Today, children from Reception up to Year 4 enjoyed a session with Master Park from Hero Martial Arts in Gateshead. They had an amazing time and it was great to see skills and talents from Reception upwards – they just wanted more time! Hero are based in Bensham on Victoria Road and are always looki
Another academic year is coming to an end, with this year appearing to be one which will be remembered for how poor our summer weather has been. However, where the weather may not have been ideal, there has been a lot more to celebrate at Harlow Green. We all know that, in many people’s views, sch
Today we finished off our DT and History Greek topic with some delicious homemade Greek inspired loaded potatoes and tzatziki dip. After looking at potential risks with knives and hot surfaces, along with hygiene requirements, we used various chopping techniques to cut up the items in preparation –
After the formal Graduation Ceremony, Year 6 visited Primivera in Low Fell to enjoy a meal together. it was lovely to see the children dressed up and having fun – we even got them to put their phones away for about five minutes! The three course meal of potato skins, pizza/pasta and ice-cream was en
For Year 6, today marked the start of their Leavers’ Celebrations as they prepare to finish their time at Harlow Green to begin the next step in their educational journey. The Graduation Ceremony is the most formal part of the events, but it is one that has particular significance as the children co
In PE this half-term, Year 5 have been learning about and practicing their netball skills. Throughout the term, the children learnt about some of the basic rules of netball, such as not being able to move with the ball and pivoting to move. The children also learnt three new passes. Over the cours
Reception had a spectacular Sports Day today. The boys and girls have loved taking part in the different events from sprinting, an egg and spoon race to a space hopper race. Thankfully, the sky stayed bright so we could welcome parents and carers to share the event together. There was lots of laught
In Geography this term, we have been comparing Greece and the UK, then focussing on Athens and London as their respective capital cities. We have looked at the physical landscape and climates, and then also human elements of building and architecture, population and food. In DT next week, we will be
Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed their DT work this week, designing and making a Roman chariot. The brief was to construct a Roman chariot that could hold cubes and race along a track. First, the children researched chariots and learned that the Romans used them for war, hunting and, primarily, for sp
This term, in History, Year Two have been finding out about different explorers. They have learned about the lives of Christopher Columbus, Neil Armstrong and Tim Peake and the discoveries they made. The first explorer that Year Two learnt about was the astronaut Neil Armstrong. They discovered that
