Education: Primary
ON Tuesday 8th July eleven Harlow Primary Schools met for the annual Harlow Primary Schools’ Music Festival at the Bandstand-Harlow Town Park. The theme of the performance was ‘Peace and Light.’ and included songs, readings and individual solo performances on the piano and ukelele. The…
ONLY less than a week to go – and all at Hare Street are so excited! Please join them for the Hare Street Summer Fete this Saturday 12th July, from 12–3pm at Hare Street Primary School. Expect a fantastic afternoon of: Games & inflatables Food…
ONLY five days to go. Jerounds Primary Academy are hosting their very first Family Inflatable Fun Day! Everyone is welcome! Come along to Jerounds Primary Academy on Saturday 5th July 12pm-4pm. £10 per child for unlimited Bouncy Fun, face glitter or temporary tattoo included for…
WITH a heatwave expected over the next couple of days, Hare Street Primary have issued the following statement. “This is a response to plans that other schools have already made around the exceptionally high temperatures that have been forecast for the start of next week…
THE Potter Street Academy Summer Fete. It is on Friday 27 June 2.30-4.30. Lots of fun retro fete stalls, local businesses and refreshments. They also have a visit from a local party entertainer as Rapunzel for a free meet and greet plus photos.
STAFF from William Martin C of E Schools, alongside the family of Ruby Trussler, have completed the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £10,000 for the UK Sepsis Trust in memory of beloved pupil Ruby Trussler. Six-year-old Ruby Trussler passed away on 11th October after…
THE Downs Primary School and Nursery is celebrating a milestone achievement after being rated ‘Good’ in all areas by OFSTED in its most recent inspection, conducted on 20 and 21 May 2025. This follows a determined improvement journey since its previous inspection in 2023. Inspectors praised the…
JOY, laughter, and a whole lot of colour filled the air at Holy Cross on Thursday as part of their sports week activities, students and staff came together for the school’s much-anticipated Colour Run. The event, saw participants dash through a vibrant obstacle course while…
LONGWOOD Primary set to hold Summer Fete. Full details below.
HARE Street Summer Sports Camps. Full details below.
MEMBERS of a school community put down their pens, notes and laptops and traded them for tools as part of ‘Giving Back Day’. Freshwaters Primary Academy has had its green space transformed into a thriving allotment, featuring outdoor furnishings and various plant life for pupils…
MI Hair & Beauty Training Academy and Gottschalk Plant Hire have become the latest local champions to sponsor Yellow Brick Rd, the Harlow‑based Community Interest Company dedicated to providing free one‑to‑one tuition for disadvantaged secondary pupils. Yellow Brick Rd raises private donations to fund high‑quality…
A HARLOW teaching assistant has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Susan Mapp is a special educational needs and disability co-educator at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy. Sue has worked at Cooks Spinney for 33 years and is highly respected for her dedication and concerns…
A RECENT parental survey conducted at The Downs Primary School and Nursery has revealed overwhelming satisfaction with the school’s performance across several key areas, including student happiness, safety, behaviour management, academic expectations, and communication. The survey, paints a picture of a school community built on…
THE Youth Sport Trust is calling for urgent action to protect and prioritise physical education as it publishes its latest PE and School Sport Report: a comprehensive annual analysis of the state of PE, school sport and physical activity across the UK. The launch comes…
SIXTEEN schools took part in a Harlow primary school festival. The Year 5 and 6 festival took place at Passmores Academy and Saint Nicholas School). Both events were well attended, and with increased participation time, all players made great progress throughout the morning. The 10…
