THE atmosphere was electric as Potter Street Academy’s Year 5 netball team emerged victorious at the Bee Netball Tournament this week, showcasing incredible teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout an action-packed afternoon of competition. The young athletes got off to a steady start, drawing 0-0 in…

POTTER Street Academy was alive with music, memory, and heartfelt pride as pupils, staff, parents, and carers came together to commemorate VE Day in a moving whole-school celebration. The day began with a festive street party at lunchtime, transforming the school into a scene reminiscent…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince spent the day at Hare Street Primary Community School to see for himself how the school, recently graded “Outstanding” by Ofsted is flourishing. Mr Vince is no stranger to the school (nor indeed all Harlow schools) and it is not just…

A HARLOW pre-school has been rated Outstanding following a government inspection. Kidz OK is based at Little Parndon Primary School. The report states: Children settle exceptionally well in this outstanding setting. They are warmly welcomed by staff who engage with families to share key information.…

FRESHWATERS Primary Academy marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by taking to the fields. With a little bit of choreography and the use of a drone, the pupils made a human 80 to pay their tribute to the special day. https://youtu.be/9mJLGmX8vQQ?si=sQOnCESAEx81QfXw

IN a heartwarming tribute to history and community spirit, Purford Green Primary School marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a delightful street party lunch and an afternoon concert on the field. One of the highlights of the event was a concert featuring pupils…

FIGURES from Essex County Council show that 98.37 per cent of primary school-age children starting reception in September 2025 have been offered one of their parents’ preferred schools. However, over half of those choosing Essex’s most oversubscribed primary school – Chapel Hill Primary School and…

ON SATURDAY, Freshwaters Primary Academy took 15 children up to London to take part in the Mini London Marathon — and what an amazing day it was! Mr Newborough said: “Full of excitement and energy, our pupils gave it their all, proudly representing our school…

FIFTEEN members of the Hare Street School Athletic Club took to the streets of the capital on Saturday to compete and celebrate with children across the country in this year’s London mini marathon. The event which started in 1985 can boast Sir Mo Farah and…

ALMOST 16,000 parents and carers across the county will find out the outcome of their primary school applications today (Wednesday 16 April). This year, Essex County Council received a total of 15,618 primary school applications. Of these, 14,107 pupils who are due to start in…

TWO members of Hare Street School attended the East England Regional Trampolining finals on Sunday. Entry was open to those who achieved qualifying scores in one of the two previous competitions.  Kailani [pictured]  won her Women’s 7-8 category and Olivia Osei came 7th in her Women’s…

THERE have been almost 20,000 reports of serious childcare incidents in nurseries in England in the past five years, the BBC has found. That is an average of about 75 “significant events” reported to Ofsted each week – including incidents of serious injury or significant…

PEARTREE Mead Academy, Potter Street Academy, Purford Green Primary and The Downs Primary, have worked together to hold its first MATSpelling Bee competition.  Earlier in the spring term, children in every year group across PCLC were provided a set list of spellings to learn at…

PEAR Tree Mead Academy are pleased to welcome their new school puppy to the school. The children voted and named him ‘Numbers’. Over the next few months he will trained as a school therapy dog and will begin working with the children. The children are…