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

• New School Library

  Mon 11 Nov 2024 Mrs Fish

  Over half term, we progressed with the work on our new school library… it was very exciting watching it all take shape.

  The old computer suite was remodelled to provide a much bigger space for us all to enjoy. The partition wall was taken out and all the walls painted white; new glazed doors flood the once dark room with light. A lovely green carpet adorns the floor, while shelves and furniture make it look like a brand new room!

  All the old books were sorted and thrown out and the new books Mrs Fish had been saving were added to the newly built shelves. 

  On Friday, a librarian is coming to label the books so that they can be easily found and put away.

  The children are very excited and have already planned a Library Club for the younger pupils. Mrs Fish is looking forward to hearing the children read and also reading some of the new books to them. If any parents would like to come and read to the children in this lovely new space, please contact your class teacher or the office. 

  We look forward to showing you around at our Christmas Fayre as FOBDS have helped us raise money to pay for this new project! 

  THANK YOU to everyone who has helped to make our library come to life! 

   

  

• Harvest Service at St Bridget's

  Thu 24 Oct 2024 Mrs Fish

  The whole school gathered with parents, Rev Roy and Rev Christina for our special Harvest Service at St Bridget's Church.

  Together we thanked God for the abundance of food that we enjoy and share. We spent time considering those not as fortunate as ourselves. Rev Christina welcomed everyone to the service and each class sang a song of thanks. Rev Roy spoke about Harvest, relating it to all the words that can be made from the letters HARVEST!

  It was a lovely morning, so the children enjoyed an autumn walk back to school together while parents were offered refreshments in the church.

   

  

• Halloween and Bonfire Safety

  Wed 23 Oct 2024

  Today we have had a visit from PC Claire Parker, who came into P3 to discuss Halloween and bonfire night safety. As well as asking lots of questions, we learned about:  how we can be responsible, keep safe and where we can go locally to enjoy events. 

  

• Xcountry Participation

  Wed 23 Oct 2024

  Last Thursday, all Year 3 and 4 children plus a team of children from Year 5 and 6 took part in (quite a muddy) Xcountry event at Cockermouth School. We were so proud of all the children who demonstrated fabulous perseverance and determination to complete the route. A special well done to Freddie and Martha who both placed in the top 3. 

  

• Life Exhibition - P5 RE Visit

  Mon 21 Oct 2024 Mrs Fish

  On Thursday, the children in P5 visited Christ Church Cockermouth to experience the Life Exhibition. 

  Everyone visited three different zones as well as a final video zone. The Red Zone - LIFE LINE - the children discovered the historical Jesus, and how the life of Jesus was predicted hundreds of years earlier by Jewish prophets.

  The Green Zone - LIFE TALKS - the children explored how the unique teachings of Jesus are still relevant to them today.

  The Blue Zone - LIFE WORKS - realising how Jesus’ miracles helped people.

  Video Zone -LIFE GIVER - where the children explored the impact

  of his life, death and resurrection. 

  Finally, the children answered a multiple choice quiz online and were provided with refreshments. 

  We would like to thank all the volunteers at Christ Church for providing us with an interactive thought provoking RE lesson! 

  

• World Mental Health Day

  Fri 11 Oct 2024 Mrs Smith

  At Bridekirk Dovenby School we are aware of how our mental health can affect the way we learn and how we feel about ourselves and others.  Yesterday, we all wore yellow to show our support for World Mental Health Day.

  A big thank you to all the children for taking part in lots of activities ensuring that we understand just how important good mental health is.

  

• St Cuthbert's Way - A Pilgrimage!

  Thu 03 Oct 2024 Mrs Fish

  Janet and Mike Heslop came into school to talk to us about pilgrimage. They had undertaken St Cuthbert’s Way which is a pilgrimage from Melrose Abbey in Scotland to Lindisfarne and Holy Island on the Northumberland coast. 

  They talked about what they saw on route and the significance of different places. 

  The children asked questions and considered the difference between a journey and a pilgrimage. 

  They will be finding out more about pilgrimages taken by people from other World Faiths next half term. 

  

• MacMillan Cake Morning

  Mon 30 Sep 2024

  Our school council organised a Coffee “cake” Morning to raise money for this important charity. There were so many delicious cakes to choose from and we raised £245.

  The extra cakes were taken to Hames Hall which is our local care home. They were very well received! 

  

• Newsletter Launch and Welcome Back to School!

  Tue 03 Sep 2024 Mrs. Fish

  Welcome back to school Everyone!

   

  Please visit the newsletter section of the website to see our new style correspondence. We are looking for a name so have a read and put in your suggestions! 

   

  We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning at 8.35am.

   

   

  

• Music Assemby!

  Fri 19 Jul 2024 Mrs. Fish

  On Wednesday morning, we gathered together in the hall to listen to some of our pupils play their musical instruments.

  Mr Hunter-Brown led the guitars and other children volunteered to play too. You can listen to some of their magical music following the link below! 

  Music Assembly Link

  Some of the videos are too large to upload to this site - sorry!