Harcourt Primary School News Feed - Latest News

Summer Term 2026 Lunch Menu

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:53:03 GMT

Please see below our Summer Term Lunch menu.

Book Swap!

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 12:49:29 GMT

The children enjoyed our book swap on Monday.

Term 4 School Meal Menu

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:12:32 GMT

Please see below a copy of this term's lunch menu.

Term 4 Assembly Outline

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:05:39 GMT

Each term we share with you an outline of the content of the assemblies that we lead in school. Over the course of the year we focus on special days of celebration, internet safety and Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Aspects of the National Curriculum.

Safer Internet Day 2026 - Tuesday 10th February

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:56:01 GMT

During the last week of term, all of our pupils were taught in an age-appropriate way about Internet Safety.

SENd Coffee Afternoon - Focus, Engagement and Concentration

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:40:51 GMT

On Thursday 12th February, Mrs O'Connor, our SENCO, was delighted to welcome some of our families into school for our latest SENd Coffee Afternoon.

Kent Fire and Rescue Workshop

Sun, 8 Feb 2026 18:48:00 GMT

On Friday 6th February we were visited by an officer from Kent Fire and Rescue who spoke to our pupils about how to stay safe in their homes.

Whole School Railway Safety Presentation

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:58:48 GMT

This week, all of our pupils took part in a presentation around railway safety.

Year One Judaism Workshop

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 18:42:01 GMT

On Friday 30th January, we welcome a special visitor to our school to speak about the Jewish celebration of Shabbat.

SENd Parent/Carers Coffee Afternoon - Thursday 12th February

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:10:38 GMT

Save the Date - SENd Coffee Afternoon - Thursday 12th February

Year 5 Interactive Space Show

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:48:23 GMT

On Thursday 22nd January, the children were invited to take part in a wonderful interactive space show.

Bollywood Dancing Workshop

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:43:18 GMT

On Friday 23rd January, the children were extremely fortunate to take part in a Bollywood Dance Workshop.

Year Six WW2 Workshop at Folkestone Museum

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:38:15 GMT

On Thursday 15th January, Year Six visited Folkestone Museum for a wonderful workshop about World War Two.

Carbon Footprint Celebration

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:35:18 GMT

On Friday 16th January we celebrated all of the children that have been working hard to reduce their carbon footprint both at home and in school.

Year 2 Maths Master Class

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:31:53 GMT

On Friday 16th January, Miss Smart welcomed parents and carers in Year 2 to an after-school maths session where she demonstrated the methods that we use to teach our pupils addition and subtraction.

Assembly Planner Term 3

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:22:39 GMT

Please find attached our assembly planner for Term 3.

NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe Assemblies

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 12:01:30 GMT

This week all of our children have participated in the NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe Assemblies.

House Enrichment Activities

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:36:49 GMT

Today our children in Key Stage Two took part in a number of different enrichment activities with a winter/Christmas theme.

Christmas Carols at Laurel Court

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:28:14 GMT

On Wednesday 17th December our School Choir visited Laurel Court, an assisted living centre in Folkestone

Christmas Panto

Sun, 7 Dec 2025 19:01:12 GMT

On Friday 5th December, we welcomed the Outside the Box Panto team into school to perform for our children.

Member of Parliament's Christmas Card Competition 2025

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 16:32:33 GMT

On Friday 5th December we were delighted to welcome Tony Vaughan the Member of Parliament for Folkestone & Hythe back to Harcourt Primary School.

Christmas Events at Harcourt

Wed, 3 Dec 2025 10:54:11 GMT

Christmas time is always extremely busy here at Harcourt Primary. To help you keep up with all of the events taking place we have created a simple newsletter that can be downloaded below.

Poppy Day Appeal

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:28:07 GMT

Today we received a lovely thank-you card from the Royal British Legion thanking us for our support with this year's Poppy Appeal.

Geography Field Trip

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:23:05 GMT

Early this week, the children in Year 4 undertook a Geography field trip in the area around our school.

