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, particularly speaking and presenting formally to an audience. This opportuni
It was an exciting day in year 6 today as the Leaver’s hoodies finally arrived. Part of the right of passage in year 6, is being able to wear a different hoodie than the other children in school. From the minute the letters went out, the children have been asking when they would be arriving and when
This week, Reverend Elaine delivered a special Easter assembly to the boys and girls across school. After sharing memories of their ‘biggest surprises’, the children explored the true meaning of Easter through storytelling, reflection, and even a bit of drama. Volunteers enthusiastically acted out p
This half term, 40 brave children from Years 5 and 6 took part in the Gateshead School Sports Partnership annual Dance Festival at The Glasshouse in Gateshead. There are no auditions for this – anyone can take part – and getting up on stage in front of hundreds of other children, parents and family
Today we held our annual Harlow Green Easter egg competition. There were many highly creative competition entries which made voting egg-stremely challenging. The eggs were displayed around school so that each class could take a tour and have a look at them. Our Rights Respect Officers had the di
In R.E. Year 6 have been learning about why Jewish people celebrate the story of Passover. The children enjoyed finding out about the different plagues that were sent and discussing which they felt would be the worst. However, once they understood the serious nature and the repercussions they realis
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
Today, we celebrated Comic Relief and came to school in our craziest red clothing and red nose day accessories. To celebrate the event we spent time sharing jokes in our classes, filling the corridors with the sound of laughter. We also took part in a Red Nose design competition. We thought about th
As we enjoy the change in the weather so the time has come to get busy in the garden. Whilst Reception children have been cooking up a storm in the mud kitchen, Year 2 and 3 have been getting some Jerusalem artichokes in the ground and setting up pots ready to plant seeds in the poly tunnel. Old dea
This week, the Year 6 children have made vegetable pasties in the air fryers which they all enjoyed! As part of the history work this term, Year 6 have been learning about coal mining. The children learnt that miners ate pasties because they were a durable, self-contained, and a portable meal that
