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.

• First Monday Communication Event

  Fri 30 Sep 2022 Headteacher

  Please remember that Monday 3rd October is what we call First Monday of the Month.

   

  The classrooms will be open until 4pm for parents to pop in, stay hello and see first hand the environment their children learn in. Teachers will be available to talk with you informally too.

   

  Please note: Mr Kindley is currently on paternity leave so will not be available in his classroom. 

   

   

• Macmillian Coffee Morning

  Fri 30 Sep 2022 Headteacher

  This morning's coffee morning was AMAZING!

  THANK YOU 

  My wonderful staff stayed after work yesterday afternoon to set up the hall for you. We put out the number of tables and chairs to accommodate the number of people we hoped might come.

   

  We were thrilled that we had to quickly almost double the number of tables to accommodate you all. 

   

  Then the wonderful children arrived and performed beautifully for us all. We all enjoyed coffee and cakes and the atmosphere in the school hall was simply fab.

   

  I felt we had at last returned to how things used be.... and it felt good.

   

  The icing on the cake was that we made £550 for the charity.

   

  Thank you everyone. 

   

• Health Plans

  Wed 21 Sep 2022

  As we approach Autumn and Winter please ensure that you have informed us if your child has asthma and completed a health plan. Your health plan needs to be updated annually.

  Mrs Ray in our school office will make contact with those of you that have not returned your form.

  If your child has had a recent diagnosis  please contact Mrs Ray who will provide you with a form. 

   

   

• Nursery Starting Age and Starting Dates

  Wed 21 Sep 2022

  All three-year olds are entitled to 15 hours a week of education 38 weeks a year. Our Burnside Nursery is an ideal place for your child to begin their learning journey.

   

  When can they start?

  There are three slots in the year when children are enrolled: September 1, January 1 and April 1. Your child can start in the first slot after their third birthday (for example, if they turn three on February 6, they can start on April 1). 

   

  As we currently have places in our Nursery we are currently offering parents the opportunity for their child to start as early as from the day after their 3rd birthday. Please note this is subject to availability. 

   

  For further information please contact our school office. 

   

• Joining Reception or Nursery from September 2023

  Wed 21 Sep 2022 Mrs Williams

  Joining Reception or Nursery from September 2023

   

  School tours for prospective parents are available now. Please contact the school office and book an appointment.

• School Office Opening Hours

  Tue 20 Sep 2022

  	Opening Time	Closing Time
  Monday	8.30 am	4.00 pm
  Tuesday	8.30 am	3.30 pm
  Wednesday	8.30 am	4.00 pm
  Thursday	8.30 am	4.00 pm
  Friday	8.30 am	3.30 pm

   

  Should you need to contact the school outside of these times you can leave a voice message or email: admin@burnside.northumberland.sch.uk

   

  Our website provides a wealth of information and you can support our small office team by using this to answer many of your queries. 

   

  Should you message or leave a voice mail we will  endeavour to reply as quickly as possible. 

   

  During school holiday periods you will receive an automated email out of office reply.  Please be assured that emails will be addressed once school resumes.

   

   

   

• Her Majesty the Queen

  Fri 09 Sep 2022

  Her Majesty the Queen

  It is with sadness that Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty the Queen, yesterday. For us:

  • school remains open to all pupils, as usual;
  • there is a period of national mourning until the end of the State Funeral;
  • we are expecting further information from the Cabinet Office and guidance from the Department of Education;
  • today, teachers will be led by pupils and their class. Teachers will spend time listening to the views of pupils and supporting any who are upset;
  • on Monday, our assemblies will focus on commemorating the life of the Queen;
  • we are ready to be flexible and adaptable as things change and more information is released.

  We will write to you again as further information is released.