Tag: Hartington Primary School

Well Dressing and Scarcrow Competition, Duck Race & Lottery Draw

The weather held steady for a very successful 2019 Well Dressing and Poppy Queen Crowning on Saturday 7th September followed by the Hartington Wakes Sports and Country Show on Sunday. The School Well And the Village Pump were blessed by Father Lionel, acompanied by the Poppy Queen and the Warslow Silver Band. Crowning of the Read more…

Well Dressing – TODAY – Saturday 7th September 2019

Finishing touches were made to the two well dressings, the village pump and the school well, and finally they were revealed in the village last night. Poppy Queen Crowning and Well Dressing Ceremony will take place later today in and around the Village Hall, see schedule for more details. Glimpses of the wells below but Read more…

The Magnificent Seven (Scarecrows) hit Hartington

Seven magnificent scarecrows have appeared across all corners of the village, from Bankside to Mill Lane and from Stonewell Lane to the School. A great deal of effort and skill is displayed in the scarecrows that represent characters from Children’s Story Books. If you can support the makers by popping round to see them all Read more…

Hartington Harvest Celebration

  Youngsters in Hartington have handed out boxes of food and provisions to elderly members of the community following the village’s Harvest Festival. The annual celebration of harvest to give thanks for crops that have grown and the hard work involved in gathering them, took place at St Giles Church on Sunday 4 October. Children Read more…

Hartington youngsters see in summer holidays with an African song and dance

  Students at Hartington C of E Primary School bid farewell to their year of studies with an African themed presentation event for parents and carers to enjoy. Youngsters presented all they had learnt about Africa and its culture at the afternoon showcase on Wednesday 22 July. They recited words and poems, played traditional African Read more…

Loughborough Lightning Super League players visit Hartington

Hartington C of E Primary School News They Shoot, They Score! Loughborough Lightning Super League players visit Hartington to show off their skills [su_carousel source=”media: 3676,3677,3678,3679,3680,3681,3682″ link=”lightbox” height=”200″ items=”2″ title=”no” centered=”no”] Students at Hartington C of E Primary School have enjoyed an afternoon of netball and finding out about African cultures as two Loughborough Lightning Read more…

Todd secures cash grant

Former Hartington School student receives funding to bring inclusive sport to young people’s group A former Hartington C of E Primary School pupil is celebrating after securing £300 in funding to bring disability inclusive sport to a young people’s group in the village. Todd Cloake applied to 02’s Think Big campaign earlier this year for Read more…

Hartington Swimmers are Splashing Success

Hartington C of E Primary School students enjoy annual sponsored swim   The organiser of a charity swimming competition is urging local groups, clubs and schools to get involved, and give Hartington C of E Primary School some hearty competition. The annual Swimathon in Matlock raises funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and is Read more…

Hartington pupils have a keen eye for wildlife observation

Hartington C of E Primary School students to set up bird boxes as part of Peak District Award scheme   Students at Hartington C of E Primary School are set to distribute their own bird nesting boxes to observe wildlife in the village, as part of a year-long project with the Peak District National Park Read more…

Hartington pupils have Faith

Hartington C of E Primary School hosts Multi- Faith Week [su_carousel source=”media: 3354,3355,3353,3352″ link=”lightbox” height=”200″ items=”2″ title=”no” centered=”no”] Students at Hartington C of E Primary School have been enjoying a week-long celebration of different religions and cultures. The school hosted a light themed Multi-Faith Week for students to learn more about religious communities including Hinduism, Read more…

Hakuna Matata!

No Worries for Local students embracing African Arts and Culture [su_carousel source=”media: 2895,2899,2898,2817″ link=”lightbox” title=”no”] Hartington C of E Primary School students have enjoyed a special afternoon of African Dance, Sport, Story and Art, alongside youngsters from Taddington and Priestcliffe C of E Primary School. Pupils from Hartington visited the neighbouring rural school on Thursday Read more…

Hartington Puts Modern Twist on Traditional Nativity

Pupils at Hartington C of E Primary School are busy rehearsing for their annual Christmas Nativity play.   The show will include well-known Christian carols which the congregation can join in with.  The children will also bring a personal touch to the traditional Christmas story by singing some modern songs and there will be a Read more…

Top marks for Hartington pupils’ environmental studies

Young advocates of the countryside to pick up Peak Park awards at Hartington Community Lunch    Pupils from Hartington C of E Primary School in the Derbyshire Dales are set to be awarded a certificate for their work exploring the history and ecosystem of Beresford Dale. As part of a year-long project with the Peak Read more…