We were featured in an article in the Rossendale Free Press newspaper this week for our tremendous Race 4 Life fundraising.

Today our Year 4, 5 and 6 classes took part in a very important workshop all about keeping safe near dogs! They became detectives and looked at clues as to see which dogs could be dangerous and how to keep safe! The children were amazing and Jo was amazed by your answers and behaviour so well done!

Wow, what a race!  All of the classes at Northern have taken part in our very own Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research.  Everyone was kitted out in their sports wear and all rose to the challenge.  Our fundraising total currently stands at over £900!  If you would like to donate to this amazing cause, you can do so here - https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/northern-primary-school  I will announce the final amount raised on Friday 11th June.

Take a look at our determined racers below!

Today in Year 6, we have had a virtual visit from Dharmachari Sanghaketu who is a Buddhist which links to our RE topic this term. He spoke to the children all about the religion and the children could answer his questions but also ask some great questions too. He then led them in a meditation session and as you can see, they all took it very seriously. Well done Year 6! 

We are now in a position to share with our parents, carers and community that the defibrillator is now in place on the external wall of school next to the kitchen. This allows 24 hour access to the whole community should it be needed. In such circumstances, 999 should be dialled and the location of the school stated to receive a one-off access code which allows the housing unit to be opened. On behalf of everyone here at Northern, can we send a massive thank you to the community for all your support.

Today our Year 4 and 6 children had a visit from Jen who works for the North West Air Ambulance. Jen told us all about the charity and then we had a virtual tour of the helicopter and met the crew! The children asked some amazing questions and Jen went away from Northern knowing what we already did - the children here are amazing!