Congratulations to all our recent Student of the half-term winners! Your dedication, perseverance, and determination have led to this achievement. Keep up the excellent work—we’re excited to see what you accomplish next.

Havering Education are pleased to announce that the annual Parent/Carer & Learner Apprenticeship, T-Level and Supported Internship Event will be during the early evening of 10th February 2026.  This is their annual apprenticeship event that is held during NAW, and are again include T-Levels and Supported Internships alongside apprenticeships.

This will be the fourth year that we have asked exhibitors to include their T-level offer at the event as it is still a relatively unknown qualification, and we have also invited exhibitors that offer Supported Internships too.  Supported Internships are a great opportunity to improve the life chances of SEN young people with an EHCP by supporting them into sustained, paid employment or an apprenticeship.

Please find attached a Parent/Carer & Learner letter and a digital poster detailing information about this year's event.

The event is being hosted at New City College, Construction & Engineering Campus, New Road, Rainham, RM13 8GP on Tuesday 10th February 2026, from 5.00pm until 7.30pm with last entry at 7.00pm.  All attendees will need to book their places via Eventbrite and tickets will be issued on a first come first-served basis. There are two timeslots to choose from and this will help to prevent overcrowding.

Attendees will be invited to visit stalls in order to access detailed information, advice and guidance about apprenticeships and the entry requirements for an apprenticeship programme and, in particular, what opportunities are available to them locally.

This year, we are also offering a 15‑minute presentation at the beginning of each time slot, (5.15pm & 6.30pm) providing basic information on Apprenticeships, T Levels and Supported Internships, along with guidance on how to make the most of the event. Spaces for these presentations are limited and will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis. A copy of the presentation will be circulated to all attendees after the event.

The organisations exhibiting include:

EDT Apprenticeships, Bugler Group, Barking and Dagenham College, Capel Manor College, Halls of Ivy, Shaw Trust, Moore Kingston Smith, New City College, Newham College, Routes 4 Life, Talper SEND Provision Ltd & Wates.

The school holidays are a great time for children to try something new and have fun. Activities on offer include arts and crafts, sports, music and theatre, parties, competitions, days out, and much more.

Click on the activities below to find out what’s happening in and around Havering.

We have now become a phone-free school. Pupils use lockable phone pouches during the school day while on site. This move aligns with growing national guidance encouraging reduced phone use in schools.

Why Schools Are Going Phone-Free:

• Improved Focus & Learning: Reducing distractions enables deeper concentration and better outcomes.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing: Protects students from social media pressures and online risks.
• Social Development: Encourages face- to-face interaction and reduces screen time.
• Safety & E- Safety: Helps schools manage online risks and reduce cyberbullying.

Further wellbeing support can be found in the wellbeing section on our website, but here are a couple of dates for your diary for events in December.

Dedicated Dads 

Date and time: Wednesday 10^th December 6pm-7pm

Location: Hornchurch Fire Station RM11 1SH (When you arrive, please come to the side door near the library)

Theme: Emotional Wellbeing over the Festive Period

• What does taking care of your own and family's emotional wellbeing look/feel like in your home?
• Why is it important to be aware of our own emotional wellbeing?
• How do you navigate tricky situations, communicate clearly with empathy.

Online Parent Workshop – Supporting Wellbeing During the Festive Period

Date and time: Thursday 11^th December 5.30-6.30pm

This workshop is aimed at parents of both primary and secondary-aged children.

The festive period can be a time of excitement for children and young people but also has the potential to feel overwhelming and challenging for some.

The workshop will be discussing:

• Why children and young people might find this time of year challenging
• Strategies to support your child to cope with difficult feelings

Please note, if the tickets are sold out on the Eventbrite page, please sign up to the waitlist and we will release a ticket to you, so you are able to join the workshop.