Life at Springside - Headteacher's Blog
Promoting British Values at Springside
Through its curriculum, extra-curricular activities, teaching and learning, Springside Primary School will promote British Values. By doing so, we will ensure that all learners understand the values that have traditionally underpinned British society. The teaching of these values will promote cohesiveness within our school and community. We will prepare pupils for life in England where the population has an increasingly rich diversity of backgrounds, origins, beliefs and cultures by promoting the values on which our society has been built. By teaching pupils these values we will help all to become good citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
World Book Day 2024
7th March 2024
Your outfits were fabulous!
The best outfit was Mr Davidson in his dress!
Remember it's World Book Day next Thursday!
Please get creative and dress up as a book character. I can't wait to see what a variety of costumes we will see!
Sponsored Pancake Toss
16th February 2024
What a great day we had! I have never seen so many pancakes flying around!
You all did a great job and rose lots of money for school equipment.
Young Voices February 2024
A big thank you to Mr Connor for organising our trip for the Key Stage 2 choir to sing at Young Voices 2024
We had lots of emails and messages from parents saying what a wonderful experience it was for both children and parents.
Parents loved Mrs Jenkinson's air guitar playing!
Thank you to Mr Connor, Mrs Jenkinson and Miss Heys for giving up their evening to support the children.
Road Safety - 5th February 2024
Next week, someone from the Local Authority will be coming into school to teach road safety to children in year 2 and year 3. This important learning will help to keep your children safe on the roads.
Christmas Carol Concert in Walmersley Church
19th December 2023
What a beautiful, traditional service. The Bible readings were lovely and the singing from all groups was amazing.
The parents gave us some wonderful feedback and it was great to see the church so full (there were also a few tears among the parents).
Rocksteady Music School Concert
15th December 2023
What a great afternoon of rock music and singing! Maybe we will see some of you in pop bands in the future! Well done to everyone!
EYFS and KS1 Nativity
Well done to everyone in EYFS and KS1 for your great acting and singing in your nativity plays. Your family members were all so proud of you!
Christmas Fair - 8th December 2023
Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Fair last Friday, it was a great success! I hope you all had a good time and enjoyed the turkey sandwiches.
Police Car Visit to EYFS
6th December 2023
The Children in EYFS had a special visitor today, they were visited by 3 police people and their police car! children were told all about what it is like to work in the police and they got to sit in the car. The sirens were very loud!
Christmas Tree Assembly 2023
1st December 2023
This year was my 10th Christmas Tree Assembly since I came to Springside and it was just as special as my first one!
As usual we counted down from 10 and the oldest and the youngest child in school switched the lights on.
Our tree looks wonderful!
All week from Monday 27th November in the school hall
Children in Need 2023
Friday 17th November
On Friday, we celebrated Children in Need and raised money for the charity by wearing spots for the day.
The school council baked and sold biscuits and we learnt about where the money raised will go.
Anti-Bullying Week 2023 Make a Noise About Bullying
13th November 2023
Throughout this week, children in school have been learning about Anti-Bullying. Each class presented their learning in a special assembly.
Every class were able to talk about their learning and shared the important messages they have been given. There will be a large display of work at the front of the hall to help them remember what they have learnt this week.
Sara Yates - Author Visit
Friday 10th November
Sara Yates, the author, visited our school this week to read her new book to the school. She worked with every class throughout the day .
We all got to try out some of Freddie's calming down activities
Sara is a past pupil from Springside Primary and and she enjoyed visiting her old school.
Some children bought signed copies of her book.
School Glow Disco
2nd November 2023
Our school disco was a great success and raised lots of money.
There was some wonderful dancing on display!
Even the Conga!
Pumpkin Competition arranged by the School Council
Monday 30th October 2023
What a fantastic number of entries! we had over 50, which is a record!
It was really difficult for the school council, to pick the winners!
We all loved looking at your creations in assembly and celebrating the 2 winners!
