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12 February 2025

Year 1 Gymnastics

Year 1 have enjoyed their sessions with our fantastic gymnastics coach Natalie. They have learned many different stretches, balances, jumps and landings. They have all showed determination and enthusiasm in their learning. 

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7 February 2025

Year 1 Children’s Mental Health Week

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, Year 1 have incorporated some mindfulness moments into their day. They took part in some ‘Rainbow Breathing’. Year 1 described feeling calm and relaxed after the breathing exercises. This is definitely something that can be used everyday to help everyone’s…

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7 February 2025

NSPCC Number Day in Year 1


Year 1 enjoyed celebrating Number Day by inviting Year 6 to play maths games with them. Everyone worked well together and had lots of fun. Year 6 were wonderful at supporting when needed. It was great to see all the maths being used. 

 

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31 January 2025

St. Bridget’s Day Acts of Kindness

Today Year 1 celebrated St.Bridget’s Day by making cards to give out to people in the community.  Year 1 families kindly donated biscuits to give out as acts of kindness. They visited Calderwood House, Westcroft Surgery, Knoxwood Charity Shop, Lowes Court Gallery, The Foodbank, a market trader and…

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29 January 2025

Year 1 Keswick Museum trip

We had the most amazing trip to Keswick Museum. The children’s behaviour was outstanding and they made us really proud showing off all they have already learnt about fossils. We learnt all about the history of the local area and how the landscape has changed. We found out about how important…

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23 January 2025

Year 1 and Year 2 Multiskills Event January 2025

Some of our Year 1 and 2 children represented us at a Multiskills event at Whitehaven Academy yesterday. They took part in a variety of activities. They behaved impeccably and showed all the values of school games. We are immensely proud of them all.

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22 January 2025

Design & Technology - Building towers

 Year One had a fantastic time building towers from their own tower designs. They used the new joining skills they have learned and made sure they had a wide base for stability. Well done to our excellent Year One architects.

 

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17 January 2025

African Drumming in Year 1

Year 1 had a fantastic time learning about African Drumming with Zozo. They learnt that the drum is called ‘djembe’ and how to tap it correctly. Year 1 loved learning the song ‘Ranky Tank’ and listening to Zozo’s stories. Everyone is looking forward to the next lesson. 
 

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10 January 2025

Year 1 Learn to Play Cricket

Year 1 enjoyed learning to play Cricket today with Matthew. They started developing their catching skills. Next they learned how to hold a cricket bat properly. They worked in teams to bat and field. Everyone had great fun and can’t wait for the next session. 
 

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19 December 2024

Year 1 Reindeer Run

Year 1 had a fantastic time on the Reindeer Run. They enjoyed raising money for the Jigsaw hospice to help others. Everyone loved wearing antlers to run round like reindeers. A great time having fun and raising money. 
 

 

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18 December 2024

Year 1 Nativity 2024

Year 1 Nativity 2024

Year 1 were shining superstars today in their nativity, “The Sleepy Shepherd”. The performance was brimming with fantastic narrators, bossy shepherds, amazing angels, cheeky kings, stunning solos and excellent acting. What a fabulous way to tell the Christmas story! Well…

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7 December 2024

Year 1’s Christmas Surprise Visit

Today Year 1 had a wonderful surprise visit today from Santa and Mrs Christmas. Everyone received a present and were bursting with excitement. The Christmas spirit is strong in Year 1. Many thanks to Cumberland council and Egremont Winter Wonderland for the magical surprise.
 

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