Keep up to date with all the news happening in the school at the moment. Articles are added during the week. Parents are encouraged to check regularly. Our weekly newsletter, emailed directly to parents, summarises content for the week.

• Meditation - peace and love

  Mon 28 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  Tomorrow, 1st March 2022, our school will come together to show our support for the people of the Ukraine.

   

  We will pause for a few moments at 2pm and listen to a lovely guided meditation - all about love and kindness.

   

  We will imagine our loving thoughts as ripples on a lake's surface. When we think kind thoughts, they find their way out into the world.

   

  We hope to be able to share the guided meditation with you on our website so you can also share at home.

  

• Help with how to talk to children about Russia's invasion of Ukraine

  Mon 28 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  Help for teachers and families to talk to pupils about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how to help them avoid misinformation

   

  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is distressing and concerning, and we understand children and young people may have questions or be seeking reassurance. Our Burnside staff team are well placed to talk to pupils about the images they are seeing and help them navigate the concepts and issues this brings up but we’re also aware that it raises issues we have never have encountered before.

   

  Below is a link from the Government with useful advice and resources for schools and teachers – but they may also be useful for families and young people themselves.

   

  https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/02/25/help-for-teachers-and-families-to-talk-to-pupils-about-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-and-how-to-help-them-avoid-misinformation/

• Our Wonderful Art Work

  Fri 18 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  Thank you all so much for the compliments you shared regarding our stunning art work display at the front of the school to celebrate Children's Mental Health Week.

  

• Happy Retirement!

  Fri 18 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  Today we have to say goodbye to our wonderful Mrs Carol Chambers.

   

  Carol has worked at Burnside for 34 years and has become a dear colleague and friend so understandably we are all sorry to see her go.

   

  I am sure you will join me in wishing Carol a VERY HAPPY RETIREMENT.

  

• Northumberland County Council Information - Storm Support

  Wed 16 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  Emergency contact numbers for support during a storm 

  In response to weather warnings received via the Met Office Northumberland County Council is stepping up its response to ensure residents are supported should they be affected. 

  Here are some useful contact details should you need them: Northumberland Communities Together (for anyone struggling with food supplies or other essentials) Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm: 01670 620015.

  Northumberland County Council out-of-hours service: 0345 600 6400

  Northern Powergrid www.northernpowergrid.comor call 105. Scottish Power www.spenergynetworks.co.uk or call 105.

  Northumbria Water: 0345 717 1100. 

  One Call (for concerns about vulnerable residents or safeguarding issues): 01670 536400. 

  If you are experiencing an emergency call 999. 

  If you are on social media follow the council's alerts channels for latest updates: 

  www.facebook.com/nccalerts 

  www.twitter.com/northumberlands

  nland.uk/StormSupport

• Specialist Clubs

  Wed 16 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  The schedule for specialist clubs, which will begin after half term is now live! The timetable can be viewed by opening the PARENTS tab. 

  Please use the School Money APP to make payment and book your child's place.

• LOST PROPERTY

  Mon 14 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  Lost property will be outside the main school entrance on 18/02/22. Please come along and check for any lost uniform, lunchboxes etc.   

   

  All labelled items go back to your child's classroom. 

   

  A reminder to label your child`s uniform  & any other property please.

   

  Thank you 

• Charity Book Sale

  Mon 14 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  We are raising money for one of our voted for local charities, Daft as a Brush. Please donate any new or second-hand children’s books by Tuesday 1^st March. On Thursday 3^rd March children will be invited to bring in money to purchase a book of their choice from the charity book sale. Prices will range from 20p to £1 based on the quality of book. The Reading Leaders will support Miss Turnbull in organizing the book sale.

• World Book Day Thursday 3rd March

  Mon 14 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  On Thursday 3^rd March, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of World Book Day – with the message for all children ‘you are a reader‘! It will be filled with lots of exciting, celebratory ways to promote reading for pleasure.

  Children are invited to dress up as their favourite story character for the day. This is optional and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Home made costumes are the best!

  If you have any unwanted costumes that you may have bought previously, we will accept any donations into the school office to support those who may need them. 

   

  World Book Day Shoe Box Competition

  We are running a Story Scene Shoe Box Competition. Design your own story scene from one of your favourite books, in a shoe box. Entries for the competition are to be brought into school on Friday 4^th March. We look forward to seeing your wonderful, imaginative creations.  Winner from each year group to receive a book voucher.

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Mon 14 Feb 2022 Headteacher

  The Scholastic book fair will be in school Monday 28^th Feb- Friday 4^th March.  Children will all have the opportunity to visit the book fair in school time. They will be given the option to write down a wish list to bring home so you can decide together what book may be appropriate to buy. We will send flyers home for you to view.

  All payments can be made online and once proof of payment has been received children will be able to collect the book from the fair. The Scholastic organisers will bring additional copies of books that sell out when they collect the fair the following week. Details for how to make online payments will be shared with you.

  School earn commission on the money raised to use towards buying books for school. We have been very fortunate during previous book fairs to raise over £1000 in commission to aid us in enhancing our reading areas in school, something we do very well here at Burnside.