Today we were visited by Tommy from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and he spent the whole morning in school from our youngest to our oldest, helping the children learn about water safety and some top tips for fire safety too. In the morning, we held two assemblies, during which the children l
This week, we have been learning about the seaside in our reception class. We began the week by reading Lucy and Tom at the Seaside by Shirley Hughes, which captivated the children’s imagination and set the tone for our seaside adventures. The children thoroughly enjoyed sharing their personal expe
This afternoon Year 2 finally got a chance to show off their singing at this years Mini-Sing at the The Glasshouse. They have been practicing songs for the last six weeks and were so excited. As we walked into the studio one of the children exclaimed “I can’t believe it’s so beautiful, I didn’t know
Last week was Farm Week in our nursery, Miss Rowe brought the hens in so the children could learn a bit more about why farmers keep hens. Of course the children have met the hens before many times, this week we really focused on egg production and what that means for us humans. The children were sho
This term some of the children documented their time in our Forest School. They really embodied the Forest School ethos, firstly their confidence from having experiences long-term. The majority of our children taking part from when they begin at Harlow Green aged 3. Then the immersion in nature, usi
Today, Year 6 visited St Ninian’s Church for a transition service in preparation for leaving primary school and the move to secondary school. During the session, the children were engaged in different activities involving reflecting upon their own lives and experiences of school; considering their p
Over the last couple of weeks, the children in Year 6 have taken part in a challenge to make £5 grow. The children each had up to £5 (which they had to pay back) to spend enterprise projects. Working in groups, the children had to come up with a business plan, design a logo, make a budget, market
Following our exciting trip to Hall Hill Farm last week, the children in Reception have continued exploring the topic of farms in the classroom. We’ve been learning the names of different baby animals and talking about where they live on the farm. In literacy, we have enjoyed reading What the Lady
This week, our pupils have been learning all about collaboration – what it means, why it’s important, and how to do it effectively. Through a series of fun and thoughtful activities, the children explored the different ways we can work together to achieve a shared goal. One of the key challenges i
This week, Reception have been learning about farm animals. To end our topic, we took a trip to Hall Hill Farm to visit the animals. First, we took a ride around the farm on the tractor, then we fed the sheep and llamas and said hello to some highland cows, donkeys and wallabies. After lunch, we w