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A LITTLE Parndon Primary Academy teacher has devised an alternative method of teaching where pupils engulf themselves in a ‘CSI [crime scene investigator] day’ to solve the murder of, character, King Duncan and his two servants from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The year six pupils looked at evidence, including fingerprints provided by their teacher Paige Wakelin, to…
Read MoreSTUDENTS from Harlow’s Burnt Mill Academy, Mirela Turcan, Year 7 and Mackenzie Cook, Year 8, both designed Christmas cards for a competition launched by Mind, a mental health charity in West Essex. The girls were two of five winners from schools around the county, including one winner from Harlow College. All winning designs will be…
Read MorePUPILS at Little Parndon Primary Academy, Harlow, got the chance to become car mechanics – thanks to some innovative teaching. The children explored the components of cars, in the hopes that it would expand and develop their life skills lessons. Many children were thrilled to learn new-found knowledge of an unusual but captivating topic –…
Read MoreTWO STUDENTS from Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, Harlow, turned the tables when they taught a history lesson to their fellow classmates. Dawson and Holly, despite only being in Year 6, successfully planned and delivered an entire lesson on spies during WW2. The children were able to engage their classmates throughout and their extensive knowledge of…
Read MoreFollowing his recent analysis, political editor, Joshua Candler-Jones details the next chapter in the US election. ON NOVEMBER 7, after five days of vote counting, the presidential election was called by multiple media outlets and projected that Joseph Robinette Biden Jr would be the 46th President of the United States of America and would deny Donald Trump a second term at the White…
Read MoreHarlow Harrier sports editor Matt North is encouraging readers to watch women’s football. FOR MANY football lovers, the international break is never an enjoyable one. With top leagues such as the Premier League and Championship not in action, there is very little to watch. Of course you have the international matches such as the UEFA…
Read MoreBMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, refuses to let students be held back by ensuring that stepping stones are created alongside national and international sponsors – providing unique opportunities for all individuals. The BMAT STEM Academy, which is tailored exclusively to Year 10 – Year 13 students, specialises in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and…
Read MoreHarrier political editor Josh Candler-Jones, provides an in-depth analysis of the American election and the complexities of the voting system. THIS year has been a turbulent one to say the least. With COVID-19, the Black Lives Matter movement, global lockdowns and economic turbulence what better way to end the year than with a presidential election. After many months…
Read MoreTEN students have been elected as members of the school council at Sir Frederick Gibberd College in Harlow. Every year, students are elected for roles on the student council. This is a big part of the school’s character development equipment programme as well as its British values. However, it was very different this year. The…
Read MoreSAFETY barriers outside the gates to Little Parndon Primary School, Harlow, have been wrecked by a car just before the recent half-term. The academy sits on a bend within the one-point-one mile Hodings Road, leading to a challenging safe-crossing pursuit for those accessing the site, with concern from staff and parents having built-up over the…
Read MoreHARLOW residents are predicted to wait only five years for a brand new hospital and can now determine what the latest situation is through a newly launched website. The Princess Alexander Hospital Trust (PAHT) has recently launched the new hospital microsite, which is said to be populated with up-to-date information providing a timeline for the…
Read MoreJOURNALISM was never a career that Daniel Brett actively pursued in his youth. After gaining a Politics degree from Queen Mary College, he went to the School of Oriental African Studies with the hope of acquiring a job in international development and to work for an organisation such as Oxfam; however after struggling to find…
Read MoreROBERT Halfon MP doesn’t make a habit of going against the Conservative party, so when he does it’s usually for good reason. On Wednesday (Oct 21) Halfon joined four other Tory MPs and voted against the Conservative party and sided with the unsuccessful Labour motion to extend free school meals throughout the school holidays until…
Read MoreAround the world in 80 days… more like 11 months. EDWARD Gildea is a well-known environmental activist, with movements such as Extinction Rebellion (XR), Climate Reality and the Green Party. He’s attended countless protests and is ‘eco team leader’ at his local church. However, he hasn’t always been this passionate about saving our planet. …
Read MoreMANY schools across the country have been heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Some have made the transition to online learning rather smoothly and some have not. However, BMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, refuses to be held back and is ensuring that the rules do not have an adverse effect on the students. The school…
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