Creation with a bowl

October 18, 2021By Uncategorized

The whole school made a visit to the church, on Friday 15th October, to re-enact the ‘Story of Creation’, which is part of the RE curriculum being studied this term.  Mrs Lacey kindly read the story, from the Children’s Bible before the children acted out the different scenes using animals and props. Prior to leaving … Read More

Ashbourne Food bank

October 15, 2021By Uncategorized

On  Monday 11th October Mrs Broomhead, and Mrs Flower along with three pupils made a visit to the Ashbourne Elim Pentecostal Church Food Bank to deliver lots of lovely produce that had been donated by the community and school children during the Harvest. The school council had requested that any food collected be given to … Read More

Bird Boxes

October 15, 2021By Uncategorized

It was with delight we were informed we had been selected to receive a pair of bird boxes handmade by Brindley Timberworks as part of the Little Wings initiative. ‘Little Wings’ was an initiative set up by (Ben) from  Brindley Timberworks with the intention of reintroducing nature into children’s lives, and also showing support for … Read More

Harvest Service

October 11, 2021By Uncategorized

The children led their own Harvest Service on Monday 4th October. This included hymns, prayers and the reading of the ‘Parable of the Sower’. Hope you enjoyed our Service. This was a password protected video that has now been removed.  

Archbishop of York – Young Leaders Award

October 11, 2021By Uncategorized

  “Empowering a generation of young people to transform society” Through spring term 2 and summer term 1 the whole school undertook activities whilst working towards the award. This included litter picking in the community, planting wild flower areas to attract bees, learning about Dementia , its effects and raising £360 to support the charity, … Read More

Harvest Display

October 5, 2021By Uncategorized

On Friday 1st October the harvest display was placed in the church in readiness for the Harvest Service on Sunday 3rd October. The service which was led by the  Agricultural Chaplain- Alan Griggs, was a thanks giving celebration of the farmers and the food they produce. All donations from the Harvest collection will be delivered … Read More

Orienteering

September 29, 2021By Uncategorized

Hartington School have invested in a permanent orienteering course, using some of the School Sports Premium Funding. This has included a scheme of work and the setting up of two course, one  around the school and a larger one in the Hartington Youth Hostel grounds. The children and staff were treated to a training session … Read More

Macmillan 2021

September 29, 2021By Uncategorized

Due to the ongoing pandemic it was felt that opening the doors to the community for a coffee morning would not be perhaps in the best interest of our aging community. Therefore we came up with the idea of having a take away cake bake. This involved parents, governors and community members placing orders for … Read More

Year 1/2 Cross Country

September 29, 2021By Uncategorized

On Monday 20th September the year 1/2 children took part in their first ever cross country run. This was over an 800 metre course. The children joined Biggin, Ilam, Fitzherbert and Parwich pupils to experience this Inter competition. The reviews were positive and all the children enjoyed participating in this cross over event despite having … Read More

Cross Country Year 3/4

September 15, 2021By Uncategorized

On Monday 13th September years 3/4/5 & 6 pupils joined Biggin to become “BiggHarts”  and take part in a ‘Cross Country’ event at Parwich. We were joined by Parwich, Ilam and Fitzherbert Primary Schools.  the event involved the Years 3/4 pupils undertaking a course with a distance of 1,150 meters (3/4 mile) and the year5/6 … Read More