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Year 6 had a fantastic time taking part in a TV Production Workshop led by Emma Rydal. The children explored a variety of important roles involved in television production, including casting, make-up and directing. Through drama activities and improv games, they worked together to create their own…

Walk to School Week 2026 

This week, our pupils took part in Walk to School Week 2026 and we have loved seeing so many children walking, scooting and cycling to school each day.

The children have enjoyed learning about the importance of staying active, keeping safe near roads and helping to…

Year 5 Residential Visit to Castlerigg Manor

Year 5 have had a wonderful time during their residential visit to Castlerigg Manor. Throughout the trip, the children took part in a range of workshops based on the theme “Let Your Light Shine.” These sessions encouraged the children to reflect on…

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 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 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 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 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…

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…

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.…

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…