Education: Primary
CHILDREN and staff at The Downs Primary School and Nursery kicked off their shoes and showed off their funky socks in support of Young Carers’ Action Day. The initiative to support young carers and raise awareness is a national event which this year was held…
OVER the last few weeks it has been fantastic to welcome more and more of the children back to Little Fishes pre-school and just in time for Mothers Day! After reading the story “My Mummy” they asked the children what they loved about their mummies or what they loved to do with…
A SCHOOL is set to unveil a brand-new building as its pupils return to the classroom. For the last few months, building work has been taking place to expand and develop the facilities at Freshwaters Primary Academy, in Harlow. The extension provides the growing school…
EXCITED children were keen to see which mystery character was reading their daily story to them as part of World Book Day. Pupils at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, eagerly tuned in each day to watch two teachers from their school read to them from…
A NUMBER of Pemberley Academy teachers have been nominated for Essex Teaching Awards. A spokesperson said: “We are a school that is genuinely blessed to have so many committed and talented staff, without each and every one, Pemberley wouldn’t be the school it is. “This…
CHILDREN are being shown how to make their bed, to hoover, set the dinner table and sort the recycling – by their school teachers. Teachers at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy have released a series of video tutorials to help their pupils to develop life skills.…
AS part of World Book Day, teachers at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, took inspiration from The Masked Singer to create a buzz around reading for pupils. Each day, pupils were given clues as to the identity of the teacher behind the emoji masks…
MONTHLY challenges are helping children to build a love and talent for reading, writing and maths. Pupils in all year groups at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow, are set monthly challenges to give them alternative ways to indulge in the key skills. Maths challenges…
TEACHERS took part in a classic party game to inspire children to read. As part of World Book Day, 23 teachers at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow, played Pass the Story to capture pupils’ attention. Each member of staff recorded themselves reading part of…
AFTER four months of concept development, planning and creating, a Wall of Code design has been installed around the walls of the ICT room at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow. Headteacher Neil Stirrat said: “The Wall of Code is designed to inspire our children…
THE Downs Primary School is delighted that one of its pupils has been offered a place at top Essex grammar school, Southend High School for Boys. Shaurya Singh was offered a place after being successful in the school’s 11+ entrance exam. Not only that, but he also…
YOUNG people have been uniquely impacted by the pandemic and lockdown, with NHS research suggesting 1 in 6 may now have a mental health problem, up from 1 in 9 in 2017. The number of mental health support teams in schools and colleges will grow…
PURFORD Green Primary and Potter Street Academy have celebrated World Book Day this year in style by creating their own competition for their children called ‘The Masked Reader’. Members of staff disguised themselves as different characters and read excerpts from their favourite books. The children…
Breakfast Club and Teaching Assistant(Maternity Cover) Scale 3 scp 4 – 5 (depending on experience) WE require a Breakfast club and Teaching Assistant for 21.15 hours per week during term time, 7.30am to 12pm, to start Mid May 2021. The successful applicant will be required…
By Harlow Councillor Portfolio Holder for Community and Wellbeing: Chris Vince SAM’S Place is a much loved and valued provision in Harlow. It not only provides respite for parents of disabled children, but also an opportunity for young people to socialise with their peers and…
WITH a phased return to the classroom for secondary school and college pupils set to start from Monday 8 March, settings are currently putting arrangements in place for pupils to take part in asymptomatic Covid-19 testing as per the latest Government guidance. The Government has…
