Gateshead Libraries have a range of workshops and activities over the summer. Look at the website below for anything that might interest you. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom–gateshead/gateshead-library/ The Summer Reading Challenge is back in Inspire libraries this summer! This year
With lighter nights, I’m finding even more time to read at the minute and am loving the range of new books that are available in bookshops at the moment. For anybody who hasn’t ever been, Seven Stories in Newcastle is now free entry and it is a magical world of books and stories that can provide hou
This week, the boys and girls in Year 3 enjoyed a trip to Alnwick Castle. After learning about the features of a castle in class, they were all really keen to see which of these they could spot as they explored the castle and its grounds. The children were lucky enough to participate in two workshop
Parents, carers, family, friends, members of the community, children and staff all enjoyed a fantastic afternoon in the school grounds at our school fair. Once again, the weather was hot and sunny and everyone enjoyed having a go at traditional games such as roll a penny, hook and duck and the coc
Today, Harlow Green celebrated Make Music Day (also known as World Music Day). Our theme was world music and each year group looked at a different country. Year Six studied Brazil and created their own compositions; Year 5 focused on Cuba and enjoyed Salsa dancing; Year 4 looked at Mexican music and
After a break of two years due to the pandemic, Hot Chocolate (or Juice and biscuits for younger children) with Mr Malik has returned. This reward is given to children in Year 1 to Year 6 who have constantly tried their best in class and at break/lunchtime. These are children who follow the thre
All of the nice weather has definitely got me in the summer mood – and what’s better in the summer, than to read! These books are both set in the summer holidays and are a great, relaxing read. Beep, Beep, Let’s go! (Age 4+): A family of dogs set off on holiday – but they don’t reach their destinati
This week, KS came to visit the children in Year 3 with Mrs Cunningham. All of the children really enjoy speaking to KS and Mrs Cunningham. The boys and girls reviewed the rules for children from Kidsafe to keep their bodies safe. They know that they are the boss of their bodies and that no one is a
The children in Year 3 have had an amazing red, white and blue day celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. They began their day finding out some important facts about Queen Elizabeth II and her family. They enjoyed learning new information such as the number of children, grandchildren and gr
As we approach the half-term holiday, I always start thinking about the extra time that I might have for reading – especially if it’s nice and I can read outside. I love picture books and think that they should be shared at all ages. Shh I Have a Plan: (Age 3+) This is a hilarious picture book, wher
