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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.

  • UKCA Cheerleading Competition

    Sat 22 Jun 2019
    Today 17 of our talented KS2 girls travelled to Manchester Velodrome to take part in a cheerleading competition. They showed exceptional dancing and cheer skills alongside fantastic cheer spirit and behaviour. They did both themselves and the school proud and to quote UKCA "We are proud of you say we are proud of you!" The staff and children had an amazing time so well done to all involved and special thanks to the parents who attended and supported us too!
  • Penalty Shoot Out

    Fri 21 Jun 2019
    Today our children have all taken part in a penalty shoot out on the field. This was organised and delivered by Accrington Stanley as part of our Joy of Moving Festival. The children have had a great time and judging by what the teachers saw, Gareth Southgate could use their tactics for his England team. Well done Northern!
  • The Joy of Moving Festival

    Thu 20 Jun 2019
    This week we have had our Joy of Moving Festival delivered by Accrington Stanley. The whole school have taken part in workshops delivered by Dylan, Matt and Olivia. They played lots of team-based activities learning and showing off new skills. The children have all thoroughly enjoyed themselves and are ready for the penalty shoot out tomorrow! Well done children!
  • Lego Workshop

    Wed 19 Jun 2019
    Today our KS 2 children had the opportunity to work with their parents in a Lego workshop organised by the Family Learning Centre. The children created some super models and then used balloons to make them build speed. It was lovely to see everyone having fun!
  • King Arthur's Visit

    Thu 13 Jun 2019
    Today in school, we have had been entertained by actors who came into school to tell the KS2 children all about the story of King Arthur. We met the knights of the round table, the wise women of the forest, Merlin and King Arthur himself. The children watched in awe as the story came to life. The actors commented on the children's behaviour saying they were one of the best audiences they had had. Well done KS2!
  • Year 4's United Utilities Day

    Wed 12 Jun 2019
    Today our Year 4 class had a workshop organised and delivered by United Utilities. The children learnt all about water safety, the water cycle and how to be water efficient. They completed many tasks and activities and had a great time making their Water Water topic come to life. Well done Year 4!
  • Hothersall Lodge

    Mon 10 Jun 2019
    This weekend our Year 6 children have had an incredible time at Hothersall Lodge for their end of year residential. Despite the weather, the children have made some amazing memories and learnt lots of new things as well as took part in numerous challenges. Well done Year 6!
  • Snuggle Up with a Book Day

    Fri 24 May 2019
    Today our children looked very different! Around the school, all we could see were pyjamas and dressing gowns! We did this to celebrate 2 amazing stories that have stood the test of time and which are celebrating anniversaries. All classes have been taking part in activities that revolve around these stories and it was great to see a hall full of smiley faces!
  • Viking Visitor

    Wed 22 May 2019
    Today our Year 4 and 6 children have taken part in a Viking Workshop. Our visitor brought a range of artefacts and the children learnt all about the Vikings and what life was like back in Viking times. The children have had a great time and it was lovely to see all their happy smiley faces.
  • Rossendale High Five Netball Final

    Tue 21 May 2019
    Today our Year 6 netball team represented Northern at the Rossendale High Five Netball Competition. They had qualified to be amongst the top 6 schools in Rossendale and the girls played extremely well and showed outstanding sportsmanship which Nathan Bibby - Rossendale Sports Partnership manager - commented on during the presentation. Well done girls!
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