ARTEFACTS and original letters from WWII helped pupils to get to grips with their topic. Year 6 pupils from Freshwaters Primary Academy, in Harlow, took a trip to the Imperial War Museum in London. They were given a talk to recap their knowledge of WWII…

HARLOW children were inspired to face challenges head-on by a former teacher who lost his sight to a brain tumour. James Shone had been a teacher for 16 years when, in 2012, he was preparing to take on his first headship. During a routine eye…

FAVOURITE children’s author Michael Rosen shared his tips on inspiring a love of reading when he led a training session with teaching staff. The writer of classic children’s book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt worked with teachers from the BMAT family of schools when…

  THE story of the short life of William Wheatley as read by Burnt Mill Academy student, Lucy. Thanks to Harlow Council’s Civic Fund and HTS Ltd for their support in this project. William (Henry) Wheatley William Wheatley appears on the Memorial Cross but there…

Gratnells Engineering inspires school students to consider careers in STEM THE Harlow-based manufacturer is committed to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing subjects to young people and recently welcomed local school students on-site for a day of activities. Historically known as the leading name in…

AFTER having sent out thousands of letters to local residents before Christmas and receiving hundreds of responses, Robert Halfon is continuing to work hard and campaign hard to keep Harlow libraries open. Today, he travelled to Essex County Council with pupils from two Harlow schools,…

Confident young speakers are taking over assemblies at their primary school. PUPILS at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow, are stepping up to the challenge of hosting their own ten-minute assemblies. From January, at least one assembly each week will be planned and led by…

A teenager’s artistic view on Brexit has seen her win a competition. The Jack Petchey Foundation supports the Take pArt Challenge which invited students aged 11 to 14 across Essex and Greater London to enter the art competition. They had to produce a piece of…

HARLOW children have been given a special passport to open the door to new life experiences. Every pupil at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, has their own Community Values Passport. The passport lists various tasks they are to complete at each age to ensure…

A campaign to boost attendance has seen primary school children attend class 100 per cent of the time. Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, has been working with parents to raise awareness of the importance of being in school and the effect not being in school…

SANTA’S elves rolled up their sleeves and helped Harlow children to make festive gifts. The visitors – who looked very much like mums and dads – spent one-on-one time with their own children at Freshwaters Primary Academy. The Elf Workshops are held over the last…

A FESTIVE atmosphere was brought to Harlow when primary school children performed at the Bandstand. Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 pupils from Little Parndon Primary Academy gave a festive carol concert at Harlow Bandstand, in the Town Park. Children sang classic carols such as…

Students are reaching for the stars…and touching the moon. CHILDREN attending BMAT schools in Harlow have been given a once-in-a-lifetime experience thanks to BMAT STEM Academy. The school – dedicated to science, technology, engineering and maths – is one of the select few in the…

A SCHOOL science director has been asked to share her views on modernising the curriculum at an international conference. Sonia Ahmed is director of science for the BMAT group of primary and secondary schools in Harlow, Stansted and Epping in Essex and Newham in London.…