Scroll this link to find out about what has been happening in school recently.

• Harvest Appeal for The Food Bank

  Tue 17 Oct 2023 Mrs Fish

  Today our produce was collected as part of the foodbank's harvest appeal. The new School Council had their picture taken with Stuart and were very proud of our donation. Thank you to everyone who supported Cockermouth foodbank this Harvest-time.

  

• Speakers Competition

  Fri 06 Oct 2023 Mrs Fish

  Lauren and Joe represented Bridekirk Dovenby CE School at the Rotary Young Speakers competition last night.

  Despite being a little nervous, both Joe and Lauren spoke clearly and kept the audience engaged using humour, intrigue and great imagination throughout. 

  Lauren spoke about her 'Dream Job' as a mechatronics engineer  (someone who works on designing and manufacturing products that combine mechanical functions with advanced electronics, software, sensors and control systems).

  While Joe entertained us with his plans to create a new global theme park in Cockermouth providing free entry for all children! 

  Lauren and Joe both learnt a great deal about speaking in front of an audience as well as from the other speakers who took part in the competition. A huge well done to them both! 

  

• Science in Yr4

  Mon 02 Oct 2023 Mrs Fish

  Today, Sarah, from Derwent Dental Care, came to talk to the children about how to look after their teeth. The children were all taught how to clean their teeth properly and were provided with toothpaste, brushes and a 2 minute timer.  
  As well as keeping our teeth clean, the children also learnt the importance of food choice - especially when choosing snacks! We realised that some healthy drinks are not always as healthy for our teeth as we might think 🤔… 

  The pictures below show some of the learning that took place. 

  

• Foodbank Appeal Assembly

  Tue 26 Sep 2023 Mrs Fish

  Today the children were challenged to help feed the thousands! They listened to the story of the feeding of the five thousand and watched as Stuart's lunch box seemed to magically produce more and more bread rolls and tins of tuna fish!

  The children will take part in the Harvest Appeal by collecting tins and dry food to bring into school.

  

• Half rugby league/union match win for Broughton Red Rose. The boys from Bridekirk Dovenby school have the cup first to display. They beat Cockermouth Wasps in a friendly match.

  Sun 24 Sep 2023
  

• School Open Days - 10th & 11th NOVEMBER

  Fri 08 Sep 2023 Mrs. Fish

  Please pass on information to your friends and family about our 'November Open Days'. Posters are available from the school office and on the website under admissions. Please share on Facebook etc. too! 

  

• Goodbye Reverend Thompson!

  Tue 18 Jul 2023 Mrs Fish

  Today we said our fair wells to Rev’d Thompson who is moving on to a new Parish. The children thanked him and wished him well for the next new chapter of his life. They wrote blessings and prayers which they read to him in our assembly. Adrian was then presented with a cake and a watercolour painting for his new home. 
   

  

• Summer Fayre

  Tue 18 Jul 2023 Mrs Fish

  Thank you to everyone who attended our Summer Fayre on Saturday. The weather was kind to us and we had a wonderful morning together. FOBDS did an amazing job organising everyone and altogether we raised a little over £2000 !! WELL DONE EVERYONE 

  

• Music Concert

  Thu 13 Jul 2023

  Our annual music concert was held on Wednesday 12th July. Children who play the guitar, saxophone and recorder took part. The choir also joined in at the end with some amazing singing. To see the videos, please go to Curriculm-Music-Instrument Lessons- Music Concert

  

• Author Visits Primary 4

  Fri 07 Jul 2023 Fiona Taylor

  This week author, Alex Mullarky, visited our school and she led a workshop for the children in Primary 4. Her book, The Sky Beneath the Stone, is one of the books suggested for the 2023 Reading Challenge which the children can sign up for by logging on to: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk. First they set a reading goal and log your books on your profile. When they  reach their goal, they will unlock a virtual badge and certificate. The Ready, Set, Read! Book Collection has been specially chosen just for you by an expert group of readers for the Summer Reading Challenge.

  It is jam-packed with fun imaginative books to keep you active, get rewards, play games and earn badges as you discover awesome books to read.

  Alex explained the process of having a book published from the initial notes on paper to the final, illustrated book on the shelf. She also guided the children through a writing task - helping them with descriptive language amongst other skills used when writing a book. Many children purchased a copy of Alex's book and enjoyed having it signed by her. Thank you Alex.