Blog Author: Mrs Newby

In athletics Year 5 have been learning how to sustain pace over short and longer distances when running. They practiced running as part of a relay team and learnt the skills involved in passing a baton. This involved passing the baton into their partner’s opposite hand and receiving it within a…

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic time at the School Games Tri-Golf tournament at Whitehaven Academy today. They played lots of different games which allowed them to practice using golf skills such as holding the club correctly, chipping, putting and aiming the ball at a target. We have some young…

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic time at the School Games Tri-Golf tournament at Whitehaven Academy today. They played lots of different games which allowed them to practice using golf skills such as holding the club correctly, chipping, putting and aiming the ball at a target. We have some young…

Year 5 carried out two investigations to find out about air resistance. First of all, they walked and ran in pairs holding a large piece of paper to see what air resistance felt like. They discovered that when they ran they could feel the force of the air more. Secondly, they dropped a flat piece…

Year 5 attended a dodgeball tournament today. They have been practicing in after school club and enjoyed using the skills hey have learnt to compete against other schools.

We are delighted to show off our new school football kit which will be worn by pupils attending sports tournaments. Earlier this year our School Councillors organised a toy sale in school in order to raise money to buy the kit. We raised a staggering £680 so we were able to go ahead and buy this…

We are delighted to introduce our class Beacons for the Summer Term. Congratulations to all the children who have been chosen as shining examples of our school values.

Year 5 carried out an experiment to see how oil changed the effect of friction. Using chopsticks, they moved cubes of jelly from one plate to another. This was surprisingly hard as the jelly was very sticky. They then covered the jelly cubes in oil and repeated the test. They found that the cubes…

Year 5 enjoyed their first cricket session yesterday with Matthew. They practiced catching the ball and throwing it overarm in order to hit the stumps. They learnt how to hold the bat correctly and played some short games to improve these skills. 

Today a former pupil Dylan Swarbrick came into school to deliver Karate taster sessions to each class. He introduced them to the Japanese Martial Art by demonstrating various techniques and explained how these develop both physical and mental strength. Year 5 had a great time performing striking…

 Year 5 were honoured to be visited by Bishop  Swarbrick today after they wrote to him to ask him questions about being a Bishop. He was kind enough to give up his time to come into school to answer them. Every child in the class had a chance to ask a question and the children were captivated and…

As part of science week each class is researching an inspirational woman in science. Year 5 have learnt all about Katherine Johnson and her amazing life time achievements. They learnt how she loved to count everything when she was very young and this lead to a love of maths. She went to high…