We have just under three weeks left at Lemington Riverside before the summer holidays, but there is still so much going on at school.

There is SO much going off, so we've summarised it all below!

WEDNESDAY 1 JULY: Reception, Years 1 and 2 will be singing in the Big Gig for Mini Singers at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead! The children will be back in school in time for a normal dinner.

WEDNESDAY 1 JULY: In the afternoon a group of Year 5 children will visit Wingrove Primary School in WEST Sports Week for a handball and athletics tournament.

THURSDAY 2 JULY: Children from The Bridge will be off on an adventure on Lemi-Bus with Mr. Heeley and the team from The Bridge for the day!

THURSDAY 2 JULY: In the afternoon a group of children will visit Wingrove Primary School in WEST Sports Week for a boccia and multi-skills competition.

FRIDAY 3 JULY: 'Attendance Streak' winners trip to the Metro Centre with Mr. Heeley / Year 6 visiting NUcastle for WEST Trust Health and Wellbeing Week activities.

MONDAY 6/TUESDAY 7 JULY: Parent/carer evenings - if you'd like a catch-up with your child's class teacher you can book your appointment by clicking here.

At our Tuesday parent's evening, the dinner hall will be open where our chefs will be preparing some taster samples of our school dinners for you to try out!

MONDAY 6 JULY - Year 4 STEM activities in class followed by after school club.

TUESDAY 7 JULY - Selected children attending 'Newcastle Sings' pop-up choir event with Mr. Jordan.

TUESDAY 7 JULY - Final Year 1 Science Club of the term at the Centre for Life. Children will be back at school for 5pm.

WEDNESDAY 8 JULY - Transition day across school, children will spend the morning in their new classrooms for September with their new class teacher.

Year 6 children going to Walbottle in September will visit Walbottle for the day on Wednesday 8 July - Y6 children going to Walbottle should arrive at Lemington Riverside for 8:20am (for an 8:30am departure) - a private coach will take the children to Walbottle, children should wear their Lemington uniform. They can either bring their own packed lunch or a free one will be provided by Walbottle. The children will be brought back to school by coach and dismissed at the usual time of 3:30pm.

THURSDAY 9 JULY - Sports Day! Our Early Years and Bridge Sports Day (Nursery/Reception) takes place in the morning in school. Our Year 1/2/3/4/5/6 sports day takes place at the Lemington Football Centre (W Denton Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7LQ). Parents/carers attending sports day must stay in the designated areas at all times. In the afternoon sports day, children will be safely dismissed by staff at the end of the sports day - parents/carers must not attempt to take children before this please. Thank you for helping to make sports day a great experience and thank you to Mr. Carter for all of his hard work organising this event!

MONDAY 13 JULY - For those families entitled to income-related free school meals, supermarket vouchers totalling £90 (£15 per/week) per child eligible will be sent out via text/email. If your contact details have changed, please let the office know as soon as possible.

MONDAY 13 JULY - Year 4 STEM activities in class followed by after school club.

TUESDAY 14 JULY - Year 6 visiting NUcastle foundation for STEM activities.

TUESDAY 14 JULY - Year 4 taking part in 'One Planet' environmental project, in class.

Final day of the school year - we break up for the 6 weeks holidays at the end of the day (normal time finish).

1:30pm - Year 6 parents, carers, grandparents are invited to join us for our special Year 6 graduation ceremony as we say farewell to the children before the next step of their adventure at high school! Children in Year 6 are welcome to leave with parents/carers after this event, to get ready for the leaver's party after school.

4:30 - 6:00pm - Year 6 leavers party in the Main Hall. Thank you so much to all of the parents/carers who've clubbed together to organise this event alongside our staff, it's sure to be a great send off for the children. We invite mams, dads and carers to join us for the final 30 minutes of the party from 5:30pm. PLEASE NOTE, SOME OF OUR EARLIER COMMUNICATION SAID THE PARTY WAS ON WEDNESDAY, IT'S DEFINITELY THURSDAY!

FRIDAY 17 JULY / TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER - Staff training days, school is closed for all children.

WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER - We welcome children back to school for the start of the new school year. Nursery and Reception parents should check information sent to you separately about start dates and times for your child.

If you have any questions about our end of term events, come and speak to one of us on the doors at the start/end of the day, or give us a call on 0191 267 4315.

Thank you!