This week in Year 1, we have had a visit from KS and Mrs Cunningham. Firstly we discussed different emotions we feel and we freeze framed different emotions on our body. We talked about how we can have yucky feelings when we are scared, sad and worried. KS and Mrs Cunningham told us a story about a
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
So impressive to see two of our newly appointed Outdoor Workers already having the confidence to run some games of Sticky Feet with the Year 1 children. Just getting yourself heard outside in the rain can be a real challenge, but both girls really found their voices today. That got everyone warmed u
All of Year One have been enjoying learning about the Hindu festival of Diwali as part of their RE lessons. They learnt that Diwali is the festival of light and it is celebrated by lighting Diva lamps, giving presents and sweets and enjoying fireworks. Rangoli patterns are created outside houses
In Year 6, we feel it is important to develop the children’s understanding of being responsible in preparation for secondary school. At the beginning of the year, all of the children applied for a position in school. They had to consider which role they would most enjoy and think about the qualities
Sharing success is important at Harlow Green. However, we do not give out lots of prizes as the important aspect is for recognition to be shared genuinely and personally. This is done throughout school regularly and in many ways by all staff; this can range from conversations in corridors, to ce
All of the teachers have been impressed with the fact recall in Year One. Following on from learning about one more last week, this week we have focused our learning on one less. The week started with some counting backwards. We are learning to count backwards starting from any number under 10. Why
Today we held our Macmillan Coffee Morning to support those battling Cancer. We had a great time at our coffee morning. Thank you to all those parents and carers (and toddlers) who attended the event. We raised almost £50 which will be sent to support the fantastic work the Macmillan nurses do for
Everyone in Year One enjoyed our history lessons this week during which they have been learning about Mary Anning, the first person in England to excavate dinosaur fossils. They firstly listened to the story ‘Dinosaur Lady’. They then became artists and drew a detailed portrait of Mary Anning.
This week Year One had their very first computing lesson. They were so excited to use the I-pads independently. Firstly they learnt about different tools such as the paintbrush and how they could use a thick or a thin brush. Also the pupils had ago at changing the colour of the paint and were
