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15/02/25

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13/02/25

Successful end of term art project for year six: children planned, designed and built these amazing Memories Boxes linked to our Oval history topic and our belonging driver. pic.twitter.com/n9kmoqMctV

12/02/25

Year six loved their visit from Steel today and asked some brilliant questions!#pshe pic.twitter.com/SVSTN0xR3p

12/02/25

We loved our visit from Steel today, learning all about resilience and the importance of sleep, healthy diet, being active, hydration and showing gratitude (noticing glimmers). Can anyone beat Steel’s record of 757 burpees nonstop in under an hour?#pshe pic.twitter.com/FLHRxZ2Lkq

12/02/25

As part of Safer Internet Day, year 2 explored a variety of dangers online and discussed how to respond to them. They had some excellent ideas and good knowledge of the safety features of various apps. They created posters to teach younger children about what they had learnt. pic.twitter.com/dWyOSidsdH

12/02/25

Amazing messages being given to the children this morning by the amazing gladiator Steel! What a fantastic morning we have ahead pic.twitter.com/Y0WFDxF1nL

11/02/25

Year six scientists dissecting hearts to understand how the circulatory system works. pic.twitter.com/ewcfvsfMRX

11/02/25

Year six scientists dissecting hearts to understand how the circulatory system works. pic.twitter.com/Dz7qWkgTL8

11/02/25

Year six home learning designing posters for around school about how to keep safe online. pic.twitter.com/eya9mmpF4M

11/02/25

Year six historians exploring the Oval as part of their local history project, with an added extra of a tag rugby PE lesson! pic.twitter.com/iabdKAYvHI

11/02/25

Year six historians exploring the Oval as part of their local history project, with an added extra of a tag rugby PE lesson! pic.twitter.com/gRFv2OAoT6

11/02/25

Team Dahl had a great science lesson on space and the stars with Mark the scientist yesterday (2).#science pic.twitter.com/FrJSAI3V1t

11/02/25

Team Dahl had a great science lesson on space and the stars with Mark the scientist yesterday (1).#science pic.twitter.com/K62hUgwN7y

11/02/25

Marking Safer Internet Day with a visit from the charity Computer Friendly pic.twitter.com/NuuQv4ROU2

10/02/25

Year 3 had a visit from Hands on Science and took part in a workshop on biological diversity. pic.twitter.com/RoqPJoSdUj

07/02/25

This week in assembly we celebrated Martin Luther King day, reading about this inspiring activist who devoted his life to fighting for civil rights. We linked to other activists such as Nelson Mandela, Greta Thunberg, Malala and Rosa Parks; and to our value of respect. pic.twitter.com/TKQlLAdduw

07/02/25

A huge thank you to all the adults who came to visit us today to explain how their job uses maths. pic.twitter.com/nNu8EdPIvU

07/02/25

Ladybirds have had a fantastic ! We have loved hearing about jobs that use numbers and dressing up! We are so inspired. We also made foot rulers to measure things in the classroom. pic.twitter.com/sfwifgPkd4

07/02/25

Our fourth visitor of the day was Tendaii, a train and air engineer. Our Y6’s were fascinated by his models and recognised how scale factors work in producing drafts of projects. pic.twitter.com/QmOElYN5WQ

07/02/25

Our third visitor of the day was Matt who works in the sports field. He explained to our Y6’s how fractions, decimals and percentages play a part in making predictions about different sporting events. pic.twitter.com/Js9gcUBH3m

07/02/25

Our second visitor of the day was Business Analyst Andreii who spoke to our Y6’s about how algebra and coding is used in his IT role. pic.twitter.com/g7qgZWX25k

07/02/25

Our first visitor of the day was Nurse Helen who works at treating cancer patients. Our Y6’s enjoyed learning about why measuring is particularly crucial in this field. pic.twitter.com/IG2nvg7xEC

07/02/25

Happy Number Day from Year 3! pic.twitter.com/bS3fxp7e8P

06/02/25

Aren’t we lucky to have such lovely, kind parents in our Year 1 class? We are so appreciative of these yummy sweet treats! pic.twitter.com/IEp8f6rkyO

04/02/25

Lunar new year celebrations last week pic.twitter.com/GAQmtKUjeU

Trips

School trips are a wonderful way for children to learn outside of the classroom and experience new things. They provide an opportunity for children to explore and broaden their horizons, as well as learn in a unique and educational context. By taking children out of their usual surroundings, school trips help bring subjects to life, making learning more engaging and enjoyable. This can increase motivation and boost self-confidence, as children are able to see their learning in action and apply it to real-life situations.

In addition to the academic benefits, school trips also provide a chance for children to socialise with their peers in a different way than within day-to-day school. This can help them to form new friendships and develop social skills that will be useful throughout their lives. School trips also provide an opportunity for our children to visit places they may not otherwise experience, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds who may not have the resources to travel.

At Harpenden Academy, we recognise the importance of school trips and workshops. We aim to run trips on a regular basis, making the most of our local surroundings taking advantage of educational opportunities. We also host workshops and performances, bringing in local theatre groups and exploring a range of exciting topics. Our two residential trips for Year 5 and Year 6 provide further opportunities for adventure and exploration, with activities ranging from sailing and kayaking to archery and high ropes.

Overall, school trips are an important and exciting aspect of the educational experience, providing students with a unique opportunity to learn, explore, and grow.

We are excited to share with you a list of possible trips and visits for the upcoming academic year based on what we did last year. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and this year there may be additions or changes based on classroom topics and teacher plans throughout the year. However, we hope that this initial list will give you an idea of the types of opportunities and associated costs your child may have in the coming year.

SAMPLE LIST - YEARLY OVERVIEW

  Whole School Reception Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Autumn Term

M&M Theatre Group 

Christmas Film at Odyssey Cinema 

Hearts & Minds Walk 

Pumpkin Farm 

 

World War 2 Workshop 

Lydekker Park 

 

Swimming 

London Transport Museum 

Residential Fellowship Afloat 

Dickens & Foundling Museum 

Peace Day, Methodist Church 

Crucial Crew 

Spring Term

 

Hands on Science 

Nee Naw Parties - Emergency Services trip 

Harpenden Library 

The Great Fire of London

History Workshop

 

Verulamium Museum 

Harpenden High Street 

St Albans' Cathedral 

Vikings workshop

Swimming 

IWM Duxford 

Bikeability 
Summer Term

Woodhall Estate 

Hand on Science 

Seaside Workshop Kew Gardens 

Scootability 

Bletchley Park 

KS1 Music Festival 

Swimming 

The Globe Theatre 

Forces workshop

River Lea 

Pedestrian Skills

Guru Nanak Gurdwara Luton

Ancient Greece workshop

Norfolk Lakes Residential 

Rothamsted Young Chefs

Scholars' Education Trust Trips Terms and Conditions

Our Parental Support Services page lists foundations offering financial support to families in Harpenden.

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