Year 5

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 afternoon, the Harlow Green choir visited the Glasshouse to perform in the 2025 Big Sing.  Before the show started, scientists from the Centre for Life performed some cool experiments to warm up the audience. Then, the show began with Sharon Durant and the Big Sing band taking to the stage. Af

This term in Design and Technology, Year 5 have been exploring the art of sewing, inspired by Islamic patterns. To begin, the children carefully designed their own unique sketches, incorporating straight lines, geometric shapes, and even a archway echoing a Mihrab. These thoughtful designs demonstr

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.  This opportunity also gives an insight into the potential of becoming a jour

This afternoon, the school choir visited Gateshead Civic Centre to perform in a Citizenship Ceremony. It was a very formal occasion which took place in the council chamber. Before the ceremony, the children were lucky enough to have their photograph taken with the Mayor in the chamber. The main part

New books have been delivered to school! Over the last couple of weeks, the school has taken delivery of nearly 2000 new books thanks to the money raised from the Sponsored Read. a huge thank you to all of the parents who sent money in and collected sponsorship. Reading is one of the most important

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, 17 children from years 3, 4 and 5 took part in the annual Gateshead Athletics Festival at Gateshead International Stadium. It is always a hectic day and a roller coaster of emotions competing with 46 other schools from across Gateshead.  After last year’s disappointing weather that impacted

This week, our Year 5 children took part in a fantastic art workshop, delivered by Northern Print,  that introduced them to the exciting world of stencils, pattern-making, and print techniques. The session began with everyone designing their own stencils, including animals, geometric shapes, and te

The Theatre Royal in Newcastle has a couple of exciting performances coming that may be of interest to parents and children. The Percy Jackson Musical: The Lightning Thief (Wed 27 – Sat 31 Aug) – When New York City teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek god, Pose