Harvest Festival In Christ Church Walmersley
18th october 2023
Thank you to all children and families who supported our Harvest Festival this year. All your donations have been taken to Bury Hospice to support families in need. Children, your readings and singing were wonderful as usual. I am really proud of you all.
Mental Health Day
Tuesday 10th October
We are really pleased that we were awarded Bronze Accredited School last year for delivering the My Happy Mind Program. We are delivering the program again this year because we feel it is a great support for children's mental health in school. We would like parents to download the My Happy Mind App so that you can use the materials at home too. If you need any support, please contact your child's teacher.
Prestolee MAT Football Tournament
4th October 2023
Well done to our Y3 and Y4 football team for representing our school well this week. You tried really hard and won some great games.
Sadly, you did not make it into the final but you showed great sportsmanship and celebrated with the team who won.
Bury Music Live Assembly
Thursday 14th September 2023
It was great to listen to some live music today. It sounds so much better than listening to CDs like we often do. I enjoyed listening to and learning about all the different instruments in the orchestra.
You all took a leaflet home after the assembly, if you fancy having a try at learning one of the instruments you saw today, ask your parent or carer to register on the website provided on the leaflet. We hope lots of you sign up!
Welcome back to school everyone, I am sure it is going to be a great year!
5th September 2023
Good Bye School Year 2022-23
Stay safe over the summer everyone and see you in September!
Springside's Got Talent 2023
20th July 2023
What a great way to end the year! I didn't realise what a wide range of talents we had in our school - from singing to dancing, hoola hoop skills to football skills and much more!
I was really impressed with the audience too, you all supported the acts and encouraged them to do their best. The atmosphere was super!
The judges had a really hard time picking a winner!
Leavers' Party
19th July 2023
What a lovely evening, you all looked so grown up in your party clothes! Keep all the photos you took as they will be great memories in the future.
The staff had a good time too!
I'm sure you all slept well after all that dancing!
Leavers' Assembly in Church
18th July 2023
There wasn't a dry eye in the house during our Leavers' Assembly in Walmersley Church! This was a time to reflect on the years gone by, think about the future and thank those who have helped us along the way. Your parents and carers really appreciated the individual thank-you letters you wrote for them.
Thank-you to the KS1 and KS2 choirs for supporting this event as well.
Year 6 Leavers' Play
12th July 2023
I'm An Eleven Year Old, Get me out Of Here!
What a fantastic play! you were all wonderful! You all had the audience laughing out loud all the way through and your singing was amazing. I think that is one of the best leavers' plays I have seen! Well done!
Friday Lunch Disco
7th July 2023
Thank you to our new PTA group for spending some of your money on a new music speaker for school. This speaker will be used for lots of different events, one of these being Friday Lunch Dosco. Our first disco was a great success!
If you would like to join our new PTA and help to raise vital money for school, please leave your name at the school office and someone will contact you.
Eid Celebration
3rd July 2023
Our first Eid Celebration was a great success this week. We learnt about the celebration then children who celebrate Eid taught us some traditional games which they play with their family on their special day. We also got to see some of the children's special Eid clothes.
EYFS Sponsored Bike Ride
30th June 2023
Well done to all EYFS children for completing your Sponsored Bike Ride. What a shame it was raining! Your sponsor money will be spent on new EYFS resources.
Sponsored Sport Event
30th June 2023
All, classes in school carried out a sponsored sport event on Friday last week to raise money for extra sport equipment. Everyone had a great time but were tired at the end of the event!
When you have collected in your sponsor money, don't forget to pay it into school through Parent Pay.
Play in a Day
29th June 2023
On Thursday this week, Play in a Day led by Jeff Longmore came for their annual visit to Y6. The children learnt a play about WW2 in a day and then performed it to parents and the school at 3pm.
I couldn't believe how much the children learnt in just one day! they had to remember lines and stage actions. I think it was the best performance we have ever had. Jeff said you were all a pleasure to work with. Well done.
