Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Good morning -I hope you have had a good half term.
If you have made any changes to mobile numbers or address details, please dojo them to us ASAP as the records are being updated over the next few days.
Reminders for this week:
School opens tomorrow (Tuesday) for Term 2 (today is an Inset day)
Wednesday is 'Parent Lunch' for those Y3 and Y5 families who have booked their place. Y3 families should arrive at 11:45 for the early sitting, with Y5 parents at 12:05. Both gates will be open for access but Canal Street/Briar gate will close at 12:10 prompt.
Year 5 swimming starts again on Friday.
Remember to top up your Parent Pay account for lunches if you use this system.
See you all tomorrow!
Here at Harrington, it's been 'all go' over the last few weeks with many opportunities to include everyone.
We have hosted an Egyptian tomb discovery day for Year 4 and Miss Bethell has led us to focus on positive mental health as part of our whole school work arising from assemblies. We also met many of our families to continue a positive partnership through parent evening consultations.
Last week we were inspired by Black History Month, with some of our pupils leading an amazing assembly and on to learn about Pablo Fanque and Windrush.
This week has been our whole school writing challenge, entitled 'The Quest'. All classes are working with the same short animated clip to inspire their writing and we will use the end results to identify the strengths and targets for next steps.
Year 5 experienced an enrichment day for their Greek topic on Monday; we welcomed an Indian dancing workshop to celebrate Diwali on Wednesday and today we have our Harvest festival!
I think we can all looking forward to a well deserved half term!
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the Macmillan cake sale of Friday. We managed to raise a whopping £255!
Don't forget to confirm your decision for the flu immunisations by Monday evening.
THIS INCLUDES DECLINING THE OFFER.
The vaccinations will take place at your child’s school on the 30th September. The digital link closed on the 23rd September. If you had any problems accessing the link, please telephone 0333 3583 397 option 5 option 2.
If you have missed this opportunity, you can either ring the telephone number above to provide consent or send a dojo to MRS WILMOT so that this can be provided for the nurses on the day.
As is traditional now at Harrington, we will be having a cake sale on
FRIDAY 26th SEPTEMBER at 3.30-4:00pm. in our school hall.
Sadly, many people in our school community have been affected by cancer in one way or another and this event helps us all to show our support and enjoy a yummy piece of cake!!
We are asking for families to help support by donating cakes for us to sell to raise funds for this all important charity. Cake pledges need to be made in advance so we can organise the event and then brought to school on the morning of the event (26th September).
These can be shop bought (in their wrappers) or homemade with a full list of ingredients to help guide the sales. STRICTLY NO NUTS PLEASE.
We will send more details and reminders nearer the time but would really appreciate you letting us know if you feel able to donate cakes or biscuits for this important event.
Any offers of help to sell the cakes would also be appreciated. For both pledges and offers of help, please contact Mrs Wilmot or Miss Milne on the dojo.
Thank you in advance from the Harrington Family.
We invite all parents/carers to our first parents evening to ‘Meet the Teacher’ at school to commence our partnership work with you.
This will take place on Wednesday 17th September (6:00p.m for Y3 and Y4; 6:45- 7:30p.m. for Y5 and Y6). The event provides you with a chance to meet the staff, see the classrooms and have an overview of what is to be taught, including news on the curriculum and timetable. We encourage all families to attend.
Please note: this is an adult only appointment. Please do not bring your children as there is no child care available at the event.
Both Derby Road and Canal Street entrances will be open for you - please register your attendance in the school hall prior to moving to the classrooms with the teachers.
Shocking to say that is already time to start thinking about secondary school!
Over the next 2 weeks, the local schools will be opening their doors to invite you and your child to look around before applying for a placement for next year.
The dates are:
The Long Eaton School - Wednesday 17th September 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Friesland School - Thursday 18th September 5:00-7:00 p.m
Wilsthorpe School - Thursday 25th September.
The application needs to be done online by 31st October at https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places/secondary-admissions/parents-guide/how-to-apply/apply-online/apply-online-for-a-secondary-school-place.aspx.
Any applications after this time will be considered late and will not be processed with the others, and may jeopardise your selection chances.
A warm welcome to our new Harrington school year, 2025-26.
It was lovely to have the children back in school, and for some, their first day here at Harrington. And what a great start was made - lots a busy children, settling into the routines and finding their feet in their new classrooms. Well done to you all!
Year 3,4 and 5 will commence their transition to their new teachers on the following dates:
Tuesday 8th July
Wednesday 9th July
Tuesday 15th July
Reminder is transition for Year 6 tomorrow! Details should have been sent to you via email. We are liaising with more than 1 school and all schools have different requirements.
As a quick summary, KS3 staff have informed me of the following for the 2 main transfer schools:
Wilsthorpe - It is 9.30-2.30 each day (Tue and Wed); please wear normal Harrington uniform; lunch is provided and parents were provided an online form or they can bring packed lunch; no PE kits are needed; staff will provide all equipment needed. I believe a water bottle would be useful too.
Long Eaton - It's 08:45 - 14:50 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please wear normal Harrington uniform; bring a water bottle and pencil case (2 pens - blue or black, pencil, rubber, ruler, pencil sharpener); a snack can be brought if they wish (no nuts at all though); lunch is provided on all three days, but you can bring a packed lunch if required.
Other schools will have sent their lists to the families concerned.
ALL CHILDREN NEED TO MAKE THEIR OWN WAY TO AND FROM SECONDARY SCHOOL. HARRINGTON STAFF DO NOT TAKE ANY PUPILS AS THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT SERIES OF TASTER DAYS FOR TRANSFER.
NO PUPIL SHOULD RETURN TO HARRINGTON AT THE END OF THE DAY.
Good luck to you all!