'Together we Learn and Grow'
As a school we constantly focus on teaching and learning, our motto ‘Together we Learn and Grow’ is embedded in everything we do. We constantly strive for high standards in learning and work hard to ensure that the curriculum is both exciting, engaging and stimulating and we ensure that the pupils experience as broad a range of learning opportunities as possible.
We are a busy, lively school. There is always plenty going on and the atmosphere in the school certainly has a ‘buzz’. The pupils enjoy coming to school and participate fully in a wide range of activities. Please explore our website to find out more about our vision and practice. For the full picture please make an appointment to visit the school.
Beliefs
Friday 29th November was our annual Christmas Craft Day. The children had great fun making a range of different objects and decorations. We all enjoyed wearing our Christmas jumpers. Thank you to Miss McCabe and Mrs Walmsley for organising and to the parents and governors who came to help.
We had a great afternoon on Tuesday, tree planting with the Manx Wildlife Trust. This planting is part of last year's Dragonflies Den project, a collaboration with Douglas City Council to support wildlife themed community projects in Douglas. At HBN we have planted tress and climbing plants at the…
We had great fun on Children in Need Day and raised lots of money for the charity. We dressed up and designed Pudsey Pyjamas. Here are the children who won the competition for the best costume and the best PJs.
Every week the staff choose pupils who have been fantastic HBN learners. They look for pupils who have shown a GROW attitude. G - Grit R - Risk O - Optimism W - Work hard Here are some of our award winners from the second half of the Autumn term. \
At HBN we are delighted to have been awarded Green Flag distinction from the Eco Schools Scheme. Well done to our Eco Club and Miss Jones for leading us through the process and ensuring we have students that care for and value out environment.
Year 5 led our annual remembrance assembly to help us all think about why we wear poppie s.
