Education: Secondary
As part of a National Storytelling Week competition, learners from Busy Bees Training Academy were asked to host an interactive story time session which encouraged the children to engage with stories and enjoy the process of reading. In a bid to win the competition, apprentices…
FIFTY year 9 students from Stewards Academy found a recent trip to the Imperial War Museum in London an engaging and thoughtful experience. The purpose of the visit was to give History students an opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of how warfare has…
OFSTED has praised Holy Cross Primary after conducting a short inspection at the Tracyes Road school. The report states: “Following my visit to the school on 17 January 2017, I write on behalf of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills to…
STUDENTS in Sir Charles Kao UTC’s sixth form have been receiving expert mentoring from engineers at GlaxoSmithKline to ensure they are well informed about their future career paths and options. GlaxoSmithKline, which is one of Sir Charles Kao UTC’s sponsor employers, has recently provided a…
STEWARDS Sound participated in the Glee Club Challenge for the first time this year and made it through to the Regional Finals, as one of 12 groups selected in the local area, a fantastic achievement! Saturday 4th February 2017 saw Stewards Sound head to the…
On Monday 6th February Cooks Spinney Primary Academy was visited by author Jack Trelawny, one of the world’s leading childrens authors. Mr Trelawny then joined some pupils and head of school, Mr Stirrat, for the grand opening of the newly refurbished library. Before ending his…
Mulan – Not Just Another Fairytale Princess AUDIENCES were transported back in time to Ancient China last night when students from Passmores, Purford Green and Potter Street unveiled their stage adaptation of the classic Chinese folk tale, Mulan. The story of a young woman who…
THE tradition of story telling was the centre of attention at Kiddi Caru’s Harlow day nursery, when the children celebrated National Story Telling Week recently. Running from January 28th to February 4th, National Story Telling Week is organised by the Society for Storytelling to promote…
YEAR 7 pupils from St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School travelled to the O2 Arena this week to be part of the world’s largest children’s choir at the Young Voices event. Having learnt the repertoire of songs during the past few months, they joined over…
ACTIVE Essex, the county’s sports and physical activity partnership, is celebrating the success of 64 schools who took part in the 5th annual winter games event. The competition is open to both primary and secondary schools who have won district level competitions in one of…
LITTLE Parndon Primary Academy has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted following an inspection on 10th & 11th January 2017. Key findings show that – – The school is well led by the headteacher, who is determined to give every pupil the best…
STUDENTS at Sir Charles Kao UTC treated to workshops from staff at GlaxoSmithKline, Raytheon and Pearson as part of their activity week celebrations. The day featured a number of workshops, delivered by a number of their partner employers and by the Alltogether careers service. These…
OUTSTANDING teachers and school support staff have been recognised at the 2017 Essex Teaching Awards. The annual awards, which are in their fourth year, took place at Marconi Social Club in Chelmsford last night (Thursday). The Essex County Council-run event celebrates excellence in education and…
STEWARDS Academy recently welcomed members of our governing body and colleagues from local businesses and the community to assist in the annual Mock Interviews for our Year 11 students. These interviews are designed to prepare our students for future interviews they will have, including their…
THE LEADER of Harlow Council, cllr Jon Clempner opened a new wing at Pear Tree Mead school. Cllr Clempner was joined by the portfolio for education at Essex Council as well as governors and friends of the school. The new wing comes after the school…
A paramedic has written to the head of Passmores Academy praising the kindness of student who came to the aide of an elderly lady who suffered a fall. We thought we would simply publish the letter. Dear Mr Goddard, My name is Sam Parsons, a…
