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.

• Year 5/6 Athletics Competition

  Wed 28 Nov 2018
  Today 18 children from Year 5 and 6 represented Northern at the Athletics competition where they took part in running races, obstacle races, under and over races, relay races as well as field event such as javelin, speed bounce, long jump, vertical jump and chest throw. The children did fantastic and received certificates after the event. Well done to all the children that competed - you did yourselves and Northern proud!

• Preston Crown Court Trip

  Mon 26 Nov 2018
  Today our Year 6 class went to visit Preston Crown Court and take part in a mock court case complete with defendant, barristers, solicitors, witnesses and a judge. The children had a fantastic time and their behaviour was impeccable. The court ushers were very impressed with our children as were the Northern staff! Sadly there are no photos as this is a strict rule in a court room but the children who dressed up looked fab!

• Stay and Play in Reception

  Wed 21 Nov 2018
  Stay and Play sessions have been carried out in school for our Reception Parents. This was an opportunity for parents to spend educational time with their child as well as understand the learning that goes on within the early years setting. The sessions were held on the 13th and 21st November and were well received by parents. Many thanks to those who attended.

  

• Hula Hoop Club Taster

  Mon 12 Nov 2018
  Today the Key Stage 2 children were given a taster of our new after school club - Hula Hoop Club! The children were treated to some tricks and a routine and then one child from each class were chosen to have a go. Well done to those brave children! The club runs on a Tuesday starting from tomorrow.

  

• Autumn Festival

  Fri 09 Nov 2018
  Tonight our Autumn Festival went ahead. The night was lit up with the fantastic firework display and it was a fantastic occasion for children and their families to get together and enjoy a social occasion. We had refreshments, sweets and our renowned Chocolate Tombola. A wonderful time was had by all and many thanks to the PTA for the organising and the staff and parents who gave their time to help out.

  

• Diwali Workshops

  Fri 09 Nov 2018

  Today Northern had a very special visitor who came into school to teach our children all about the traditional dance of Diwali. All of our KS 1 and KS 2 classes have had these workshops and thoroughly enjoyed them. This has linked to our school learning all about the festival of Diwali. Well done to all those who took part.

  

• Remembrance Walk

  Fri 09 Nov 2018
  Today our Year 4, 5 and 6 children walked up to the Deerplay Memorial to show their respect to all those who fought for our freedom. The children battled the wind and listened carefully to every word that was spoken. Our former pupil Enfys played the Last Post and the children then showed the utmost respect for the 2 minute silence.  A fantastic well done to our Year 6 children who read so beautifully too.

  

• Lest We Forget

  Thu 08 Nov 2018
  This week every class at Northern have been learning all about Armistice Day to show a good understanding of why we take part in the Remembrance Walk. To fit in with this, a fantastic new display dedicated to this special day has now gone up in school.This display involved every child's hand in the school to create the poppies. Next time you walk through the hall, please have a look!

  

• Northern's Poppies.

  Thu 08 Nov 2018
  Here at Northern, we pride ourselves as being part of the community and when we noticed all the poppies displayed around Weir and the Rossendale Valley, we wanted to contribute. Our Year 6 children worked hard to create some beautiful thank-you poppies which are now decorating our school railings. Have a read of these emotive thank you poppies. 

  

• Year 5 and 6 Football competition

  Mon 05 Nov 2018
  Today our very own Northern football team travelled to St Veronica's in Helmshore to play a friendly football match in preparation for the inter-schools competition next Wednesday. The boys were facing an excellent St Veronica's team but this did not put them off! They played their best and showed real sportsmanship. Despite losing 7-1, our boys kept their heads up and showed the resilience we instil in our children here at Northern. Well done boys!