Blog Author: Mrs Newby

Year 5 conducted an investigation to see whether they could make the same-sized piece of plasticine both float and sink. They discovered that making it float was much more challenging. Through their experiments, they found that the best shape for floating was a flat one with a larger surface area.…

A huge congratulations to Year 5 for winning the Maths Whizz Trophy this week! After losing it last week for the first time since September, their determination to reclaim it was truly impressive. The competition is getting tougher, but with their drive and focus, Year 5 will hopefully keep up the…

Year 5 have been learning about air resistance as part of their topic on forces in science. To help them understand this concept better, they conducted two experiments. First, they walked around the playground holding a large piece of paper to see if they could feel the force of the air…

The Year 5 and 6 representatives had a fantastic time at Kicky Rounders today. They loved competing against other schools and aiming to make it all the way around the pitch to score a rounder. To wrap up the day, the students enjoyed an exciting game against the staff.

The KS2 representatives had a fantastic time participating in the school's Gala at Copeland Pool. They competed in a range of races, including 25m and 50m events in breaststroke, backstroke, crawl, and butterfly, as well as relays and an underwater race. Some even showcased their skills with a fun…

We had a wonderfully productive day in our Garden of Peace today! We planted
more trees, weeded, fed the plants, and even did a bit of litter picking. A
huge thank you to all the parents, grandparents, and governors who braved 
the rain to help out. We truly appreciate your support and hope you…

For Science Week, Year 5 students were given the exciting challenge of designing a way for Rapunzel to escape from her tower. To begin, the children brainstormed and came up with a range of creative ideas, including ladders, rope ladders, slides, and trampolines, all aimed at helping Rapunzel…

Year 5 and 6 representatives had a great time at the Bowling final at Carlisle. They all got to practice their bowling skills again and enjoyed taking part. 

Today, Year 5 celebrated the Feast Day of St. Patrick, their class saint. To mark the occasion, they dressed in green. The children learned about St. Patrick’s life and created fact files that highlighted key moments from his journey. They had fun making and decorating shamrock biscuits and also…

Today, girls from Year 5 and 6 participated in the "Girls Can Festival," an event designed to inspire girls to explore a variety of sports. They had a great time learning new skills in football, athletics, dance, judo, and kicky rounders. We hope this experience will motivate them to continue…

Year 5 students have been learning about friction in science. To explore its effects, they conducted an experiment using jelly cubes. They tried to pick up the cubes from a paper plate but found it difficult because the cubes stuck to the plate due to the higher friction. To reduce the friction,…