Blog Author: Mrs Newby

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,…

Year 5 had a great time doing the Reindeer Run to raise money for the charity Jigsaw who provide day to day care, support and activities for children and young people across the county living with a life limiting illness. They were pleased to have the opportunity to help such a worthy cause. 
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Year 5 enjoyed a delicious traditional Christmas dinner today. They loved singing along to Christmas songs, pulling crackers and telling jokes.

Year 5 have had a busy day preparing the ground and planting trees in our school grounds. They learnt that the trees need to be a metre away from the fence and in each metre there are 6 trees which are a mixture of native trees including birch, holly and hawthorn. The spirals have been added to…

Today,Year 5 and 6 went to Parkway Cinema in Workington to watch "Wicked" for their Christmas trip. They had a fantastic time and thought the experience was amazing!