Welcome to Lemington Riverside
We are Lemington Riverside Primary School, a proudly inclusive school at the heart of our community. We educate children from the age of 3 up to 11.
Our school is a magnificent Edwardian building, with spacious classrooms, break out spaces, libraries, ICT facilities and an exciting outdoor environment. We also have a community hub on site, providing additional activities, services and support to our children, families and the wider community.
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Personal Development
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Early Years
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Mathematics
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Phonics and Reading
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Writing
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Science
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Computing
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Art & Design
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Music
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History
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Geography
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PE & Sport
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PSHE
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RE
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MFL
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Extra Curricular
What’s Happening...
Please note, these activities are not organised by school so if you have any queries or wish to make a booking, you should use the contact details on the posters.
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A reminder of the important dates for your diary this term:
Thursday 8th May - We mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Lemington Riverside. Children are welcome to come to school wearing something in the Union Flag colours (blue/white/red) if they wish.
Monday 12th May - Thursday 15th May - Year 6 SATs assessments take place.
Thursday 15th May - Join for a 'Great British School Dinner' to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Tuesday 20th May - Nursery and Reception visit to 'The Gruffalo' trail.
Saturday 24th May - Sunday 1st June - Half term holiday.
Wednesday 4th June - Year 2 visiting Whickham Thorns Activity Centre.
Thursday 12th/Friday 13th June - Year 6 Ocean Voyage (River Tyne) for selected children.
Thursday 19th June - Nursery Sports Day (10:00am in the Early Years Garden, parents/carers welcome), Reception Class Sports Day (1:30pm in the Early Years Garden, parents/carers welcome).
Friday 20th June - Year 3/4 at 'Back to the 70's' Big Gig at Vertu Arena.
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th June - Year 6 residential to France.
Monday 23rd June - Year 5 taking part in the WEST Trust Music Festival.
Tuesday 1st/Wednesday 2nd July - Parent/carer evening for all children in school where your child's end of year report will be shared. Appointments will be available to book online between 3:40-6:00pm on both evenings.
Wednesday 2nd July - Reception/Year 1/Year 2 taking part in the 'Big Sing for Mini Singers' at The Glasshouse.
Tuesday 8th July - Year 4/5/6 Sports Day at the Lemington Football Centre (NE15 7LQ) at 1:30pm. Parents/carers welcome to come and watch.
Tuesday 8th July - Open evening for parents/carers to come in to school to meet your child's new teacher and see their classroom. (3:30-4:30pm).
Wednesday 9th July - Children will spend the morning with their new teacher for September in their new classroom.
Thursday 10th July - Year 1/2/3 Sports Day on the Main Playground at Lemington Riverside at 1:30pm. Parents/carers welcome to come and watch.
Wednesday 16 July - Year 6 leavers party (after school, times TBC).
Thursday 17th July - Year 6 Graduation Ceremony (during school time, exact arrangements TBC).
Thursday 17th July - We break up for the summer holidays at the usual time. We return to school for the new school year on Tuesday 2nd September. 6 Likes
This week our Year 4 children enjoyed a great robotics and computing visit to Newcastle University.
Not only did they have a great time, but we also received emails from a computing professor and the coach driver to commend their amazing behaviour and manners. We are so proud of you all!
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We are very proud of our Lemington Heroes for the week ending 9 May 2025!
Well done to Miss Elsender's Reception class who are this weeks attendance champions with 97%!
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