Year 2 and 4 Judaism Workshop

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:17:14 GMT

This week, our Year Two and Year 4 Classes were visited by Margo and Andrew who spoke to them about the Jewish faith.

Key Stage Two Girl's Futsal League

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:56:21 GMT

Congratulations to our KS2 Girl's Futsal Team that took part in today's Shepway School's League.

Children in Need 2025

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:49:12 GMT

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Children in Need Appeal 2025.

Anti-Bullying Ambassadors 2025-26

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:46:56 GMT

This week at Harcourt Primary we have been taking part in Anti-Bullying Week.

Year One Visit to Cheriton Library

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:10:47 GMT

On Wednesday 2nd November we took our Year One Class to Cheriton Library.

Remembrance Service 2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:27:16 GMT

At 11am on the 11th November, the pupils at Harcourt Primary School fell silent to remember all of those people who have given up their lives for our freedom.

Year 5 Trip to London

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:39:27 GMT

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Kent Police - Anti-bullying Workshop

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:31:59 GMT

On Monday 10th November, the pupils in Year 6 were visited by a member of Kent Police to lead an anti-bullying workshop.

Assembly Planner for Term 2

Tue, 4 Nov 2025 10:00:01 GMT

Please find attached our assembly planner for Term 2

Carbon Cut Challenge

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 08:18:57 GMT

This month we have been looking at Carbon Cut Month.

Staying Safe Whilst Trick or Treating

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:43:13 GMT

In our assemblies this week, we have been sharing with the children how they can stay safe if they go Trick or Treating.

Values Awards - Term One 2025-26

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:15:09 GMT

On Friday 17th October we presented to the children our first Values Certficates of the school year.

Digital Leaders 2025 -26

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:55:24 GMT

We are proud to announce the apoointment of this year's Digital Leaders.

School Council Elections 2025-26

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:11:48 GMT

On Friday 17th October we elected our new School Council for the 2025-26 academic year.

Restart a Heart - Online Workshops

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:45:33 GMT

Today, all of our pupils have taken part in Restart a Heart first aid workshops.

Hello Yellow - World Mental Health Day

Thu, 9 Oct 2025 18:28:48 GMT

Today, the staff and children have come together to raise awareness of the important work undertaken by the charity Young Minds.

Year Two Visit to Dover Castle

Thu, 9 Oct 2025 13:02:29 GMT

On Wednesday 8th October 2025, Year Two went on a school trip to Dover Castle.

Parent Reading Workshop - Wednesday 8th October

Thu, 9 Oct 2025 13:09:44 GMT

On Wednesday 8th October, we were pleased to welcome KS1 parents into school for a phonics workshop.

Year Two - Islamic Workshop

Sun, 5 Oct 2025 17:36:47 GMT

On Wednesday 1st October, the pupils in Cedar Class were visited by a teacher from Canterbury Mosque.

Librarians

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:09:51 GMT

FESI Schools Footballing Event -Thursday 18th September

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 09:32:53 GMT

On Thursday 18th September, some of our Key Stage Two pupils took part in a football workshop at Three Hills Sports Club.

Year 6 Kooth Mental Health and Social Media Workshop - Wednesday 10th September

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 09:24:45 GMT

On Wednesday 10th September, the pupils in Oak's Class took part in an online workshop led by the charity Kooth.

Charivari Day - 12th July 2025

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:21:21 GMT

On the 13th July 2025, some of our Year 5 pupils participated in the incredible Charivari Festival in Folkestone.

School Games - Gold Award 2024-25

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:41:51 GMT

Term 3 Knowledge Organisers

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:41:47 GMT

We are pleased to be able to share with you our Term 3 Knowledge Organisers for each of the classes. These have also been sent to you via ParentMail. If you have any questions relating to the information on these please contact your child's teacher using the class email address.

Remembrance Assembly

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:43:34 GMT

Today we had a very special assembly in which we learnt about Remembrance and the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.