ST Mark’s came together to celebrate its 60th year with a special mass presided by Bishop Alan Williams. The moving and enjoyable service was in a packed school hall with current and former staff, governors and students in attendance. Four of the school’s five headteachers…

132 teachers attended The PTI Enrichment Residential for Art, Maths, Music, Science, English and PE, which took place between the 5th and 7th July at the University of York. The PTI Enrichment Residential is an inspiring course for heads of department and subject leaders. It…

ST Mark’s West Essex Catholic School is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary. This summer, the old building is set to be be demolished and a new build to be put in its place. If all goes to plan, the new build will be ready by 2028.…

THE penultimate event of the year, saw an amazing 28 teams (over 300 pupils) and 48 Sports Leaders take part in the annual Mini-Olympics events at Church Langley Primary School. And, as always, the event was a HUGE success for everyone involved. The morning started…

PRIMARY school children can now become real-life school run superheroes as the Department unveils its new Junior Active Travel Inspectors scheme today (11th July) A first of its kind initiative, primary school children can now shape their own travel to school, helping all children access safer, greener and…

ON Tuesday 8th July eleven Harlow Primary Schools met for the annual Harlow Primary Schools’ Music Festival at the Bandstand-Harlow Town Park. The theme of the performance was ‘Peace and Light.’ and included songs, readings and individual solo performances on the piano and ukelele. The…

A STEWARDS Academy teacher is set to take on a walk of close to 200 miles for charity. Jenni Blake is doing the 192 mile walk for Safer Places, the domestic abuse charity. Jenni said: “On July 24th, I will be embarking on a journey…

THE PASSMORES Academy annual musical has become one of the highlights of our year. Wild horses wouldn’t keep us away. Gridlocked traffic in Harlow nearly did. This year, they took on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. There is a lot going on in…

ST Mark’s produced a number of outstanding performances at the West Essex Schools Track and Field Championships held at Chelmsford recently. Details are below. Report by Jaimie, Alisha, Lubna and Hanna Name of athlete: Chima Age Group: Year 7 Event: Shot Put Position:3rd Name of…

ONLY less than a week to go – and all at Hare Street are so excited!  Please join them for the Hare Street Summer Fete this Saturday 12th July, from 12–3pm at Hare Street Primary School. Expect a fantastic afternoon of:  Games & inflatables  Food…

MINISTERS are facing calls to not cut education plans for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Campaigners say education, health and care plans (EHCPs) are “precious legal protections”, warning that thousands of children could lose access to education if the…

PASSMORES Academy presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Full details below.

A FINAL opportunity for St Mark’s former students to take a tour of the school before it undergoes a total re-build. Full details below.

YOH has been honoured with the Juliette Gimon Courage Award by the Global Fund for Children. A spokesperson said: “This award is more than recognition; it is a celebration of every young person, every parent, every staff member, and every supporter who has walked this…