School life blog

Year 6 have been working hard throughout the Autumn term, learning about World War 1 in History sessions. To tie into this learning, we have started the new term by focusing on WW1 poetry in Literacy. We have read For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon, and looked carefully at its meaning and how it…

This year we were invited to go to the new sheltered housing development at Williamson's Court to sing carols. The manager had asked us what charities we support and when we told them about the Olive Branch, they decided to make a collection of food to donate to the Olive Branch. Today we went,…

As we do every year, Year 6 went to Chirnside House today to help the vicar with the carol service at CHirnside House. We went with Rev. Rebecca and Mrs Weatherill from St. Paul's. We sang carols and did the Bible readings, whilst Rev. Rebecca talked to us and the residents about the angels in the…

Fashion design club met after school today for the first time ever, thanks to Mrs. Couchman. If you are interested in joining, there are still places available. 

As is our custom, Year 6 visited Chrinside House yesterday afternoon, to sing carols to the residents. We went along with Mrs Weatherill, Church Warden at St. Paul's Church who talked to us and the residents about the joy of Christmas, using a Christmas cracker. We enjoyed talking to the residents…

All week in Year 6 we have been busy preparing for the Scotforth Christmas Market. We have been working in teams and each team has had a budget of £15.  As you can see, we have been very productive but we could not have done it without all the help given to us by parents, friends and…

On Friday 9th November, Year 6 visited Clitheroe Castle to learn more about World War 1 and to take part in an act of remembrance. We heard poems written about the Great War and developed some ideas for our own which we wrote later. We also made a poppy wreath and took part in an army drill led by…

On Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th July, Year 6 performed their Shakespeare production, a modern retelling of The Tempest complete with music, songs and dance (as well as acting!).  We had been working very hard over the last few weeks, practising and making costumes and scenery.  The show was a…

Sergeant Carson-Brown came to visit Year 6 at the start of their Citizenship Week. He talked to us about the role of the police in the community and answered lots of questions. We also acted out a story about a character who is suspected of stealing from a car. We will continue the story on…

Year 5 had a super afternoon at the University of Cumbria, learning about healthy lifestyles and enjoying a range of sporting activities.

A little late I know but here are some photos of the Easter Bonnets Parade.