Blog Author: Miss Mancebo

Year 6 enjoyed their sponsored Reindeer Run with Nursery in aid of Jigsaw - Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice who provide daily care to children living with life limiting illnesses. In spite of the chilly wind, we all managed to run numerous laps and have have lots of fun together raising money for one…

Our final P.E. lesson of this year had a festive theme. 

Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas lunch today.

What a lovely surprise! Mrs Christmas came to visit Y6 this morning to check everyone has been showing love and kindness throughout the year. She then kindly gave everyone a Christmas present.  
 

Well done to our Year 6 girls who took part in the National Dancing competition in Blackpool over the weekend and finished in 5th and 3rd place.

As part of their topic in DT about street foods, Year 6 made Samosas using fresh ingredients. They have learned about how easy it is to make healthy snacks using fresh ingredients. Many learned about and tasted a new food from a different country for the first time. Yum yum

This morning Year 6 visited the new base unit of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team. Sarah and Basia showed us around their base unit and told us about what all the different areas are used for. We learned all about the different equipment that is required e.g. rescue vehicles, including a boat,…

As part of their D&T topic about healthy snacks, Year 6 made hummus from fresh ingredients, including ingredients they had never heard of before such as tahini. For many, it was the first time they had ever tasted hummus. They were surprised how how quick and easy it to make. 

Year 6 have been learning about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, and how it is celebrated. They learned that Rosh Hashanah is a celebration of our world and is an opportunity to make a fresh start. We enjoyed the traditional food of Rosh Hashanah, slices of apple dipped in honey which…

During our Pupil Led Prayer and Liturgy, the children considered the theme of ‘Love that Lasts’. The children read Thessalonians 4:13-14 and contemplated the message about the endurance of God’s love. The children then listened to the hymn ‘’Lord of all Hopefulness.’ After quiet reflection,…

KS2 pupils at St Bridget’s took part in the nationwide tournament run byTimes Tables Rocks Stars last week. A huge well done to Year 6 for achieving the highest scores out of all the classes and even ranked in the top 50 in the North West at certain times throughout the tournament. A big…

Year 6 wore odd socks to school today as a way to celebrate individuality and to make a stand against discrimination and bullying. Year 6 have also been learning about what to do if they encounter online bullying and about the negative impact this has on mental health and emotional…