Blog Author: Mrs Newby

Year 5 have had a truly wonderful time at Castlerigg Manor! During their stay, they made new friends from Our Lady’s and St. Patrick’s School and enjoyed a range of fun and engaging activities with the fantastic team—Beth, Lilly, James, and Grace. One of the highlights was a scenic walk to a…

A huge congratulations to Hugo in Year 5, who has achieved third place overall in the Lancaster Diocesan Year of Jubilee Art Competition! The theme for 2025 is "Pilgrims of Hope," and Hugo's creativity truly stood out. As part of his prize, Hugo has been invited to spend an evening with Bishop…

Well done to Year 5 for running a mile with Miles, the Great North Air Ambulance mascot, to raise money for such an important cause. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is a charity that provides critical care across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria, and the Isle of Man. Each…

This term in Science, Year 5 have been learning all about mechanisms, with a special focus on levers. We discovered that levers are force multipliers, meaning they help us do tasks more easily by giving us a mechanical advantage.We looked at everyday objects that use levers, such as scissors,…

Year 5 have had a busy and meaningful day celebrating VE day. We made cards which were given out to members of our local community to help mark the occasion. We were fortunate to attend a VE Day service at Egremont Castle, where we paused to give thanks for peace and prayed for peace across the…

Thank you to everyone who donated clothes for the Great North Air Ambulance, which is Class 5's chosen charity. The donations were collected on Tuesday, and we all enjoyed helping to carry them out to the van. 

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…