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Eco group have been looking at the possibility of planting some trees on our school field. Today we went down to the field with Hilary from Dorrington Woods, who came to help us measure out a suitable area. We drew a plan and calculated how many trees we will need to order.

We enjoyed listening to the Firemen from Lancaster about their job and how they help people. We asked some great questions e.g where do you get the water from ? We learnt lots of new facts. 

Thank you to Mrs Kornas who came to talk to us today about how she helps people in her job. We had just excellent questions to ask her! 

Thank you to Lancaster City Football Club for the free tickets a few weeks ago. The game had a very exciting ending and the Dolly Blues won 1 - 0. They also brought activity booklets for the children across school.

Year 6 - or half of Year 6 to be exact - walked along to Chirnside House this afternoon to sing carols to the elderly residents there. This was our first visit in three years due to Covid, so we were delighted to be invited. The residents certainly enjoyed our singing, though we were unable to…

Caroline and Penny the dog (who was rescued after being tied up on Morecambe prom) joined our Friday Family Worship last week to collect donations from our recent dress up as an animal day. After learning that Rosie the reading dog was a rescue pup, the school council were determined to raise as…

We enjoyed making our Christmas decorations with Scot4All.

Look at our amazing costumes! Thank you to everyone who donated or brought in dog food. 

We dressed up as different animals today to raise money and donations for the charity ‘Animal Care’. How many different animals can you see in Y4?

Our newly formed Eco group for the year went out this afternoon with Mrs Ventress to help our local councillor Abi Mills and a group of volunteers. There task was to clear some of the litter and leaves which have been collecting on the streets around school.

We waved our flags as the baton went past. We were excited to walk to the field and join in the fun.

What a fabulous day! We have managed to squeeze in so much! An assembly with Mrs Boyle all about the Commonwealth Games, a procession with the Jubilee baton, sports linked to different Commonwealth countries, passing the baton to the next school at Williamson's Park, a picnic lunch on the field…