Harwood Meadows School was founded in 1970 and, following a fire when the school was completely destroyed, had to be re-built.

The school has two playgrounds and a large playing field and encourages its pupils to take part in netball, rounders, cross-country and swimming galas.

It also has an active Parents Teachers Association (PTA) which supports the school and organises Christmas fairs, discos and recently paid for an author to visit the school to deliver talks on various books.

The PTA has also bought the school a new television, DVD player and video recorder.

The community is very important to Harwood Meadows and the youngsters often visit local places of interest -- Sweetloves Water Treatment Plant, Smithills Hall and Harwood Library. It also raises money for charity and is currently looking to become involved in the "Adopt a Business" initiative.

Factfile

Number on roll: 227 including nursery children

Number of teachers: Nine

Other staff: Nursery nurses, administration officers, classroom assistants, lunchtime staff, kitchen staff, caretaker

Founded: 1970

Headteacher

HEADTEACHER Joanne Booth has been teaching for just over 14 years and has spent all that time in the Bolton area.

She has been head of Harwood Meadows for two years and is married with two children.

When she was a young girl she says she wanted to be a pilot and describes herself as a sporty, sociable and conscientious schoolgirl.

She always aims to provide an interesting and stimulating environment for the pupils at Harwood Meadows.

Why I like my headteacher

"Our headteacher is top! She has got wavy brown hair and dresses very smartly. Best of all she is always smiling and giggling with us. I think she is really cool."

Rebecca Martin

"She is kind and very funny."

Curtis Dewhurst

"She can be kind if she's not angry with someone."

Ray Shead

"She listens to you when you have problems."

Nathan Burnett

"She gives lots of team points and stickers and that's why I like her."

Jessica Green

"She comes on all of our school trips and makes them even better."

Jennifer Burgum

"She is really friendly and always does the best she can."

Anthony Sproson

Why I like my school

"Because I have lots of friends and there are nice teachers."

Jane Renketh

"I like it because we do after school games and we go on trips."

Daniel Woodman

"The school meals are really yummy."

Samantha Matthews

"I like my friends and the school has a good atmosphere."

Jenna Byron

"I like it because of the big fields, my friends and the kind teachers. My school is the best school in the world."

Olivia Guy

My happiest memories

"Going on the holiday to Ross-on-Wye. I really enjoyed abseiling and archery."

Katie Green

"I enjoyed the Christmas pantomime."

Niteash Sidpura

"When I got picked for the school football team and in our first match we won 18-0."

Phillip Myerscough

What I want to be

"A policewoman because it helps people and it's an exciting life."

Rebecca Watkins

"I want to be a vet because I love animals. Most animals will let me stroke them without scratching me."

Lucy Penketh

"I want to play for the girl England over-16 team and I also want to be a vet."

Samantha Mee