As part of our Anti-Bullying Week, the theme for this year’s Odd Socks Day was ‘Change Starts with Us’. We had a special Anti-Bullying assembly and looked at each others unique Odd Socks class photographs. We are busy fundraising for the Anti-Bullying Alliance by selling wristbands this week. It’s an excellent cause!
There’s lots more to come this week to raise awareness of bullying and building self-esteem.
We learnt about environmental issues during Eco Warrior Day. The School Council wanted to raise awareness about local and global changes, and sent a letter to parents detailing activities for the day. A special Eco Warrior assembly introduced the day, prompting us to reflect on positive steps we already take to help care for the planet. We made pledge badges, pledging to do at least one other thing that would be of benefit. Some children made Meat-Free Friday posters to promote a special school lunch. A competition was held for pupils to design a sign for our allotment, emphasising the health, mindfulness and environmental benefits of gardening. Everyone enjoyed reading stories like ‘Nelson’s Dangerous Dive’, and taking part in a litter pick around the school grounds. Money raised will be divided between conservation charities and buying a composter for our school allotment. A whole school vote decided that we will be sponsoring an Amur leopard and giant panda through the WWF, because they are such endangered species.
Our newly elected School Council have been chosen and are ready for their first assignment. The calibre of all candidates was very high yet again. Our Year 6 tellers did an excellent job in assisting the ‘electorate’, and in counting up the votes. Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience!
We like to keep our environment clean and tidy at Harton Primary, so every Wednesday our School Council help Mrs Parker, our school caretaker. This week it was the turn of Year 1. They enjoyed the experience, and did a great job!
Our Harton Primary Elmer has taken over the Customs House, as part of the Great North Elmer Parade. Designed and painted by pupils at our school!
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Year 1 have really enjoyed our sessions with Nadia from tranquil tree house.
Nadia comes into school and teaches us about how to recognise our emotions and we learn ways of coping with ‘yukky’ feelings like anger and sadness. Last week Nadia showed us how deep breaths can help us to calm down and clear our minds. We used breathing buddies to help make sure we were taking deep breaths.
Our Year 6 Playground Buddies are looking forward to helping others at break times. If anyone is feeling lonely, or would like to talk to a friendly face, they can go to one of the three buddy benches where the Buddies can be found.
Y3C are getting into the holiday spirit!
Y3C have some new French pen pals. They wrote letters and made Easter cards for pupils in Noisy-Le-Sec. We should be receiving their May celebration cards soon.
