The Downs Primary School & Nursery
Welcome toThe Downs Primary School
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.
Latest News
- 24 Feb 2023
Staff Vacancies
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...
- 24 Feb 2023
Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity
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...
- 01 Nov 2022
Primary Administration Assistant Required
PRIMARY ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT REQUIRED We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably experienced person to work in our busy reception office as part of a team. This is a varied role and you will be providing administration support to the school, as well as first class reception duties...
- 17 Oct 2022
Reception Open Days
We are looking forward to welcoming families to visit The Downs Primary School and Nursery. To book a visit please complete the attached form. Reception Open Day Booking Form We have the following dates available: Friday 4th November at 9:30am Friday 4th November at 2pm Monday 7th Nove...
- 30 Sep 2022
Special Census Day Menu
On Thursday 6th October, we like to invite children to wear a 'Mad Hat' to school in support of the school census day. Children will be offered a special Census day menu (please see the menu below). The child from each Year group with the 'maddest' hat will receive a prize! Ple...
- 06 Jul 2022
Big Toddle Update
Congratulations to the Nursery children who completed 'The Big Toddle'. The children have raised £438.
- 31 Mar 2023
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Children from Y3 went to Mark Hall to take part in a Quad Kids athletics competition. The events were: standing long jump, vortex howler throw, 50m sprint and 400m run. Despite the wet conditions, every child tried their hardest and had a thoroughly enjoyable morning. https://t.co/Xco5PJqs6g
- 29 Mar 2023
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Year 3 have really enjoyed their D&T unit this half term and have created these fantastic toasted sandwiches faces. The children ate them altogether and then evaluated their finished product. https://t.co/8OvrVwsJa8
- 29 Mar 2023
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Children from year 4 went to Passmores to take part in some multisports activities. They developed their dribbling, jumping, running, bouncing, hurdling, throwing and rowing skills. They all had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. https://t.co/2BF6Gzz3uB
- 29 Mar 2023
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Today, Aspen class shared their 'triumphing stories' based on Giraffes Can't Dance with Larch Class. https://t.co/UnLyPDXMTL
- 28 Mar 2023
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Cedar Class are accurately measuring classroom items using grams and kilograms. https://t.co/rv2MWwzyDY
- 27 Mar 2023
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Year 3 have shared their own version of Giraffes Can't Dance. They have changed the animal and given them a brand new talent. They are going to carry out a story time with year 1 later in the week. https://t.co/8o5aXvbSfF
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