On behalf of all the staff and Governors at Harlow Green Primary, we very much hope that families have had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday. Although the weather has been mixed, the chance to spend quality time with loved ones will have been essential for recharging the batteries, after such as c
As you will be aware, the government is moving the country to Stage 4 of their road map, in respect of reducing restrictions. However, this comes a week before the majority for schools close for the summer which is causing great confusion about how schools will manage cases in the last week of ter
Dear Parent/Carer, I know I only wrote to you on Sunday, but I am doing so again in order to provide further clarity, as it is amazing how quickly things change. As of this morning, we have closed a second Year 6 class bubble and, as one Year 1 class has returned, the other has had to isolate. T
Having Symptoms It is essential, where children or household members display one of the COVID-19 symptoms, that the household self-isolates and a PCR test is organised for the symptomatic individual, as soon as possible. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT A LATERAL FLOW TEST IS NOT USED. These tests are for adu
Dear families, As I am sure you are aware, bubbles are closing, and children are being sent home from school across Gateshead. Harlow Green currently has two bubbles closed and, although this is necessary, the impact on families is significant as well as affecting what we have planned for those ch
Dear Parent/Carer, I am sure families will be aware of the announcement from the Prime Minister yesterday that the most current restrictions will continue to be in place for a few more weeks. The planned wider reopening on the Monday 21st June has been moved to Monday 19th July, to allow further r
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
The next round of testing as part of the Covid-19 Study will take place on May 5th – 7th. This continues our participation in the essential work being undertaken to learn as much as possible in relation to this pandemic. Harlow Green has been seen as a great example of how a school can be involved
As we finish the term, we see the days lengthening and the sunshine putting a little more spring in people’s steps; the increase in optimism is clear and welcomed. We all understand that the whole of our community has been living through a difficult period which will eventually be one for the hi
Dear parents/carers, Please see the attached letter from Alice Wiseman (Director of Public Health for Gateshead) and Steve Horne (Director for Education, Schools & Inclusion) that is being shared by all schools with their families.
