This week, Year 5 learned about the 2026 Ocean Day theme and why it is so important to protect our oceans.

We explored the many ways oceans help our planet. They provide homes for marine animals, produce oxygen, and support people around the world. We also discussed some of the challenges…

Today, the Year 5 Super Sellers officially started their Enterprise Challenge by selling ice pops as part of their Frosty Friday theme.

The team is delighted to announce that they made a staggering £49 on their very first day of trading! Their hard work, enthusiasm, and excellent teamwork…

Year 4 had a fantastic time during their first squash lesson at the Falcon Club this week. The children were excited to learn a new sport and quickly developed their skills through a range of fun activities and games. They practised controlling the ball, improving their hand-eye coordination, and…

Today, Year 5 and Year 6 took part in a Climate Fresk workshop. The children worked together to explore the causes and effects of climate change and developed their understanding of how different human activities impact our planet.

Through discussion and teamwork, they learnt about topics such…

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…

Year 5 Residential Visit to Castlerigg Manor

Year 5 have had a wonderful time during their residential visit to Castlerigg Manor. Throughout the trip, the children took part in a range of workshops based on the theme “Let Your Light Shine.” These sessions encouraged the children to reflect on…

Today, Year 4 enjoyed an exciting ukulele taster session!The children took part in fun games linked to tempo and rhythm, using clapping activities to explore timing and speed in music. They also learned about the different parts of the ukulele, how to hold the instrument correctly, and practised…

Year 3 have been studying Mandalas in Art and so we decided to create our own natural mandalas today. Gathering natural objects and arranging them in circular patterns was great fun. Nature is so colourful! 
We also consolidated our 2 D shape knowledge when we created different 2D shapes using…

Year 4 have had a fantastic Outdoor Learning Day exploring how sound travels through different materials and environments. The children worked in pairs to complete a carousel of investigations , including testing how far sounds can travel, creating nature instruments, exploring echoes, and making…

Year 5 are taking part in an enterprise project. Gary from Graham, who works with Bright Stars came into our school to tell us all about it. We have been given £50 to buy products and try to make something that we can sell to make a profit.

We came up with lots of good ideas and this week we…

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…

Our class stepped back in time on an exciting trip to Ancient Egypt, where pupils explored the different roles people played in Egyptian society. Using their oracy and debating skills, the children took on the roles of farmers, scribes, soldiers, priests and craftsmen, before presenting persuasive…