Clitheroe Brookside Primary School

12/10/2026

Robin Class had an autumn hunt around the school grounds last week we found lots of autumn leaves and twigs for our provision. This week we have been painting them. Linked to our English story Shark in the Park we have had a shark hunt around our class.

09/10/2026

What a lovely afternoon! 📚

One of our wonderful volunteers attended school today to spend time listening to and supporting our children with their reading. We are incredibly grateful for the valuable contribution our volunteers make to school life. Their time, encouragement and enthusiasm help to build our pupils’ confidence and foster a love of reading.

09/10/2026

After finishing our Earth and space unit, Goldfinch completed some space art this week using chalks and wax crayons.

08/10/2026

Please would you be so kind as to send your menu choices back in for the new Autumn / Winter menu. Thank you

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

Talking to a pupil about their wellbeing can feel daunting, particularly when you are unsure what to say or worried about hearing something concerning.

Our latest guide reminds educators that they do not need to be specialists to provide meaningful support.

The guide explores:
• Building warm, trusting relationships
• Choosing a safe and appropriate place to talk
• Using side-by-side conversations to reduce pressure
• Staying calm when a pupil shares a concern
• Being clear and honest about confidentiality
• Knowing when to involve safeguarding colleagues or seek support yourself

It also includes practical conversation starters to help staff open discussions gently and give pupils space to talk when they are ready.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5mbvi

06/10/2026

🐌 Blackbird Class received a letter from Matisse the snail asking for ideas for what he should draw next. They wrote their replies. They demonstrated their wonderful skills in orally rehearsing their sentences, forming their letters carefully and remembering to use their phonics and how to spell tricky words. That’s amazing! What superstars! 👍

06/10/2026

Robin class doing a little Squiggle while you wriggle ! 🎶🎶🧑‍🩰🧑‍🩰🕺🕺🩰 Mrs Birch needs a lie down now ! 🥵

06/10/2026

Robin Class have been busy to day making pictures of sharks we used the loose parts play and the paint. We had lots of fun singing Baby Shark! 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈

05/10/2026

🍎 Happy Teachers' Day! 🍎

Today, we celebrate our amazing teachers who inspire, support and encourage our pupils every single day. Their kindness, commitment and dedication help every child to thrive and make our school such a special place to learn.

Thank you for all that you do. We are hugely grateful! ⭐