Year 1’s History Walk in Egremont
Year 1 enjoyed exploring the shops available in Egremont mainstreet. They were lucky to be invited into the doctors and Isaac’s gran told Year 1 all about the services available. They enjoyed pointing out their favourite shops. Next week, in our History work, we will compare the shops today with…
Egremont Castle 2025
Year 6 had a wonderful afternoon investigating and observing the historic site of Egremont Castle and noticing exactly why it was such a perfect position for a fort and castle.
Florence Mine 2025
- Year 6 had a lovely morning learning at Florence Mine learning about the mining industry , how it has been a huge part of the development of Egremont and inspiration to local artists.
World War II Workshop
Today, Year 5 enjoyed a practical and engaging World War II workshop.
They began by listening to a radio speech by Winston Churchill announcing the start of the war, played through an old-fashioned radio. The children learnt that very few families owned televisions at the time, so radio was the…
World War II Workshop
Today, Year 5 enjoyed a practical and engaging World War II workshop.
They began by listening to a radio speech by Winston Churchill announcing the start of the war, played through an old-fashioned radio. The children learnt that very few families owned televisions at the time, so radio was the…
Year 2 Visit to the Rum Story 2025
Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the Rum Story as part of their history unit on the Whitehaven in the past. They learned all about how rum was made and how the Jefferson family played a vital role in the trade of rum and sugar in Whitehaven. What an interesting visit it was!
Year 3 celebrate 80 years since VE day
On Thursday Year 3 looked fantastic in red, white and blue. They all enjoyed a lovely outdoor picnic lunch followed by plenty of fresh air, making spitfires and colouring in. A great day to mark all of those who fought and died in WW11.
VE Day Celebrations in Year 5
Year 5 have had a busy and meaningful day celebrating VE day. We made cards which were given out to members of our local community to help mark the occasion. We were fortunate to attend a VE Day service at Egremont Castle, where we paused to give thanks for peace and prayed for peace across the…
Year 2 Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Year 2 have spent the day finding out what VE Day is and why we remember it. Along with Year 1 they were visited by one of the parishioners who is a member of the British Legion. She spoke to them about VE Day and the role of the British Legion with veterans. She showed the children photos of how…
VE Day - 80th anniversary - Reception Class
What a wonderful day we’ve all had - marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Reception Class thoroughly enjoyed their street party picnic lunch complete with music from the war era. The children have also designed their own bunting and created their own soldier from poppies.
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Year 4 Celebrating VE Day 2025
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, year 4 have had a fantastic day learning, celebrating and remembering. We enjoyed a street party style picnic, waved our flags and listened to war time music. We then learned about what happened on the 8th May 1945. Then, using Winston Churchill’s…
VE Day Celebrations in Year 1
Year 1 had a fantastic day celebrating VE Day. In the morning they received a visit from Sandra Edwards. Sandra explained about her role in the British Legion and the good work of this charity. Year 1 were particularly excited to hear how she was one of 76 women and 76 men to be awarded Maundy…