THE NSPCC’s Helen Marriner, Schools Service Coordinator for Essex, discusses Anti-Bullying Week. From 11th – 15th November the UK focuses on Anti-Bullying Week. To support this the NSPCC and Childline has launched the #IGotYou campaign. Parents, carers and teachers are not the only people responsible…

STEWARDS Academy was very proud to present two separate performances of Hamlet and The Taming of the Shrew at The Shakespeare Schools Festival at The Harlow Playhouse last week, continuing a commitment to youth theatre which it has been a part of for over 12…

PUPILS at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, are venturing from country to country as part of their Culture Vultures project. Having taken virtual visits to Australia, New Zealand and Africa, their most recent trip saw them indulge in India and Pakistan. Pupils took part…

ESSEX Wildlife Trust has updated its 24 year old logo, symbolising how the Trust has evolved over its 60 year history. Since 1959, Essex Wildlife Trust has been keeping Essex wild by protecting wildlife and wild places throughout the county. The Trust currently manages 87…

A PACKED audience at the Harlow Playhouse was treated to four wonderful adaptations of the work of William Shakespeare on Thursday night. Roydon Primary Academy Romeo and Juliet IT takes a lot of courage for Year 4 pupils to get up on the big stage…

A STEWARDS Academy teacher is taking on the challenge of the London Marathon for charity. Simon Locke is now putting in the hard miles between now and late April in order to complete the 26 miles and 385 yards and raise funds. Simon said: “I…

Raytheon’s Quadcopter Challenge takes off in Harlow PUPILS from local schools joined Raytheon for the fifth annual Quadcopter Challenge regional final, under the theme of ‘Technology around the World’. Teams from The John Warner School, Ramsey Academy, Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Hitchen Boys School,…

PUPILS at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, were set the task of creating a rewards system which was easy to understand and rewarded children’s efforts and achievements. After speaking with the whole school, the school council came up with a new reward system along with…

CHILDREN and families of Holy Cross made approximately 1000 poppies using various skills such as crochet, salt dough and junk modelling to name a few to create a whole school remembrance display in the front reception area of the school.

Pupils have picked their head boy and girl for the year ahead. A TOTAL of 23 pupils at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, put themselves forward for the roles. Having submitted their applications and undergone a shortlisting process, 13 pupils stated their cases in…

Paralympian Visits Purford Green School FUN, fitness and fundraising was the order of the day when British Paralympic wheelchair racer, Anne Wafula-Strike visited Purford Green Primary recently. As an advocate of equal opportunities, Anne gave a talk which inspired the children to be the best…

BURNT Mill Academy is the only secondary school in Essex to achieve the country’s highest accolade for arts education. The school, in Harlow, has been awarded the prestigious Artsmark Platinum Award. Artsmark, awarded by Arts Council England, helps to unlock the potential of young people,…

CHILDREN on the verge of gaining more independence have learnt how to be safe while out riding their bikes. Year 6 pupils at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, have completed Essex County Council’s Bikeability course. The two-day course included bike safety checks as well as…

A PACKED calendar of sporting sessions and competitions is giving BMAT children a wealth of opportunities to thrive. The Trust, which has four primary schools in Harlow, has invested in the sporting development of its youngest pupils, with dedicated PE staff appointed to the schools.…