Hartwell Primary School

Tomorrow is Red Nose Day!

On Friday 20th March children are invited to come to school dressed in something red.
There will be a donation bucket on the school playground during morning drop off or if you prefer you can donate on line https://www.justgiving.com/page/hartwell-primary-school-7?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Violent clips, online conflicts and shock-value challenges can spread rapidly across social media platforms. Many young people are exposed to this content through algorithms or messaging groups, even when they were not actively searching for it.

Our latest guide explores how viral trends can encourage risky behaviour, normalise violence and create anxiety or fear within communities.

The guide also highlights:
• The emotional and legal risks of sharing violent content
• How social media algorithms amplify harmful material
• Practical advice for parents and educators

Download the guide and support safer online conversations with young people:

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Big Sing Update. We are here and waiting for rehearsals to start. For family members who are arriving later, you will spot us with our animals masks and glow sticks!

Streaming platforms have quickly become one of the most popular ways for children to watch TV and films. But behind the convenience of on-demand content are several risks that parents and educators should be aware of.

From excessive screen time and binge watching to age-inappropriate material and algorithm-driven recommendations, our latest guide explores the realities of children’s streaming habits.

It also provides practical advice to help families create safer viewing environments, including:

✔️ Setting up individual profiles and PINs
✔️ Managing screen time and autoplay
✔️ Talking to children about algorithms and stereotypes

Download the free guide and help support safer streaming habits at home.

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Next Wednesday, our girls football team travel to Castle Vale in Birmingham to compete in the ESFA Under 11 Pokemon Cup 2026 for the Midlands Regional Finals.
Please wish our girls luck as they play against other schools across the midlands.

Red Nose Day is back!
On Friday 20th March children are invited to come to school dressed in something red.
There will be a donation bucket on the school playground during morning drop off or if you prefer you can donate on line https://www.justgiving.com/page/hartwell-primary-school-7?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

World Book Day 2026
This morning the whole school gathered in the hall for a parade of all the wonderful costumes.
At lunch time our Library guardians are holding blind date with a book in the school library. Our books have been wrapped in plain paper to entice children to read books by an author they wouldn't normally choose.
This afternoon Key stage 2 pupils will settle down with our Key stage one pupils and share a book together and then at the end of the day teachers will swap classes to read their favourite story to another class.

We are looking forward to seeing all the wonderful costumes tomorrow for world book day!
Children are invited to come to school dressed in their pyjamas or as their favourite character from a book

***Phoneline are back working 14.06***
Our phones lines are currently down, we can dial out but cannot receive any incoming calls.
If you need to get in contact please call us on the school mobile 07835 907587

Tomorrow is World Book Day, and it’s the perfect chance to spark a love of reading in every child. Stories don’t just build literacy skills, they inspire curiosity, boost confidence and open doors to new worlds.

This week’s highlights simple, practical ways families can make reading part of everyday life. From creating cosy reading spaces to showing children that reading is fun, small habits can make a big impact.

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Good morning!
We are looking forward to welcoming parents/carers into maths lessons tomorrow morning from 9am-10am.
Please feel free to drop in to any of the classes across the school if you would like to see how maths progresses from EYFS up to Year 6.

Last week class 4 started a design and technology project as primary engineers. They worked together to build cars powered by an electric circuit. It was a really tricky project but everyone tried so hard to measure and build with accuracy as well as showcasing their amazing knowledge of electrical circuits.