Blog

This half term in RE we have been talking about how we welcome people. First we discussed how we are welcomed into Nursery in a morning. Then we discussed how we might welcome a new baby home and what they need. Finally, we learnt about how people are welcomed into God’s family through baptism in…

Last week in Maths we worked on moving and labelling numbers 1, 2 and 3. We used the tuff tray to match number 1, 2 and 3 to the correct amount of objects. Some children even had a go at giving numbers 4 and 5 the correct amount too. 
 

As part of their D&T topic about healthy snacks, Year 6 made hummus from fresh ingredients, including ingredients they had never heard of before such as tahini. For many, it was the first time they had ever tasted hummus. They were surprised how how quick and easy it to make. 

Today Year 5 and 6 attended mass. They learnt that today is the feast of Saint Cecilia. In the Middle Ages, Saint Cecilia became a very popular saint. She is remembered as the patron of musicians, composers, instrument makers, and poets. There is a story that Saint Cecilia was said to have heard…

Today representatives from Years 3 and 4 attended a School Games Multi- Skills tournament. They all completed a round robin of activities to help develop such skills as reaction, balance, co-ordination, throwing , catching and timing. They all had a great time and are keen to carry on practicing…

In R.E. Year. 2 have been learning about the visitation, when Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth after learning they were both to give birth. The children listened to the Magnificat, in Luke’s gospel, Mary’s song of joy at being chose by God to be Jesus’s mother. The children learned about…

What a wonderful day Reception Class have had! Our guide was extremely helpful and told us about the woodland creatures that can be found at Whinlatter. We enjoyed a walk through the forest and even found the Gruffalo! We enjoyed lunch in the yurt beside the wood burning stove, which was so lovely…

In Reception, we have been learning about the artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo and how he created his own arty by painting fruit, vegetables. The children then created their own portraits. 
 

Year 5 and 6 representatives enjoyed a morning of basket ball at Whitehaven Academy. They learnt lots of skills then put these into practice while playing matches against other schools. 

Year 6 have been learning about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, and how it is celebrated. They learned that Rosh Hashanah is a celebration of our world and is an opportunity to make a fresh start. We enjoyed the traditional food of Rosh Hashanah, slices of apple dipped in honey which…

To continue our DT topic, learning about what actually goes in to make our food, we have today investigated different breads and made our own bread rolls, using fresh ingredients. They smelt and tasted delicious! 
 

During our Pupil Led Prayer and Liturgy, the children considered the theme of ‘Love that Lasts’. The children read Thessalonians 4:13-14 and contemplated the message about the endurance of God’s love. The children then listened to the hymn ‘’Lord of all Hopefulness.’ After quiet reflection,…