Sports Week
June 2023
Today was the first day of Sport Week 2023. We invited a special sports provider into school to introduce us to some new sports.
Key Stage 1 children experienced Golf. The children really enjoyed trying something new.
Key Stage 2 children experienced Archery. I was really impressed with how well the children picked up the new skills.
There will be plenty more sport throughout the week.
Springside Music Concert in Walmersley Church
Monday 26th June
What a fantastic celebration of the music at Springside! Our second Annual Springside Music Concert and our first performed in church was a great success.
We celebrated our KS1 and KS2 choirs and we also celebrated instrumental music with performances on the piano, violin, flute and guitar.
Year 3 and Year 4 Athletics Tournament at Prestolee Primary School
20th June 2023
The rainy weather meant that we had to have our tournament in a small hall but you all represented the school well and tried your very best. I am proud ofyou all.
SEND Panathlon at Prestolee Primary School
20th June 2023
Well done to all the children in KS2 who represented our school at the SEND Panathlon this week. It was a shame about the weather but you all coped very well with competing in the school hall.
Scholastic Book Fair - June 2023
Thank you to all the children and adults who visited our Scholastic Book Fair this week to look at and buy some books. You have all helped us to raise money to buy new books for our classrooms and library.
Year 5 Greek Day
14th June 2023
Year 5 had a great time this Wednesday when 2 visitors came to school to teach us all about the Ancient Greeks.
The children acted in a Greek drama and also modelled Greek artefacts out of clay. Everyone said they had a really enjoyable day.
Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots Championship June 2023
Well done to all the children in school who entered the Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots Championship. The photograph shows the winners from each class and the overall winners. You are all superstars!
Rainbow Day 9th June 23
You all looked great in your rainbow clothes this week! You also brought in lots of rainbow coloured items for our Rainbow Stall at the Summer Fair. I hope you all come to the Summer Fair and help us to raise lots of money to support the school.
Visit from the Imam -
7th June 2023
The Imam came to visit us this week. He presented a whole school assembly and then worked in Early Years, Year 3 and Year 5. We learnt a lot and it was great to be taught by an expert.
NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe - May 2023
This week, all classes in school watched the online assembly presented by Ant and Dec and then completed follow up sessions in class. Following this week, children will be much more aware about keeping themselves safe and will know how to speak out if they are worried about something.
Year 4 Viking Day Trip to Tatton Park
2nd May 2023
Year 4 children had a super time, they learnt a lot and got the chance to experience life as a Viking.
Rock Steady Music School
12th May 2023
This assembly was great fun! It is always enjoyable to listen to live music. If you want to be part of the Rock Steady School Band, click on the link given and sign up!
Academy Netball Tournament
17th May 2023
Well done to our year 5 and year 6 netball team for winning the Academy Netball Tournament!
Not only did they not let in a single goal throughout the whole tournament but they showed excellent sportsmanship and they represented the school very well.
Creepy Crawly Roadshow - EYFS
16th May 2023
Children in EYFS had a great morning on Tuesday this week when the Creepy Crawly Roadshow came to visit. Children saw a great range of Creepy Crawlies and there was even tears from one child because he didn't want to leave the Python behind!
Year 6 SATS - 9th May 23
Well done to all our Year 6 children who sat their SATs last week. They all worked really hard and They were a credit to the school. I am really proud of them all!
Coronation Lunch
Friday 5th May
We all had a great time! Due to the weather, we had to have our picnic in the hall but it did not dampen our spirits.
The ladies in the kitchen made us a traditional afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, cakes and cream scones. What a special day!
My Happy Mind - Happiness Heroes - April 2023
I would like to present our new My Happy Mind 'Happiness Heroes'. Their mission is top secret but they are working behind the scenes to help keep us all happy in school. I can't wait to see what they all get up to! Watch this space!
