Author: Mrs Ritchie

Our school has celebrated Earth Day in school this week with lots of outdoor work and lots of different activities. Early Years explored outside and planted some seeds. Year 1 and 2 planted sunflower seeds, explored plants in our grounds, played a game deciding what...

On Wednesday Lower Key Stage Two enjoyed a brilliant trip to Durham Cathedral. We took part in a fantastic range of activities linked to Saint Cuthbert and had a tour of the cathedral to visit his shrine. During the team building activities, the children had...

In school today our children were in great spirits and looking absolutely fantastic in black and white.  We've listened to Local Hero and  sang along to The Blaydon Races throughout the day.  All in support of Newcastle United's trip to Wembley on Sunday. HOWAY THE LADS!!! ...

The Eco- Cops have delivered an assembly today explaining the importance of looking after our planet. We are also launching 'Switch Off Fortnite' beginning today. In the next 2 weeks we are trying to save as much electricity as possible in school. Can you join in at...

Year 3 & 4 have enjoyed learning about the Stone Age this half term. It has been fantastic this week seeing the children present their fabulous homework projects to the rest of their classes. The effort has been outstanding!   ! ...

Riverside Primary Academy are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded our first Green Flag by Eco Schools England this year . This special award recognises the work we have completed as a school to learn about environmental issues as part of our curriculum...

Every Friday we have Praise Assembly  to celebrate achievements in and out of school. Mittrha showed us her sporting medals today!...

Year 5 completed a litter survey and litter pick this afternoon  with Tracy who manages the Community Hub in the Metrocentre.  A big thank you to Tracy and her helpers for providing all the litter pickers, gloves and bags to complete this litter pick. The...

All of the children in Year 3 and 4 have been out in the community litter picking today. Thank you  to all of the children for their help! ...