Blog Author: Mrs Newby

We had a visit from Imran the Imam to tell us all about Islam. During an assembly he told us what Muslims believe in as well as teaching us about the Five Pillars of Islam. He showed us some special objects they use in relation to the Five Pillars and explained their significance. Year 5 then had…

A huge well done to all our Y5 and 6’s who ran a mile with Gary McKee in the torrential rain! Gary aka Marathon Man is running a marathon every single day for a whole year to raise money for Hospice at home and McMillan Cancer Support. The children were blown away by the resilience and stamina…

Year 5 have been learning how to play the Ukulele this year. They have learnt how to read music and were able to perform a selection of songs to the rest of the school. Everyone enjoyed listening to them.

Year 5 enjoyed their trip to the library to change their books. Many children opted for non- fiction books this time and they were keen to get started with reading them.

Year 5 enjoyed putting all the skills they have learnt over the last half term in athletics into practice in a mini class tournament. They did the triple long jump, standing long jump, hurdles, javelin and relays. They all had a great time cheering in their team mates. 
 

KS2 had a fantastic time on their end of year trip in the Lost Fort at Lowther Castle.

We all had a great time at the County School Games competing in in the tri-golf section. All the children enjoyed all the different challenges at each station and they all came home with a medal!

KS2 children have enjoyed learning how to play rounders in our after school club. They have learnt batting and fielding skills and all enjoyed playing lots of matches.

Year 5 and 6 had a fantastic morning with KidzFit. They learnt all about how our bodies work and the benefits of regular exercise. They learnt how to skip, hoopla-hoop and how to improve their co-ordination and balance. We finished off with some relaxing yoga. 
 

Year 5 had a great time at Sports Day today. They put all the skills they have been learning throughout the year in PE into practice. It was lovely to see everyone joining in and encouraging their team mates. Well done to the Red Team for winning! ⭐️
 

Year 5 enjoyed participating in lots of different sports during National School Sports Week. They did gymnastics, cricket, mile-a-day, active playtimes and even took part in the Big Skip. What a busy week they had!

We had a great time at Whitehaven Cricket Ground playing in a tournament against six other schools. We enjoyed putting all the skills we have learnt in PE into practice and taking part in such a great event.