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Stephen Metcalfe, local MP
for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has heaped praise on Gable Hall’s new
Sixth Form and Skills Centre after a visit last Friday.
The new building hosts a
suite of classrooms and IT facilities, a reception, cafe area, and also
facilitates new courses including vocational diplomas in motor vehicles and
construction.
The centre at Gable of Hall
forms part of the Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form Centre which sees Gable
Hall, Hassenbrook, and St Clere’s working in partnership to serve local
students. The group already have a proven track record of academic success and
pastoral care.
Mr Metcalfe was given a tour
of the new facilities and saw firsthand the positive impact that the centre
will have on students.
He commented: “It was
fantastic to see the new Sixth Form centre in action. I had the
opportunity to talk to several pupils who all seemed extremely pleased and
excited by the new building and I can already see that is having a positive
impact on their learning.”
“The expansion has also
allowed the partnership to offer new courses meaning that the centre now caters
for everything from the academic to the vocational. This is a great step in the
right direction which will see even more young people reach their full
potential when they come through the gates at Gable Hall.”
“I look forward to seeing how
the centre develops in the future and will continue to offer my support to the
schools involved in whatever way I can.”
