MP Grant Shapps inspires future politicians

MP Grant Shapps inspires future politicians

MP Grant Shapps inspires future politicians Local MP Grant Shapps answered questions from some up-and-coming politicians during a visit to a Welwyn primary school.  Student members of the school council at Peartree Primary School sat down with Mr Shapps, who is...
Peartree children support Dementia Action Week

Peartree children support Dementia Action Week

Peartree children support Dementia Action Week Pupils at Peartree Primary School showed their support for Dementia Action Week with a special display at their local library. Children participated in action pledges and coloured in forget-me-not templates, which were...
Crabtree choir go to the Royal Albert Hall

Crabtree choir go to the Royal Albert Hall

Crabtree choir go to the Royal Albert Hall Pupils from Crabtree Junior School took to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to perform in the 2023 Hertfordshire Schools’ Gala. Twenty-two Year Six pupils from the Harpenden school took part in the gala at the iconic London...
Breaking down barriers with BSL

Breaking down barriers with BSL

Breaking down barriers with BSL Children at Watchlytes Primary School are being given the opportunity to learn British Sign Language (BSL). The Welwyn Garden City school now offers weekly lessons to pupils from Reception to Year Five after research highlighted the...
‘Being a governor has made me a better teacher’

‘Being a governor has made me a better teacher’

‘Being a governor has made me a better teacher’ Teacher and KS2 phase leader Chris Theodoulou has been volunteering as a school governor for three years. He explains how the role has improved his teaching, supported his career development, and benefitted the school...
Ivy schools feature on BBC programme

Ivy schools feature on BBC programme

Ivy schools feature on BBC programme Two Ivy Learning Trust schools featured on the latest episode of the BBC’s See Hear programme. Presenter Deepa Shastri visited Brimsdown and Woodside Primary Schools to learn more about how we’re teaching British Sign Language...