Bringing out the Best
Based close to the centre of Peterborough, Highlees Primary School has a long and strong history of serving the local community and of teaching generations of families. We are a two-form entry school with children from Reception through to Year 6 learning in an environment that engages, focuses and inspires them to do well.
I am exceptionally proud to be the Principal here at Highlees Primary School. Our dedicated team of staff and the wider Trust, the Elliot Foundation, have one end goal; “Where children believe they can, because teachers know they can.” This reflects our conviction that raising expectations for all children and teachers is at the heart of a successful and inclusive society. Children are at the heart of everything we do and Highlees is at the heart of the community.
At Highlees, we aim to provide all pupils with a stimulating and inclusive educational environment in which everyone feels safe, respected and supported to grow and develop to their full potential and able to prepare for the next stage of their learning journey.
We are committed to raising attainment in English and Maths, improving outcomes for ALL pupils by providing them with a range of high quality learning experiences through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum. We want our children to love coming to school, be active learners who are curious, enjoy and achieve in all aspects of their learning.
We work hard to involve families in all aspects of life within the school and are proud of our community work. We recognise our cultural diversity that makes up our school community, seeing it as a strength, which we celebrate at every opportunity.
Our website has been designed to provide you with some useful information about our academy and as a vehicle to share with you what goes on at Highlees Primary School. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
I sincerely look forward to welcoming you and your child(ren) to the School.
We will be delighted to welcome you to the School to share our vision and values, our culture and climate for learning and the aspirations we have for our community of learners.
Mr Chris Venables
Principal
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30 June
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HELLO @Highlees We had a fantastic afternoon at Highlees Primary School with our giant football inflatable dartboard It was great to meet so many pupils, parents and teachers to kick start our Wrap Around Care Provision that will start in September https://t.co/4ShXqIOw8f
Wow! Our first produce from the polytunnel! https://t.co/q1TS1klfB3
Home time! We have all had an absolutely brilliant few days in York and couldn’t be happier with The Wheatlands Lodge ( all children gave it a massive 5 stars). Off to Rufford Abbey and country park for lunch and then back to Highlees… see you all soon! https://t.co/RQ9XfFFymw
How brilliant are Highlees students at getting stuck in? They were so good at applying their workshop skills in their practical dig session. #dig https://t.co/5a2NQyKXxM
Great to see how engaged the children were in their archeological dig workshop before having a go themselves later in the day. https://t.co/SuE7NXnRnU
We loved the Jorvik centre, definitely a highlight of our year 6 residential! https://t.co/STqRDTBxN7
Group 2 started their day off at the Jorvik Viking centre where they studied old Viking structures -which were found exactly where they stood!! They then had a tour around a rebuilt Viking village and observed how coins were imprinted. #Jorvik https://t.co/i9H7Kob14O
To finish the day off, group 1 went to Jorvik where they had a great lesson on Viking community, currency and the livelihood of people living in York during the Viking era. https://t.co/SJM0dEJjWC
The children were amazing historic role players in their Viking medicines workshop, they were so enthusiastic. https://t.co/k2tPwb1fRC
Dig, dig, diggggg #archeologistsinthemaking https://t.co/fn5ZTi4Z9M
After year 6s archeological dig workshop they got stuck into a practical dig of their own, they uncovered many historical treasures. https://t.co/xIWUzNBsn1
This morning some of our brilliant children started off their day completing a workshop on archeological digs and dendrochronology (the technique of bar coding tree ages and matching them to time periods). https://t.co/3R5Y8V2rXt
Finishing the day off with a games night :) https://t.co/ZoORQ42Zy8
Group 1 more archeological dig activities https://t.co/6deA6cVsW6
Group 1 were super involved during their archeological dig experience: creating a prehistoric timeline, investigating pre-Neolithic resources as well as post Bronze Age ones. https://t.co/x3wpZ4Ak4D
Group 1 Tudor healers and potions pt.2. https://t.co/aRmmqFrP2t
Group 1 Tudor healers and potions https://t.co/iZbBH6JluS
Group 1 started the day off at Barley hall and didn’t mind the slight rain on the walk over. They loved learning about Lord Mayor of York (William) and his family history. https://t.co/PrUFx0EJAL
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