This term in RE we are learning about different creation stories. We started this topic by exploring what we would like to have in our perfect world. The children came up with some amazing suggestions such as everyone being kind to each other and protecting the environment for wildlife. We also di
To share all the news and events that happen at Harlow Green Community Primary School, the Year 6 HG News team report weekly. The aim is to build confidence and a range of skills which can be applied in a variety of ways, particularly speaking and presenting formally to an audience. This opportuni
Year One have been having fun with fractions this week. The week started off by learning what half means. We learnt that when we half a shape we have to split it into two equal parts. Next, the children cut out a square, a circle and a triangle. They folded each shape in half and coloured half of it
This term our topic in Year One is “We’re all going on a summer holiday.” The children have enjoyed talking about their trips to the seaside and how they like building sandcastles on the beach and eating fish and chips. The pupils have also had the opportunity to learn about seaside holidays
Everyone in Year One has been thoroughly enjoying our new text ‘The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch’. In the story Mrs Grinling packs a delicious lunch for Mr Grinling every day and sends it down the wire to the lighthouse on the rocks. But one Monday something terrible happened. Mr Grinling’s l
For our summer science topic we are learning about plants. Firstly, we learnt what a plant is. On a gloriously sunny day, we all went onto the field for a plant hunt. The children found many different kinds of plant including bluebells, grass, daffodils, daisies and buttercups and they enjoyed
This week, Reverend Elaine delivered a special Easter assembly to the boys and girls across school. After sharing memories of their ‘biggest surprises’, the children explored the true meaning of Easter through storytelling, reflection, and even a bit of drama. Volunteers enthusiastically acted out p
Today we held our annual Harlow Green Easter egg competition. There were many highly creative competition entries which made voting egg-stremely challenging. The eggs were displayed around school so that each class could take a tour and have a look at them. Our Rights Respect Officers had the di
This week Year One have been learning about the life cycle of a frog. The children started their learning journey by watching a video of a real-life frog grow. The children were amazed at the different growing stages of a frog – frogspawn, tadpole, froglet and frog. The pupils created a frog mobil
Sharing success is important at Harlow Green. However, we do not give out lots of prizes as the important aspect is for recognition to be shared genuinely and personally. This is done throughout school regularly and in many ways by all staff; this can range from conversations in corridors, to ce
