Education: Secondary
OVER the seven years, we have been running YH we have been lucky enough to see the quality of the work of the Humanities Department close up. Mr King and his team really bring the subjects to life. Dynamic subjects taught in a dynamic style.…
A BUSINESS-focused school has teamed up with another industry sponsor to offer students career opportunities in the world of renewable energy. BMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, provides students from Year 10 onwards with a curriculum focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects. The…
STEWARDS Academy has adapted wonderfully to presenting their school via YouTube due to the restrictions brought about by Covid-19. Today, we visit the Modern Languages Department. The department appear to combine the attraction of learning a number of languages really well with all the added…
CHILDREN are being invited to take a tour of their prospective future secondary school – in the world of Minecraft. Students at Epping St John’s Church of England School, in Epping, are developing a replica of their school on favourite computer game, Minecraft. Parents have…
HARLOW MP Robert Halfon rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask the education minister a question regarding the number of white working class boys and girls going to university. Mr Halfon said: “I strongly welcome today’s remarkable announcement on skills, which…
THERE is so much to say about Stewards Academy that we just don’t know where to start. Well how about with Headteacher, Mrs Ginger and Senior Deputy Headteacher Mr Scholtes. With Covid-19 meaning the school cannot offer their usual Open Day and Evening, the school…
PASSMORES Academy has shown a real flair for video since Covid-19 changed things back in March. As it is Open Evening season, they have really come to the fore. Their fantastic Head Boy & Head Girl have been extra busy with some of their young…
A BUSINESS-focused school and sixth form has welcomed back students who are benefitting from industry standard equipment. Having been closed to students for six months due to the Coronavirus outbreak, BMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, is now fully open to all of its Year 10,…
KINGSMOOR Academy in Harlow has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international…
ST Mark’s West Essex Catholic School has confirmed a case of Covid-19. The Tripton Road school wrote to parents and guardians on Tuesday morning telling them they had taken advice from Public Health England (PHE) and were taking the necessary steps. The school told parents…
PASSMORES Academy’s fantastic Head Boy and Head Girl have been extra busy with some of their young people and staff putting together videos to show what they are all about at Passmores Academy. There will be two more videos that will be going live all…
ADULTS in England without an A-level or equivalent qualification will be offered a fully funded college course, the government has announced. The offer will be available from April and applies to courses offering “skills valued by employers”. In a speech on Tuesday, the PM will…
The Ongar Academy Weekly Bulletin. IT IS a very busy time at The Ongar Academy just now. You can see that from their bulletin below and if you follow the school on social media. Full details on link below. https://www.yourharlow.com/wp-content/uploads/Weekly-Bulletin-25th-September-2020.pdf
THE HEAD of Passmores Academy has told The Guardian that they have set up his school hall like an exam hall so that a “masterclass” of up to 60 pupils could be taught inside by one teacher plus one or two support staff, if needed.…
HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has backed Manchester United and England footballer, Marcus Rashford’s call for more free school meals and vouchers. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Mr Halfon said: “All of us should listen to Marcus Rashford. He has lived through food hunger. “1.4 million children…
IN light of currently being unable to welcome prospective parents, students and families into their school due to the pandemic, Burnt Mill Academy are inviting families to join them online for a virtual open evening with a live Q&A session at 7pm on Wednesday 30th September. For…
