Over the last two weeks, the Year 6 children have been developing their geographical skills. The children used atlases to look at the location of counties, cities and towns that were directly involved in World War Two – either as evacuation or host areas. Then, they used their imagination to prete
This week, we launched our very first Wheely Wednesday, and it was a huge hit with our Year 6 pupils! As part of the trial, children were invited to bring their own scooters and rollerblades to use safely in the MUGA area during playtime and lunchtime. The excitement was clear from the moment they a
Christmas has well and truly started with it being that special time of year where we come together to have our school Christmas dinner. With tables laid, crackers set, tree lights twinkling and cheesy Christmas music playing, our children had a fabulous time eating together. For those having a sc
December the first brings the start of the Christmas countdown at Harlow Green which began with the opening of the school’s advent calendar. One of our children from Reception opened door number 1 to find that the first surprise for our Nativity scene was the Christmas star which is now placed at
Harlow Green implements Kidsafe across school with children having a session every term with Mrs Cunningham. These sessions focus on ‘yucky’ feelings and the importance of talking to a trusted adult. In Year 6 this week, the children have been thinking about mental health and factors that can affe
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
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
This week, our school was filled with festive creativity as we welcomed Reverend Danie and Reverend Elaine from St Ninian’s Church to lead some Advent window workshops. It was a fantastic, hands-on experience for our students and their families! Together, they crafted beautiful Advent windows using
This half-term, Year 6 have been reading ‘Tales of World War Two’, a book containing true stories from the war, within their English lessons. This book has allowed them to learn about real events and the effects they had on people in the war. The section on Dunkirk was very informative and reall
Friday 14th November marks the Children in Need Appeal night. To celebrate Pudsey Bear and raise some money all the children, and staff, came into school dressed in their Pudsey Bear attire, spots and accessories. The school has been covered in yellow and thousands of spots today to show our support
