Blog by Tag: Year 6

Our Year 6 class made the most of our outdoor area for Outdoor Learning day and took drama to the outdoors. They acted, improvised and retold stories in different scenes. Lots of skills used from their workshop earlier this week. 
 

A group of our children had a fun afternoon at West Lakes academy taking part in a rounders tournament. Well done! 
 

Year 6 enjoyed an afternoon at the library. They picked out new books, while also taking their old books back. Reading is essential to build on their creativity and imagination and building on their love of reading too. 
 

Year 6 had a fantastic time taking part in a TV Production Workshop led by Emma Rydal. The children explored a variety of important roles involved in television production, including casting, make-up and directing. Through drama activities and improv games, they worked together to create their own…

Walk to School Week 2026 

This week, our pupils took part in Walk to School Week 2026 and we have loved seeing so many children walking, scooting and cycling to school each day.

The children have enjoyed learning about the importance of staying active, keeping safe near roads and helping to…

This afternoon, we had the pleasure of welcoming Penny and Jess, who came to tell us all about the incredible voluntary work they do with Wasdale Mountain Rescue Search Dogs.

Their talk was both fascinating and informative, giving us a real insight into the dedication, skill, and commitment…

Congratulations, Year 6!

Today marks the end of SATs week, and we want to say a huge well done to all of our Year 6 pupils!

We are all immensely proud of every single one of you. Over the past weeks and months, you have worked incredibly hard and shown outstanding commitment,…

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…

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 5 and 6 representatives had a fantastic time at a multi-skills tournament yesterday. They took part in a round-robin of activities, practicing lots of different skills such as throwing, catching, aiming, and running. Everyone worked together as a team to achieve the best results they could.…

A lovely afternoon at our local library for our Year 6 pupils! 

It was wonderful to see so many children excited and enthusiastic about choosing a book to take home. The library shelves were full of great discoveries, and the pupils took their time exploring different stories and…