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Five stars for school dinners

11:00am Thursday 8th October 2009

SCHOOL cooks are celebrating more stars for their award-winning school dinners.

Pupils fired up over the summer hols

9:20pm Tuesday 25th August 2009

GIFTED, talented, and aiming for the stars – that’s Woodside School in Basildon.

Dad’s 11-plus book to guide parents

9:20pm Tuesday 25th August 2009

SUPPORTING and preparing your child for any exam can often be an uphill struggle.

Clearing, the best way forward

9:00pm Tuesday 25th August 2009

IT may be good news for the 60 per cent of students who have had their university places confirmed, but for those who didn’t get the results they were hoping for clearing can offer an alternative route.

Sparing teens’ blushes

9:30pm Tuesday 30th June 2009

SEX education is a phrase that strikes dread into the hearts of parents and teenagers alike.

Chance for children to let talents shine

9:20pm Tuesday 30th June 2009

EVERY youngster has a talent - and now is their chance to let it shine.

Second chance has led me to USA study

9:00pm Tuesday 30th June 2009

SCHOOL isn’t for everyone, but a lack of learning doesn’t have to end your dreams, as Mark Baptist is proving.

Children discover the origin of food in carvery

9:00pm Tuesday 30th June 2009

A CLASS of budding Jamie Olivers exchanged school blazers for chef’s hats and aprons when they took a behind-the-scenes peek at Southend’s Toby Carvery.

Junior Schools Music Festival

6:10pm Thursday 11th June 2009

SCHOOLCHILDREN have been singing their hearts out to packed houses at the Cliffs Pavilion.

Village school WLTM a new head

6:00pm Tuesday 9th June 2009

POPULAR, attractive school seeks enthusiastic and happy headteacher for fun and friendship – GSOH required.