In Geography, Year Two have been learning all about life in rural Uganda. They have compared their lives to children living in this part of world, identifying similarities and differences at home and in school. To begin, the children learned about rural and urban areas. They sorted pictures to show
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
World Religion Day falls on the third Sunday in January each year. The day is an opportunity to promote understanding and peace between all religions. As a way of celebrating the day, the boys and girls at Harlow Green have all been learning about the Sikh faith. Throughout the school, there was a l
Today the Rights Respecting Officers from each year group met with two members of the catering team from Gateshead Council. Today the Rights Officers has the opportunity to meet with Susan and Andrea from Gateshead Council. They are part of the catering team who develop meals for all schools withi
This term in PE, Year Two have been learning gymnastics. First, the children learnt how to show a quality standing position, with their feet together and their arms by their sides. They used this as the way to start their gymnastics sequences. Next, the boys and girls practised some different steppi
In English, Year Two have started to read their new class text – Hansel and Gretel. For their book launch, the children made a gingerbread house. They painted half a paper plate brown before adding more detail to their work. The children were given a door, windows and chimney to ensure their cottage
This term in our Forest School we will be taking part in the RSPB Big School Birdwatch. All classes will be involved in this in some way. This week we revisited how we identify birds. Below you can see some of the Year 2 children playing a bird identification game, this helps with their observation
This term, children form Year Two have been taking part in LEGO club. Each week they explored a different challenge using LEGO. First, the boys and girls made marble mazes. They used different sized bricks to build up their maze and tested them. Once they had made a simple maze, they then tried to m
Every year for the past 4 years, the children have painted and decorated a school bauble for a memento of their time at Harlow Green, but also hopefully for their trees at home! The baubles are produced by the fantastic team at St Margaret’s Centre in Durham City within their Old School Woodcraft de
