THE CHIEF executive of two schools in Harlow has written to parents promoting the idea of a “smartphone-free childhood”. Ian Kendal is CEO of Our Lady of Fatima Trust, which oversees St Alban’s and St Luke’s primary schools. Under his stewardship, both schools have been…

MESSAGES of congratulations to Pope Leo XIV by all three Catholic primary schools in Harlow were hand delivered to the Vatican at the weekend. The editor of Your Harlow, Michael Casey visited Rome and the Vatican at the weekend. Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural…

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…

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…

ST Albans Primary Academy has been highly praised by Ofsted following an inspection. They visited the First Avenue school in October. Their report states: What is it like to attend this school? St Alban’s core values of ‘learn together, grow together, and achieve together’ fostercollaboration…

ECCO Environmental Fund has granted St Lukes Primary school funding to continue the development of their fantastic gardening club.  The team at ECCO look forward to supporting the school and their pupils in their endeavour to build new flower beds, purchase new gardening equipment and…

AN arts project has brought fresh colour to the Town Park paddling pool with a new mural inspired by the work of local children. The mural decorates the wall surrounding the pool, which was previously beige but in need of repainting. The mural was created…

THE Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational leader who is passionate about inclusive learning. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity if you are ambitious for progression within a leadership role. The successful candidate will…

Pre-School Leader Required: September 2024 Salary: Scale 7 + Fringe Allowance (Subject to Qualifications) Location: Essex Contract Type: Monday to Friday 08.30am to 15.30pm – 32.5hpw Contract Term: Permanent (Term Time) + 5 Non Pupil Days The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi…

Current Vacancies Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for Inclusion  – St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Loughton  – Closing date: Friday 10th May – Noon. KS1/2 Teacher – St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Loughton – Closing date: Friday 10th May – Noon. Click below for…

FIVE short words told you all you needed to know about St Luke’s Catholic Academy following an inspection by Ofsted. “This is a happy place” The inspection took place over two days in December. We will be visiting the school to speak to the head,…

ST LUKES Catholic Primary Academy is inviting you to their school tours. The tours for reception years pupils in 2024 are available now. Parents need to book through the school office on 01279 423499. Click below for details of the school. https://www.st-lukesrc.essex.sch.uk

TOURS for Reception Intake 2024 – If your child will be Reception age for September 2024, St Albans’s are running a selection of school tours. Please contact the school office on 01279 425383 if you would like to book a place. For more details on…

TWO fantastic football pitches are available to hire in Harlow. They are at St Alban’s Primary School on First Avenue and St Luke’s Primary School on Pyenest Road. They are available to hire for football over the summer period and going into the new football…