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• Monday 13 July 2026 Summer Holiday Activities We are sharing information below about summer holiday activities for primary aged children being ran through the Newcastle Rugby Foundation at Newcastle College. A reminder that local bus companies are offering free travel for children throughout the summer holidays and the 22 bus from Lemington drops off outside Newcastle College.
• Monday 13 July 2026 July 2026 Newsletter Check out our July 2026 newsletter to parents/carers below including our recent Ofsted inspection report, details of our free breakfast club from September (and how to book), as well as details about some changes to the way we dismiss children at the end of the day.
• Monday 13 July 2026 This week at Lemington Riverside (13th-16th July 2026)
• Thursday 9 July 2026 IMPORTANT: Sports Day Update (9 July @ 7:00am) Due to a further increase in forecasted temperatures today, we have made the decision that our Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 sports day will now take place in-school and not at the Lemington Football Centre.
• Wednesday 8 July 2026 Celebrating our recent Ofsted inspection outcomes
• Wednesday 8 July 2026 Sports Day 2026 - Important reminders for parents/carers
• Wednesday 1 July 2026 Newcastle Local Authority Inspection for SEND We would like to let parents and carers know that Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will be carrying out a joint Area SEND inspection across Newcastle from 29 June to 17 July 2026.
• Wednesday 1 July 2026 Information for Year 6 children moving to Walbottle in September We have received confirmation of details for the Year 6 transition day to Walbottle Academy which will take place on Wednesday 8 July 2026.
• Tuesday 30 June 2026 Uniform Bundles 2026
• Tuesday 30 June 2026 End of summer term activities at Lemington Riverside
• Friday 26 June 2026 Lemington Heroes: 26 June 2026 It's been a great week at Lemington Riverside and this week we have celebrated lots and lots of Lemington Heroes!
• Monday 22 June 2026 Ofsted inspection of Lemington Riverside Primary School Lemington Riverside will be inspected by Ofsted on Tuesday 23 June and Wednesday 24 June.
• Friday 19 June 2026 Lemington Heroes: 19 June 2026
• Thursday 18 June 2026 Year 1 have a magical day in Alnwick! Our Year 1 children had a truly unforgettable day yesterday as they enjoyed an exciting educational visit to Lilidorei and Alnwick Garden.
• Tuesday 16 June 2026 Well done to our Year 5 debating team! Our Year 5 pupils represented Lemington Riverside Primary School brilliantly today at the Newcastle Debating Competition, held in the impressive Debating Chamber at Newcastle Civic Centre.
• Tuesday 16 June 2026 Online safety information session for parents/carers: Friday 19 June At Lemington Riverside Primary School, we know how important it is to work together to keep children safe both in school and at home.
• Friday 12 June 2026 Open Evening: Tuesday 16 June On Tuesday 16 June between 3:30 and 4:30pm we invite families to pop in to school to visit your child's new classroom for September 2026.
• Friday 12 June 2026 Lemington Heroes: 12 June 2026 This afternoon we celebrated our Lemington Heroes for the week ending 12 June 2026! Congratulations to Mr. Jordan's Year 4 class who are this week's attendance champions with 98%!
• Friday 12 June 2026 Year 3/4 Big Gig: Sounds of the Movies
• Wednesday 10 June 2026 Introducing the Lemington Riverside Breakfast Club
• Wednesday 10 June 2026 Y6 enjoy an inspirational day with Newcastle United On Tuesday 9 June our year 6 children enjoyed an inspirational day with author Michaela Morgan at NUcastle and St. James' Park Stadium.
• Monday 8 June 2026 Year 4 parent/child STEM club with NUFC Foundation We are delighted to be working with Newcastle United Foundation this half term on an exciting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) project with our Year 4 pupils.
• Monday 8 June 2026 Y6 to visit NUcastle for author event! On Tuesday 9th June, a group of Year 6 pupils from Lemington Riverside Primary School will be taking part in a special Author Event hosted by Newcastle United Foundation as part of the Premier League Primary Stars programme.
• Friday 5 June 2026 Thank You, Mr Francis: Celebrating 42 Years of Service to Lemington Riverside
• Friday 5 June 2026 Lemington Heroes - 5 June 2026 This afternoon we have celebrated our nominated 'Lemington Heroes' for the week ending 5 June 2026.
• Friday 5 June 2026 Class Teachers: 2026/2027 Academic Year We are pleased to confirm that our class teachers for the 2026/2027 school year are as follows:
• Thursday 4 June 2026 Punctual & Proud Day... win a £50 Amazon voucher!
• Tuesday 2 June 2026 Ford Castle residential - September 2026
• Tuesday 2 June 2026 Competition time: Name our mini bus!
• Monday 1 June 2026 All aboard the Ocean Youth Trust Voyage!

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