young families to live in order to secure a good education for their children. New research The study, ranked local authorities on a number of key factors: the percentage of schools that are rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ […]
Bulphan Primary parents praise staff after school caught up in London Bridge attacks
PARENTS of children at a Thurrock primary school have praised members of staff who looked after their children caught up in the London Bridge terror attack on Friday, 29 November reports the Thurrock Nub News.
Purfleet Primary sets up Food Bank
PUPILS at Purfleet Primary Academy are collecting food donations to support pupils and families who cannot afford to eat. During the recent Harvest Festival, families at the school raised a huge 143kg of food for local charities but since then, more and more families have been approaching the school requiring help to eat.
British Council International School Award success for Woodside Academy
WOODSIDE Academy in Grays re-accredited with Full International School Award by British Council in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
Olive Academy set to hold Christmas Bazaar
STAFF and students from Olive AP Academy – Thurrock are inviting the whole community to join in the festive fun at their first Christmas Bazaar being held in Tilbury.
School pupils recognised for green travel initiatives
TWO Thurrock schools have won top honours at a national awards ceremony, thanks to their collaborative work with Thurrock Council to promote sustainable travel.
Arthur Bugler shortlisted for Happiest Primary School
ARTHUR Bugler Primary School in Stanford-le-Hope is currently celebrating after it was announced they have been shortlisted for the “Happiest School of the Year” Award!
South Ockendon students learn to recycle plastics
PRIMARY students at a South Ockendon school have benefited from an assembly dedicated to recycling plastics under Thurrock Council’s initiative to reduce plastic waste in the borough.
Thurrock Education Awards: Shortlist announced
THE finalists shortlisted for this year’s Thurrock Education Awards have been announced following an array of nominations from young people, parents and colleagues across the borough.
Woodside Academy awarded its own Green Flag
WOODSIDE Academy has been working as an “Eco School” for some time and, following assessment this summer, has just been awarded the prestigious Green Flag, the highest Eco School award.
South Ockendon schoolgirls first in country to complete confidence project
CONGRATULATIONS to a group of ground-breaking schoolgirls from Thurrock who are the first in the country to complete a pilot project to boost their confidence.
Great SATS results for Stifford Clays, Deneholm and Chadwell
PRIMARY schools from across the South West Essex Community Education Trust have all achieved SATs results above the national average.
Gateway Primary Free School gets a glowing report from Ofsted
OFSTED inspectors have heaped praise on the Head of School, Dan George and his team for the transformation that has taken place at the Gateway Primary Free School [Tilbury]. In an overwhelmingly positive report.
intu Lakeside takes ‘The Quay’ to local schools
OVER 350 school children across Essex have been visited by intu Lakeside to learn about and experience the exciting 250,000 sq ft development – The Quay, taking shape on their doorsteps.
Chadwell St Mary Primary School receives “Good” Ofsted rating
Chadwell St Mary Primary School receives Good Ofsted rating Staff and pupils at Chadwell St Mary Primary School, part of the South West Essex Community Education Trust (SWECET), are celebrating after receiving a Good Ofsted rating. In its first inspection since joining the multi-academy trust, the school has been rated “Good” in all areas of […]
Tilbury Pioneer Academy: Staff and pupils devastated as thieves wreck brand new school
STAFF and pupils at the Tilbury Pioneer Academy were stunned to return from the bank holiday to find that, only two weeks after opening their new building, thieves had broken into it to steal the copper piping from the heating system.
Pupils at Purfleet Primary School win art competition
PURFLEET Primary School and three of its pupils were presented with top prizes yesterday after entering Purfleet Centre Regeneration Limited’s art competition drawing what they think the town will look like following the £1billion regeneration called Purfleet on Thames.
Thurrock schools praised for commitment to creating safe environments
SCHOOLS across Thurrock are being praised for their commitment to creating a safe environment for staff and pupils, school support staff union UNISON says today (Tuesday).
Woodside Academy take on big pedal against climate change
WOODSIDE Academy has been fighting its own battle against climate change by competing in the Sustrans Big Pedal competition organized by school Bike It Champion Rick Doye.
Primary school admissions places see positive results
FIGURES released this week show that 95% of Thurrock children have been offered their first or second choice of primary school for the new September 2019 academic year.