D&T skills in Reception
In Reception we were learning some new D&T skills using different tools. We used a hammer to hit a nail into wood and also use pliers to pull the nail out. We learned some safety rules and wore protective goggles too.
STEM Story Time in Y5
Year 5 took part in a live STEM session today. They learnt all about what an engineer does and had the privilege of listening to Helen and Drew telling has all about their careers as engineers. They learnt how important science, maths, engineering and technology are and were able to ask questions…
KS2 X- Country
Our KS2 x- country competitors braved the wet and muddy conditions to complete a x- country course on Tuesday at St. Bees School. They all showed remarkable resilience and determination on a lengthy, tough course. Two of our athletes gained 3rd girl and 2nd boy. We are incredibly proud of them…
Reception on the library bus
Reception had a visit to the library bus to change the books that we got last term. They each chose a book to read on the bus and then the librarian read them a story. At the end she let the Reception children scan their own books out. With a little support using the scanner they scanned the books…
Visual representations of text
Today Year 2 read a paragraph from the text The Rhythm of the Rain by Grahame Baker-Smith. They practised reading it in unison before using collage materials to create a visual representation of what it told them about the water cycle.
Let’s Dance Competition 2023
After lots of preparation, Year 4 took part in the Let’s Dance Competition alongside children from local schools. They performed a group dance, two solos and one duet in front of an audience and judges. They were fantastic! Well done to our dancers who were awarded ‘most creative dancer’ and ‘most…
Year 5 Visit the Book Bus
Year 5 enjoyed choosing books for our class library from the Book Bus today. We now have a replenished class library of fiction and non- fiction books for us all to enjoy.
Y6 train with Olympian Chris Bennett
The whole school were delighted to be joined by Olympic hammer thrower Chris Bennett. He came to talk to us about his achievements and the importance of determination and resilience in our lives. Y6 enjoyed a circuit of jumping jacks, spotty dogs, press ups and knee lifts. Hard work but brilliant…
Our Olympian Event
Today we had the pleasure of meeting and exercising with the Olympian athlete Chris Bennett. We found out about how he came to be a hammer thrower and how he made it in to the Olympic team for the Rio Olympics. We also had an opportunity to ask him some questions before taking part in a sponsored…
Olympic Athlete Visits School
Chris Bennet, Olympic hammer thrower, visited school today to tell us all about his experiences and carry out a fitness circuit with each class. We were all inspired by his determination and dedication to his sport. We had lots of fun taking part in the fitness activities and enjoyed learning…
Active Travel Week Spring Term 2023
We have all been trying to walk, cycle or scoot to school this week as part of Active Travel Week. As well as helping us get fitter, this cuts down on pollution and car congestion outside our school. Year 5 also had a turn at wearing the step trackers this week. The children tried to improve on…
Saint Joseph’s Day 2023
Year 4 celebrated Saint Joseph’s day today as he is our class Saint.
We learned about how important Saint Joseph is to many Christian’s from all around the world and about the different ways different countries celebrate on St Joseph’s Day. We even tried a traditional St Joseph’s Day…