This week we have been studying design and technology. It all started by investigating which foods are healthy and which are unhealthy. The pupils all decided that fruit was a healthy option and we used this as a basis for our design for fruit kebabs. Everyone primarily designed their kebab us
Today we were visited by Tommy from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and he spent the whole morning in school from our youngest to our oldest, helping the children learn about water safety and some top tips for fire safety too. In the morning, we held two assemblies, during which the children l
The children in Year 1 have enjoyed getting creative on a Tuesday after school. They all enjoy Numbots so the boys and girls cut out parts to make their very own ‘Rusty’. In their English lessons, the children have loved reading the story Meercat Mail by Emily Gravett. They carefully followe
It was a pleasure to take Year One to South Shields beach this week. Amazingly the weather stayed dry, although it was occasionally a little blustery . The children enjoyed the coach journey and it was lovely to hear the squeals of delight as they saw the beach for the first time. When we arrived
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. This opportunity also gives an insight into the potential of becoming a jour
New books have been delivered to school! Over the last couple of weeks, the school has taken delivery of nearly 2000 new books thanks to the money raised from the Sponsored Read. a huge thank you to all of the parents who sent money in and collected sponsorship. Reading is one of the most important
This term some of the children documented their time in our Forest School. They really embodied the Forest School ethos, firstly their confidence from having experiences long-term. The majority of our children taking part from when they begin at Harlow Green aged 3. Then the immersion in nature, usi
Year One have been learning about the world around us and the seaside in Geography. At the beginning of the week, the children labelled Gateshead and South Shields on a map of the UK. They then were introduced to human and physical features in the environment. They have learnt that physical featu
Today we celebrated National Picnic Week. All of the children enjoyed a delicious picnic on the playground which consisted of a wrap, ham and cheese roll, chicken or quorn bites, vegetable sticks a chocolate chip cookie, an ice lolly and a bottle of water. The weather was glorious and the staff en
Yesterday, the Harlow Green community came together to enjoy our annual school fair. Once again, the weather was glorious; the sun shone and the rain stayed away. Parents and children enjoyed having a go at traditional games such as name the teddy, tombola, guess the number of sweets in the jar,