Year 5 Bikeability - April 2023
Well done to all year 5 children for working so hard on passing your Bikeability course. I am sure this learning will help to keep you all safe on the roads in future.
Mrs Egan's Bench - April 2023
We have bought a lovely bench to help us remember Mrs Egan. We will find a special place to put it and we hope you will use this bench to relax and talk to your friends.
Easter Service in Walmersley Church
29th March 2022
Our Easter Service in church was wonderful again this year. The readings by Year 6 were loud and clear and the singing by Reception, year 3, KS1 choir and KS2 choir were lovely. The 2 whole school hymns also sounded wonderful. The feedback from the parents was all positive and I am very proud of you all.
Prestolee Y5/Y6 Tag Rugby Tournament - 21st March 2023
Our Year 5/Year 6 Tag Rugby Team had a great tournament on 21st March 2023 at Waterloo school. They played well and finished second in the final, only losing by only 1 try! They won every game in their group and showed resilience to come back from behind to win their semi final!
Y3/Y4 Football Tournament at Manchester United - 20th March 2023
Well done to our Year 3/Year 4 Football Team who represented school in a tournament at Manchester United. They finished 4th out of 10 schools competing and represented the schools core values - being: safe respectful and ready.
Pancake Toss March 2023
Well done to all the children who joined in our first money raising event organised by our new Friends of Springside Parent and Teachers Group. We are raising money to buy more furniture for our community room so we can get some community groups up and running during the day. Keep up the good work everyone!
What a great World Book Day we had this year! We all had a fun time dressing up and writing stories about the characters we had dressed as. I really enjoyed being a Cowgirl for the day!
Year 6
Tough Mudder
March 2023
Year 6 children competed in a Sponsored School Tough Mudder to raise money towards the cost of their residential trip at the end of the year.
Some childen loved getting very muddy but other didn't, however, everyone in the class joined in and had a great time!
I am glad it wasn't me who had to wash all your clothes! Well done everyone!
Basketball Match 15th February 2023
Well done to our Year 3 and Year 4 Basketball Tam who came second in the Prestolee MAT Basketball Tournament. You all worked very hard and represented the school well. I am proud of you all!
Uniform
4th February 2023
This week, we have had a Uniform Week where we ensured that everyone was wearing uniform which matched our policy.
Here is a reminder of our expectations.
Yellow polo shirt (with or without school logo)
Red sweatshirt or cardigan (with or without school logo)
Dark grey shorts, trousers, skirts or pinafore dresses
Waterproof coat
Autumn/Winter PE Kit (black joggers, white T-shirt, plain black trainers, School jumper)
Spring/Summer PE Kit (black shorts, white T-shirt, plain black trainers, School jumper)
Black / grey or white socks Black / white / red or grey tights
Black shoes
Red and white gingham dresses can be worn in the summer.
Jewellery
On health and safety grounds we do not allow children to wear jewellery in school. The exceptions to this rule are: watches, plain stud earrings (in pierced ears), and small objects of religious significance. We ask the children to either remove these objects during PE and games, or if newly pierced, to cover earrings with a plaster (provided by the parent), to prevent them from causing injury.
Footwear
We require all children to wear black shoes. Shoes with heels are not allowed for safety reasons. Trainers must not be worn for school, although they may be brought to school to wear outside at playtime or lunchtime. We ask children to change out of boots, especially during bad weather. Wellington boots are needed for wet or snowy weather and children will be asked to change as they come inside school. Boots will not be allowed inside school.
Children may wear black shoes or their black PE plimsolls inside school.
Good quality second hand uniform
If you are struggling or you need some extra uniform, school has a good selection of good quality second hand uniform which can be obtained for free. We will have days when this uniform is displayed for parents to take but if you need help between these times, just ask a member of staff and we will be happy to provide this for you.
Friends of Springside January 2023
A group of parents and staff are setting up a ‘Friends of Springside’ group. The plan is to create a formal PTA within the next 12 months, with a nominated committee.
