<![CDATA[Burnside Primary School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk%2Flatest%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:22:51 GMT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:22:51 GMT <![CDATA[ Citizen Geographers In Action! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=105 As part of their geography topic on rivers and Sustainable Development Goal 6, Year 4 completed some brilliant fieldwork at Horton Burn last week!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:22:51 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=105 <![CDATA[ 5-Star Hygiene Rating for Burnside Primary School Kitchen! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=83 We are delighted to share some fantastic news with our school community! Following an unannounced inspection by Environmental Health last week, our school kitchen has once again been awarded the highest possible rating of 5 Stars for Food Hygiene.

The inspection evaluated our kitchen's hygiene standards, food handling practices, safety procedures, and overall cleanliness—and the inspector was thoroughly impressed with the high standards maintained across the board.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:23:15 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ Celebrating National Coding Week at Burnside! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=84 Last week, our pupils were busy creating, coding and problem-solving across the school! From bringing ideas to life in Scratch to programming our Sphero BOLT robots, the children loved developing their digital skills and working together to tackle new challenges.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:22:33 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Our After-School Karate Club At Burnside Is Going Down A Storm! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=85 We are absolutely delighted to have Kokoro Karate Club sharing their incredible knowledge and expertise with our pupils.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:49:11 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ Burnside Sculpture Day ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=86 On Friday, our whole school rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into a brilliant Sculpture Day!

The entire day was organised by our very own fantastic Burnside Art Ambassadors. Each year group tackled their own unique sculpting challenge, giving our pupils the perfect opportunity to develop their Art and Design skills in line with the curriculum.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:31:30 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Final Sponsorship Totals ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=87 The final sponsorship totals are in from the Children’s Cancer Run on Sunday 17th May, and we are completely blown away!

Together, Team Burnside has raised an astonishing...£6,348.38!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:33:51 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ What A Wonderful Evening! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=88 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our school Summer Picnic yesterday. The weather was beautiful, the field was buzzing and it was so lovely to see our school community coming together to celebrate the end of another fantastic year.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:37:42 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ Fantastic Footballers! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=89 Huge congratulations to our incredible Year 5/6 girls' football team, who put on an amazing performance at the tournament at Northburn yesterday!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:39:44 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Pride Day at Burnside! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=90 Last week, our school was full of colour, smiles and kindness as we celebrated Pride Day!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:41:49 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=90 <![CDATA[ Fantastic News! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=91 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Burnside Primary School has successfully renewed our FairAchiever Fairtrade Award – the highest level of the Fairtrade Schools Award!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:43:45 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=91 <![CDATA[ Huge Congratulations! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=92 Huge congratulations to three of our wonderful staff members on their amazing achievements!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:50:49 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=92 <![CDATA[ The NED Shows Rocked Burnside Yesterday ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=93 We had an amazing visit from NED’s Resilience Ride! Through a high-energy performance (and some incredible yo-yo tricks), our students learnt the power of NED:

Never give up

Encourage others

Do your best

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:52:27 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=93 <![CDATA[ A Wild Day Out in Edinburgh ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=95 Our Year 6 pupils had an absolutely wild time at Edinburgh Zoo yesterday! They had so much fun exploring and seeing all the amazing animals.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:59:57 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=95 <![CDATA[ We Have Received A Sir David Attenborough Award ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=96 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a Schools for Nature digital badge and certificate - personally signed by Sir David Attenborough himself!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:02:15 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=96 <![CDATA[ Fantastic Results for Year 4! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=97 Our wonderful Year 4 children took part in a Tri-Golf competition today where they competed in a whole variety of different activities.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:06:54 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=97 <![CDATA[ Amazing News From The 'If You Were An Engineer' North East Awards! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=98 We are bursting with pride today! Yesterday, the regional Exhibition and Awards ceremony took place and Burnside Primary had some incredible success.

Huge congratulations to Ada (Year 1) and Henry (Year 6), who were both named regional winners for their fantastic designs!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:09:31 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=98 <![CDATA[ Huge Congratulations to Mrs Higham! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=99 We have some incredibly proud school news to share!

Our brilliant Mrs. Higham has been appointed as a Primary Mastery Specialist with the prestigious Great North Maths Hub!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:11:43 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=99 <![CDATA[ From Little Fields To A Spectacular Sunflower Field! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=100 Our Burnside sunflowers have been collected today for the Sunflower Project.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:13:03 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=100 <![CDATA[ An Incredible Effort For An Incredible Cause ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=101 A HUGE thank you to all the amazing children, parents, and staff who laced up their trainers and took part in the Children’s Cancer Run on Sunday representing Burnside Primary!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:14:30 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=101 <![CDATA[ A Well-Deserved Celebration For Year 6 ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=102 To celebrate the end of their SATs week, our Year 6 pupils had a truly enchanting day at Lilidorei and The Alnwick Garden!

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:16:36 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ Robinwood: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=103 Year 5 have officially conquered Robinwood! But beyond the mud and the high ropes, the real highlight was seeing our students support one another.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:18:53 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=103 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Are Taking A Stand For The Planet! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=104 This week, Year 2 has been researching the impact of climate change. From listening carefully to facts to presenting group projects, they’ve built an amazing bank of ideas.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:20:05 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=104 <![CDATA[ WE MADE IT! COUNTY FINALS BOUND! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=82 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:43:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ Huge congratulations to Burnside’s very own engineering stars! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=81 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:38:48 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=80 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:36:24 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ Our Amazing Litter Heroes! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=79 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:34:48 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Look who came to visit Nursery! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=78 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:38 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Trip To St James' Park ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=77 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:17:15 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ A Week of Discovery ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=76 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:11:43 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Are Skipping Superstars! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=75 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:09:17 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ Our New Garden Is Here! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=74 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:01:17 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Bringing Stories to Life with Author Gillian Richmond ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=73 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:54:47 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ Tiny Guests, Big Changes! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=72 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:05:16 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Style Meets School Life ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=71 Wed, 13 May 2026 13:59:53 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ Thank you for helping us grow! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=70 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:53:18 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Faith & Worldview Week ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=69 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:50:26 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ WOW! What an incredible Book Fair week! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=1 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:33 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=1 <![CDATA[ Exciting times in our EYFS garden! ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=2 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:33 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=2 <![CDATA[ Safer Internet Day ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=3 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:33 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ Chinese New Year Celebration ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=4 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ Expanding Horizons: A Celebration of Faith & Worldviews ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=5 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ Investing in Excellence: Mrs McCaw Achieves National Leadership Qualification ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=6 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Anti-Bullying Week at Burnside ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=7 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ Keeping your children happy and safe ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=8 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ The European Day of Languages ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=9 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ Invacuation and Evacuation Drill ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=10 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Year 6 First Aid Workshops – A Valuable Learning Experience ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=11 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Follow Burnside Primary on Facebook! �� ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=12 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ The Importance of School Attendance – Recent Research ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=13 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Easter Holiday Club ]]> https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=14 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:34 GMT https://www.burnsideprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=72&nid=1&storyid=14