Our art group is working in partnership with Together Productions on a community-based project. Some of our families are taking part, creating artwork together and engaging in a range of artistic activities. The aim of the project is to introduce more arts opportunities within our community, support well-being, and encourage new friendships. This is an open and ongoing project and is available to all of our families to join and participate.

On 13 January, choirs from across the Gateway Learning Community came together to perform for parents in a special shared rehearsal. The pupils sang the songs they will be performing later this month at the O2 Arena as part of the Young Voices concert, using the event as a valuable practice run. The performance showcased their musical talent, confidence, teamwork and enthusiasm. Well done to all of the children and the choir leads for their hard work, dedication and commitment in preparing for this exciting opportunity.

Take a look at this half term's GLC Newsletter, highlighting some of the fantastic events and achievements from across the GLC this half term.

This term, all four GLC Primary Schools have taken part in a new basketball program led by Coach Lee McCarthy from The Gateway Academy, in partnership with the Gators Basketball Club. Weekly coaching sessions take place both after school at The Gateway Academy and during curriculum time at each school. The program is supported by talented Gateway students who are also working towards nationally recognised coaching qualifications.

The Gators Basketball Club runs Saturday morning sessions and competes monthly in the Harlow Central Venue League, offering regular match play and pathways to compete in European tournaments against top professional clubs.

The program will run every term until the end of the school year and includes a mini league where schools compete in boys’ and girls’ leagues. Two rounds have been played so far, with Herringham currently leading both leagues, closely followed by Lansdowne. With four fixtures remaining, there is still everything to play for ahead of the playoffs and grand finals day.

The program has already increased enthusiasm for basketball across the schools, with several pupils now representing the Gators Basketball Club and winning their first three league games. The club is open to children of all abilities and welcomes new members.

For more information, please contact: gators.basketball.info@gmail.com

Selected pupils from across the GLC proudly took to the stage at the Tilbury Lights Switch-On event on Friday 5th December, delighting the community with a beautiful selection of Christmas carols. Their enthusiastic singing added warmth and festive spirit to the celebration, helping to mark the start of the holiday season in a truly memorable way. The performance showcased their courage and confidence. They were an absolute credit to the Trust.

Our GLC pupils took part in the Global Languagenut competition for two weeks in November, and we are thrilled to share the results!

Tilbury Pioneer Academy finished 28th globally, which means they are the overall GLC winners! 🎉

Here are the final rankings for our schools:
1️⃣ Pioneer – 28th
2️⃣ Lansdowne – 36th
3️⃣ Gateway Primary – 41st
4️⃣ Herringham – 61st

A huge well done to all pupils who participated — fantastic effort across all schools!