WE HAD a fantastic Thursday night at the Harlow Playhouse with the Chair of Harlow Council’s Celebrate Harlow event. We thought it was only fair, that as each act gave their time for charity, we would give them their own platform and, where we can,…

CONGRATULATIONS to the team of Years 5 and 6 from the Henry Moore school who triumphed in this afternoon’s annual Tag Rugby finals. 10 teams, who had qualified from last week’s events, returned to the Harlow Rugby Club to battle it out for the coveted…

JEROUNDS Primary Academy is hosting a family Inflatable fun day on Saturday 5th July 2025 12pm-4pm! £10 entry per child, Adults free of Charge.  Unlimited Bouncy Fun, including mega slide, disco dome, Pirate Ship, Obstacle course and more, there will also be entertainment, music, games,…

THE Harlow primary schools football cup found its final four this week as Newhall primary snuck past Longwood in the last quarter final to be played. The match, hosted at Hare Street school, saw Newhall take an early and commanding lead being 3-0 up at…

Community Clean, with The Eco Council, School Council and Mini VinniesON Thursday some of the children, staff and parent volunteers from Holy Cross Primary Academy participated in a community clean to help tidy up their grounds and the local area around the Tracyes Road school.…

HUNDREDS and hundreds of Harlow pupils have been getting into the spirit of World Book Day today (March 6th). From Katherine’s in the west to Churchgate Street in the east, an amazing parade of characters emerged from their front doors. Well done to all the…

STUDENTS at Little Parndon Primary Academy have made a big impact through the ‘Transform Our World’ programme, an initiative led by environmental charity, Global Action Plan and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Aimed at empowering young people aged 7 to 14, the 10-week…

OFSTED has highly praised Freshwaters Primary school following a recent inspection. Ousted came to the school on January 21st and 22nd. The school has written to parents and carers. The letter from Headteacher, Ms Diggle states: I am writing to you today to share with…

THOUSANDS of Essex pupils positively impacted by the Essex Year of Numbers Schools across the county have benefitted from the £1.5 million programme, aimed at closing the numeracy gap. Essex Year of Numbers has helped thousands of pupils in the county improve their maths skills.…

THE children of Abbotsweld Primary Academy were treated to a visit from their local Member of Parliament, Chris Vince, who engaged with Year 5 and 6 pupils in a lively discussion about the workings of Parliament. The visit was part of the children’s curriculum, where…

LABOUR is rolling out free breakfast clubs to save working families up to £450 and set children up to start the day ready to learn. Pemberley Academy in Harlow is among the first of 750 selected to offer clubs from April, delivering on government’s Plan…

HOLY Cross are so proud of the children who recently took part in the new cross-country tournament hosted at Hare Street school.  A spokesperson said: ” 15 pupils represented the school fantastically, showing resilience and determination. “Across the different races we left with some excellent…

CONGRATULATIONS to the team from Church Langley Primary, who edged out the other seven teams in the finals of the Years 5 and 6 Indoor Sportshall Athletics at Mark Hall Sports Centre. The final sports hall event of the year, saw the eight highest scorers…

A CROSS country challenge was held between a number of Harlow primary schools last week. The event was held on the Northbrooks playing fields by Hare Street primary school. Pupils from Year 3 to Year 6 competed in what was a tricky course. Afterwards,, medal…