A PACKED audience at the Harlow Playhouse was treated to four wonderful adaptations of the work of William Shakespeare on Thursday night. Roydon Primary Academy Romeo and Juliet IT takes a lot of courage for Year 4 pupils to get up on the big stage…

PUPILS at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, were set the task of creating a rewards system which was easy to understand and rewarded children’s efforts and achievements. After speaking with the whole school, the school council came up with a new reward system along with…

CHILDREN and families of Holy Cross made approximately 1000 poppies using various skills such as crochet, salt dough and junk modelling to name a few to create a whole school remembrance display in the front reception area of the school.

Pupils have picked their head boy and girl for the year ahead. A TOTAL of 23 pupils at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, put themselves forward for the roles. Having submitted their applications and undergone a shortlisting process, 13 pupils stated their cases in…

Paralympian Visits Purford Green School FUN, fitness and fundraising was the order of the day when British Paralympic wheelchair racer, Anne Wafula-Strike visited Purford Green Primary recently. As an advocate of equal opportunities, Anne gave a talk which inspired the children to be the best…

CHILDREN on the verge of gaining more independence have learnt how to be safe while out riding their bikes. Year 6 pupils at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, have completed Essex County Council’s Bikeability course. The two-day course included bike safety checks as well as…

A WRITING challenge was set as creative youngsters celebrated the work of Roald Dahl. Pupils at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, marked Roald Dahl Day with a focus on writing short stories. Kirstie Clark, acting deputy headteacher, said: “Writing is a big focus of…

CHILDREN who may lack confidence in taking part in sporting competitions are thriving at their own clubs. Students who attend nurture classes at Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, are finding their feet at the newly launched sport clubs. A whole programme of sporting events –…

Potter Street and Purford Green pupils immerse themselves in culture on World Geography Day PUPILS at Potter Street Academy and Purford Green Primary embarked on a virtual world tour, when they took part in a whole-school Geography Day recently. Each class went on a fact-finding…

STUDENTS from Pemberley Academy were so impressed by a visit from Junior park run course directors that they went along to take part on Sunday. Over thirty students went to the town park on Sunday morning. Among the participants was Year 5’s Alex Gunov who…

PARENTS of Year 6 pupils due to start secondary school in September 2020 are reminded that they only have until 31 October 2019 to apply for their child’s secondary school place. With just under two weeks to go till applications close, parents are encouraged to…

SCHOOLS in Harlow and across England are set for a giant cash boost, as the Prime Minister announced a package of reforms for schools, colleges, SEND pupils and teachers’ pay. The reforms follow key recommendations by the Education Select Committee, chaired by Harlow MP, Robert…

ON Tuesday 15th October, Holy Cross were lucky enough to have a visit from Paul Sturgess, the world’s tallest professional basketball player and Britain’s tallest man at 7ft 7.26inches. Paul, who used to play for the Harlem Globetrotters, kicked off the day with an inspirational…