Parents are reminded that Harlaw Academy uniform items can be purchased through Tesco online using the link below:- https://www.tesco.com/direct/harlaw-academy/8918.school or at Aitken&Niven on Bridge Street, Aberdeen. Please note that our school tie is only available at Aitken & Niven. Our full uniform list is available on the information page of our website.
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Free School Meals
As we approach the new school session all parents are encouraged to check whether they may be entitled to Free School Meals for their children. Please click on the links below for further information. If you think you may be eligible please ask your child to collect an application form from our school reception. […]
Sports Day 2017
I am pleased to confirm that our sports afternoon will take place on Friday 23 June 2017, 1.15 – 3.15 pm at the Aberdeen Grammar School playing fields. Parents are welcome to attend. Lunchtime will start at 11.45 am with the pupils registering with their P5 teacher at 12.45 pm where they will be walked […]
Harlaw Update May 2017
As we move into the last few weeks of this session please click the relevant link below for an update on developments in Harlaw Senior Letter 31.05.17 Junior Letter 29.05.17
15th – 19th May: Transitions/Expectations
I finished my last blog by mentioning a personal challenge to join my son and daughter on the Baker Hughes 10K. We had set two modest targets; to complete the 10K and to raise more than £500 for Alzheimer Scotland. I am delighted to say that we exceeded our expectations on both fronts. Not only […]
Senior Phase
As the start of the new timetable approaches parents and pupils are asked to read the information contained in the letters below. Following the guidance will ensure a smooth transition for young people from their current year group into the next stage of school. Moving into Senior Phase (S4-S6) Harlaw Uniform Expectations
8th-12th May: Stress and pressure
As this week was mental health week I wanted to reflect a little on stress and pressure. As you will know the SQA exams are now well underway and this can be a time of considerable stress for pupils and their families. Indeed the press were reporting a rise in calls to childline about […]
Activity Week /Forest Walk 2017
In recent years we have given S1 and S2 pupils the opportunity to take part in an activity week in late May. We have seen a steady decline in participation over recent years and alongside this there have been increased costs for venues and transport. As a result we have decided not to go ahead […]
16th – 21st April: Welcome back
Before writing this blog I looked back at the two prior to the holidays: 20th – 24th March: gives seniors a lot of links and ideas about study and revision and is worth them looking at 27th – 31st March: makes mention of an event I was due to attend with our senior prefects in […]
Exam timetable 2017
The Harlaw exam timetable is available by clicking below:- http://harlawacademy.aberdeen.sch.uk/harlaw-sqa-timetable-2017/ Pupils should note that the courses below will not appear on their individual timetables which will be issued at assembly next week:- Higher Psychology Higher Sociology Higher Computing (Aberdeen College pupils only) Higher Mandarin Pupils affected by this should check the main timetable and make […]