Tuesday 17th May the EYFS, year one and year two pupils made the short journey, via mini-bus, to Ashbourne Leisure Centre for a sports extravaganza. The children were so excited when they left in the morning and they all reported what a wonderful time they had had on their return. It is wonderful to welcome back these opportunities which have been sadly missed during the pandemic.

The staff that attended with the children quoted how well they listened, worked together and participated in the various events. All the children were engaged throughout the morning, which is a testament to the planning, organisation and delivery via the young leaders from Anthony Gell.

On Monday 16th May the whole school visited Beresford Dale as part of the school’s application for the ‘Ambassador Award’. The National Park rangers Rose and Julie led this session with staff support. After many dry days the heavens decided to open on our visit, fortunately it was warm and didn’t rain for the entirety of the visit. We travelled via mini-bus to Beresford Dale and walked back along the Dale, through Morson’s Wood and back to Hartington School for a well earned lunch.

The children looked at pond/river life, plants, animal habitats, who is likely to visit the Dale and how it was formed thousands of years ago. The work undertaken is part of the science curriculum and will provide a further ‘springboard’ into other tasks and activities to promote knowledge and language development.

Yipee! SATS are over!

The school celebrated with cup cakes for the whole school with our year 6 pupil, at the helm, on the final day of tests.

The results will be announced in July.

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Monday 9th May the EYFS, year 1 and year 2 children, combined with Biggin as  the traditional ‘BiggHarts’ to take part in a Mega Athletics event at Parwich cricket ground hosted by Primary Stars.  This also involved children from other local primary schools as part of the inter sport competition schedule.

The children and staff enjoyed the morning as it provided an opportunity for them to interact with members from other local schools of a similar size. This type of event is an established part of our sporting calendar throughout the academic year.

Following the installation of an orienteering course in the school grounds with a more challenging course at Hartington Youth Hostel the key stage 2 pupils are enjoying undertaking activities and challenges during the summer term. This will help to develop key map reading skills, team work, communication, co-operation and leadership qualities.

A pupil quoted when trying to orientate the map: ‘I think it would be easier to put the map onto the floor and step into it!’

On Tuesday 3rd May, as part of the school’s ‘Wild Flower Project’ Mrs Broomhead came to support and help the children plant their seeds, in trays and the new vegetable plot. Wild flowers are part of the vegetable plot regime as they help to attract the pollinating insects needed for a successful crop.

They planted potatoes, that have been ‘chitting’ in school for the last few weeks,  peas and  onions into the team plots and finally tomatoes into their individual plant pots for growing indoors while the weather is cold. Lets hope summer is around the corner!

Carrots, radishes, spring onions and beetroots were planted in trays to germinate before being potted on and eventually set in the prepared bed.

This mini project is part of the schools ‘Young Enterprise Project’ for key stage 2 children.

On Friday 29th April – Mr & Mrs Briddon from MAST made their termly visit to tell the Bible story of ‘The Women at the Well’.  The children love their visits and the interactive puppet presentations they perform. Through these services the whole school learn how the stories Jesus taught us are relevant today.