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In maths we have been learning to use comparison signs. We made our own less than, greater than and equal to signs. We used cubes to represent our numbers and pencils to help us find the correct comparison sign. We love to make our maths with equipment before we draw or write them down. It really…

Year 6 were delighted to attend the Science Museum show today at Lakes College, Lillyhall. We enjoyed taking part in the ‘Feel the Force’ show.  The Science Museum from London travelled to Cumbria to give the pupils this fantastic opportunity.  Matthew was picked out to be a volunteer and assist…

A small selection of our Year 3 & 4 children represented St Bridget’s in a Dodgeball tournament at St Bees School today. There were about ten local schools taking part. They enjoyed the many varied activities. 
 

Year 3 children get better and better every week in gymnastics. 

Years 3 and 4 really enjoyed their Imam workshop, where they learnt all about Muslim beliefs, the 5 Pillars and where they go to worship. They had a great time, saw and handled artefacts, heard readings from their holy book and tried on holy garments.

Lots of fun and learning has been happening in Reception as our new Reception children settle in to the new routines and provision. 
 

Today we were visited by Imran the imam. During an assembly he told us about what Muslims believe as well as teaching us about the Five Pillars of Islam. He showed us some of the special objects they use in relation to the Five Pillars and told us about their significance.

Year 6 were delighted to be able to be the first class of the year to travel to Longlands Lake and take part in a session of Forest School. This week they enjoyed exploring the areas around the lake, digging holes in the mud, climbing trees and hanging in hammocks. We are absolutely delighted to…

Year 6 have been examining slices of fruit and vegetables to create detailed drawings using their sketching pencils. They used a variety of marks to add shading and detail. 

Year 2 had great fun in their first multiskills session of the new academic year. The children played some invasion games in which they had to think about the space they were in and how to change their speed and direction to avoid being caught. All of the children showed a good sense of spatial…

Reception’s end of year trip was to Rookery Wood in Keswick. The children got to play on the adventure playgrounds which included big slides, climbing nets, balancing beams and even a castle and dungeon. The children also got to try some archery and look for wildlife with binoculars and magnifying…

This year’s end of Year trip was to Rookery Woods. The children had great fun in the sun exploring the stone circle, orienteering and playing on the adventure playground. what a great way to end the year!