Year 6

It is a statutory requirement for all primary schools to have a Relationships & Health Education Policy detailing the supportive provision within each year group.  The process of implementation has been interrupted by the pandemic over the last year and a half, but we have a finalised our polic

This week, Year 6 have started to do some Geography work based upon Pompeii and the eruption of Vesuvius in AD79. They enjoyed researching what causes volcanic eruptions and then used an atlas to locate volcanoes around the world. We then began to focus on Pompeii and what it was like prior to the e

Upper Key Stage 2 have enjoyed an afternoon inspired by the poems of Edward Lear and Lewis Carrol. In class they read limericks and nonsense poetry such as The Owl and the Pussycat and Jabberwocky then they headed outside to see if they could create their own verse. Working in teams they were given

The health of our children is essential for their future success as adults.  Without healthy lifestyles, children will not be able to take full advantage of the opportunities that will be presented to them.  The pandemic has further highlighted the issue of healthy eating and the need for our bodi

At Harlow Green, we love to sing and we love listening to music. Unfortunately, this year, because of the Pandemic, and to keep ourselves safe, we have been unable to sing in class. This has caused much disappointment around school! So, in order to continue our love of music and to keep our spirits

Today we said goodbye to two fantastic members of staff.  Miss Coatsworth left our school today after 17 years.  She has taught almost all of the children in school presently and many more who are now in secondary school.  Miss Coatsworth has welcomed children and their families into Nursery and

For one of our Year 6 classes this afternoon was their last full Forest School session before they embark on the excitement of secondary school. It was a fantastic afternoon and we even beat the weather (just about). The children set up the camp fire and prepared the food whilst Miss Rowe fired up t

Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed their week designing and making a Roman chariot. They were given a design brief to create an authentic looking Roman chariot that could move and hold cubes. Despite some trepidation from the teachers about what might happen to the new tables, the children were let loos

Year 6 had a pleasant surprise this week when the ice-cream van arrived playing its tune on the yard. Exact Education  Supply Company had contacted school about visiting to reward the Year 6 children for their hard work and as a treat before they leave primary school. It was certainly welcomed by t

As further restrictions are lifted in England from Monday 17th May, we hope that this will be another cautiously positive step towards society returning to normal.  Nevertheless, as you will be aware from recent news, any easing of restrictions must be done with great care and consideration of new