This week in English, the children were excited to uncover their new class text. The adventure began with a series of clues: a necklace, a jagged piece of rock, and striking cave paintings. These sparked lots of discussion and imaginative predictions – some even guessed the necklace might be made
Going to the theatre is an incredibly rewarding and exciting experience for children. From the grand building, to the characters on the stage and the songs that are sung, it is something that provides a magical opportunity for children (and adults) of all ages. At Harlow Green, we try to ensure the
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
Our annual choir visit to St Ninians church was a resounding success. The children were fantastic and brought plenty of joy and energy. This year they introduced some new songs which included more duets and solos. It was very impressive to see the confidence of the children to sing in front a large
Every year, the children get the chance to decorate a bauble in their year group, using a range of art skills, and collect all 6 as they move through school. This is made possible by the volunteers at Old School Woodcrafts in Durham that is run through The St Margaret’s Centre charity in Durham. 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, particularly speaking and presenting formally to an audience. This opportuni
As we reach the end of this term, it is worth reflecting on what a busy and eventful few months it has been. Alongside the usual rhythm of school life, we’ve faced the challenges of a Chicken Pox outbreak, seasonal flu, winter viruses, and even a couple of storms. Yet, none of these obstacles have
Year 3 have been busy getting festive with their Design and Technology project by making their own Christmas stockings! The children showed great perseverance as they learned how to use a running stitch to carefully join two pieces of felt together. It wasn’t always easy, but they kept trying and
This morning, the boys and girls across school enjoyed a wonderful Christmas assembly led by Reverend Elaine from St Ninian’s Church. The assembly explored this special time of year, how people celebrate Christmas, and the true meaning behind it. Three brave volunteers helped bring the story to life
Thank you for coming to our Christmas play! We hope you enjoyed our version of Flock Around The Clock – with a few twists. The children are always very nervous, but excited about putting on the show, and it is great for their confidence and experience in performing in front of an audience. Despite
