--- title: "Blog Author: Miss McKendrey" url: "https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/author/amckendrey" school: "St Bridget's Catholic Primary School" --- # Blog Author: Miss McKendrey [![Image of Y1 From Roots to Petals](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4581(1).jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-19-28-y1-from-roots-to-petals) 6 November 2026 #### [Y1 From Roots to Petals](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-19-28-y1-from-roots-to-petals) Year 1 have been busy exploring the different parts of a plant and learning about the important job each part does. They discovered how roots help to take in water and nutrients, stems support the plant and transport the water and nutrients around the plant, leaves help the plant make food and… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-19-28-y1-from-roots-to-petals) [![Image of Year 1 Spooky Dress Up Day 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0659.jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-19-14-year-1-spooky-dress-up-day-2026) 23 October 2026 #### [Year 1 Spooky Dress Up Day 2026](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-19-14-year-1-spooky-dress-up-day-2026) What a wonderful turn out it was by Year 1 for this year’s Spooky Dress Up Day! Everyone looked amazing in their outfits. The day began by dancing the ‘Skeleton Shake’ the later the children made some Halloween crafts and played a game of ‘Pass the Pumpkin’ to develop their listening skills. A fun… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-19-14-year-1-spooky-dress-up-day-2026) [![Image of Year 1 Road Safety Awareness Workshop 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0545.jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-12-19-16-year-1-road-safety-awareness-workshop-2026) 12 October 2026 #### [Year 1 Road Safety Awareness Workshop 2026](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-12-19-16-year-1-road-safety-awareness-workshop-2026) Year 1 had a fantastic time taking part in a road safety workshop with Sarah from Pyjama Drama! The children explored different types of road crossings and discussed the safest places to cross the road when a crossing isn’t available. They learned how important it is to stay alert and make… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-12-19-16-year-1-road-safety-awareness-workshop-2026) [![Image of World Mental Health Day 2026 with Year 1](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0449.jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-18-43-world-mental-health-day-2026-with-year-1) 9 October 2026 #### [World Mental Health Day 2026 with Year 1](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-18-43-world-mental-health-day-2026-with-year-1) Year 1 have been celebrating World Mental Day by taking g tie, to focus on their wellbeing and ways to look after their minds. They enjoyed an assembly from Barnados and explored some lovely ways to help them feel calm, happy and relaxed. The children practised visualisation, breathing techniques… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-18-43-world-mental-health-day-2026-with-year-1) [![Image of Laudato Si’ Group Celebrate St Francis’ Day 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0420.jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-19-09-laudato-si-group-celebrate-st-francis-day-2026) 8 October 2026 #### [Laudato Si’ Group Celebrate St Francis’ Day 2026](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-19-09-laudato-si-group-celebrate-st-francis-day-2026) Our Laudato Si’ group have been following in the footsteps of St Francis by caring for God’s wonderful creation. This St Francis’ Day, they’ve been getting creative and making big hotels using recycled terracotta plant pots, bamboo canes and natural materials found in the local environment. A… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-19-09-laudato-si-group-celebrate-st-francis-day-2026) [![Image of Year 1 Shopping in the 1950s](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0361(1).jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-18-53-year-1-shopping-in-the-1950s) 8 October 2026 #### [Year 1 Shopping in the 1950s](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-18-53-year-1-shopping-in-the-1950s) Year 1 have been finding out what shopping was like in the 1950s, discovering just how different it was compared to today! They learned that families would often queue each day for fresh food, paying with coins and notes, as there were no supermarkets. Instead, people visited a range of… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-18-53-year-1-shopping-in-the-1950s) [![Image of Celebrating St Francis with Year 1 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0336.jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-07-19-32-celebrating-st-francis-with-year-1-2026) 7 October 2026 #### [Celebrating St Francis with Year 1 2026](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-07-19-32-celebrating-st-francis-with-year-1-2026) Today, our Year 1 children learned all about St Francis of Assisi and celebrated his feast day that took place earlier this week. They discovered that St Francis loved God, people, animals and nature. The children talked about ways that they can look after and care for God’s wonderful world.… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-07-19-32-celebrating-st-francis-with-year-1-2026) [![Image of African Drumming September 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4425.jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-18-53-african-drumming-september-2026) 2 October 2026 #### [African Drumming September 2026](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-18-53-african-drumming-september-2026) Year 1 had a fantastic first djembe drumming lesson with Zozo, a master West African drummer! The children had great fun exploring the African drums and shaker instruments, discovering different rhythms, sounds and ways to play. It was a wonderful, energetic introduction to the joy of West African… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-18-53-african-drumming-september-2026) [![Image of Bubble Prayers with Year 1 September 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0185(1).jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-25-19-30-bubble-prayers-with-year-1-september-2026) 25 September 2026 #### [Bubble Prayers with Year 1 September 2026](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-25-19-30-bubble-prayers-with-year-1-september-2026) Year 1 have been looking at the Creation story in RE. This week, the children spent some time working in groups to recall the story. Then, they went in to the Garden of Peace where they spent some time reflecting on what they are thankful for in God’s creation. The children blew bubbles, as they… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-25-19-30-bubble-prayers-with-year-1-september-2026) [![Image of Year 1 Rock Steady Assembly and Workshop](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0071.jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-19-12-year-1-rock-steady-assembly-and-workshop) 18 September 2026 #### [Year 1 Rock Steady Assembly and Workshop](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-19-12-year-1-rock-steady-assembly-and-workshop) Will from Rock Steady came into school to deliver an assembly and a workshop. He taught Year 1 about the difference between acoustic and electric instruments. He introduced them to some of his instruments and played some popular music for them to sing a long and clap to. During the workshop, some… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-19-12-year-1-rock-steady-assembly-and-workshop) [![Image of Year 1 Ball Skills September 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6243.jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-17-55-year-1-ball-skills-september-2026) 11 September 2026 #### [Year 1 Ball Skills September 2026](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-17-55-year-1-ball-skills-september-2026) This term, Year 1 are working on improving their ball skills. In today’s PE lesson, the children worked on practising their rolling of a ball. When they were able to send the ball accurately to their teammates, they extended the distance over which they wear sending the ball. The children showed… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-17-55-year-1-ball-skills-september-2026) [![Image of School Council Elections Year 1 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6191.jpeg)](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-15-41-school-council-elections-year-1-2026) 11 September 2026 #### [School Council Elections Year 1 2026](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-15-41-school-council-elections-year-1-2026) This week, Year 1 voted in the school council elections for who would represent their class this year. They all went in to the hall and casted their votes in the polling station. Six children stood in total and the votes were very close. Henry and Alina won the vote and are looking forward to… [Continue reading](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-11-15-41-school-council-elections-year-1-2026) ![St Bridget's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/images/logo/St_Bridgets_Logo_White_Linear.png) **St Bridget's Catholic Primary School** St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD Tel: 01946 820320 ## School Enquiries Contact Mrs Parr in the Office for further information. © Copyright 2018–2026 St Bridget's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)