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
Year 5 had an amazing time with a special visit from Dr Jo this week! She is an Anglo Saxon specialist who came in to launch our History topic. We learned all about day to day life for a typical Anglo Saxon, although we didn’t fancy the idea of working on a farm at 9 and 10 years old! We also took p
Three members of the NSPCC team came into assembly to talk to all of the children in years 1-6. They were introduced to ‘Buddy’ a cuddly toy to help them to SPEAK OUT, STAY SAFE. Everyone was reminded that they must speak to a ‘trusted adult’ if they have any worries. The pupils enjoyed emptyi
Thank you to all parents, carers, children and staff who have supported the school with our Christmas Shoebox Appeal. We hope you enjoyed packing them!
A huge thank you to everyone who sent in donations to raise money for Children in Need. We welcomed a surprise visitor to our school; Pudsey Bear visited every class, and he even had time to pop into our toddler group and cake sale.
This weeks construction challenge was to build a bridge for a bottle. The children were given three lengths of string for use if they chose. They could use only natural sticks, nothing man-made. The bottle had to fit underneath both upright and lying on its side, and the bridge had to be strong enou
