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.

• Eid celebrations

  Fri 14 May 2021 Mrs Ewens

  In Key Stage One this week we have been learning all about Eid and traditional celebrations.  We have enjoyed trying traditional foods, designing mehndi patterns, taking part in traditional dancing and Year One have even had henna designs on their hands!  Take a look at all the fun we have had.

  

• All Star Cricket Coaching!

  Wed 12 May 2021

  Today across the school, we have had a coach from All Star Cricket. They have worked on bowling, protecting the wickets and how to hold the bat correctly. They then held a competition to see which class could knock the wickets down first and Year 6 won this challenge so well done to Year 6.

  

• Life Education Visit!

  Thu 06 May 2021

  Today we have been meeting Harold the Giraffe! He has been in school and working with every single class on a variety of topics all linked to our PSHE curriculum. The children have worked really hard and Harold has been very impressed with the children here at Northern! He is back tomorrow to work with the classes who have not seen him today! Ask your child what they have learnt and who they have met!

  

• North West Air Ambulance Donation!

  Wed 05 May 2021

  Today at Northern we had a very important visit from Jen at North West Air Ambulance Service. She came to Northern after hearing about our amazing fundraiser which has allowed us to purchase 3 defibrillators around our community as well as make a donation of £1360.30 to the Air Ambulance who rely on donations to be able to keep providing this life-saving service. It was attended by Anna from Anna's Cafe Bar and Dawn Taylor from Rossendale Community First Responders. The cheque was also presented by two of our own pupils - Benjamin and Lola!

  

• World Earth Day!

  Thu 22 Apr 2021

  Today across Northern we have been looking at Earth Day and why it should be everyone's responsibility to look after our precious earth! This year's message was Restore Our Earth so we have looked at how we as a school can do our bit! The children came up with some super ideas and we will be passing them on to our Eco School lead!

• Music and Drama Week!

  Mon 12 Apr 2021

  This week at Northern, we have seen some amazing acting and heard some sensational singing! Throughout school we have been holding a Music and Drama themed week and the children have been so eager to share all they have been doing! Many classes used it as a 'Hook' for their topic and could tell staff all about what they had done from acting out scenarios to creating body percussion! Super work Northern! 

• Minibeast Family Learning Fun

  Thu 04 Mar 2021

  Today our Reception children had the opportunity to enjoy lots of creative fun thanks to Lancashire Family Learning. The classroom was filled with ladybirds, bees and spiders.

  Go to the Reception class website page for more details of the minibeast fun.

  

• World Book Day

  Thu 04 Mar 2021

  World Book Day in school may have had a slightly more subdued feel this year but it was lovely to hear the buzz of fun and enjoyment - whether it was the David Walliams assembly in Year 6 or the Bedtime Stories in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (Yes, the children and teachers did wear their pyjamas to school). Even Gerald from Giraffes Can't Dance made a surprise appearance thanks to Mrs Marr. Many of our children also enjoyed the World Book Day family activities provided by Lancashire Family Learning.

  Check out your child's class website page to find out more about the fun in school.

  

• St David's Day

  Mon 01 Mar 2021

  Today our children joined in with children across the country to celebrate St David's Day. We know have some amazing experts in school who can tell you lots of important facts about the patron saint of Wales as well as Welsh traditions.

   

  If you want to greet a Welsh person in their native tongue, a chirpy 'Happy St David's Day' greeting translates as 'Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus. ' To help you out a bit further, the phonetic way of pronouncing that is 'deethe goil Dewi hapeece. '

  

• Chinese New Year Fun

  Fri 12 Feb 2021
  Today children in school and at home celebrated Chinese New Year and found out about the start of the year of the ox as well as Chinese traditions. Unfortunately we had to postpone the Dragon Dance workshops which were planned for each class but hopefully we will be able to enjoy these later in the year.