Blog Author: Miss Mancebo

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…

In Design and Technology, Year 6 are learning about healthy snacks by exploring street foods from around the world. This week we used knife skills to create our own burritos which originate from Mexico. We talked about how we could personalise our burritos by using different ingredients. 

Year 6 have been studying the Remembrance poem ‘For the Fallen’ by Laurence Binyon as part of their writing lessons. At the end of the unit, they chose a verse to learn by heart and performed it. They practised speaking rhythmically, varying the volume and intonation of their voices.  They also…

This morning we observed two minutes of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the two world wars. 
 

The Library Van visited our school today. Everyone had the opportunity to choose a library book. There was so much choice! Some of us have already arranged to swap our books with each other after we’ve read them. 
 

Year 6 enjoyed a visit to their local library, Egremont Library, this afternoon. They are learning how to take responsibility for returning a book before withdrawing another. Tracey, the librarian, was very impressed with how many children returned their book. 

This month is the Month of the Rosary. Each day Year 6 have been leading prayers through the mysteries. Through each decade we meditated and reflected on the life of Jesus and Mary and thought about how we can live out our lives in the light of Jesus Christ. Some of us brought our own rosaries…