150 memories for 150 years of schooling in Hartington

Hartington CE Primary School - 150 years
Pupils with Key Stage 2 Teacher, Rachel Gardner and Head Teacher, Tracy Blackwell

Former pupils, parents, staff and carers are being invited to share their special memories of Hartington C of E Primary School as we prepare to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

The school is commemorating its milestone year in July with several events including a tea party and the creation of a ‘school family tree’ piece of artwork which children are currently working on alongside members of the local community.

We also want to create an exhibition of ‘150 memories’ to mark 150 years of schooling in the village and we are looking to collect people’s memories of Hartington C of E Primary School including tributes, artefacts and photographs.

Vice Chairman of the School Governors, Liz Broomhead MBE said: “If you are a former pupil; a local resident with special links to the school; a previous teacher or staff member; a parent, grandparent or carer; or perhaps someone who has fond memories of working alongside or supporting the school in some way, please get in touch and share your stories with us.

“We hope to bring together 150 different quotes, items, photos and tributes for the school’s notable anniversary and I am sure members of the local and wider community will come out to support our project. If you’d like to share any information, even a small musing about your favourite teacher or school dinner, a particular event that you recall or your best friend during your school years, we’d be thrilled if you got in touch.”

To help shape the ‘150 memories’ exhibition and be a part of Hartington’s celebrations, please contact us or email memories@hartington.derbyshire.sch.uk – we’d be absolutely delighted to hear from you.

NOTICEBOARD

2025

October
Thurs 2nd – MAST Assembly
Mon 6th – Swimming 4/5
Tues 7th – SIAMS Inspection
Mon 13th – Swimming 5/5
Thurs 16th – Governors Mtg 4.30pm
Fri 17th – Harvest Festival 2.30pm in Church
Mon 20th – Schools Together @ Biggin
Thurs 23rd – STEM Day
Fri 24th – Celebration Worship 9am in school – Last day of Term

November
Mon 3rd – Back to school – Swimming 1/5
Thurs 6th – Flu Vaccination Day
Mon 10th – Swimming 2/5
Thurs 13th – MAST Assembly 
Mon 17th – Swimming 3/5
Mon 24th – Swimming 4/5
Fri 28th – Puppet Assembly 10.30am
Sat 29th – PTA Christmas Fair

December
Mon 1st – Swimming 5/5
Thurs 4th – Governors Mtg 4.30pm
Thurs 11th – Nativity 6.00pm – Church
Fri 12th – Happy Jumper Day
Tues 16th – Christingle 9.30am Church
Weds 17th – Panto @ Opera House
Thurs 18th – STEM Day
Fri 19th – Party Day – Last day of term

January 2026
Mon 5th – INSET Day
Tues 6th – Back to school