Whose in charge? Takeover Day 2018
We had a great time on Friday when right across school so many staff had given their time to allow Year 6 children to get an insight into what their role entails for National Takeover day; We even had children venture out to Compton Library to takeover jobs there. Seven incredibly articulate children joined our SLT meeting to take over the role of Head...
Read More'Choose respect' and 'Do your thing'
This year's slogan for Anti-Bullying week is 'choose respect' and that was the theme for the Year 6 children in Sandhurst 1 who presented an assembly full of dramatic and powerful moments. Children in the audience were left with no doubt as to where they could find help if they were experiencing bullying or worried about someone being bullied.
The day...
Our caring school community
This week has reminded me of just how caring our staff, children and families are. We have held the first "Come and Share" parents meetings of this school year and I have been overwhelmed by the appreciative comments I have received from parents particularly relating to the care and support that our staff show towards their children.
One parent spoke about the...
Read MoreGenerosity
It is always wonderful to see how generous our school community are. Conway 1 children entertained us with a very interesting assembly about World food day. Their assembly included children talking about favourite foods from the countries they come from as well as the bible story about the miracle of Jesus sharing the loaves and fishes. Children from all classes brought donations...
Read MoreA snapshot into learning
The children from year 6 entertained the whole school with our first ever snapshot into learning assembly which showcased different things they have learned since starting in year 6 this year. I was thrilled to see the wide range of subjects covered and the creative approaches to learning that have been planned for the children. From sampling world cuisine in our very...
Read MoreSo proud
Having begun the week down in London at The Pariliamentary Review Gala evening celebrating all we have achieved at Harehills Primary so far, it has been wonderful to return to school and see it in action. At our weekly meeting the Strategic Leadership team spent a long time reflecting on the 27 lessons observations that had taken place last week. We have been so impressed by the high...
Read MoreA week packed full of highlights
We reached the half way point of this half term with a week full of many highlights. There has been trips in abundance: Eden Camp for Year 5; Herd farm for Year 3; Gledhow woods for Year 2 and Roundhay park for Reception. Tuesday we were treated to a fabulous assembly from Elford 1 all about how Harvest is celebrated in different countries. Then on Thursday we...
Read MoreKeeping safe online
Year 5 children from Luxor 1 class were the first class to present their assembly this school year and it came with a very powerful message. The children showed us how easy it is to click a key when online on a device such a mobile phone, iPad or laptop which can lead you into all sorts of danger. The internet is a wonderful thing as long as we know how to use it safely....
Read MoreCollaborate
For my first assembly of the new school year I talked to both family assemblies about the importance of collaborating; being part of a team. Collaborate is one of six key learning attributes that we focus on at our school knowing that if you can collaborate with others effectively it will help you throughout your life.
During the week I saw fantastic examples of how well both...
Read MoreA happy, positive start to a new school year
Our first week back whizzed by and I have been delighted to see children in all classes so eager and ready to participate. I love the creative displays in every classroom which have been put up to inspire our children to ask questions and engage in the chosen themes for this half term.
Thank you to all our families for sending our children to...
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