KS2 and KS2 Sports Day 2025
KS2 and KS1 took part in their Sports Day on our school field. They took part in races, such as the javelin, running, egg and spoon and the three legged race. They were so lucky with the weather! Thank you everyone for your support and well done to all the children. With the scores added to the…
First trip to squash for Year 4
In Year 4 this week, we had our very first trip to the squash courts to learn how to play. Spread across four different courts, we learned how to hold the racket, how to hit the ball using forehand and we focussed on keeping our eyes fixed on the ball. Year 4 had the best time and can’t wait for…
Year 4 World Ocean Day 2025
To recognise World Ocean Day 2025, in Year 4 we learned about the impact of the huge amount of waste plastics in our oceans. We have all made a pledge to try to reduce the amount of plastic we use and just throw in the bin, rather than recycle. We have also spent the week collecting used plastics…
Year 4 STEAM Workshop at West Lakes
Year 4 have had a fabulous morning at the STEAM workshops at West Lakes today! Meeting with a range of scientists, historians and engineers, the children tested the strength of different structures, engineered their own cranes and tested the balance of different Viking weapons. The children also…
Year 4 Printmaking With Tie Dye
In Art this half term we have been looking at Printmaking and Textiles. We have been learning about kente cloth and are creating a range of surfaces, combining colour, texture and pattern. We have also been exploring the symbolic significance of colour. This week we have learned how to create our…
Year 4 Celebrating VE Day 2025
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, year 4 have had a fantastic day learning, celebrating and remembering. We enjoyed a street party style picnic, waved our flags and listened to war time music. We then learned about what happened on the 8th May 1945. Then, using Winston Churchill’s…
Year 4 Investigating Circuits
Continuing our Electricity topic, today we learned about different electrical components in a simple series circuit. In teams of 3, we independently planned out what components we would need to power a circuit. We then built our circuits and used switches to turn the bulbs on and off. We showed…
Year 4 Electrical Appliances Search
In Science this half term, Year 4 are studying electricity. To kick off our new topic, we learned about the differences between mains power and battery operated devices. We went on a hunt around school to find as many different types of appliances and devices as possible. Working in groups we…
Year 4 Literary Event at St Bees School
In Year 4 this week, we have attended a literary event at St Bees School where we have taken part in a carousel of engaging workshops. We met local author, H.M Sharpe, who guided us along the tale of an Irish princess through drama and improvisation. We took part in book journaling and collage,…
Year 4 St Joseph’s Day 2025
In Year 4, our class saint is Saint Joseph. His feast day is celebrated on the 19th March. To celebrate this day, we all wore green and brown which are the colours associated with him. We then learned about his life and how his special day is celebrated in other countries across the world.
Year 4 Digestive System Investigation
To conclude our topic on The Digestive System, Year 4 donned their lab coats ready to investigate how the process of digestion takes place. The children were given a range of different items which replicate the digestive organs. Working in teams, the children then planned their own investigations.…
Year 4 Biggest Ever Football Session 2025
Year 4 fully embraced the Biggest Ever Football Session today in our matches with Year 3. Both boys and girls enjoyed a match and a penalty shootout. The children showed such brilliant team work, sportsmanship and resilience.