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
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
Year 4 have been enjoying this term’s science topic ‘Electricity’. They have learnt about where our electricity comes from and how it is generated using fossil fuels and renewable sources of energy. They have then explored what electricity needs to be able to travel to an appliance to make it work.
This half term some of the children from Year 4 and 5 have been attending sewing club with Mrs Jennings. Firstly, the children learnt to thread a needle and tie a knot so the thread would not come straight through the material. Then they learnt to sew a single stitch. Binca material was used to use
Christmas has well and truly started with it being that special time of year where we come together to have our school Christmas dinner. With tables laid, crackers set, tree lights twinkling and cheesy Christmas music playing, our children had a fabulous time eating together. For those having a sc
December the first brings the start of the Christmas countdown at Harlow Green which began with the opening of the school’s advent calendar. One of our children from Reception opened door number 1 to find that the first surprise for our Nativity scene was the Christmas star which is now placed at
