LOCAL IT Support experts Shadowfax have launched the ‘Clear I.T. Out Campaign’. The campaign aims to refurbish old, unused tech and donate to local schools who need IT equipment. The campaign is the brainchild of Shadowfax Operations Manager Vanessa Pedder who really wanted to be…

A PETITION is calling’s for a zebra crossing outside Little Parndon Primary School. The petition has been set up by Chloe Mordecai. Chloe said: “Each day over 400 children attend Little Parndon school in Harlow and Kidz ok nursery which leads out on to the…

ON Friday 9th October, at St James’ C of E Primary School on Paringdon Road, children and staff supported the Young Minds campaign #HelloYellow by wearing yellow to highlight the importance of looking after mental health. St James’, a school that embeds the promotion of…

Technology brings school community together WITH summer gone, another new school year has begun at Purford Green Primary and Potter Street Academy, and autumn term is in full swing. Some things look the same, but in other ways the schools are making great strides to…

A SCHOOL’S nature area has been transformed into an outdoor learning space. With strict measures in place for the return of schools in September, outdoor learning opportunities have been expanded. At Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow, a team of staff tidied up a nature…

KINGSMOOR Academy in Harlow has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international…

WILLIAM Martin CofE School on Tawneys Road, was thrilled to learn that one of their pupils, Mya-Faith Gibson aged 7, won the Corona Heroes Badge Competition organised by the Rt. Hon. Robert Halfon MP over the lockdown period.  The competition was an opportunity for children to…

STUDENTS, staff and parents have been welcomed back to William Martin C of E Schools and Nursery. The school, based on Tawneys Road, has a proud tradition of being a community-minded organisation and so all involved have been delighted to see the doors open again.…

A HARLOW primary school has taken precautionary measures and closed after a number of pupils displayed symptoms similar to those of Covid-19. A spokesperson said: ” Freshwaters Primary Academy was closed yesterday due to a number of pupils displaying symptoms similar to those of COVID19. …

STAFF at St James’ C of E Primary School on Paringdon Road were absolutely delighted to welcome back all of their children on Thursday 3rd September.  “It has just been wonderful to see all of our pupils, old and new, and their smiling faces this…

AN ON-LINE book of remembrance has been opened for a William Martin teacher who passed away last week. Allison Hazel was a very popular class teacher at the Tawneys Road school. A warm, kind and poignant message has been left by the school. Amongst the…

Potter Street Academy and Purford Green Primary welcome their new families from September WITH schools opening to all pupils as normal from September after dealing with the challenges and disruption caused by the pandemic, Potter Street Academy and Purford Green Primary had to think creatively…

Children are skipping their way through the summer. SCHOOLS within BMAT take part in National Skipping Day each year, with sports leaders creating a buzz among children as they tour schools encouraging various activities. With the event falling just as lockdown hit earlier this year,…

£672,915.52 of Government investment has been granted to Harlow to upgrade and refurbish school buildings, following efforts from Robert Halfon MP, who has long campaigned for more funding and a long-term plan for schools and education in Harlow. Mr Halfon has welcomed the funding which…