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.

• Mrs Claus is Coming To Town!!!

  Fri 25 Nov 2022 Headteacher

  We are delighted to announce that Mrs Claus will be visiting Burnside on the last 2 weeks of term. She will visit the Key Stage 2 children during the school day.

   

  Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 children will need to be accompanied by their adult. Children attending the after school club will be taken by the school staff to visit if parents make it known to the school office this would be something their child would like to be a participant. 

   

  Mrs Claus'  timetable is:

  12th December	Nursery	12noon 3.15pm
  13th December	Reception	3.15pm
  14th December	Year 1	3.15pm
  15th December	Year 2	3.15pm
  19th December	Year 3	3.15pm
  20th December	Year 4, 5, 6	During the school day

   

  There is no cost for the visit and all children will be given a small gift by Mrs Claus. There will be a collection bucket for you to make a donation should you wish and all money will be donated to Daft As A Brush. 

   

  

• Eco Warriors

  Mon 21 Nov 2022

  Good afternoon,

   

  Today our Eco Warriors kicked off our Switch Off Fortnight energy saving campaign. Over the next two weeks we will be trying to reduce our school electricity usage to save the planet and some money! The children have also been invited to take part in a competition to design a t-shirt with a slogan, message or image that encourages everyone to switch off and save energy. If your child would like to enter then please return all completed designs by Friday 25th November.

   

  We hope that the children remember lots of the energy saving tips they have discussed at school to use at home. If you are interested in more information about saving energy, this is the link to MSE’s energy saving tips:

   

  Energy saving tips | Money Saving Expert  

   

  Kind regards

   

  Mrs Willis

  Eco Schools Coordinator

   

  

• What have the children been learning about in antibullying week?

  Thu 17 Nov 2022

  This week pupils across the school have been thinking about what bullying is and what it isn't. They have also taken part in our anti-bullying discussions and surveys.

   

  Most pupils told us they have not been bullied. Some told us that bullying does happen from time to time. But when they tell adults in school adults help to sort it out and it stops.

   

  Older pupils  have been thinking about the difference between banter and bullying. Pupils across the school have been thinking about using kind words.

   

  All pupils have been learning how to get help if others are unkind to them. 

   

  As antibullying week comes to a close the work in school will carry on. In our values and relationships lessons we will continue our work on being kind and showing respect to one another. 

• Daft as a Brush charity appeal - Friday 25th November

  Wed 16 Nov 2022

  Each year, Burnside pupils choose 3 charities to support which include: one local charity, one national and one global.

   

  This year the pupils have chosen to  support  Daft as a Brush, World Wildlife Fund and Shelter

   

  This term, we are supporting Daft as A Brush.

   

  On Friday 25th November, we will be holding a fundraising event. We are asking you to donate any spare change that you have at home to fill a large "Daft As a Brush" stencil which will be drawn on the  playground.

   

  You will be able to add your coins with your children between 8:30 and 8.45am. Nursery children will be taken by their class teachers during the morning to add coins they may have. 

   

   

  

• Online Safety Booklet

  Wed 16 Nov 2022 Miss Croft

  At Burnside we are dedicated to ensuring our pupils are safe at all times. Our robust online safety curriculum ensures our children are equipped with the skills and knowledge to navigate the on line world safely and responsibility. 

   

  I have created a booklet which will be given to every child in school. The booklet includes the most up to date information and resources to support you on opening up conversations with your child as well as advice on mitigating risks outside of school. 

   

  We would appreciate it if you would put aside some time to carefully read our booklet. 

   

  Kind regards 

  Miss Croft

  Computing lead, Online Safety Officer

  

• Get Ready for all our Forthcoming Events

  Tue 15 Nov 2022

  It won’t be long until the countdown to Christmas starts to kick in. The calendar on our school website informs you of the events we have planned for this academic year. We have also tried to include a footnote to provide any additional information you require. We update events periodically so please check regularly to keep up to date.

   

  Don't forget that you can also set up alerts directly from the Burnside calendar to your device. This will ensure you receive a reminder of all the events. 

• Burnside Amazing Book Swap

  Tue 15 Nov 2022 Miss Ramsay and Miss Turnbull

  Thank you so much for all the amazing books which were sent into school. All children have now had the opportunity to select a 'new' book which they will bring home tonight.

  Due to the generous donations and the high quality reading materials we were also able to allow class teachers to pick some books to put into their class libraries. 

  Thank you all very much for your support.

• Pine Cone Collection

  Fri 11 Nov 2022

  Mrs McMullen has asked if children would collect  and bring into school as many pine cones as possible. The pine cones will be used  for work in the outdoor classrooms. to make bug hotels and bird feeders.

  

• When Should I Take My Child to the Dentist?

  Fri 11 Nov 2022

  Just a gentle reminder to all parents and carers to remember to take your child to the dentist. Following COVID, routine check up appointments may have been forgotten. 

   

  Wherever possible appointments should be made outside of school times to avoid disruption to your child's learning. 

   

  The NHS link will provide guidance to support you with your child's oral health.

   

  https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/

• Staff Updates

  Fri 11 Nov 2022

  Mrs McCoy (Year 1)  is planning to start her maternity leave towards the end of the year. We wish her and her family the very best as they prepare for the arrival of baby number 2.

  We currently have an advertisement on North East Jobs Northumberland to cover Mrs. McCoy's class until she returns after the birth of her baby. 

  When we appoint a candidate we will let the parents in Year 1 know.

   

  Mrs Glenn, lunchtime assistant, is retiring this month. Mrs. Glenn has worked at the school for over 16 years. She will be missed by us all but we wish her a very happy retirement. 

   

  Unfortunately it is increasingly challenging to recruit lunchtime supervisors. We are receiving far fewer applications for our vacancies than ever before. Should you know anyone who would be interested in the role of Lunchtime supervisor please encourage them to get in touch with us 01670 736052 asking to speak to Mrs McMullen.