Year 4 Ukulele Taster Session
Today, Year 4 enjoyed an exciting ukulele taster session!The children took part in fun games linked to tempo and rhythm, using clapping activities to explore timing and speed in music. They also learned about the different parts of the ukulele, how to hold the instrument correctly, and practised…
Year 3 Learning Outdoors Day 2026
Year 3 have been studying Mandalas in Art and so we decided to create our own natural mandalas today. Gathering natural objects and arranging them in circular patterns was great fun. Nature is so colourful!
We also consolidated our 2 D shape knowledge when we created different 2D shapes using…
Reception’s Fun-Filled Learning Outdoors Day
Reception children have really enjoyed Learning Outdoors Day despite the wet weather! We put on our wetsuits and wellies and headed outside for a fun-filled day of learning.
First, we practised our number writing using chalk. We then made our own water slide by adding water to the slide to…
Year 4 Exploring Sound Outdoors
Year 4 have had a fantastic Outdoor Learning Day exploring how sound travels through different materials and environments. The children worked in pairs to complete a carousel of investigations , including testing how far sounds can travel, creating nature instruments, exploring echoes, and making…
Year 2 STEAM Event 2026
Year 2 attended a STEAM event, delivered by the Centre for Leadership Performance, at Westlakes Academy. They took part in workshops from Arco, Sellafield, React Engineering, Amentum, Nuclear Waste Services, BAE and Balfour Beatty. The children thoroughly enjoyed learning about all the jobs they…
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Search Dogs
This afternoon, we had the pleasure of welcoming Penny and Jess, who came to tell us all about the incredible voluntary work they do with Wasdale Mountain Rescue Search Dogs.
Their talk was both fascinating and informative, giving us a real insight into the dedication, skill, and commitment…
Year One Rainbow Wraps
This term in D&T Year One have been learning about healthy food and nutrition. As part of our topic, Year One had a wonderful time making colourful rainbow wraps! We learned about how eating different coloured fruits and vegetables helps keep our bodies healthy by giving us different nutrients.…
Decorating Flags with the Good News of Jesus
This week in RE, Reception have been learning that the early Christian community lived out the Good News of Jesus. We listened to stories about how the apostles shared the Good News of Jesus with others and spread His message of love and kindness. The children then decorated their own flags with…
Enterprise Challenge Year 5
Year 5 are taking part in an enterprise project. Gary from Graham, who works with Bright Stars came into our school to tell us all about it. We have been given £50 to buy products and try to make something that we can sell to make a profit.
We came up with lots of good ideas and this week we…
Nursery fun on the KS1 yard
Nursery have been having some fun this week on the KS1 yard, they played with hula hoops, balancing cups and scoops and balls.
Zentangle Patterns
As part of their writing lessons on instructional texts, Year 3 have been using adverbs to improve instructions on creating zentangle patterns. They used the instructions to help Year 2 and themselves to create their own zentangle patterns. How wonderful their finished patterns were!
SATs Week 2026
Congratulations, Year 6!
Today marks the end of SATs week, and we want to say a huge well done to all of our Year 6 pupils!
We are all immensely proud of every single one of you. Over the past weeks and months, you have worked incredibly hard and shown outstanding commitment,…