WELL done to the St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School pupils that have been given Jack Petchey Awards. All three pupils work has underpinned the ethos in the school regarding hard work and service to the community. Well done to Mary, Simon and George.

ESSEX care provider ECL has achieved industry recognition at the East of England Great British Care Awards for their successful Inclusive Employment Service, which has now helped over 100 adults with learning disabilities to secure paid work. ECL’s Inclusive Employment Service was established in partnership…

REMEMBRANCE plays a key role at Stewards Academy. In addition to permanent displays around the academy site and their new Remembrance Garden, they seek ways to honour the fallen at this time of the year too. This year pupils had assemblies delivered by Subject Lead…

THE leader of Harlow Labour has criticised local MP Robert Halfon over mental health provision in schools. Councillor Chris Vince said: “Whenever the MP for Harlow comments on education I try to resist every urge to respond, but once again his lack of experience in…

Food, Fit, Fun! A FAMILY fundraising day with Mini Games and Challenges, Fun Taster Sessions, Workathon in the Gym, Table Tennis Rooms and much more! Come and get active, try something new, have fun and raise money at the same time. 12-4pm, Saturday 20th November, …

KAREN Spencer, Principal and CEO of Harlow College and Stansted Airport College, received her MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) at Windsor Castle from the Duke of Cambridge on Tuesday 9th November 2021. The honour is in recognition of her contribution to Further…

THE ST Nicholas’ school cross country team also performed admirably at the Harlow Schools Cross Country Championships. The event started at Burnt Mill Academy and the course wound its way around the Harlow Town Park. The Year 8/9 race was won by Alistair Mizon from…

A NUMBER of St Mark’s pupils performed brilliantly in the Harlow Cross Country championships. The participants undertook a winding course that started in the grounds of Burnt Mill and took the runners out to the town park. In Year 7, a massive well done to…

‘YOU should sit here when the evening bathes the castled mind in gold’ is Romane Courdacher’s first solo exhibition. She has transformed the Gibberd Gallery using textile, metalwork, casting and 3d printing techniques, and has collaborated with Passmores Academy students to create a new artwork…

THE leader of Harlow Labour has detailed the many challenges facing schools in the midst of a pandemic and has questioned, whether MP Robert Halfon is representing residents on these matters. Councillor Chris Vince said: “Of course we want schools to remain open and for…

ADULT community learning provider, ACL Essex recognised its students, staff and employers at its annual Achievement Awards in Chelmsford at the Central Baptist Church on 3 November 2021. Over 20 awards were handed out to the most impressive learners from across the county in a…

STEWARDS Academy was absolutely delighted to be invited to the prestigious Cambridge University Emmanuel College. A number of Year 9 students and two staff members, Mr Laing and Mrs Bailey, embarked on a trip to Cambridge university to participate in an “Experience Day”. On arrival,…

IT was another great week for the St Mark’s Netball teams as they continue their winning runs against teams across the town. This week, they made the short journey to Burnt Mill, where all four teams were triumphant. Well done to Miss Webster and her…

INFECTION among school-age children has helped to drive Covid rates in England to the highest level recorded, researchers have said today reports TES.Com The overall rates of Covid-19 in England are higher than they have ever been, according to a study that has been collecting…