Year 2 spent the afternoon making shelters for their furry squirrel friend. They were shown the squirrel before we went outside so had an opportunity to look at its size and discuss what things they would need to think about. Maybe which location would offer the most protection from the weather, wo
As with all environments open to the elements, our Forest School changes with the seasons. Year 3 spent an interesting afternoon investigating the site. Observing how the children react to the grounds helps to inform the planning of the sessions. Some children decided that they could use the windows
From Monday 16th November until Friday 20th November, the whole school celebrated Anti-Bullying week. We kicked off the week with Odd Sock Day 2020 where we all took part in wearing odd socks to promote difference and uniqueness in all children and adults. Discussions were had across school about th
Diwali This week at Nursery we have been learning about Diwali – The Festival of Light. We have looked at their culture, how it is different from us, and how they celebrate it. The children loved the Bollywood dancing with instruments and ribbons, as well as admiring their costumes and colours. We
The money has been counted, the total has been found. We have raised a whopping…. *drum roll please* £690.43 Your generosity towards the 2020 Children in Need appeal is so greatly appreciated by everyone at Harlow Green. This money will go towards helping lots of children and families who acc
On Friday 13th November we celebrated Children in Need across school. The children came in their spots, dress up costumes or yellow Pudsey accessories to raise money for the 2020 Appeal Show. We all learnt the meaning behind Children in Need and how it originated, completed Pudsey colourings, made b
In History, Year 2 have been learning all about The Great Fire of Gateshead. They ordered the key events of the fire on a timeline and lots have remembered the year it happened! The children learnt that the fire started in a factory on Gateshead quayside. The children compared of the quayside from t
Our morning nursery children ventured out into the Autumn sunshine to enjoy some hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows in our Forest School. They chatted and sang as they waited for their snack and showed how safely they can behave in new and unusual environment. Over their years at Harlow Green th
Year 2 have been getting to know their way around our Forest School with an Autumn Sightseeing Tour. Becoming familiar with how to move safely in a natural environment is very important for their future Forest School adventures and of course gives them an important skill set to use when they are out
Today the new Rights Respect Officers gathered for their first meeting of the academic year. We discussed World Food Day and looked at the vast amount of donations displayed in the main office. We had a visit from one of the volunteers, Keith, who works at The People’s Kitchen. He shared lots of i
