Events and Activities

Over the next three weeks the children will be scavenging for resources, then creating role play stories. In this first session the only rule is that they must include one Christmas Tree, but that it cannot be used as a Christmas Tree. They could choose their own theme, characters and story line. Im

Another great afternoon at Angel Court, a fantastic turn out again and lovely to see more gentleman joining in the activities. This week we have completed the two sets of the stone boxes, one set for the residents and one for school. The wooden toys were finished off and we started work on our new w

We have spent a busy few weeks preparing and running the RSPB Big School Birdwatch so it was nice this week to enjoy a different kind of challenge. The children could decide on any adventure they would like to set up and role play in our Forest School. What a busy afternoon we had, wizards and witch

Stick Safety training is an important aspect of our Forest School. The children devise the safest methods of moving about our site when carrying natural materials: sticks, branches and logs for example. They are proud to demonstrate their skills and know that they must use this knowledge to guide an

This week we had a great turn out at Angel Court. We continued to work on our stone boxes, using shells, glass and pebbles from the beach. Once they have completely set, we will be able to varnish them, so they can be kept outside. Some of the small wooden toys were sanded and oiled. Then we started

Nobody was expecting the fantastic surprise we all got this morning – SNOW!  As soon as the first few flakes began to gracefully fall from the sky, the excitement built until the children saw that a thin blanket was lying on our school grounds.  The big question from the children inevitably was �

We would like to thank all parents/carers for their support in implementing our changes to the beginning of the school day from January.  Everything has run smoothly in the first week and it has ensured that children have entered school in a calm and considered manner whilst reducing congestion on

Congratulations to those who have won a prize!  All prizes can be collected from the office this week. Thank you to all who bought tickets which raised a fantastic £585.20!  A huge thank also to the members of Harlow Green Unite for organising the raffle and we will look to work with them in the

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

The views of parents/carers are essential in evaluating our current work and shaping the way in which we develop our future practice at Harlow Green.  Consequently, we would appreciate it if you could complete the survey which has been provided to your child (or can be downloaded below) and return