Northern is an amazing place for our children to learn. In our latest news section we will share with you the latest events taking place across the school. More detailed information can be found on your child's class website page.

• Our Mental Health Champions

  Thu 14 Oct 2021

  Today three of our Year 6 children attended Mental Health Champions training with Miss Collins. The children had a fantastic day acting as ambassadors for Northern. Miss Collins was really proud of all three children for the maturity and sensitivity that they displayed throughout the day. When fully trained, our Mental Health Champions will share their knowledge and skills with the Northern Community. 

  

• Our amazing Year 3 and Year 4 Football Team

  Mon 11 Oct 2021

  Today our talented Year 3 and Year 4 footballers joined forces as our Team Northern to compete in an inter-schools football tournament. The team wore our amazing new football kits which we received through sponsorship from Hurt Transport. The teams display of perseverance, determination and great sportsmanship led to a skilled performance which resulted in 3rd place.

  

• Harvest Festival Assembly.

  Mon 11 Oct 2021

  Today we were very lucky to have a special visitor to Northern. Caroline from the Rossendale charity RAFT came into school and told us all about what amazing things the charity does. The Year 6 children also presented her with their posters they had created to inform more people about this amazing charity. She was completely overwhelmed by the generosity of our families here at Northern so on behalf of all the staff here and the staff at RAFT - Thank you so much!

  

• Mental Health Awareness Day

  Sun 10 Oct 2021

  At Northern, the whole school community collaborates to ensure the well-being of every individual - child or adult - is nurtured. Circle time this week was dedicated to sharing thoughts about how we can support each other to achieve physical and mental wellbeing. The following slides share ideas of how we can all work together towards achieving Article 24. If you would like to watch the videos on these slides then visit our Rights Respecting School page where you will find the power-point. 

  

• Seven children selected to try out for the Town Team Trials

  Fri 08 Oct 2021

  This week, seven of our talented footballers were selected to take part in the Town Trials for Bacup Football Club. 150 pupils from local schools attended the town team trials along with our seven pupils. Out of these pupils, 30 children were selected to go through to the next stage. Four Northern pupils are now in this final stage to form a team of 16 footballers. Remember how amazing you are and keep believing and shooting for the stars.

  

• European Languages Day

  Sat 02 Oct 2021 Mrs Ewens

  Well what a week we have had at Northern!  We have travelled around Europe learning all about different countries.  Here is the country each year group have been learning about.  Have a look at class pages to find out more.

  Malta = Reception

  Lithuania = Year 1

  Belgium = Year 2

  Cyprus = Year 3

  Slovakia = Year 4

  Austria = Year 5

  Estonia = Year 6

   

  Throughout Europe, 800 million Europeans are represented in the Council of Europe's 47 member states and all are encouraged to discover more languages at any age, as part of or alongside their studies. This stems from the Council of Europe’s conviction that linguistic diversity is a tool for achieving greater intercultural understanding and a key element in the rich cultural heritage of our continent. Therefore, the Council of Europe, in Strasbourg, promotes plurilingualism in the whole of Europe. 
  
  At the Council of Europe’s initiative, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated every year since 2001 on 26 September - together with the European Commission.

  

• Reading Buddies in Year 5 and Year 1

  Fri 01 Oct 2021

  Our Year 5 children were so excited to share their love of reading with their new Year 1 buddies. Each week our reading buddies will now share their love of reading with each other in a dedicated slot.

  

• Our Year 5 and Year 6 Inter-School Football Tournament

  Mon 27 Sep 2021

  Today our sensational football team played in their first tournament of the new year. Thanks to sponsorship from Hurt Transport they were able to wear brand new football kits which the team absolutely loved. Our team certainly did not disappoint, once again demonstrating how sportsmanship, teamwork and perseverance always win the day. Well done Team Northern for coming second.

  

• Open sessions for prospective parents September 2022

  Fri 24 Sep 2021
  

• Our Northern Community

  Thu 23 Sep 2021

  I thought I would share with you some messages of support from parents and carers that have been received in school recently. Our Northern community is definitely a fantastic place to be a member of.

   

  Thank you for keeping us all going through this really difficult year. Your resilience, passion and dedication have really made a difference.

   

  Thank you for making M's time at Northern a pleasure! She has loved being in the Northern family and will miss all the fun and excitement. Thank you so much to everyone of the staff that have worked with her and guided her to be her best.

   

  My girls have enjoyed every minute this year.

   

  We just wanted to thank you for everything that the school has done for us this year. Both boys absolutely love the school and have made some really nice friends.

   

  Thank you so much for all your hard work this year! It's been such a difficult year for us all but you have all done an amazing job of keeping a 'sense of normality' in all the confusion. We truly appreciate all your hard work and dedication.