Year 5 Residential to Castlerigg Manor
Year 5 have had a truly wonderful time at Castlerigg Manor! During their stay, they made new friends from Our Lady’s and St. Patrick’s School and enjoyed a range of fun and engaging activities with the fantastic team—Beth, Lilly, James, and Grace. One of the highlights was a scenic walk to a…
Year Of Jubilee Art Winner
A huge congratulations to Hugo in Year 5, who has achieved third place overall in the Lancaster Diocesan Year of Jubilee Art Competition! The theme for 2025 is "Pilgrims of Hope," and Hugo's creativity truly stood out. As part of his prize, Hugo has been invited to spend an evening with Bishop…
Year 5 Mile 4 Miles
Well done to Year 5 for running a mile with Miles, the Great North Air Ambulance mascot, to raise money for such an important cause. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is a charity that provides critical care across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria, and the Isle of Man. Each…
Year 5 Levers
This term in Science, Year 5 have been learning all about mechanisms, with a special focus on levers. We discovered that levers are force multipliers, meaning they help us do tasks more easily by giving us a mechanical advantage.We looked at everyday objects that use levers, such as scissors,…
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…
Great North Air Ambulance Collection
Thank you to everyone who donated clothes for the Great North Air Ambulance, which is Class 5's chosen charity. The donations were collected on Tuesday, and we all enjoyed helping to carry them out to the van.
Year 5 Water Resistance
Year 5 conducted an investigation to see whether they could make the same-sized piece of plasticine both float and sink. They discovered that making it float was much more challenging. Through their experiments, they found that the best shape for floating was a flat one with a larger surface area.…
Gardening with Mia
Yesterday morning was wonderful as we spent time gardening with Mia from Cumbria Rivers Trust. We gave all our beautiful plants a good watering, as they were looking a bit wilted after the recent warm weather. We also planted some climbers along the fence and can’t wait to watch everything bloom…
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Year 5 Maths Whizz Winners
A huge congratulations to Year 5 for winning the Maths Whizz Trophy this week! After losing it last week for the first time since September, their determination to reclaim it was truly impressive. The competition is getting tougher, but with their drive and focus, Year 5 will hopefully keep up the…
Year 5 Air Resistance Experiment
Year 5 have been learning about air resistance as part of their topic on forces in science. To help them understand this concept better, they conducted two experiments. First, they walked around the playground holding a large piece of paper to see if they could feel the force of the air…
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Kicky Rounders
The Year 5 and 6 representatives had a fantastic time at Kicky Rounders today. They loved competing against other schools and aiming to make it all the way around the pitch to score a rounder. To wrap up the day, the students enjoyed an exciting game against the staff.
Gardening At St. Bridget’s
We had a wonderfully productive day in our Garden of Peace today! We planted
more trees, weeded, fed the plants, and even did a bit of litter picking. A
huge thank you to all the parents, grandparents, and governors who braved
the rain to help out. We truly appreciate your support and hope you…