Riverside Primary Academy | Key Stage One

Key Stage One

Visit from Olympic Athlete Peter Bakare

Earlier this week, pupils in Reception to Year 6 at Riverside Primary Academy were involved in a sponsored exercise event delivered by Chris from @SportsforSchools and an olympic athlete @PeterBakare. All children tried their very best and had an amazing time! Afterwards, we were given an inspirational...

Forest Schools – We Need Your Help

            At Riverside Primary Academy, we are always looking for new ways to improve and enrich our curriculum.  We wanted to let you know about our exciting new initiative, Forest Schools. What is Forest Schools? Forest School is an inspirational programme that offers our children regular opportunities to...

Sponsored Fitness Event – Monday 12th March

Tomorrow afternoon, Monday 12th March, we will be taking part in the Sports for Schools sponsored fitness circuit event. During this time, the children will meet Peter Bakare, an Olympic Volleyball Player. Please ensure that your child has a full P.E. kit (including footwear) in school...

KS1 Multi-Skills Festival 7.3.18

Yesterday, some of our children in Year 1 and Year 2 had the opportunity to take part in a Multi-Skills Festival at Gateshead Leisure Centre.  They all showed great enthusiasm and enjoyment.  Miss Foster and Mrs Judge were so proud at how well they participated...

Belated World Book Day in Miss Bradley’s Class

After being postponed last week due to the snow, the children were finally able to dress up as characters from their favourite stories to celebrate World Book Day today. I am sure you will agree that they all look fantastic!   ...

World Book Day and Other School Events

Staff will be doing everything they can tomorrow to try and reorganise and reschedule any events which may have been missed due to the poor weather conditions.  World Book Day celebrations will certainly be rescheduled as this is an in-school event involving our staff and...

School Will Be Open Tomorrow – Monday 5th March

School will be open as usual tomorrow (Monday 5th March 2018).  Please can all pupils and staff wrap up warm as the temperatures are still low.  Pupils are encouraged to bring spare socks to school to ensure they have warm dry feet all day.  ...

School will REMAIN CLOSED on FRIDAY 2nd MARCH

Due to the poor weather conditions and weather warnings still in place, the school will remain closed on Friday 2nd March 2018.   There will be an update on Sunday afternoon to inform you about plans for Monday.   We will use our text messaging...