This year, things have obviously been a little bit different but that has not stopped us from getting into the festive spirit and reflecting on the meaning of Christmas. Years 3 and 4 have worked especially hard to create our annual production that tells the story of Christmas, in our own bubbles of course! [...]
At this time of year, we would usually be together at The Priory Church to celebrate Harvest. However, due to current restrictions we are not able to carry out this annual tradition. Instead, Year 5 have created a Virtual Harvest Assembly, which we hope you enjoy. Thank you to our Burlington community for [...]
After an unusual number of months away from school, it was lovely to welcome all the children back into their new classes. They settled down well and have been following the new guidelines that we have in place to keep them and us safe. The children all looked lovely and smart with some snazzy [...]
Over the last few months learning has been very different for all our students. Some pupils have been home learning and others have still been attending school as children of keyworkers. The pupils adapted as did the staff and there has been lots of interesting lessons go on. Including: 3D shapes Art in the [...]
Although this hasn't been the expected send off for our current year 6, all the staff would like to wish you every success as you move up to secondary school. We are sure that there will be lots of opportunities and exciting experiences waiting for you. In the meantime here is a reminder of [...]
Our children at Burlington Junior School have been busy making rainbows to display around school, in support of all the NHS staff and also all keyworkers. We have them displayed all along the front of the school and at our entrance. A huge thank you from everyone at Burlington Junior School to all those [...]
Farmer Colin has sent us an insight of what is happening at the moment on his farm. Farming is a very busy job, there is always something that has to be done, especially when you have animals. They need feeding and looking after every single day of the year. In the film below you [...]
Year 5 pupils recently visited York Castle Museum to deepen their knowledge about Crime and Punishment during the Victorian Period. They made links to past learning, drawing on their knowledge of crime and punishment during other periods in history. Our children enjoyed investigating the Castle Jail and discovered just how harsh the conditions were [...]
Last week the pupils were busy with DT (Design and Technology) and the topic this term is Pneumatic monsters. The children learn lots of skills from DT, firstly they had to decide what sort of Stone Age monster they wanted to make and design it. Next they have to be able to follow their [...]
The children in Year 3 have been visiting Murton Park this week, learning to live like Stone Age Man. They have been taught how to hunt and forage for their food. Tend their crops and protect their tribe from outsiders. They created their own thumb pots and practised their art work. All the children [...]
