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On Tuesday 22nd November Hannah Will visited the school to deliver an interactive MAST assembly to re tell the Christmas Story.  Some of the children dressed up in costumes to help bring the story alive and into the classroom. The Bible Society donated books for each child to take home telling the Christmas Story. Please … Read More

Saturday 12th November saw the relaunch of the PTA Christmas Market at school and we are pleased to say it was a huge success. We had 16 stalls with a pop up café, chocolate tombola,  cake stall and other fundraising  initiatives. We raised a total of £940.34  after the deduction of expenses, which I think … Read More

Children  In Need was once again met with enthusiasm by the children and staff who dressed in an array of costumes and clothing to mark the occasion. A total of £73.71 was raised for this worthwhile charity. Thank you to all who donated.  

On Thursday 17th November the children of Hartington and Biggin C of E School’s combined to attend a ‘Messy Church’ event at St Giles Church. This was planned and delivered by members from both communities and supported by Archdeacon Carol and our newly appointed Rev Adele. It was obvious that much thought had been given … Read More

On the eleventh day of the eleventh month the children delivered their Remembrance Service to parents, governors and community.  As always, this was a poignant meaningful service and it is one the whole school  take great pride in presenting. A member of the village community reported that “The songs and prayers were sung and read … Read More

Christmas Shopping, Refreshments, Father Christmas and his Elves at Hartington School SK17 0AS Saturday 12th November 10 till 4 Stalls include retailers of food, hampers, preserves, honey, beeswax, sweets, flowers, jewellery, beauty products, cards, toys, children’s footwear and clothing, mugs and other crafts and gifts. We also have a pop-up café and bar for refreshments … Read More

As part of the schools cyclic program all the children attended a fire work safety talk.  This included access to resources from the Fire Fighting Service to support authenticity and engagement within the session. Other resources were also used to support the delivery of this important subject ‘keeping our children safe’ from potential hazards and … Read More

Monday 31st October saw Halloween come to school. The first time we haven’t been on half term. Therefore the children and staff had the opportunity to dress up, carve pumpkins, eat Halloween cakes,  complete a Goolish quiz and enjoy some spooky tales. We saw Witches, Wizards, Devils, Harry Potter, Princesses, Batman, Skeletons and even Boudica … Read More

  On Friday 21st October (last day of term) the children made pitta bread pizzas and fruit salads as part of the food technology curriculum. It was a lovely way for staff and children to end the term, although it created a lot of clearing up! The pizza smelt gorgeous and I hope all the … Read More

On Tuesday 18th October the class 2 pupils made a visit to Parwich to play in a Tag Rugby Competition with Biggin pupils, entering as BiggHarts. The children enjoyed the visit and said that if they played again they thought they would do better due to the coaching they received! One child quoted “I kept … Read More