We are incredibly proud of all the children who took part in the Leaving and Arriving dance project with Casson & Friends. Through their rehearsals and school tour performances, the children demonstrated our core values and competencies brilliantly. They showed responsibility by committing to rehearsals and supporting one another, aspiration by challenging themselves and performing with confidence, creativity through their ideas, movement and expression, and communication by working as a team and sharing the story of our Tilbury community. It was wonderful to see the children grow in confidence throughout the project and represent our trust so positively — well done to everyone involved!

The Gateway Learning Community has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Multi-Academy Trust Award in the National Read-Aloud Challenge 2026!

This is a fantastic achievement. Across July and August, pupils from your schools came together to read, read aloud and keep their reading momentum going all summer long. Every story they read added to your Trust's total, and together they've earned Gateway Learning Community a place among the very best in the country.

What an incredible way to round off the year! Our Year 6 pupils across The Gateway Learning Community have now all performed The Greatest Show to fellow pupils and proud families. The performances have been a wonderful celebration of their talent, confidence and teamwork, and every child should be immensely proud of what they have achieved.

Over the past few weeks, the children have shown outstanding commitment, working hard to learn their lines, songs and choreography while supporting one another every step of the way. Their enthusiasm, resilience and dedication have shone through, making each performance of The Greatest Show a memorable occasion for everyone who watched.

On Monday 6th July, Year 2 pupils  took part in the Thurrock Infant Music Festival. The children proudly showcased the songs they had been learning over the past few weeks alongside pupils from other schools across Thurrock.

As part of the festival, Year 2 performed sharing an inspiring message of kindness, acceptance and inclusion, reflecting the values of the GLC. The children sang with enthusiasm and confidence, representing the GLC brilliantly throughout the performance. We are incredibly proud of all the pupils for their hard work, dedication and outstanding behaviour. It was a fantastic celebration of music, teamwork and community, and a memorable experience for everyone involved.

The Gateway Learning Community Summer Arts Festival was a wonderful celebration of creativity, talent and achievement, showcasing the fantastic work our children have produced throughout the year. Families enjoyed a varied programme of performances, including inspiring pieces from the Choir, energetic rhythms from GLC Bloco, expressive poetry recitals, Modern Foreign Languages songs and poetry, and a selection of outstanding dances from the GA Annual Dance Show. The festival highlighted the enthusiasm, confidence and artistic talents of our students, celebrating the rich and vibrant arts culture across our learning community.