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• Y1 & Y2 spent an enjoyable afternoon with our Jewish visitor, Sheila Gewolb

  Tue 27 Jun 2023 Mrs B Fletcher

  The Y1 and Y2 children have been eagerly awaiting a visit from our Jewish friend, Sheila Gewolb. They have been learning about Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur throughout the summer term. 
   

  Sheila enhanced their learning by bringing in artefacts to show the children, as well as answering their many questions. The children were so excited to try to make a sound on the shofar (ram’s horn) which is a really tricky thing to do! Finally, one Y2 girl managed it and then some more girls followed. 

   

  Next, it was time to taste the challah bread which Sheila had kindly brought in for us to try. The children loved it. Thank you so much to Sheila for helping us to learn more about your religion. Shalom, until your next visit. 

  

• Grand Opening of The Community Sensory Garden

  Mon 26 Jun 2023 Mrs. Fish

  On Friday 23rd June, Sue and her father Arthur Waterhouse officially opened our Community Sensory Garden. After 18 months of hard work by a variety of people, we have created a space for children to enjoy. A space to be quiet and still, a space to investigate and explore and a space in which to learn and experience the curriculum.  We know that this area of our school will continue to develop and grow to accommodate the needs of our children. 

  A big THANK YOU to everyone who has been involved in this project... now we can enjoy all it has to offer. You can watch a video of our garden by clicking on this LINK

  

• Annual School Leavers' Service - Carlisle Cathedral

  Sat 17 Jun 2023 Fiona Taylor

  On Thursday 15th June, the pupils in year 6 travelled through to Carlisle Cathedral for the annual school leavers' service. There were several other church schools represented in the cathedral. 

  The children had been learning the songs before the service and sang enthusiastically in the cathedral. There were prayers and little challenges as well as a procession where every school chose two representatives to walk down the aisle with their school banner.

  Challenge 1: Going the distance for someone you love

  Challenge 2: Making something your own

  Challenge 3: Going the distance

  Challenge 4: Change the world, Pray!

  At the end of the service, each school was given a candle which was lit by the clergy. 

  Thank you to everyone who organised the experience - it was all so relevant to year 6 as school leavers and gave the children a lot to think about as they move on to their new schools.

  

• Orienteering Final

  Sat 17 Jun 2023 Mrs Fish

  On Wednesday, the year five and six orienteers attended the final of the West Cumbria Orienteering League. The final was held in Ennerdale at the Scott Centre.

  All our runners have progressed incredibly well and have learnt a great deal about map reading over the last term.Overall we came 2nd in the league only one point behind the winners. 
  In the final, which is a separate event to the league, the year 5 boys gained bronze (James) , silver (Remy) and gold (Archie), while Connor displayed his new found talent by winning the year six event overall. Well done to everyone who took part! We look forward to entering the event again next year. 

  

• P4 rivers field trip

  Thu 15 Jun 2023 Mrs Stanley

  Primary 4 had a brilliant day down by the river. So much wonderful learning took place linked to our Geography topic. It was a perfect place to spend a sunny summers day. Watching the children play, paddle and just immerse themselves in the beautiful environment was really special. Lots of lasting memories made of a great day out. Well done primary 4.

  

• P3 geography field trip

  Wed 14 Jun 2023

  We went to Branthwaite Scout Camp where we explored the local river for wildlife. We also sketched a map of the river. 

  

• P3 work with an artist

  Wed 14 Jun 2023

  We got to create a huge piece of art with a local artist Martin Evans. Our landscape is the lakes and the fells. We used spray paint which was fun! 

  

• P5 Practical River Worksop

  Mon 12 Jun 2023 Fiona Taylor

  Today P5 all went to Branthwaite to experience a practical river workshop. We were concerned that, following over three weeks of dry weather, whether there would be water actually for us to use. However, all was well (plenty of water) albeit high temperatures meant we had to work mostly in the shade.

  After a whole class treasure hunt, we worked in three groups. One group did stream dipping and identified the fish and creatures that were in the stream, a second group made a river (labelled the main parts) from items found in a nearby wood and the third group completed a map drawing activity - making use of a key they were given. The groups rotated and everyone improved their skills and knowledge from the trip.

  

• Year 7 Pupils Return

  Sun 11 Jun 2023 Fiona Taylor

  On Friday, our current year 6 children who are moving on to Cockermouth School were visited by Mr Woodcock - head of year 7. He was accompanied by five pupils who had attended Bridekirk Dovenby School and it was great to see them again. After Mr Woodcock talked to the class and showed them a PowerPoint all about Cockermouth School, the children asked him questions about life in year 7. Ben, Belle, Toby, Ruby and Jessica answered some of the questions too. 

  We are all very excited about moving up to Cockermouth School although there is no doubt we will miss the teachers and the children at Bridekirk.

  

• Rivers workshop

  Tue 06 Jun 2023 Mrs Stanley

  Primary 4 have had a great day learning all about rivers and why it’s important we help to protect them. We completed lots of fun activities with Emma from West Cumbria Rivers Trust. We’re now full of knowledge and ready to head out on our field trip to a river next week.