Skip to content ↓

Latest News

Page 6

Archive
  • 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...
    Read Full Story
  • 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...
    Read Full Story
  • 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...
    Read Full Story
  • 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...
    Read Full Story
  • 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.
    Read Full Story
  • 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...
    Read Full Story
  • 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...
    Read Full Story
  • 11/02/25

    School attendance

    We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of regular school attendance. Consistent attendance is key to helping your child succeed, as it allows them to fully engage with their learning and build positive habits for the future. We understand that sometimes life can pres...
    Read Full Story
  • 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...
    Read Full Story
  • 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...
    Read Full Story
  • 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...
    Read Full Story
  • 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...
    Read Full Story

Page 6

Archive

Cookie Policy