Education: Primary
OLYMPIC kayaking hopeful Ottilie Robinson- Shaw is visiting Purford Green Primary School on the 17th of June 2021 and wanted to send over a personal message. This is part of a fund-raising campaign on behalf of the school. For more details,, click below https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/purfordgreen https://www.youtube.com/embed/rcDN6HBppF8
PUPILS at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, took part in a sponsored readathon to top up their reading corners. Arranged by the school’s PTA FORSA, the event saw children raise a total of £1,500. The amount was topped up by Usborne Books to a value…
SCHOOLS in England could lose £118m funding for poor pupils this year, the Local Government Association says reports the BBC. The education department is bringing forward the annual date for counting those eligible for the pupil premium, which it says will help plan budgets. Pupils…
THE number of unauthorised absences from schools in Essex almost vanished following a year of lockdown. Figures from Essex County Council show just six penalty notices were issued between March 8, 2021 and April 1, 2021 – compared to the 688 issued between March 11,…
THE chief executive of Harlow Foodbank has highlighted the growing partnership between his organisation and local schools. Andy Thornton said: ‘Harlow Foodbank currently has a partnership with 20 of the 55 Harlow Schools, placing food in their premises for teachers to give without prejudice to…
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…
