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  • 23/09/25

    Invacuation and Evacuation Drill

    Today, staff and pupils rehearsed our invacuation and evacuation drills. Each term we drill both our invacuation and our evacuation procedures. So that everyone knows what to do, we plan for and rehearse procedures even for events that are very unlikely to occur. An invacuation is a standard safety...
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  • 03/04/25

    Year 6 First Aid Workshops – A Valuable Learning Experience

    Year 6 First Aid Workshops – A Valuable Learning Experience Today, our Year 6 students are participating in engaging and informative first aid workshops, equipping them with essential life-saving skills. The sessions covered key areas such as treating minor injuries, responding to emergencies...
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  • 02/04/25

    Follow Burnside Primary on Facebook! ��

    Follow Burnside Primary on Facebook! ��   Did you know Burnside Primary has a Facebook page?   It’s a fantastic way to stay updated on all the exciting things happening at our school! From special events and achievements to important announcements, our page keeps y...
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  • 02/04/25

    The Importance of School Attendance – Recent Research

      Recent research from the Department for Education (March 2025) highlights a crucial link between school attendance and academic achievement. The findings confirm that regular attendance is essential for primary school children to succeed and develop key life skills.   Why Attendance M...
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  • 02/04/25

    Easter Holiday Club

    Last week, we shared some exciting news about the fantastic events the After-School Club is hosting during the Easter holidays – and we’re thrilled with the response so far!   These include a super fun Easter Egg Hunt, a lively Easter Party/Disco for EYFS and KS1, another for our...
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  • 02/04/25

    Burnside Shine in Skipping Competition

    Burnside Year 5 pupils demonstrated their agility, endurance, and sportsmanship in an exciting Skipping Competition held with other local schools last week.   With ropes whirling and feet moving in perfect rhythm, the competition featured various categories, including speed skipping, double-d...
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  • 02/04/25

    Children's Cancer Run

    Dear Parents/Carers A little while ago, we distributed leaflets about the Children’s Cancer Run, and many of the children have already signed up! Some have even told me how excited they are to take part. I’m also encouraging some of our staff to join in—after all, you don’t...
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  • 20/02/25

    Primary Engineer Competition

    Next half term children will be given the opportunity to enter an exciting national competition ran by ‘Primary Engineer Ltd.’ This is the Leaders Award competition and it is open to all age groups with a design and research question: ‘If you were an engineer, what would you d...
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  • 13/02/25

    Parents Consultations

    We are excited to share the dates for our Autumn Parent Teacher Consultations.   We will continue to offer both virtual and face-to-face appointments, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your needs. To manage attendance and minimise wait times in the school hall, we have designat...
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  • 12/02/25

    Autism Family Drop-In Sessions

    Northumberland County Council are hosting a series of Autism Family Drop in Sessions over the next few months.    Do you have a child age 0-19? Come along for a cuppa and chat and meet other parents, no diagnosis needed.   You can find more information on their website here.
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  • 11/02/25

    Pupil voice

    I wanted to share with you a recent initiative we’ve been working on with the children. As part of an activity aimed at improving our school’s facilities, the students were asked to share their ideas on what changes they would like to see. One suggestion that has come up consistently is...
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  • 11/02/25

    Fire evacuation and lockdown drills

    As part of our commitment to keeping all children safe, we would like to inform you that, as usual, we will be conducting both fire evacuation and lockdown drills in school. These drills are important in ensuring that students and staff are familiar with the procedures in the unlikely event of an em...
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