But the school and its pupils are no strangers to appearing in the news as these archive photos show.
Who remembers the school’s success in Lego competitions or the day that pupils put on a tea party for local residents?
How about the time when children put on a play about loan sharks?
We have all this and more. Take a look.
1. An important message in 2012
Harton Primary School's play about loan sharks in 2012. Who do you recognise in the cast? Photo: Stu Norton
2. Constructing memories of the past
The Harton Primary School winning Lego League team in 2013. Remember this? Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
3. Out on a tour
The Mayor and Mayoress Ernest Gibson and Patricia Ridley gave children from Harton Primary School a tour of the Town Hall in 2013. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Stu Norton
4. Food for thought
Year 5 children from Harton Primary held a tea party for local residents 8 years ago. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: iain brown