AT Stewards Academy the commitment and hard work of both the pupils and staff has yet again paid off with a very pleasing set of GCSE Exam results. Despite the challenge of the new GCSEs in English and maths, the core subjects continue to go…

FEWER Harlow teenagers will get the top mark in GCSE English and maths this year following a radical shake-up to make the qualifications tougher. Only two per cent are expected to scoop the new numerical grade 9 in English language, compared with four per cent…

SIXTH form students across Essex are celebrating after collecting their A-Level results today. About 4,850 students took exams at the county’s schools this year and initial data shows Essex is in line with the national average pass rate with 97.7 per cent of all grades…

Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebrations At Kiddi Caru Harlow THE children and staff at Harlow’s Kiddi Caru day nursery have been celebrating one of their favourite books – The Very Hungry Caterpillar – as part of the company’s annual Book Week. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the…

THE Performing Arts department at Stewards Academy had a busy end of term with two events that showcased an incredible wealth of talent. Over fifty students from years 7-9 took part in the Lower School Showcase performing a range of dances and songs. Soloists, bands…

Gold Standard College students achieve top A Level results JUST like GB’s golden relay team at the athletics World Championships, Harlow College sixth form students have struck gold with yet another set of stunning A Level results, despite national uncertainty over the new exam syllabuses.…

STUDENTS and staff at St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School are today celebrating another fantastic year, with students once again achieving excellent results, with many going on to universities, often the first in their family. Another superb pass rate was achieved with 96% of all…

KIDDI Caru’s Harlow day nursery celebrated the achievements of its pre-school class with a graduation ceremony recently.   In all 35 children graduated from the day nursery at the special ceremony to which families were also invited. The staff literally rolled out the red carpet…

STEWARDS Academy celebrated the successes of its top sporting students at the annual Sports Presentation Evening. 65 students who had worked hard across the year, without fear of failure and who had demonstrated a thirst for excellence were invited to receive a trophy and personalised…

ESSEX County Council has taken a number of Harlow parents to court after they failed to ensure their children attended school. Four cases were in front of the magistrate in Chelmsford on Thursday August 3rd. We are limited in what details we can publish so…

A unique project that will boost the skills and economy of Essex has taken a major step forward after London Stansted Airport and Harlow College received planning permission from Uttlesford District Council for a new £11 million technical skills college at the airport. The two-storey…

PASSMORES Academy’s winning IET Faraday team took part in a finalists’ competition at the newly refurbished Institute of Engineering and Technology overlooking the Thames and embankment in central London. Previously they ranked 7th in a national competition of technology challenges. The team comprised Michael Morris,…

STEWARDS Academy welcomed Anne Wafula Strike MBE as our guest speaker for the annual Sports Motivation Day. Anne is a Paralympic Wheelchair racer and an Ambassador for ‘Play for Change’, a charity that supports those less fortunate to engage in sport. Anne spoke to all…

Pop Choir Perform at Sumners Ward Assisted Home PASSMORES Academy Pop Choir performed at Sumners Ward Assisted Home at the end of term to cheer up the residents. The songs that the Pop Choir performed included some from Queen, Ed Sheeran, Ella Henderson and a…