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  • 11/02/25

    VE Day

    On May 8th, we will be commemorating VE Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. This historic day is a moment to remember the sacrifices made and celebrate the peace that followed the conflict. We are currently working on plans to celebrate this significant occasion...
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  • 11/02/25

    Safer Internet Day

    This week, Burnside will join schools and organisations nationwide in celebrating Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 11th February.   This year's theme is: ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online,’ focusing on teaching our children and young peop...
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  • 07/02/25

    Children's Mental Health Week 2025

    We have had a fantastic time this week celebrating ‘Children’s Mental Health Week 2025!’ The theme this year is Know yourself, Grow Yourself. At Burnside, we aim to equip and empower our pupils to become more self-aware, enabling them to express their emotions with more c...
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  • 07/02/25

    Pupil Premium Funding - Supermarket Vouchers Available

    Dear Parents and Carers, As we rapidly approach the end of this term, I would like to take the opportunity to remind you about an important funding opportunity available to families: the Pupil Premium Grant. The Pupil Premium Grant is additional funding provided by the government to support school...
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  • 07/02/25

    Well Done Children

    Dear Parents and Carers, This week, I had the absolute pleasure of conducting several learning walks and spending time with the children in their classrooms. I wanted to take a moment to share some of my findings with you. I am thrilled to report that the children’s behaviour throughout the...
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  • 07/02/25

    Lost Property Reminder

    Lost Property Reminder We have noticed an increasing volume of unnamed lost property accumulating at the school entrance. If your child has recently misplaced any clothing, we encourage you to stop by and check for any missing items. Please note that all unclaimed items will be donated or repurpos...
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  • 24/01/25

    Parent / Carers Annual Survey

    Each year we carry out an annual survey to find out parents' views.  Your views are important to us.  We would like to know your thoughts on what we do well and what we could do better. The Governing Board and Senior Leaders will add your views to our own evaluation enabling us to...
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  • 13/01/25

    Forgotten items delivered during the school day

    There has been an increase in the number of forgotten items being delivered to the school office during the school day. We would like to ask you to encourage your child to be more independent and responsible for their own belongings and to ensure they have everything that is required for their sch...
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  • 13/01/25

    Attendance: punctuality and unauthorised absences

    Arriving on time for school is one of the best ways to help your child reach their full learning potential. Research shows that arriving just 5 minutes late each day can impact the amount of lessons they miss.    Please support your children with this by ensuring they arrive at school on...
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  • 03/12/24

    Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 12th December 2024.

    We are excited to announce that the children of Burnside are invited to take part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 12th December 2024. This fun and festive day is part of the UK’s biggest Christmas party, and we would love for all the children to join in by wearin...
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  • 03/12/24

    Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day!

    A quick reminder that Thursday 5th is our school Christmas Lunch Day! Children are invited to wear their own clothes, and they are welcome to wear a Christmas jumper if they wish to join in the festive spirit.   The lunch menu has already been shared, and we are pleased to inform you that we...
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  • 03/12/24

    Zero carbon goal by 2030

    Last week, Mrs. Willis and I had a productive meeting with colleagues to help us create an action plan aimed at meeting the zero carbon goal by 2030. I am delighted to share that the work we have already done puts us in a fantastic position to move forward.   To continue improving, we will be...
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