Education: Primary
INTRIGUED children have kept their eyes on their classroom around the clock as their new classmates rapidly developed. After receiving ten eggs and hatching equipment, pupils at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, set up a live stream to monitor the new arrivals. The egg cam…
LEARNING was brought to life as children lived by Victorian standards and rules for the day. Pupils at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, were taken back in time as they sampled the life of a Victorian child. Year 6 were immersed in Victorian times,…
LIKE many schools across the country, due to the pandemic, children have missed out on trips to help benefit their education. At The Downs, children from Reception to Year 6 were able to access a virtual visit to enhance their experiences. Year 1 had the opportunity…
AN education at a Good or Outstanding school that is part of a strong multi-academy trust has been hailed by the Education Secretary as a key part in building back better from the pandemic.In his speech to the Confederation of School Trusts annual conference, Gavin…
PUPILS at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, supported Young Carers Action Day by wearing funky socks. The day was used to raise awareness among pupils about what a young carer is, how to let the school know if they believe they have a carer…
CREATIVE children interacted with the world around them by turning their school grounds into an art exhibition. Pupils at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, took part in the Great Big Art Exhibition, producing artwork which was displayed in the school building or on the fence…
DUNELM are giving away three “Grow your own buckets” to one lucky local school! You have until midnight on the 23rd April to nominate a local school in their poll. The school with the most votes will win! If your school isn’t on this list,…
St Luke’s Catholic Nursery offering funded childcare. Full details below.
AN army of little people are helping a school to tackle dangerous parking at drop-off and pick-up times. Traffic outside Freshwaters Primary Academy, in Harlow, causes parents and teachers concern for the safety of pupils as they travel to and from school. With cars often…
THE efforts of teachers, support staff and teams in a family of schools have resulted in 30 industry accolades.Schools within BMAT have attracted a high number of nominations in this year’s Essex Teaching Awards. From teaching staff to site teams, pastoral support, administration and senior…
WILLIAM Martin School’s brilliant pupil, Rachel, has decided to complete an amazing cycling feat, to raise money for bike sheds for her school. The keen cyclist will be completing a 26-mile cycling challenge at the end of May, with her dad, Dan, riding along the…
A FAMILY of schools has appointed a director to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities achieve their full potential. Marios Solomonides takes up the newly created post of Director of SEND in April with a mission to remove all barriers faced by children…
HOLY Cross Academy are fundraising for Brain Tumour Awareness by wearing hats. One of their year 1 students was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour so they thought it would be a great idea to participate in this amazing day by wearing a hat. Lots…
AN education commission is being set up by The Times that could lead to radical change across schools and universities reports The Times. It brings together experts including senior MPs, head teachers, academics, vice-chancellors and a children’s author who will work on the year-long project that is…
