Blog Author: Mrs Newby

Year 5 have had a great time working in our Garden of Peace over the last few days, constructing the Willow Hide and Willow fencing. A big thank you to Mia and Helen the Willow Weaver for teaching us the intricate weaving techniques to attach the branches together. We are all excited to see it…

Year 5 and 6 representatives took part in an athletics tournament yesterday, where they engaged in a round robin of activities. They completed various events including chest pass, triple jump, long jump, vertical jump, javelin, relay, and speed jumping. Everyone had a great time participating and…

Y5 and 6 representatives had a wonderful time at the Multi Skills Tournament. They enjoyed activities like table tennis, hula hooping, and trampolining. Everyone displayed fantastic teamwork and had fun trying out new sports!

To celebrate St. Bridget’s feast day on February 1st, Year 5 created cards with chocolates inside and handed them out on Egremont Main Street. We’re following in St. Bridget’s footsteps by spreading kindness and care to others.

Today we launched the Year of Jubilee, which is themed "Pilgrims of Hope." We reflected on Pope Francis's words about demonstrating our status as pilgrims of hope through our actions and words, showing patience, courage, and forgiveness. We revisited the parable of the Prodigal Son and…

Year 5 had a blast with wheelchair basketball today! They started with a game of tag to get the hang of it and then moved on to competitive basketball matches. The instructor was impressed by how quickly they picked it up and how well they worked together as a team.

In Design and Technology, Year 5 children tested different materials to explore their properties, such as being hard, soft, rough, smooth, foldable, waterproof, man-made, or natural. They were searching for a durable material to create a bag, and after their tests, they concluded that denim would…

Today, KS2 representatives participated in a Multi-Skills Tournament at St. Bees School and secured 2nd place! The children demonstrated their abilities in throwing, catching, striking, kicking, coordination, running, and jumping. They all worked together as a team to achieve this great…

Year 5 had an amazing week at Copeland Pool, where they worked on enhancing their swimming skills. As the week went on, their confidence and stamina noticeably improved. They also had great fun participating in 'noodle' races, playing sharks, and diving down to retrieve items from the bottom of…

The Laudato Si group was shocked to discover that around 2,000 glue sticks from each school end up in landfill sites every year. In response, we reached out to Mrs. Smith to propose the use of recyclable glue sticks. We're pleased to share that all the glue has arrived, and we're excited to start…

Year 5 have been learning about the Jubilee Year, which occurs every 25 years in the Catholic Church. This special holy year is a time for forgiveness and new beginnings, encouraging us to make a concerted effort to grow closer to God. Pope Francis announced that the theme for the 2025 Jubilee…

Today, Year 5 pupils led a Prayer and Liturgy centered around the theme of Epiphany. They learned that "Epiphany" means "to reveal," and on this feast, we celebrate the moment when Jesus was revealed to the wise men after their long journey following the star. The discovery brought them great joy,…