In Geography, Year Two have been learning about maps and compass points. They have also looked at human and physical features in our local area and identified them on a map. First, the children learnt that a map is a flat picture of an area seen from above. They found out that maps contain symbols t
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
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
In Computing, Year Two have been learning all about Information Technology (IT). They found out that information technology is a computer or something that works with a computer. To begin, the children worked with a partner to name lots of different devices, including a laptop, camera and smart sp
This week, in Mathematics, Year Two have been partitioning two-digit numbers. They found out that partitioning means to split a number into smaller parts. First, the children used base ten apparatus to partition numbers into tens and ones using a part-whole model. They had to think carefully about w
We are very proud of our Great North Runners who took part in last weekend’s event! Well done to all our families and children who took part in the various different running events last weekend. The weather was very mixed but it was great to see so many children take part, some of them moving up t
This week, in English, Year Two found out that they will be reading One Day on Our Blue Planet: In the Ocean, written by Ella Bailey. To launch their new text the children made a wax resist – a piece of artwork created using oil pastels and watercolour paint. The boys and girls were each given an
