Burnside TV – Autumn 2024

19th December 2024Andrew Gray

It’s official: the latest episode of Burnside TV has finally arrived. This episode our intrepid journalists have put together news reports on Burnside stories such as: mental health support in school; staff and student participation in the Great North Run; a spotlight on the new football academy; how best to revise for mock exams and we even have a local weather report. Want to know if you’ll need an umbrella or a sledge in the next few weeks? Then watch our new episode, on the school website, to find out more. Well done to all students involved; you have really excelled in the Burnside characteristics of creativity, speaking, teamwork and leadership.

Burnside TV is open to students in all year groups and takes part in 2F18 every Wednesday after school. If you would like to be in next term’s episode, please see Mrs Wright for details.

Consultation on the school’s proposal to change the admissions criteria from 2026/27

18th December 2024Andrew Gray

Proposal to Change the Published Admissions Criteria of Burnside College with effect from the Academic Year 2026/27

Why are we making these proposals?
Burnside College works closely with NE Coaching to provide a bespoke programme of football coaching through the school’s Football Academy for students who demonstrate an aptitude for football. This offer is embedded into the curriculum and the school aims to support students in achieving academic success whilst further developing their football skills. Coaches from NE Coaching are based at Burnside College full-time and provide a fully integrated package of coaching and mentoring to students within the Football Academy.

We are proposing changes to the school’s admissions criteria to enable young people who demonstrate an aptitude for football to attend Burnside College’s Football Academy and benefit from its bespoke offer.

Why are we consulting on this?
Schools must consult on proposed changes to their admission arrangements:

  • At least once every seven years; and
  • When certain changes are proposed to their admission arrangements

We are required to consult because of the type of change we are proposing.

Next Steps
We are keen to hear from stakeholders about the potential impact of the changes we are
proposing. The school will consider any feedback submitted about this consultation and then
decide whether to proceed with the proposals.

Feedback can be provided online by completing this form: Admissions Criteria Consultation

Alternatively, you may submit a response in writing to:

Admissions Consultation Response
Burnside College
St Peter’s Road
Wallsend
North Tyneside
NE28 7LQ

Consultation Timescales:
This consultation will run from 3pm Wednesday 18th December 2024 to 3pm Wednesday 29th January 2025. Feedback must be received by 3pm Wednesday 29th January 2025.

Burnside College’s Admissions Criteria Consultation Explanatory Information

Burnside College’s Admissions Criteria Proposal 2026-27

Collection of Summer 2024 Examination Certificates

16th December 2024Andrew Gray

Collection of Summer 2024 Examination Certificates

Examination certificates are now available to collect from the school reception for students who have left Burnside College.

You will be able to collect your certificates from reception between the hours of 9.30 am and 3.00 pm.

The collection of certificates requires a candidate signature.

If you wish to give permission for a representative to collect the certificates on your behalf please send them with a signed note, naming them and granting that permission. The representative must also bring photographic ID with them before certificates will be released.

Please contact the exams officer via email l.craigen@burnsidecollege.org.uk if you have any questions.

Please note that certificates are stored in school for 12 months after which replacements are available directly from the exam boards at a cost of approximately £50 each.