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.
5. In fine voice in 2012
Harton Primary School pupils enjoying the sounds of the English Touring Opera at St Lawrence's Church 9 years ago. Photo: Tim Richardson
6. Dig this from 2010
The start of the work on the new school in 2010. Are you pictured? Photo: TR
7. A cool win in 2014
Jesmond based agency EYPS held a Christmas competition for primary schools and nurseries which Harton Primary School won 7 years ago. Their prize was a Frozen performance by theatrical company Make My Day Events. Photo: Stu Norton
8. On parade in 2014
Harton Primary School children were pictured at the 2014 Camel Parade 7 years ago. Remember this? Photo: Stu Norton