Over the next few months, we will be holding regular meetings and organising fundraising events to raise money to renovate the Community Room.
Events coming up:
Wednesday 1st February: (date will be moved due to the strike)
Uniform Sale in the Playground 3.30pm
w/c Monday 27th February:
Sponsored Pancake Toss
Fencing Club - January 2023
We have a few spare places in our Fencing Club. If you want to experience a new sport, please join our club 8am to 9am on Monday mornings £4 per session. Please speak to Miss Thornicroft if you wish to join.
Springside Wall Of Champions January 2023
You may have seen the Wall of Champions display in the entrance hall? We want to fill it with pictures of you all! If you are in a club, group or team outside school and you have a badge, shield or trophy, please bring it into school. We will present it to you in assembly and we will take a picture of you for the wall. Your award does not have to be for sport, we want pictures from a variety of different interests and hobbies. Good Luck!
Happy New Year ! January 2023
Welcome back everyone, lets have a great 2023!
School Council Christmas Wreath Competition - December 2022
A big well done to all the winners of the School Council Christmas Wreath Competition 2022. Your competition entries looked wonderful and I hope you now have them displayed at home. Thank you to all the children who entered the competition.
Christmas Carol Service in Walmersley Church, 14th December 2022
This week, we had a beautiful Carol Service in Walmersley Church. Thank you to year 6 children for your clear readings, year 1 and year 2 children for singing the 2 songs from your nativity play, and KS1 and KS2 choirs for your lovely singing. The two whole school hymns also sounded great. I had lots of wonderful feedback from the parents. I am really proud of you all.
Nativity Plays 7th December 2022
Well done to EYFS and KS1 children and staff for performing your wonderful Nativity Plays this week. The parents thought your acting was great and I am really proud of all of you!
Christmas Fair
2nd December 2022
Our first Christmas Fair for 3 years. Thank you to everyone who came to support us. We made £930!
Even Father Christmas paid us a visit and saw children in his special grotto!
We had a large variety of stalls selling all kinds of Christmas treats.
Hot Chocolate Reindeers made by year 4
Sock Snowmen made by year 6
Donated Toys to sell
Drinks and hot dogs
Christmas Tree Assembly 1st December 2022
How lovely it was to be able to have our traditional Christmas Tree Assembly again after 3 years of isolation. Well done to our oldest and youngest children in school for doing such a good job of switching on the lights.
Springside Football Team Playing at Manchester United's Training Ground
29th November 2022
Well done to the year 6 football team for your excellent work at Manchester United's Training Ground. Adults were not allowed to help you, you had to use your leadership skills to make strategic decisions about your team and playing format.
Springside's team came second in the tournament against 6 other teams. I am really proud of both your playing skills and your leadership skills.
SEN Ten Pin Bowling Trip
28th November 2022
Well done to the Key Stage 2 Ten Pin Bowling Team. I believe you had a really enjoyable time and you represented the school well. Keep up the good work.
Anti-Bullying Week November 2022
The theme this year was 'SPEAK OUT'
Each class in school studied a different aspect of the theme
We had a big assembly at the end of the week where each class presented what they had been learning about
Anti-Bullying Week November 2022
Thank you to our School Council for writing our new 'Children's Anti-Bullying Policy' These will be displayed around school for support
Rest in Peace Mrs Egan, we will all miss you very much. Your work in the school will never be forgotten.
November 2022
Autumn Art Competition
November 2022
Well done to all the children who entered the Autumn Art Competition which was organised by the School Council. Please see the winners in the photograph.
Crossing the Line Presentation
3rd November 2022
Y6 children enjoyed a presentation this week called 'Crossing the Line'. It taught them all about how to deal with Peer Pressure and how to avoid getting caught up in Criminal Gangs.
There was a lot of information to take in but every child said that they enjoyed the presentation and had learnt a lot. This work will help prepare our children for transition to high school.
