Learning how to care for things; knowing when you are being cared for
Bexley 3 children gave us a fascinating peek into the creative learning that happens in their classroom everyday when they performed their assembly last Monday. Showing very confident speaking and acting ability, they shared with the audience lots of facts about how to care for trees. Then they told the story of 'Stickman'...
Read MoreTested to the limits
Last week was probably one of the busiest weeks we have had this year, but at the same time one of the most rewarding. Our Year 6 children amazed and delighted me with how they managed to take a week of SATs coolly and calmly in their stride. At the same time I observed the true team spirit that exists within our school which is always so evident when it is most needed....
Read MoreChampioning healthy minds
A healthy mind is vital to a happy and successful life and that is one of the many reasons why Harehills Primary is working towards becoming a MindMate Champion setting
A MindMate Champion setting provides mental health awareness and support at an exemplary level. It supports the prevention of social, emotional and mental health issues, gets the correct support...
Read More"I can do this"
The message of self belief was loud and clear from Sandhurst 2's assembly last week. The timing couldn't have been more perfect for our year 6 children to give us a glimpse into the future and show us the challenges they might encounter during their SATs test week. Faced with nerves and unable to ask those that they would normally turn to for help, what should they do? The...
Read MoreInvesting in People
What a busy, positive start to the Summer term it has been.
Eighteen of our staff were selected by Amanda Riyalls our assessor for face to face interviews as part of our assessment for the Investors in People award. We will find out our judgement in approximately 3 weeks but Amanda gave us some feedback yesterday before leaving and it was incredibly complimentary. I was...
Read MoreHaving fun and helping others
What fun we had on Friday "dressed in red from our toes to our head". I am always amazed by how our children embrace any fundraising opportunity with such energy and enthusiasm. We always like to do our bit to raise money for deserving charities and believe that it is important to teach our children to show that they care about others who are less fortunate than...
Read MoreBursting with pride
Congratulations to our eight UKS2 children who wowed their audience whilst acting as master of ceremonies at the Arooj Awards Ceremony in Leeds Civic Hall on Wednesday. One fellow Headteacher sent me an email saying, "your children shone at the Arooj ceremony today – they were brilliantly funny and crystal clear as well – very loud and proud! I know you will be...
Read MoreFeeling confident to take on a challenge
What a busy week it was last week. We entered three teams in the East wedge heats of the Leeds Primary Debating competition. All three teams impressed and one wowed the judges enough to secure a place in the final of this city wide competition for the second year running.
Meanwhile, for four days of the week our Year 6 children rose to the challenge...
Read More"We went on a bear hunt"
Last Thursday it was World book day and to celebrate this annual event our reading team led by Miss Pallas came up with a unique and fun way of recognising just how much enjoyment we can have from books.
The whole school took part in a retelling of "We're going on a bear hunt", with very year group dressing up and using props to represent a section of the story....
Read MoreCollaborative learning
Collaboration is a great way of learning and enables schools to share best practice. Last week we seized every opportunity to join together with other schools, continuing to cement existing relationships but also forging new relationships which will help Harehills Primary school to remain strong and continue to flourish and develop.
Our Upper Key Stage 2 staff visited...
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