Education
KAREN Spencer, Principal and CEO of Harlow College and Stansted Airport College, received her MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) at Windsor Castle from the Duke of Cambridge on Tuesday 9th November 2021. The honour is in recognition of her contribution to Further…
EARLIER this year, a campaign was started to install a zebra crossing outside Little Parndon Primary school. The campaign continues. We are happy to continue to promote a very important cause. The petition states: “Keeping children safe is the priority, and no child should be…
PARENTS of children starting primary school in the academic year starting in September 2022 are now able to apply online for their child’s reception school place. Children are entitled to start primary school in the September after their fourth birthday so parents and carers of…
THE ST Nicholas’ school cross country team also performed admirably at the Harlow Schools Cross Country Championships. The event started at Burnt Mill Academy and the course wound its way around the Harlow Town Park. The Year 8/9 race was won by Alistair Mizon from…
A NUMBER of St Mark’s pupils performed brilliantly in the Harlow Cross Country championships. The participants undertook a winding course that started in the grounds of Burnt Mill and took the runners out to the town park. In Year 7, a massive well done to…
Katherines Primary Academy Tuesday 12th October 2021 – 1:30pm – 2:30pmTuesday 10th November 2021 – 10:00am -11:00amTuesday 24th November 2021 – 1:30pm – 2:30pmTuesday 9th December 2021 -10:00am -11:00amTuesday 12th January 2022 – 10:00am -11:00am Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Every Tuesday @ 10 am from 2nd Nov -…
‘YOU should sit here when the evening bathes the castled mind in gold’ is Romane Courdacher’s first solo exhibition. She has transformed the Gibberd Gallery using textile, metalwork, casting and 3d printing techniques, and has collaborated with Passmores Academy students to create a new artwork…
THE leader of Harlow Labour has detailed the many challenges facing schools in the midst of a pandemic and has questioned, whether MP Robert Halfon is representing residents on these matters. Councillor Chris Vince said: “Of course we want schools to remain open and for…
ADULT community learning provider, ACL Essex recognised its students, staff and employers at its annual Achievement Awards in Chelmsford at the Central Baptist Church on 3 November 2021. Over 20 awards were handed out to the most impressive learners from across the county in a…
COOKS Spinney Christmas Bazaar. Full details below.
STEWARDS Academy was absolutely delighted to be invited to the prestigious Cambridge University Emmanuel College. A number of Year 9 students and two staff members, Mr Laing and Mrs Bailey, embarked on a trip to Cambridge university to participate in an “Experience Day”. On arrival,…
IT was another great week for the St Mark’s Netball teams as they continue their winning runs against teams across the town. This week, they made the short journey to Burnt Mill, where all four teams were triumphant. Well done to Miss Webster and her…
INFECTION among school-age children has helped to drive Covid rates in England to the highest level recorded, researchers have said today reports TES.Com The overall rates of Covid-19 in England are higher than they have ever been, according to a study that has been collecting…
LATTON Green Primary set to hold series of Open Mornings. Full details on poster below. https://www.lattongreen.netacademies.net
ON THURSDAY evening, St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School will be hosting its Open Evening for its prospective students. YH went down to the Tripton Road school to speak to two of its students, Andrew and Bethany. We hope this five minute interview gives another…
COVID-19 infection rates in primary school-age children in Essex have increased considerably over the past few weeks. Some primary schools are already seeing significant numbers of pupils infected. As a result, Essex County Council is advising parents of primary school age children to test them…





