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
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
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
This week, Year 4 have thoroughly enjoyed being artists in the classroom. Our Year 4 pupils have been exploring the exciting world of abstract art. Inspired by the idea that art doesn’t always have to represent reality, the children experimented with shape, colour and line to express ideas and emo
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, year four visited the ISKON Hindu Temple in Newcastle, as part of their RE topic. Our host explained and demonstrated many of the key beliefs of Hindus, and how they practice their faith. The children heard about the Gods and Goddesses, explored important artefacts, were told stories, lis
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
This week in Year 4 we have been learning all about mountain regions as part of our geography learning! The children investigated how mountains are formed and discovered some of the highest points in the UK, including Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. We also had some thoughtful discussions abo
Year 4 decided to use the Forest School Stage to tell jokes, very entertaining. The hens are enjoying the sunshine and the attention. The Mud Kitchen Cafe is in full swing with all sorts of delicious muddy dishes being created. Then Reception took over the stage. It all started with one boy, a stick
Reading is a key component of the Harlow Green curriculum and World Book Day is an integral part of the school calendar where we celebrate books and a love of reading. The focus of World Book Day this year was ‘Reading for Pleasure.’ All of the children were invited to come into school dressed as a
