Potter Street Academy News Feed - News & Events

Potter Street gets healthy and connects with others

Mon, 7 Jun 2021 14:23:56 GMT

Our children have taken part in a 'healthy lifestyle' week with our partner school, Purford Green Primary.

Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of children at our school?

Wed, 5 May 2021 13:05:46 GMT

If yes, we need you!

Potter Street Academy presents 'The Masked Reader' for World Book Day!

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 15:35:12 GMT

We celebrated World Book Day this year in style by creating our own competition for the children called ‘The Masked Reader’.

Celebrating recognition at Harlow Educational Progress Awards

Fri, 5 Feb 2021 15:12:18 GMT

We are celebrating the success of one of our inspirational pupils who has won the Outstanding Student Progression Award for KS1 & 2 and was also voted the overall winner at Harlow Council’s Educational Progress Awards, 2020.

Parents thank staff for doing 'an amazing job' with home learning

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:39:43 GMT

Potter Street Academy Local Governing Body needs you!

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:09:04 GMT

Potter Street Academy is part of Passmores Co-operative Learning Community, a successful and dynamic multi-academy trust located in Harlow. We have an opportunity to recruit an additional Community governor to our Local Governing Body.

A wonderful day at Walton-on-the-Naze for Year 1

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:36:54 GMT

Despite the many challenges this year has brought to us all, at Potter Street Academy we are on a mission to ensure that our children do not miss out on a wide range of learning experiences. With the support of parents and stringent safety measures in place, the plan is for all year groups to be able to enjoy going out on school trips over the coming year.

Technology brings our school community together

Wed, 7 Oct 2020 13:00:53 GMT

With summer gone, another new school year has begun at Potter Street Academy and autumn term is in full swing. Some things look the same, but in other ways we are making great strides to adapt to ever-changing times.

Welcoming our new families to school

Mon, 3 Aug 2020 12:11:36 GMT

With schools opening to all pupils as normal from September after dealing with the challenges and disruption caused by the pandemic, we had to think creatively about how we could manage our transition arrangements for new pupils entering reception.

A New Chapter Begins for our Year 6 Pupils....

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:33:44 GMT

With the pandemic disrupting many social events, children across the land have missed out on summer term trips and farewell traditions of their schools. But here at Potter Street Academy, we were determined to find a way to celebrate Year 6 pupils’ achievements, and allow them to say a proper goodbye to our school.

How we strengthened links with our community during lockdown

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:55:36 GMT

Way back at the start of March, when we began planning for the prospect of school closure due to the Covid 19 outbreak, we knew our first priority would be to stay in touch with each and every one of our pupils’ families.

Pupils discover there’s more to maths than meets the eye!

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:43:34 GMT

Our pupils took on a mega-maths challenge when they celebrated World Maths Day recently.

Pupils work together on sustainable living for all

Mon, 9 Mar 2020 10:32:17 GMT

We have joined forces with our partner schools Passmores Academy, Purford Green Primary and The Downs Primary to form the first PCLC Student Council.

A night to remember as our pupils take on the O2!

Fri, 7 Feb 2020 12:17:06 GMT

Our pupils showed off their vocal talents by performing at one of the UK’s biggest arenas, the O2 in London.

Pupils meet the residents of Wrights Court

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:42:56 GMT

Last term, Potter Street Academy introduced its ‘Sixty-Five Life & Learning Experiences’ programme. This initiative ensures that throughout primary school, our children get involved in a diverse and enriching range of activities. So, always keen to strengthen links with the community, we took our youngest pupils to Wrights Court Retirement Apartments to meet with the residents and share the children’s learning with them.

Pupils inspired by former international basketball player

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 11:26:06 GMT

We were delighted to welcome former Team GB international basketball player, Pierre Henry-Fontaine, when he led a sponsored fitness challenge at our school.

Pupils gather to remember the fallen

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:22:14 GMT

Potter Street pupils immerse themselves in culture on World Geography Day

Fri, 8 Nov 2019 13:58:42 GMT

Our pupils embarked on a virtual world tour, when they took part in a whole-school Geography Day recently.

Press Release - Potter Street Academy

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:12:24 GMT

New Year, New Families, New Curriculum Ideas

House Captains 2019/2020

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:07:09 GMT

New House Captains have been voted for by the children.

New Website

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:58:17 GMT

Welcome to Our New website – We are very pleased to be able to launch our brand new website and we hope you enjoy exploring all the different areas.