This week, in Reception, the children have been taking part in lots of different Christmas activities. They have been working very hard on writing their letters to Santa, practising their letter formation using candy canes and creating gingerbread men in the playdough area.
The children in Year 3 have been practising using written methods for addition and subtraction using a fortune teller. The boys and girls raced their partner to find the answer then checked if their answer was correct inside the fortune teller.
We would like all members of our community to support the drive to petition government regarding the need for fair funding for schools. As Head Teachers of primary, secondary and special schools, we have written to families across Gateshead to explain the funding crisis in our schools and the nega
In Years 3 and 4 the boys and girls have been enjoying using the Accelerated Reader system. The children have been developing a love for reading and have been making super progress as a result!
This week Year One were so lucky to have a nurse visit from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. They learnt so much about what it is like to go into hospital and the people who work there. Some children even had a go at taking a patient’s blood pressure and applying a sling.
Following on from learning about algorithms, Year One investigated how they could input directions into a movable toy. All of the pupils had so much fun learning to control the Bee-Bots.
This week has been cold and wet at Harlow Green so the children were set a task to keep themselves moving, but would also develop their communication skills. The challenge was to set up an invisible assault course. First the children had to split themselves into teams. Each team-member had to devise
This week we have been learning all about 3D shapes. The children searched all around the school to see if they could find examples of 3D shapes in real life. Have a look at what we found!
As part of the PSHE unit in Year 2, the children have been learning the importance of turn taking. The children have been practising this skill by playing some different board games. They have recognised how important it is to listen to their friends, take turns so that the game is fair as well as h
This week has been cold and soggy at Harlow Green so the children were set a task to keep themselves moving, but would also develop their communication skills. The challenge was to set up an invisible assault course. First the children were put into teams. Each team-member had to devise their own in
