A GROUP of year 6 students from Purford Green Primary School have helped create a woodland walkway at Oakview Walk, Harlow. Oakview Walk is a new housing development by Essex Housing, the council’s in house developer. It features 29, two, three and four-bed homes for…

IF your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, you can now apply for primary (reception) school places. The application window is open between 4 November 2024 and 15 January 2025. Those received after the 15 January deadline will be considered…

LAST month, we reported on St Alban’s Primary Academy’s very impressive Ofsted report. Amongst the observations were: St Alban’s core values of ‘learn together, grow together, and achieve together’ fostercollaboration and respect for all.  Pupils are polite and friendly and engage well in conversations. They…

DURING the 26th and 27th of November Purford Green Primary School and Nursery were visited by OFSTED. They found a school that is overwhelmingly supported by parents with comments such as ‘a fantastic school where staff put the needs of the child at the heart of all…

CHRISTMAS came early for 12 Harlow residents who received free bikes as part of a community cycling initiative that encourages people in disadvantaged areas to lead an active lifestyle. On Saturday 21 December, Essex Pedal Power Harlow, led by Rainbow Services in partnership with Harlow…

PARENTS and carers of children who will start primary school in September encouraged to complete applications. Parents and carers are reminded that they have until 15 January 2025 to apply for their child’s primary school place. Children are entitled to start school in the September…

PARENTS who leave their engines running outside a school could be hit with fines as part of plans to tackle air pollution reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Southend-on-Sea City Council has revealed a possible initiative which would include fining parents and drivers with idle engines…

THIS half-term, Year 3 pupils at Tany’s Dell Primary embarked on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and creativity, culminating in a stunning showcase of their final works and creative journals. The project, designed to help children see themselves as inherently creative individuals, focused on celebrating…

COOKS Spinney Primary School has been praised following an inspection by Ofsted. The government inspectors came to school, which is part of BMAT in November. The report states: What is it like to attend this school? Pupils are rightly proud to be part of this…

ALL at Pemberley Academy are absolutely thrilled to share the fantastic success of their recent fundraiser, the Santa Dash, which was held in support of the Dolphin Ward at Princess Alexandra Hospital. They raised an amazing £1,600! This generous contribution will help the Dolphin Ward…

HENRY Moore Primary School in Church Langley has been praised following an inspection by Ofsted. The government inspectors visited the school in October. The report states; Pupils settle quickly and grow in confidence at Henry Moore school. Pupils warmlywelcome others, including those who join the…

AT Pear Tree Mead Academy, they have just held their annual Year 4 art gallery. The art gallery was an opportunity for the Year 4 students to show off all of the work that they have produced in their experience lessons since the start of…

AN amazing finish seemed fitting to end another amazing day of primary school sport in Harlow. Church Langley 6 took the first place with the very last ‘stone’ at this afternoon’s Kurling to cap a terrific day’s play. Following the superb event in the morning,…

WALKING, wheeling and cycling charity Sustrans have teamed up with HGGT to deliver free bike and scooter safety checks in Harlow primary schools.

 Working with the mechanics at Lee Valley Cycles in The Stow and part of Sustrans’ Dr Bike series, the most recent session…