Headteacher: Mr R Calderwood - It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to The Downs Primary School and Nursery. We take great pride in serving our local community and aim to provide the best possible education for all of our pupils. We are a two-form entry school located close to the centre of Harlow. Despite being so close to the town centre, we benefit from being situated on large and beautiful grounds.
We are currently offering Open Day tours for new prospective parents to join our Reception cohort for 2024. We have the following dates available for parents to view the school community: •Wednesday 11th October 2023 – 9am •Tuesday 7th November 2023 – 1:30pm...
We are hiring for an Early Years Practitioner For more information please see the below advert and job description.
Welcome back to children returning to The Downs and those who are joining us. I hope you have all had a fantastic summer spending time with your families. We are all very much looking forward to seeing you and your children on Tuesday morning.
On Friday 5th May, we will be celebrating the King's Coronation in school. Children are welcome to wear Red, White or Blue to school. We will also be hosting a Coronation Picnic, if you would like your child to participate in the picnic please give your consent via Pay360 by 10am on Thursday 4th...
1:1 SEN Support with Midday Duties required We are looking for an experienced 1:1 SEN Support who can also cover our busy lunchtimes. Experience of working in a school is highly desired. Qualities needed for this post include: · a caring nature, · having patience and a...
As you know, we held our 'Winter Walk' in December to raise awareness for Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity. We are very proud to support this charity as it has impacted one of our students. Ms. McCabe is taking the fundraising one step further, by taking part in the Rob Burrow...
This week at Cookery Club, the children enjoyed decorating Pudsey Bear biscuits. They were fantastically designed and looked great! https://t.co/Y65JAdrMhz
Origami Club made these wonderful wallets and purses, as well as their own money to put in them. https://t.co/L0ebwMRahY
Today some children went to Mark Hall for a Boccia competition. It was lovely to see the children trying a new sport. https://t.co/f77JQh5Lys
Year 5 produced some super posters and colour tiles for Anti-Bullying Week this week. https://t.co/dFvWAhANIp
Year 5 & 6 had a great time at the cinema today. Thank you @HarlowCineworld! https://t.co/o2GIdvSjRv
Year 5 enjoyed their Brain Buddies assembly today which allowed them to share everything they've learnt about managing their own mental health. https://t.co/eBgrBx6Vbi