Keep up-to-date with the amazing news and events happening around school.
Year 4 have had an amazing half-term at Forest School! 
In their last session, they learnt to light fires, make s’mores, and express their creativity through stone painting. 
We are proud of their values and teamwork. Thank you Sporting NRG for these amazing opportunities!
What a great way to end the half-term with everyone’s fantastic writing! 
From exciting stories about The Iron Man 
, to fun adventures with Wallace and Gromit 
, to interesting sci-fi tales 
and persuasive pieces inspired by the Wicked Wizard of Oz 
! We are so proud of our children’s creativity and hard work. Keep it up, everyone!
What a busy afternoon it has been! We were thrilled to welcome Paralympic GB Sprinter Michael Churm to our school today. All the children participated in their sponsored fitness circuits, showcasing their enthusiasm and teamwork! 🏃♂️
During our assembly, the children asked some amazing questions, demonstrating their curiosity and engagement. A huge thank you to everyone who helped raise money for this great cause! Your support makes a real difference.
What an incredible day of Speed Stacking! All our children took part in various activities and races, led by our sports leaders. A huge thank you to Burnley School Sport Partnership for organising this fantastic opportunity!
Our Yr6 girls cricketers represented the school and Lowerhouse Cricket Club at the Primary Girls Dynamo Cricket Festival, winning all their matches against Burnley CC, Nelson CC, and Colne CC! 
They even met Grace Johnson, a player for Lancashire and former Lowerhouse CC player. Well done, girls!
Congratulations to our Sportshall Athletics team for their fantastic victory! They not only won their event but also qualified for the Burnley School Sport Partnership finals showing our values of aspiration and resilience! A huge thank you to Mr O’Brien, Mr Pope, and Mr Cosgrove for their dedication and hard work. And a shoutout to our amazing parents for their unwavering support! 👏 Let’s keep it going as we head to the finals!
Today, our school had the wonderful opportunity to welcome the library service bus, an exciting initiative that brings a world of literature right to our doorstep! The children eagerly explored the vast selection of books available, carefully choosing titles that sparked their imagination and curiosity. It was heartwarming to see their enthusiasm as they shared their thoughts on their chosen books with friends and teachers alike. We are thrilled to announce that these new additions will soon be on display in our library, providing even more opportunities for our children to discover the joy of reading. We encourage all families to visit the library and explore these fantastic new resources together!📖
It was great to see Yr5 Oak class actively participating in one of our whole school Active Learning activities! It’s fantastic to see everyone joining in and fully engaged in their learning journey. A huge well done to Oak class for showcasing such enthusiasm and teamwork!
We are thrilled to announce that our Year 3 Athletics team has achieved an impressive 3rd place at the Burnley School Sports Hall Athletics competition! 🥉🏃♂️🏃♀️ This remarkable achievement showcases the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship of our young athletes. They have trained hard, demonstrating not only their athletic skills but also teamwork and resilience throughout the competition.
A special thank-you goes out to Mr Cosgrove for his exceptional coaching and guidance, as well as to our wonderful parents and guardians for their support and encouragement. Your involvement makes a significant difference in our children's experiences and successes.
In Forest School, Year 4 Rowan explored animal shelters! 
The children discussed what makes a good shelter and ventured into the forest to build their own. A fantastic hands-on learning experience!
This week, Mr Cosgrove's Yr5 & Yr6 Darts Club continued with an exciting session with Yr5 Chestnut! The children showcased incredible skills, hitting bullseyes, trebles and doubles! 
Is the next Professional Darts Corporation champion at Lowerhouse Junior School?
What a fantastic start to the morning 
! We were thrilled to welcome Santa, who spread festive cheer by visiting each class and bringing a special gift for everyone. 
Thank you, Santa, for making everyone's morning festive!