The children in Year 2 enjoyed an exciting treasure hunt outdoors in our school grounds this week. They were set a challenge to listen to some clues which would help them to guess what their English text would be this half term. The first clue was ‘Your book is set in the deep, blue sea. Fin
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
In Maths, Year Two have been learning all about measuring. They have measured the height, length and mass of different objects, as well as the volume of liquid in containers. To begin, the children measured the height and length of classroom objects using centimetres. They made sure to line the edge
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 in their Art lessons, the children in Year 2 have been using their creative skills to design and make a bag. They began by exploring how to print with fruit using different coloured paints. They were then set a challenge to draw some designs of their own. They thought about which two
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
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
As we enjoy the change in the weather so the time has come to get busy in the garden. Whilst Reception children have been cooking up a storm in the mud kitchen, Year 2 and 3 have been getting some Jerusalem artichokes in the ground and setting up pots ready to plant seeds in the poly tunnel. Old dea
In PE, Year Two have been learning a dance to Thriller, by Michael Jackson. Before learning the routine, the children learned that music is counted in beats of eight. They listened to the song and practised clapping eight beats at a time. Throughout the dance, the boys and girls perform as if they a
