This week, Reception have been learning about the Hindu festival of Diwali and Bonfire Night. We started by reading ‘ Lighting a Diwa Lamp where we found out about the festival of Diwali. We learnt how to make Rangoli patterns with sand and made our own Diwa lamps with salt dough. Later in
In PE lessons this half term, the children in Year 6 have been developing their tag rugby skills. They have learned to pass more accurately and pass backwards, as well as how to defend and attack. Each week, new rules have been introduced, including knock-ons, forward passes, and offside. It has bee
A Wonderful Week in Reception! We’ve had a fantastic week in Reception, celebrating our families and learning how every family is special in its own way. The children loved sharing stories about their families and exploring what makes each one different. We then made beautiful photo frames using a v
This week the children are being welcomed back to our Forest School. It has been lovely to see so many new faces amongst our big Harlow Green family and it is important for them to find their feet gently. With this in mind we went out onto the site and lay down together. If the children wanted they
Inside Out 2: Saying Goodbye to Harlow Green! Below are some of the videos from the morning performance for the school. I hope they make you smile as you remember what stars the children were! https://vimeo.com/1103069402/50ef3670ed?ts=0&share=copy https://vimeo.com/1103069439/eb64a60740?ts=0&a
The final day at primary school is often one full of mixed emotions – sadness at saying goodbye, but excitement for the next chapter ahead. The children had a lovely time on the last Friday signing shirts outside inn the sunshine – with teachers and pupils alike writing messages of good luck. After
In our Design and Technology work this term, the boys and girls in Year 3 have been designing and creating a medieval catapult. Our work began with research into attacks on castles and methods that would have been employed such as mining or undertaking a siege. As part of our research, the childre
To share all the news and events that happen at Harlow Green Community Primary School, the Year 6 HG News team report weekly. The aim is to build confidence and a range of skills which can be applied in a variety of ways. This opportunity also gives an insight into the potential of becoming a jour
As we come to the end of the summer term, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the academic year at Harlow Green. There is much to be proud of at our school. Both governors and staff feel immense pride in what we have offered and achieved together this year. Through our broad and bala
As part of Gateshead Council’s promotion of the new Calderwood park, Harlow Green Rights Respect Officers were invited to visit for a photo shoot. On a beautiful summer’s day, our children took the short walk ready to have some fun! It was brilliant to have the opportunity to test out the apparatu
