Blog by Tag: Year 6

Year 5 and 6 enjoyed a fantastic Christmas treat with a trip to the cinema to watch Wicked for Good. The excitement began as soon as we arrived, with everyone receiving popcorn and a drink to enjoy during the film.

Wicked was a big hit — full of colour, music, and moments that had the whole…

Our Year 6 pupils have been exploring poetry through the theme of memories. Today, as we prepare to write our own poems, the classroom has been buzzing with conversation—students jotting down ideas, swapping stories, and reflecting on the moments that matter most to them. It’s been a wonderful mix…

Year 6 Make a Splash at Swimming Lessons!
This week, our Year 6 class traded their usual afternoon routine for swimming lessons — and what an amazing week it has been! Every afternoon, the children headed to the pool full of energy, excitement, and a brilliant attitude. From the very…

Supporting Kevin Sinfield’s 7 in 7 Challenge

We are incredibly proud of the hard work, kindness and enthusiasm our children have shown while supporting Kevin Sinfield on his inspirational 7 in 7 ultra-marathon challenge.

As Kevin passed through Egremont, the children gathered to cheer him…

Congratulations to all the children from Year 6, who represented the school at a cross country event at Whitehaven School. They showed great perseverance and resilience, in very wet conditions, to complete the cross country course. They are all shining examples to their peers and demonstrate the…

Year 6 have been learning about the order of operations. To help embed the concept, they used counters to show the process.

Year 6 used their imaginations to come to school dressed in a spooky costume to mark the occasion of Halloween.  

Year 6 walked to their local library this afternoon to renew or return and withdraw a book of their choice. Some children learned how to use the automated machine to return their book. They all enjoyed exploring the wide range of books available to borrow and sharing some really lovely…

Electricity North West came to visit Year 6 to deliver a workshop all about electricity. First, we explored the dangers of electricity and investigated potential hazards and how to be safe around electrical appliances within our environments. We then used a range of components to build electrical…

In our after-school running club today, the focus was on footwork, core strength, and coordination.
We used agility ladders to help us practise these skills and quickly realised it was harder than it looked! With practice, we all improved our coordination and speed as the session went on.

Year 5 and 6 representatives had a fantastic time at the netball tournament today. They demonstrated excellent teamwork and showcased the skills they’ve been developing in PE — including passing, throwing, shooting, and finding space on the court. We are incredibly proud of their effort,…

On World Mental Health Awareness Day, we all dressed in yellow. We explored the importance of looking after mental health just as we look after our physical health. We shared the different ways that we like to keep our minds healthy and how we like to find an escape from the noise of our bust…