PRIMARY school children brought some Christmas cheer to elderly patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAHT) in Harlow, when they came in to sing carols. Staff on Gibberd ward at PAHT invited patients, families and staff to come along and enjoy a mince pie while the…

CHILDREN took part in Victorian games as part of their studies. Year 5 pupils from Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, visited the Royal Gunpowder Mills, in Waltham Abbey. While there, they played Victorian games such as hunt the thimble, hunt the ring and flip the fish,…

THE REMARKABLE turnaround in fortunes for Latton Green Primary school has been noted in a glowing report by Ofsted. The school has been graded as Good after the government inspectors came to the school late last year. The report states: Since the academy opened, leaders…

LAST TERM, Pear Tree Mead Academy were joined by Skip 2B Fit, a unique skipping workshop which motivates children to challenge themselves through skipping. John McCormack, the skipping instructor, delivered two fun and exciting days of exercise and physical activity. Skip 2B Fit’s focus was…

OUTSTANDING leadership and management at Longowwod Primary has been noted by education inspectors, Ofsted. The government inspectors came to the school in November. The report was published on December 15th. The report states: This is a good and rapidly improving school. Since the multi-academy trust…

A LARGE outside wall at Roydon Primary Academy, near Harlow, has been brought to life with a piece of art inspired by pupils. The artwork in the early years garden features a scene incorporating the four seasons and children’s favourite, the Gruffalo. Graffiti artist Nathan…

TALENTED writers worked with an author to brush up on their poetry skills. Year 6 pupils at Freshwaters Primary Academy, in Harlow, took part in a writing workshop with author Neal Zetter, writer of Here Come the Superheroes Jo Mullane, senior lead practitioner, said: “Pupils…

ON Wednesday 6th December, some of the members of the Latton Green school choir were honoured to sing for the residents of Abbott’s Care Centre. It was a fun filled afternoon where they shared Christmas carols and some of the songs we performed at our…

THE outstanding educational progress of 66 young people was recognised at the annual Harlow Educational Progress Awards held on Monday (4 December 2017) at the Civic Centre. The awards, organised by Harlow Council, reward and recognise young people who have made significant progress in their…

From the Harlow School Sports Partnership CONGRATULATIONS to both teams from Church Langley Primary School who once again triumphed over some very strong competition to take home the trophies for the Years 3/4 events and the Years 5/6 events. Held inside Mark Hall Academy Sports…

A whole school community have joined hands in a commitment against bullying. Pupils at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, spent Anti Bullying Week learning about what bullying looks like, how to spot it and what to do about it. At the end of the week,…

ON Wednesday 15th November Pear Tree Mead Academy held an anti bullying day. The day was organised by Mrs Julie Haigh (Inclusion Manager) and Mr Mark Walker (Class Teacher). They began the day with an assembly followed by a day of activities around anti-bullying with…

A government publication which aims to raise standards in education will feature a Harlow primary school’s transformation as inspiration. The Parliamentary Review is produced each year and distributed around the country with the mission of raising standards through showcasing best practice. It is sent to…

Happy birthday to you, Harlow! Pupils in Year 1 to 6 at Freshwaters Primary Academy held a musical celebration to mark their town’s anniversary. Parents enjoyed a concert put on by pupils, including performances of Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and the national anthem.…