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.

As a school community we are trying really hard to find ways to keep everyone around us smiley. This outdoor challenge is a great way of enjoying time outside and appreciating the world we live in. Why not see how many of the challenges you can complete...

Could you add an extra step to one of the challenges and send it to a friend or neighbour?

 

Half-term photo competition, RSSP are asking pupils to send in photos of their favourite green space within Rossendale along with a caption. There will be winners picked from EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3 for this competition across Rossendale.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XM5VbG5kB3F2exuy9wQEwbrv9_f1L3vm/view?usp=sharing

 

'Urban Orienteering'. Pendle Forest orienteers have kindly put together over 20 routes throughout Rossendale for families to have a go at this week and over half term. Please follow the link for an explanation sheet https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vW94fe-Fdf6HAU_z8Km6gMOC2t5XGFjM/view?usp=sharing   . You can also access all of the maps and answer sheets (this link is in the explanation sheet) here  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lREm8cJy5f6BU8e-aNfyrJG-8Z8MGv4i?usp=sharing  .If our pupils take part in these activities and send in their photos and videos RSSP shall pick 5 pupils, that have entered, at random to receive an Amazon Voucher.

Today our Year 1 children enjoyed a session of creative science fun thanks to the Lancashire Adult Learning team. Look at the fun the children and their parents enjoyed whether at home or in school.

Today our Year 5 children enjoyed a virtual lesson with the Parental Partnership team. It is always a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to be involved in fun, creative activities. Great fun was had by everyone - those in school and at home.

Today, Tuesday, 9 February 2021, the school community of Northern whether at home or in school celebrated Safer Internet Day. Our teachers and children joined in with teachers and children across the globe exploring the theme of "Together for a better internet". The activities in school helped everyone at Northern to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children not just at Northern but for those across the globe. Go to your child's class website page to discover more about today's activities.

 

Today the Year 6 class took part in a Road and Fire Safety workshop organised and delivered by Lancashire Fire Service. The children made some excellent contributions and the lady who was running the chat said she couldn't keep up with all the amazing comments! She also commented on our very own Finley who asked a super question about seat belts! Well done Year 6!

Today our Year 3 children and their parents were able to enjoy a crafty session linked to the children's learning in class thanks to a virtual session with Parental Partnership. Together they explored ancient civilisations and created Stonehenge and cave art masterpieces.