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20 March 2026

Nursery run challenge with Gary McKee

Today, Nursery had a fantastic time taking part in Gary McKee’s 100 Run Challenge. The children came dressed in their sportswear and trainers and completed two laps of the yard, cheered on by the rest of the school.

They showed great enthusiasm and determination—well done to everyone…

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20 March 2026

Year 6 Run with Gary McKee

On a bright, sunny afternoon, our Year 6 children had the incredible opportunity to take part in a truly inspiring event—running alongside Gary McKee as part of his remarkable “Marathon Run 100” challenge, raising money for Hospice at Home.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement and…

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Image of Year 2 Running with Gary McKee March 2026
20 March 2026

Year 2 Running with Gary McKee March 2026

What a glorious afternoon Year 2 had running in the sunshine with local marathon runner and fundraiser, Gary McKee! They showed great determination, stamina and confidence to run in front of the whole school to support the Reception class and their class charity ‘Hospice at Home’ of whom Gary…

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20 March 2026

Year 5 Running With Gary Mckee

Gary is currently taking on the amazing challenge of running 100 marathons to raise money for Hospice at Home, and we were so excited to be part of his journey. When he arrived, the buzz around school was clear – everyone was eager to meet him and get moving.

We joined Gary on the playground…

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20 March 2026

Reception Joins Gary McKee’s 100 run challenge to support Hospice at Home

Today Reception had the wonderful opportunity to join Gary McKee as part of his incredible 100 Run Challenge. As Reception’s chosen charity event, the children have worked so hard and together have raised an amazing £1069.50 for Hospice at Home. We are incredibly proud of this fantastic…

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20 March 2026

Year 5 Mrs Davidson Project

Year 5 recently stepped back in time as they took part in the fascinating Mrs Davidson Project Textiles Workshop – a creative experience linking history, design, and hands-on skills.

These workshops are part of the New Mrs Davidson Project, inspired by a beautiful wedding dress from 1911,…

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20 March 2026

Workington Magistrate’s Court 2026

Our Year 6 trip to Workington Magistrates’ Court was a truly eye-opening experience and a fantastic way to bring our learning about the justice system to life. From the moment we arrived, we were fascinated by how the court works and the important roles people play in ensuring justice is carried…

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20 March 2026

Electricity Workshop Year 5

Year 5 had a fantastic time during their electricity workshop and learned lots of new and exciting things. They explored how to make simple circuits using wires, batteries, and bulbs, and discovered how electricity flows around a circuit to make things work. They also learned about the importance…

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20 March 2026

Year 5 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Year 5 had a lovely time celebrating St Patrick’s Day, their dedicated class saint. The children all dressed in green—the colour associated with St Patrick—and enjoyed learning about his life and the traditions celebrated around the world each year.

To mark the occasion, they decorated biscuits…

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19 March 2026

Exploring Tens and Ones

Year 1 have been exploring Tens and Ones using Base Ten equipment to enhance their understanding. In partners they used Part Whole Models to explore partitioning Tens and Ones. Everyone grasped partitioning and enjoyed creating their own questions for their partner to answer using the Base 10…

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19 March 2026

Year 1 Visit the Library

Year 1 enjoyed their visit to Egremont Library. Tracey, the librarian, welcomed everyone. Year 1 had a great time browsing through the different fiction and non-fiction books. Once everyone made their selection, we all enjoyed a story together. Finally, Tracey let everyone stamp their books out…

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18 March 2026

Year 2 Multiskills March 2026

This week, during our recent games sessions, the Year 2 children took part in a variety of activities designed to improve their agility. From weaving in and out of cones to playing tag-style games that required quick changes of direction, everyone was actively involved and enthusiastic. These…

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