Year One have been extremely busy this week learning to count all the way up to 20. The children enjoyed counting forwards and backwards and also learnt how to write the numbers down in digit form. During the week, the children were able to use counting equipment such as counters and tens and ones
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
As part of our All About the Birds topic, the children have been looking at the structures of different nests. They’ve watched videos of the nest building in action and looked at some real birds nests in class. They then took this information and applied it to their own nest building. Before the chi
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 children in Year One were excited to start their new topic of Houses and Homes. We started off the week by looking at photos and pictures of different kinds of houses. The children loved showing their class photos of their house and we learnt the names of different kinds of houses – det
The children have embarked on a term filled with bird focused activities, inspired by the RSPB Big School Birdwatch that we take part in every year. We have been learning how to identify birds, comparing similarities and differences in class, then using games outside to hone their observation skills
Wheelie Wednesday finally launched this week after snow and ice stopped play for a while – and what a wonderful sight it was! The children in years 1,2,3 and 4 got the chance this week to take part and they loved it! They could not wait to get out on their boots and scooters and enjoy developing a
Going to the theatre is an incredibly rewarding and exciting experience for children. From the grand building, to the characters on the stage and the songs that are sung, it is something that provides a magical opportunity for children (and adults) of all ages. At Harlow Green, we try to ensure the
Our English reader this term is The Princess and the Pea. We began by playing a memory game where we looked at different objects to help us predict what the story was going to be about. The pupils looked at a princess, a prince, a crown, a castle, a pea and a bed. The children used these clues to
Every year, the children get the chance to decorate a bauble in their year group, using a range of art skills, and collect all 6 as they move through school. This is made possible by the volunteers at Old School Woodcrafts in Durham that is run through The St Margaret’s Centre charity in Durham. T
