Education
PARENTS and carers across Harlow and Essex are reminded to apply online before the closing date of 15 January 2025. Parents and carers in Essex can now apply for primary (reception) school places. The application window is open between 4 November 2024 and 15 January…
EARLIER this year, we covered Hare Street Primary’s Mark Grant’s successful campaign to run the London Marathon. He must have enjoyed it so much he is back on the road for April 2025. Mark said: “This year I’m running with a ballot place. I’ve been…
ST Mark’s West Essex Catholic School Sixth Year Open Evening. Full details below. https://youtu.be/ITie_gXu1p0?si=U6zNoftad8zfev1y
STEWARDS Academy rounded off the first half term with its fantastic celebratory Cultural Event! This annual event took place in its new calendar slot and was organised by the EMPV team that involved students from all years. Guests were invited to try a delicious array…
ACL: Community and Family Learning: Maths Fun and Family Games. Full details below.
CONGRATULATIONS to the team from Freshwaters, who with literally the last play of the final game, snatched victory ahead of a spirited Jerounds team in the Dodgeball Finals. The 10 finalists from last week’s qualifying rounds returned to Mark Hall Sports Centre to playoff for…
TANY’S Dell primary school year 3 pupils stepped thousands of years into the past las they participated in a Stone Age survival night at school, marking the end of their six-week Stone Age topic. The children of Emerald and Jade classes have been learning about…
THE government has pledged £1.4bn to meet a target of rebuilding 50 schools in England a year, so that children do not have to learn in “crumbling” classrooms reports the BBC. Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the spending commitment ahead of the autumn Budget next week,…
WE were pleased to be invited to the Glassbox Theatre on Thursday afternoon, to film all the groups taking part in the Mark Hall Academy Battle of the Bands. This is a great opportunity for young musicians to experience being on stage and the all…
FOLLOWING the success of workshops in the summer term to the current Year 9s and 10s, Stewards Academy was delighted to welcome back OpenView Education to lead ‘Upstander Impact’ workshops with our Year 7 and Year 8 students. Stewards encourages all students to act appropriately…
ON Thursday afternoon, we popped into the Glassbox at Harlow College to see the groups rehearse for this year’s Battle of the Bands. Among the bands was Hexed. This is a really talented band from a very talented Year 11 at Mark Hall Academy. So…
YOUNG families in Old Harlow have been waiting anxiously for more news about when the new Gilden Park Primary School to replace Harlowbury primary will be built. A new plan is now in place, agreed by Essex County Council, Harlow Council and the Gilden Park…
AS well as documenting its academic success, we also like to shine a light on the sporting success at St Mark’s West Catholic School. October has been an incredibly busy month for all their teams. Rugby District Champions The Year 9 Rugby team were crowned…
MID Essex Recovery College, a service that is part of Provide Community, is excited to announce its upcoming FREE courses for November 2024. These courses and workshops are open to anyone aged 18 and over who lives, works, or studies in Mid Essex, or who…
FREE craft activities that can support your child’s learning and development, helping them to learn the skills they need to be ready to start school. Activities are suitable for children aged 3 years and over and are free of charge. All children must be accompanied…
PARENTS and carers of Year 6 pupils are being reminded they only have until Thursday 31 October to apply for their children’s secondary school places. With the closing date looming, parents are encouraged to submit their applications in advance of the deadline. Councillor Tony Ball,…