Tombola for Cancer Research
October 2022
Well done to the girls who organised their own Tombola stall to raise money for Cancer Research, they raised £60. I am really proud of you!
Harvest Festival in Church
October 2022
What a wonderful Harvest Festival! The readings from Year 6 children were loud and clear - well done year 6!
The singing from our Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 choirs was lovely and also the singing from Year 4 and Year 5 was impressive! The whole school hymns raised the roof!
All our collected food was taken to Bury Hospice by Mr Connor. They said a big thank you to everyone for the donations.
Quick Sticks Hockey Team
16th October 2022
Well done to the Springside Quick Sticks Hockey Team for winning the Prestolee Tournament this week. We came first out of 7 teams.
Mr Davidson was really proud of you all and he said you represented the school beautifully. Dean, who organised the tournament, also said you were a credit to Springside.
Flu Vaccines
4th October 2022
Lots of us had our Flu Vaccinations this week, lets hope this helps us to stay healthy and in school over the winter.
Football Match Against Greenmount School
7th October 2022
On Friday, we had our second match against Greenmount. Well done to everyone who played, we won 5-3! I am looking forward to more matches in the future.
Prestolee Athletics Tournament
29th September
On Thursday, we entered the Prstolee Athletics Tournament at Waterloo School in Ashton. All our school competitors were great and represented our school well. We were awarded additional points for our great behaviour and sporting attitude!
Football Match Against Greenmount School
30th September
On Friday our football team played a match against Greenmount School . It was raining really hard and everyone was wet through at the end but it was a lot of fun! We will be playing another match next week.
My Happy Mind 24 September 2022
From September 2022, we have decided to deliver the NHS backed ‘My Happy Mind’ program from EYFS to Y6.
‘My Happy Mind’ is a complete mental and emotional wellbeing package for primary schools . It was created for schools with a very simple mission - to give today’s children the skills to thrive in tomorrow’s world. Their programmes give children the preventative strategies, skills and tools they need to thrive in the modern world.
As we go through the program, we will be sending home parent information so you can also support your child and talk to them about what they are learning.
Back to School September 2022
Welcome back everyone! It was great to see all your smiling faces this morning!
20th July 2022
Have a lovely Summer break everyone! Stay safe and we will see you all in September!
Year 6 Leavers' Assembly in Church July 2022
A beautiful assembly everyone! Year 6 readings were clear and easy to hear, KS1 and KS2 choir singing was lovely and the whole school song was fantastic. Your parents said it was the best Leavers' Assembly ever!
Springside KS1 and KS2 Choir Concert July 2022
What a lovely concert! Your singing was beautiful children!
Bury North Cluster Athletics - July 2022
Well done to our Year 3 to Year 6 Athletics Team for entering the Athletics Tournament and representing the school well. We didn't win but as you can see, we won a lot of individual medals. We will look forward to entering again next year.
Y5 Bikeability July 2022
Well done to all the year 5 children who passed their Bikeability Level 1 and 2 this week, The instructors said you were all a credit to the school.
Year 2 Football Tournament - 4th July 2022
Well done to the year 2 football team. This is the first time we have entered a KS1 team into a tournament, you all did very well for your first time. Better luck next year.
Pirate Day in EYFS - 28th June 2022
The children in EYFS had a great day on Tuesday as it was Pirate Day! They all dressed up in Pirate outfits and engaged in a wide variety of Pirate related activities. I saw them playing games in the hall which involved running from 'island' to 'island' without getting caught in the 'sea', it looked great fun! The photograph shows children building a pirate ship and acting out their pirate stories.
Sports Day - June 2022
Well done to all the children who participated in Sports Day this week. Everyone says what a great day it was. Here are the results:-
4th Place - 883 points - Ash Team (blue)
3rd Place - 908 points - Oak Team (green)
2nd Place - 1007 points - Elm Team (yellow)
1st Place - 1079 points - Holly Team (red)