Education
FREE weekly music production classes are taking place at youth centres in Basildon, Brentwood and Harlow. The sessions are designed for 12 to 18-year-olds and funded by the Essex Year of Numbers programme. Taught by DJ Shy Cookie, a professional DJ and music producer, attendees will get…
MARK Hall Academy’s Battle of the Bands was won by the mightily impressive Hexed. We will have a full report on Monday but in the meantime, we went down to the Harlow College Glasshouse Theatre to film Rose, Lily, Chloe and Ashton in rehearsal. They…
THE CHIEF executive of BMAT, the organisation that oversees SFG College has detailed arrangements for a meeting with the government’s schools minister. Helena Mills said: “I am writing to provide further details about the parent meeting taking place on the 30th of November. “The meeting…
ON THURSDAY, Mark Hall Academy held their annual Battle of the Bands competition at The Glassbox Theatre, Harlow College. YH went down to rehearsals to film each band. Here is Secondhand Rose. They are Alishia, Ana, Harry, Bella, Joey, Jacob, Taylor and Daisy. https://youtu.be/yoLtOKSS9yo?si=cn-t4mVeDuicY5YK
KINGSMOOR Academy Reception: The school invites you to series of open events. Full details below. Click below for more details. https://kingsmooracademy.attrust.org.uk
THERE was a fabulous afternoon of international rugby at Jerounds last week as NET Academy schools competed in their own version of the Six Nations Championship. Katherine’s Primary, Latton Green, Jerounds, Longwood, Abbotsweld and Waltham Holy Cross all competed as individual countries in a wonderful…
SFG College is set to hold a sixth form open event. The event will be held between 9.30 am and 1130 am on Saturday November 18th. Headteacher presentations at 10am and 11am Taking place at Burnt Mill Academy, Harlow CM20 2NR
HEALTH and Social Care students at Harlow College will have a unique opportunity to experience real life working practices with the unveiling of a fully equipped hospital ward, therapy room and a recreation of an elderly person’s flat on the college campus. Margaret’s flat has…
Dear Editor, THIS week marks Anti-Bullying Week, an annual event coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance to remind us that preventing and responding to bullying is vital. Our Childline counsellors hear from young people every day who have experienced bullying. We know how isolating it can…
LOCAL researcher and teacher, Jake Shepherd, will be representing Harlow at the New Towns All-Party Parliamentary Group’s Conference on Friday the 17th of November, in East Kilbride, Glasgow. Jake’s appearance follows from a successful virtual guest lecture at the University of Liverpool in 2021 as well as…
A TALENTED St Edmund’s College & Prep School pupil recently showcased her exceptional dancing and acrobatic abilities at the prestigious ‘Gymnastique Magique’ competition, which is held annually at Disneyland Paris as part of its Performing Arts OnStage programme. Year 10 student, Theodora D., who lives…
BURNT Mill Academy is looking for people to bring their stories and objects relating to the Second World War to their Digital Collection Day at the school on Wednesday 13th December 2023, 4-7pm. The event is part of a nationwide campaign organised by Their Finest…
SCHOOLS are being offered the opportunity to offer new learning opportunities for support staff by utilising Essex County Council’s unspent apprenticeship levy. The apprenticeship levy is paid by employers with a payroll of over £3 million. It is stored in a fund to help cover…
THE leader of Essex County Council has said current home-to-school transport rules favour some people “who may not need it as much as some families who need it desperately”. Councillor Kevin Bentley’s comments were made as figures were revealed that Essex County Council has posted…
THE children of Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy have been marking Remembrance Day this week by writing prayers and reflecting on the sacrifices made by servicemen and women in wars and conflicts. The Year 6 pupils walked to the War Memorial at the top of Potter…
COOKS Spinney Primary Christmas Market is looking for stall holders. Full details below.





