Y6 Microorganism investigation
Today Year 6 carried out an investigation into how microorganisms spread. We had great fun using green paint to represent mucus and exploring the best ways to prevent spreading germs. We found out that washing with soap, warm water and drying carefully was the best way to stop microorganisms from…
Our visit to St Mary’s
Year 6 had a lovely visit to St Mary’s School where we joined in a mass celebrating the Year of the Eucharist.
We then joined their year 6 class for the day and participated in painting a monstrance, making an advent bauble and planning a prayer and liturgy. We are looking forward to them…
Y6 War Poetry
As part of our week of remembrance, Y6 have studied the poem Dulce Et Decorum Est by the famous war poet Wilfred Owen. They used his thought provoking poem to create their own poetry which is both beautifully written and moving.
Y6 Anti-bullying day
To show our support for anti-bullying week, the children in Y6 dressed in blue and created posters to spread the message of friendship around our school. If you’re passing Year 6’s window, have a look at their super work which is proudly on display!
Attendance Race Winners!
Congratulations to Y6 who are the overall winners of this half term’s class attendance race. They were delighted to receive a frisby each as a reward. Well done!
Y6 Library Visit
Y6 spent an afternoon at the library today. They returned to school with a selection of books of their choice after enjoying listening to a chapter or two of our class novel - Street Child.
Y6 Water Workshop
Y6 spent an interesting morning with Jenny from United Utilities. They learnt about saving water and where our water comes from. We were all surprised to learn that running the tap whilst brushing our teeth wastes on average 18 litres of water!
Y3 and Y6 buddies
As part of our RE work on being good shepherds, Y3 spent a lovely afternoon in Y6 getting to know their new “buddies”. Each younger child has been assigned a Y6 role model to keep them safe and offer a friendly face to them in KS2.
Year 6 Prayer and Liturgy
Year 6 enjoyed taking part in a lovely prayer and liturgy session this morning, planned and led by Ellie and Lexi. Their theme was “Following in God’s Footsteps”. The whole class experienced quiet reflection time in a circle and all the children responded and joined in by lighting a candle and…
Y6 Mile a Day Challenge Launch
Year 6 showed off their athleticism and enthusiasm with Mr Blanks on the yard today. They are aiming to run/power walk a mile every single day to get fit in our whole school Mile A Day Challenge. 100 miles in a 100 days......easy!
Y6 End of year trip to Lowther Castle
The happy smiling faces say it all! A super day was had by all at Lowther Castle, Penrith; the perfect way to end the school year and our wonderful Y6’s primary school years.