--- title: "Reception" url: "https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/category/reception" school: "St Bridget's Catholic Primary School" --- # Reception [![Image of Bonfire Night Celebrations in Reception](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0823(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-17-14-bonfire-night-celebrations-in-reception) 5 November 2026 #### [Bonfire Night Celebrations in Reception](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-17-14-bonfire-night-celebrations-in-reception) Reception have had a fantastic week celebrating Bonfire Night! We have enjoyed learning all about Bonfire Night and discussing the importance of staying safe around fires, fireworks and sparklers. The children were very excited to have their very own sparklers, which they enjoyed exploring and… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-17-14-bonfire-night-celebrations-in-reception) [![Image of Spooky Dress Up Day in Reception ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1066(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-16-32-spooky-dress-up-day-in-reception) 23 October 2026 #### [Spooky Dress Up Day in Reception ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-16-32-spooky-dress-up-day-in-reception) Reception have had a fantastic spooky dress-up day! Everyone looked absolutely amazing in their costumes, and we loved seeing all the wonderful outfits! We had so much fun playing party games, enjoying lots of Halloween excitement and tucking into some delicious Halloween cakes! What a… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-16-32-spooky-dress-up-day-in-reception) [![Image of Reception’s Gingerbread Man Adventure! ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0797.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-16-13-13-reception-s-gingerbread-man-adventure) 16 October 2026 #### [ Reception’s Gingerbread Man Adventure! ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-16-13-13-reception-s-gingerbread-man-adventure) This week in Reception, we have been reading the story The Gingerbread Man. Today, we had lots of fun making our very own gingerbread men! We started by discussing the ingredients we needed before taking turns to mix them all together. We then rolled out the mixture and used cutters to create… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-16-13-13-reception-s-gingerbread-man-adventure) [![Image of Celebrating St Francis in Reception ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0435.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-16-11-celebrating-st-francis-in-reception) 8 October 2026 #### [Celebrating St Francis in Reception ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-16-11-celebrating-st-francis-in-reception) Today, Reception celebrated St Francis Day by taking part in a litter pick around our school grounds. We worked together to clean our school yard and pick up litter, thinking about how we can look after God’s beautiful world and care for the environment. The children did a fantastic job and were… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-16-11-celebrating-st-francis-in-reception) [![Image of Playing musical instruments ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0304(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-15-03-playing-musical-instruments) 2 October 2026 #### [Playing musical instruments ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-15-03-playing-musical-instruments) This week, in Expressive Arts and Design, we have been experimenting with a variety of musical instruments. We talked about the different instruments and learned what they were called. We then had lots of fun exploring the sounds they could make and experimenting with playing the instruments… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-15-03-playing-musical-instruments) [![Image of Reception’s Visit to Church: Learning About Baptism](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0076.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-24-16-41-reception-s-visit-to-church-learning-about-baptism) 24 September 2026 #### [Reception’s Visit to Church: Learning About Baptism](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-24-16-41-reception-s-visit-to-church-learning-about-baptism) Reception had a lovely visit to our local church. We learned about Baptism and talked about how baptism welcomes us into God’s family and the Church. The children then took part in a baptism role play, where they each had a turn at baptising the baby in the font. [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-24-16-41-reception-s-visit-to-church-learning-about-baptism) [![Image of Preparing a healthy snack in RE](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6803.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-15-44-preparing-a-healthy-snack-in-re) 18 September 2026 #### [Preparing a healthy snack in RE](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-15-44-preparing-a-healthy-snack-in-re) This week in RE, we learnt that God made each of us special and unique, and that we have a responsibility to look after ourselves. We discussed how eating healthy foods and practising self care are ways of respecting and caring for God’s creation. We also learnt how to use a knife safely to cut… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-15-44-preparing-a-healthy-snack-in-re) [![Image of Multi-skills ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6249.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-11-23-multi-skills) 11 September 2026 #### [Multi-skills ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-11-23-multi-skills) This half term, Reception will be taking part in Multi-Skills sessions. This week, the children had lots of fun taking part in a variety of running and movement games. They developed their listening skills by following instructions carefully and also practised finding and moving into space. The… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-11-23-multi-skills) [![Image of Making Nature Bracelets to Celebrate God’s Wonderful Creation ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6250(2).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-11-15-making-nature-bracelets-to-celebrate-god-s-wonderful-creation) 11 September 2026 #### [Making Nature Bracelets to Celebrate God’s Wonderful Creation ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-11-15-making-nature-bracelets-to-celebrate-god-s-wonderful-creation) This week in RE, we went outside into the forest to make our very own nature bracelets. We talked about how God created our beautiful world and everything in it. The children enjoyed collecting different pieces of nature for their bracelets and were able to name lots of wonderful things that God… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-11-15-making-nature-bracelets-to-celebrate-god-s-wonderful-creation) [![Image of Reception’s first days back 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6090.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-04-17-52-reception-s-first-days-back-2026) 4 September 2026 #### [Reception’s first days back 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-04-17-52-reception-s-first-days-back-2026) Reception have had a fantastic first couple of days! They have really enjoyed getting to know our Reception routines and have loved exploring all the different areas in the classroom and outdoor area. It has been a lovely start to their time in Reception, and we are so proud of how well they have… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-04-17-52-reception-s-first-days-back-2026) [![Image of Reception’s End of Year Celebration](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9415(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-16-15-39-reception-s-end-of-year-celebration) 16 July 2026 #### [Reception’s End of Year Celebration](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-16-15-39-reception-s-end-of-year-celebration) Reception have had a fantastic day celebrating the end of a wonderful year! We enjoyed lots of fun party games, a delicious buffet, an exciting water fight and finished the day with ice pops in the sunshine. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for all of your hard work,… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-16-15-39-reception-s-end-of-year-celebration) [![Image of Reception’s School Trip to Walby Farm Park ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5986(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-13-16-20-reception-s-school-trip-to-walby-farm-park) 13 July 2026 #### [Reception’s School Trip to Walby Farm Park ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-13-16-20-reception-s-school-trip-to-walby-farm-park) Reception had a fantastic school trip to Walby Farm Park! The children had an amazing day exploring everything. They had great fun playing in the soft play area, climbing on the adventure playground, bouncing on the trampolines, exploring the indoor wooden castle, and meeting all of the wonderful… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-13-16-20-reception-s-school-trip-to-walby-farm-park) ![St Bridget's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/images/logo/St_Bridgets_Logo_White_Linear.png) **St Bridget's Catholic Primary School** St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD Tel: 01946 820320 ## School Enquiries Contact Mrs Parr in the Office for further information. © Copyright 2018–2026 St Bridget's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)