--- title: "Blog" url: "https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog" school: "St Bridget's Catholic Primary School" --- # Blog [![Image of Nursery showing kindness and respect for Remembrance Day ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5601.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-11-18-27-nursery-showing-kindness-and-respect-for-remembrance-day) 11 November 2026 #### [Nursery showing kindness and respect for Remembrance Day ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-11-18-27-nursery-showing-kindness-and-respect-for-remembrance-day) Our Nursery children explored Remembrance Day through a range of creative activities. They iced biscuits with red icing and added chocolate buttons to represent a poppy. Our Nursery 1 children created poppies using red, green and black collage materials, while our Nursery 2 and 3 children made… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-11-18-27-nursery-showing-kindness-and-respect-for-remembrance-day) [![Image of Trying Paddington Bear Sandwiches ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1675(2).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-11-14-15-trying-paddington-bear-sandwiches) 11 November 2026 #### [Trying Paddington Bear Sandwiches ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-11-14-15-trying-paddington-bear-sandwiches) Year 2 have been reading ‘Paddington Bear’ as part of their reading lessons. Many children commented that they didn’t know what marmalade was or hadn’t tried it. So the children were given the opportunity to make and taste a marmalade sandwich. There were mixed reviews but some children agreed… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-11-14-15-trying-paddington-bear-sandwiches) [![Image of Harvest Foodbank Donations](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1676.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-11-09-32-harvest-foodbank-donations) 11 November 2026 #### [Harvest Foodbank Donations](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-11-09-32-harvest-foodbank-donations) # Harvest Festival – Sharing the Spirit of Giving 🍂 We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our wonderful school community during our Harvest collection! Thanks to the kindness and support of our fantastic parents and families, we were able to collect a wonderful… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-11-09-32-harvest-foodbank-donations) [![Image of Year 6 Cross Country Fitness Challenge 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1677.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-10-17-46-year-6-cross-country-fitness-challenge-2026) 10 November 2026 #### [Year 6 Cross Country Fitness Challenge 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-10-17-46-year-6-cross-country-fitness-challenge-2026) Year 6 took part in the cross country fitness challenge at St Benedict’s School this afternoon. After a warm-up, everyone tackled two laps of the muddy field, putting into practice what they have learned about pacing themselves in P.E. Impressively, some pupils completed the course in… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-10-17-46-year-6-cross-country-fitness-challenge-2026) [![Image of Bonfire crafting and mark making in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1422.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-20-26-bonfire-crafting-and-mark-making-in-nursery) 6 November 2026 #### [Bonfire crafting and mark making in Nursery](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-20-26-bonfire-crafting-and-mark-making-in-nursery) Our Nursery children have had a wonderful week exploring Bonfire Night-themed activities. They have been practising their mark making by creating firework patterns in glitter, collaging bonfire pictures, threading numbered stars to develop their counting skills, and using paint printing techniques… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-20-26-bonfire-crafting-and-mark-making-in-nursery) [![Image of Year 6 Visit Their Local Library ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1429.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-20-10-year-6-visit-their-local-library) 6 November 2026 #### [Year 6 Visit Their Local Library ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-20-10-year-6-visit-their-local-library) ### Year 6 Visit to the Local Library Year 6 enjoyed a visit to our local library, where they returned and borrowed a new library book. The visit gave them the opportunity to learn how to use an important part of their community and develop greater independence. Everyone enjoyed exploring… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-20-10-year-6-visit-their-local-library) [![Image of Y1 From Roots to Petals](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4581(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-19-28-y1-from-roots-to-petals) 6 November 2026 #### [Y1 From Roots to Petals](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-19-28-y1-from-roots-to-petals) Year 1 have been busy exploring the different parts of a plant and learning about the important job each part does. They discovered how roots help to take in water and nutrients, stems support the plant and transport the water and nutrients around the plant, leaves help the plant make food and… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-19-28-y1-from-roots-to-petals) [![Image of Year 4 D&T Pizza Making 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0824(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-17-33-year-4-d-t-pizza-making-2026) 6 November 2026 #### [Year 4 D&T Pizza Making 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-17-33-year-4-d-t-pizza-making-2026) ### Year 4 Get Creative in the Kitchen with Healthy Pizzas! Year 4 have been putting their Design and Technology skills to the test by designing and making their very own healthy pizzas! As part of their Design and Technology curriculum, the children explored how to create a delicious,… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-17-33-year-4-d-t-pizza-making-2026) [![Image of Bonfire Night Celebrations in Reception](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0823(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-17-14-bonfire-night-celebrations-in-reception) 5 November 2026 #### [Bonfire Night Celebrations in Reception](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-17-14-bonfire-night-celebrations-in-reception) Reception have had a fantastic week celebrating Bonfire Night! We have enjoyed learning all about Bonfire Night and discussing the importance of staying safe around fires, fireworks and sparklers. The children were very excited to have their very own sparklers, which they enjoyed exploring and… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-17-14-bonfire-night-celebrations-in-reception) [![Image of Year 3 STEM Magnet Workshop](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1678(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-15-30-year-3-stem-magnet-workshop) 5 November 2026 #### [Year 3 STEM Magnet Workshop](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-15-30-year-3-stem-magnet-workshop) # A Fantastic Day of Scientific Discovery! It was wonderful to see the children's enthusiasm, curiosity and excitement as they explored the world of magnets. From making predictions to testing ideas and sharing discoveries, every activity provided an opportunity to think like a… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-15-30-year-3-stem-magnet-workshop) [![Image of Nursery’s Spooky Dress Up Day](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1013.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-24-07-01-nursery-s-spooky-dress-up-day) 24 October 2026 #### [Nursery’s Spooky Dress Up Day](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-24-07-01-nursery-s-spooky-dress-up-day) Nursery joined in with the ‘Spooky Dress Up Day’ and dressed in their spookiest costumes, from ghosts, skeletons, spiders and vampires. We enjoyed some treats and making some Halloween crafts. [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-24-07-01-nursery-s-spooky-dress-up-day) [![Image of Swimming Lessons Y6 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1070.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-20-30-swimming-lessons-y6-2026) 23 October 2026 #### [Swimming Lessons Y6 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-20-30-swimming-lessons-y6-2026) ## Year 6 Make a Splash! Year 6 have had a fantastic time taking part in swimming coaching each afternoon as part of their P.E. curriculum! Throughout their sessions, the children developed their swimming skills, learning a range of strokes and building their confidence in the water. 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