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.

• Poetry Parade

  Fri 29 Jun 2018
  Today our Key Stage 1 children and Reception were treated to Poetry brought to life before their very eyes! The Manchester Actors Company brought children's favourite poems to life using sounds, costumes and musical prop. The whole school was filled with laughter as the children thoroughly enjoyed what they were seeing. Many thanks to the actors for their delightful performance.

  

• Cinderella and Rockerfella Perfomance

  Wed 27 Jun 2018
  Today our school was brought to life by our Year 5 and Year 6 children. Their performance of Cinderella and Rockerfella transformed our school hall into the theatre for one day and night only. There were songs, dances, jokes, baddies, fairies and a whole host of entertaining actors. Special mention must go to our solo singers who sang beautifully. We have so many talented children here at Northern. Massive thanks to the parents too who provided the children's outfits but the biggest thanks goes to the children who have all worked extremely hard on learning their lines. lyrics and actions. Well done everyone!

  

• Family Learning Arts and Craft Session

  Wed 27 Jun 2018
  Today, the parents of our Reception children have had the opportunity to come into school and work with their child in a session of Arts and Craft. The children have loved working with their parents and have produced some fantastic pieces of art work that we are sure will be displayed at home by some very proud parents. We definitely have some budding young artists in our midst here at Northern. Watch this space!

  

• Swimming Gala

  Tue 26 Jun 2018
  This afternoon, eight of our Year 5 and Year 6 children attended the Rossendale Sports Partnership Swimming Gala at Marl Pits. They competed against 5 other Valley schools in Freestyle, Breast Stroke, Back Stroke and Relay events. The children swam their best and we could not be more proud of them. The children came in a variety of 2nd and 3rd places in our heats and when the times were recorded, we came 4th overall and for our school - who does not have swimming lessons in every year group - this was a fantastic achievement. Once again, the children's behaviour and team spirit shone out above the rest. Well Done!

• National Cheerleading Competition

  Sat 23 Jun 2018

  Today 15 of our Year 5 and Year 6 girls danced two outstanding performances at the School's National Cheerleading Championships at the Manchester Velodrome. Their routines were flawless and their chants echoed around the Velodrome. They showed amazing team spirit by cheering 100% for all the other competitors. The pom dance was against 5 other schools and the cheerleading routine was against 7 others and they walked away with 2 fantastically deserved 2nd places. The hosts also complimented the girls on their manners which is always lovely to hear! Northern staff were very proud of our girls today! 

  More photos can be found on the Cheerleading Club section of the website.

  

• Manchester Actors Perfomance

  Fri 22 Jun 2018
  Today our Year 4, 5 and 6 children were treated to live theatre right in front of their very eyes! Two actors from the Manchester Actors Company came in and re-told Greek myths to the children. The actors were amazing and the children were fixated on the stories that were coming to life right before them! We learnt all about Pegasus, Perseus, Odysseus, Theseus, Narcissus and King Midas. The children gave a rapturous applause when it was over and it was all they could talk about when they returned to class. The actors also complimented the children on how spectacular their behaviour was and commended how they listened so intently. Well done!

  

• Football Competition

  Mon 18 Jun 2018
  Today our football team went to Helmshore Primary school and played 2 matches. They played their hearts out but sadly were defeated in both. They showed great resilience and team spirit in both games and Miss Collins was very proud of them. Well done boys!

• Vision Assembly

  Mon 18 Jun 2018
  Today at Northern, the children were very lucky to have an assembly delivered to them by Vision. The children learnt all about what peace was and how it is important for everyone to understand why we need to live in peace. The puppets then showed the children how to sing Peace is like a River and perform the actions that went with the lyrics. Well done to you all.

  

• PTA Summer Disco

  Thu 14 Jun 2018
  Tonight the school was brought to life by our very own PTA Summer Disco. The DJ played fantastic music and the children wowed the parents, staff and their peers with their amazing dance moves. We had dance offs between the boys and girls and Miss Nuttall and Mrs Melvin led the KS1 children through the old party classic 'The Music Man'. Everyone who came had a great time and we raised lots of money for our PTA! Massive thanks to the PTA members who organised everything!

  

• Year 2 Trip

  Thu 14 Jun 2018
  Today our Year 2 class went to Farmer Ted's in Ormskirk for their end of school trip. This linked all of their learning from their Farm Shop topic and then the trip provided the opportunity to apply a context to their learning. The children took part in pony grooming, meet the Guinea Pigs, a Ferret workshop which included a Ferret race! They also had a tractor ride and looked at a variety of birds! This sounds like a fun-packed day and the children came back smiling and shattered all at the same time! Well done Year 2 on your impeccable behaviour throughout your trip!