Summer term 2025 - Dates for the diary

As we're now in the summer term, here are some key dates for your diary for between now and the summer holidays:

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.