Perseverance, resilience and determination
One of our key responsibilities is to equip our children with attributes that will prepare them for the challenges that life will throw at them. Our Harehills Curriculum allows us to focus on many of these and this half term we have been looking at what it means to persevere. This is perfect timing for the children in both Year 2 and Year 6 who are...
Read MoreHaving fun right across the curriculum
Last week was full of fun and creativity with children learning is so many different ways. Ashton 1 and 2 told the story of Noah's ark in their assembly using a mixture of song and Talk4Writing story telling. They explained the importance of being resilient in life. Mr Matthews and Mrs Marshall put together some exciting Maths challenges which all year...
Read MoreAn outward facing school
It has been as very busy start to the new half term. We have hosted lots of visitors from other schools, including Secondary trainee teachers. It is enjoyable and important to share best practice from our school as well as listening and learning about what is effective in other schools. Snapshots into the life of our school have included school food and lunchtimes,...
Read MoreThe power of a story
Last week was National Storytelling week and all our classes were planning in a bit of extra time to share a story. Year 1 children from Bexley 1 used a very old story to deliver an important message in their assembly. Using Talk4Writing actions they told the story of The Three Little Pigs demonstrating confidence and enthusiasm. They added their own twist to the story...
Read MoreTime to explore 'Moving on up'
In March our Year 6 children will find out which high school they will transfer to in September. An effective transition is so important at any stage of a child's learning journey but especially when the next step involves a change in school. Our Assistant Headteacher Mrs McMullen in partnership with the Vice Assistant Principal from the Co-op Academy has put...
Read MoreIn fine voice
Forty seven KS2 children and seven staff join the UK's largest children's choir when they took part in Young Voices 2016 at Sheffield Arena on Friday 22nd January. It has been a delight to listen to them practise the wide variety of songs chosen for this year's event. The selection of songs has enabled the children to explore different styles of music and learn fun actions which...
Read MoreUsing our imagination
We had several visitors in school during last week working with our children to inspire them to use their imagination and be creative. East Street Arts began an artist project with 30 of our Year 6 children. Their creative ideas will be used along with those from children in other CHESS cluster schools to contribute to a huge sculpture to be sited in the grounds of the...
Read MoreReady to learn
I really enjoyed visiting classrooms last week. Everywhere I went I was greeted by happy, smiling children who were very enthusiastic to talk about their learning. From Romans, tornadoes and number sentences to finding out about Outer Space, every class was inspired and engaged. In assembly we took time to think about the many things we are proud about at Harehills Primary...
Read MoreProud of all we achieved in 2015 and ready to continue to go from strength to strength in 2016!
Happy New Year to all the children, families and friends of Harehills Primary School. I hope 2016 will be a year filled with good luck and lots of happy times.
The beginning of a new year offers us chance to reflect upon all our achievements in the year that has just finished. 2015 was a highly...
Read MoreA bit of festive magic
I joined the F2 children on their trip to Stockeld Park where we all escaped for a few hours into a world of fantasy, magic and mystery which happens at this time of year. Our children behaved perfectly and the conversations inspired by this visit were a joy to listen to.
On Sunday members of our choir joined children from other CHESS schools as part of the Advent...
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