Blog by Tag: Curriculum enrichment

Our pupils were delighted to work alongside The Friends of Egremont Castle to plant a beautiful flower bed on the castle grounds filled with pollinator-friendly flowers. Together, we carefully planted a variety of colourful blooms that will attract bees, butterflies, and other important wildlife…

• Year 3 enjoyed learning about the valuable life saving work carried out by Search and Rescue volunteers. Seeing their equipment, hearing about their job and asking questions was really interesting.

On Thursday, Year 4 took part in an exciting Level 1 Bikeability session, giving them the opportunity to develop their cycling skills in a safe and supportive environment. During the session, children learned how to carry out basic bike checks, control their speed, and ride with greater…

Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed taking part in a story workshop with Sarah from Bright Sparks Forest School. The session began with the children passing sounds round the circle to promote their listening skills. Then they were introduced to Wise Owl who they shared their favourite stories with. Sarah…

Our Nursery 1 children took part in the annual Easter Bonnet Parade with Reception. They sang some songs about the Easter bunny and dancing with their fingers and then we had a parade around the hall for parents and families. Thank you to everyone who came to support and thank you for all your…

Year 3 really enjoyed cheering and running with Gary McKee to raise money for Hospice at Home. Thank you all for your kind donations. Well done for running so well Year 3!

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…

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…

On Monday, we enjoyed a fantastic visit from the West Cumbria Rivers Trust. We took part in an engaging workshop where we learned about rivers and their features, including lots of new vocabulary.

On Tuesday, we headed to Branthwaite Scout Camp for a hands-on outdoor experience. We took part in…

Year 2 were tasked with the job of using a variety of materials to build a house that was strong enough that the Big Bad Wolf could not blow down. All the children worked well together in teams discussing their ideas, assigning roles to each other, constructing the houses and making adjustments as…

Year 6 recently visited West Lakes Academy to take part in an exciting careers fair. During the visit, pupils had the chance to speak with professionals from a wide range of industries and learn about many different jobs.

The experience was eye-opening and gave the children a better…

Year 4 celebrated British Science Week by investigating the question: What makes the best hankie when you have a cold?

The children explored a range of different materials, including tissue paper, cotton, paper towel and cloth. They predicted which material would work best before carrying out…