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Purford Green primary scoops pioneering mental health award

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:11:12 GMT

Purford Green Primary school has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Purford Green School were awarded a Silver standard for its effective mental health and wellbeing provision.

PCLC Governing Body Needs You!

Fri, 6 Nov 2020 14:05:43 GMT

The Passmores Co-operative Learning Community is a successful and dynamic multi-academy trust located in Harlow. We have an opportunity to recruit additional Community governors to the local governing bodies of Purford Green Primary, Potter Street Academy and The Downs Primary School and Nursery.

The Downs Nursery and Primary School welcomes its newest pupils

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:35:43 GMT

The start of term got off to a flying start at The Downs Nursery and Primary school, with children keen to see their teachers and friends and get back into the swing of school routines.

A New Chapter Begins for Year 6 Pupils at Potter Street Academy and Purford Green Primary….

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:18:21 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 at Potter Street Academy and Purford Green Primary, staff were determined to find a way to celebrate Year 6 pupils’ achievements, and allow them to say a proper goodbye to their primary schools.

How we strengthened links with our community during lockdown

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:09:23 GMT

Way back at the start of March, when Potter Street Academy and Purford Green Primary began planning for the prospect of school closure due to the Covid 19 outbreak, they knew their first priority would be to stay in touch with each and every one of their pupils’ families.

why this is a revolutionary moment that we shouldn’t waste

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:17:32 GMT

COVID-19’s disruption to business as usual has turned things upside down, but also presented us with an opportunity to contemplate some radical changes for the better, says Vic Goddard. Article courtesy of Teachwire.net

Students work together on sustainable living for all

Mon, 9 Mar 2020 11:06:46 GMT

Passmores Academy, Purford Green Primary, Potter Street Academy and The Downs Primary have joined forces to form the first PCLC Student Council.

wHAT CHanCE HAVE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE GOT OF SPOTTING ONLINE LIES?

Tue, 3 Mar 2020 12:08:53 GMT

PCLC CEO, Vic Goddard explores why it's important not to believe everything we read on social media...

PCLC schools win award for young carer support

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:19:27 GMT

Passmores Co-operative Learning Community schools have been recognised for their work to ensure students who are young carers don’t miss out on an education. Passmores Academy, Purford Green Primary, Potter Street Academy and The Downs Primary have all individually reached the standards required to achieve the Young Carers’ Bronze Award.

Passmores Academy achieves anti-bullying award 7 years in a row

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:03:40 GMT

In recognition of its commitment to tackle and prevent bullying in school, Passmores has achieved the BIG Award (Bullying Intervention Group) for the SEVENTH consecutive year. This is a national award for excellence in bullying intervention and is endorsed by national awarding organisation, NCFE.

New year’s resolutions for teachers

Wed, 8 Jan 2020 08:06:22 GMT

Not every New Years resolution will be a good idea, but if we take things one step at a time, setting ourselves goals can improve our lives in profound ways, says PCLC CEO, Vic Goddard...

Cultural Appreciation Day

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:59:52 GMT

Passmores will be running a series of Cultural Appreciation days in the coming year to celebrate diversity within the school, our town and across the country.

The theme of the first event was immigration. The day began with a whole-school assembly, where Co-principals, Vic Goddard and Natalie Christie spoke of the cultural diversity within our school, explaining that flags placed around the Heart Space represented the heritage of staff's and students’ families. Mr Goddard and Miss Christie also shared the results of their own ancestry DNA tests, revealing they both have mixed heritage which includes English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish and even a hint of Viking!

New year, new families, new curriculum ideas

Tue, 3 Dec 2019 08:25:25 GMT

Fresh from the summer break after Potter Street Academy’s most successful year in its history so far, the Autumn term has got off to a positive start.

July concluded with the news that children's test results at the school were in line with, or exceeded national averages in all subject areas for the very first time. But the celebrations didn’t stop there - when OFSTED visited in the same month, they confirmed what the school community already knew - that Potter Street Academy is a ‘Good’ school!