The Lost Words June 2019
This week Jamie Normington of Cumbria Wildlife Trust visited and led assemblies at both schools. He is completing the Coast to Coast walk and is calling at schools along the way to talk about his journey, the wildlife he has seen and a book called The Lost Words. Pupils really enjoyed the assemblies and the opportunity to discuss wildlife. We wish Jamie the best of luck with his journey to the coast. For more information about the book, please visit https://www.thelostwords.org/book/
Brass Music May 2019
Today, we enjoyed a super performance of music by members of Reeth and Muker Brass Bands. They played a variety of pieces and provided an opportunity for pupils to see and listen to the range of instruments in the brass family. Pupils responded very well and really enjoyed the session. We hope that some children may be interested in joining a band, with opportunities to practice in school being offered in the near future.
Hockey March 2019
Well done to all Y5/6 pupils who took part in the cluster hockey event.
Weaving February 2019
KS1 have found their project on the Great Fire of London really interesting. In art lessons they have learned to weave, creating this fantastic art work as a class.
Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group Visit February 2019
A few weeks ago, as part of their study of national parks, Y5/6 pupils enjoyed an afternoon working with gamekeepers from the Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group. They learned about the management of the heather moorland and made lots of links with their scientific learning:
‘It was very useful. We learned about the different birds and the predators of the grouse.’
‘I learned why the heather is burned. It makes it easier for the grouse to feed.’
‘It was really interesting to learn about the views and opinions of the gamekeepers.’
To find out more about the work of the group, please visit their website.
High Borrans January 2019
Year 5 and 6 pupils enjoyed a superb residential experience in the Lake District last week. They completed a range of activities including a full mountain day, canoeing, coastal rock scrambling, and underground exploration, while also extending their class based learning on mountains and national parks. The class had a superb approach to the challenges and learning experiences. They also impressed staff, from both the centre and our school, with their support for others, listening skills and excellent manners. To view a short film of the week, please click on the image below.
Christingle December 2018
Prakash's Visit November 2018
This morning we enjoyed meeting Prakash Gurung, a headteacher of a school in Nepal. It was really interesting to compare our schools and Year 5 and 6 pupils valued the chance to find out more about life in the Himalayas as part of their study of mountains this half term.
Learning to Learn September 2018
It's been a great start to the school year. Pupils have been enthusiastic, motivated, and focused, with some fantastic work completed already. We've been talking a lot about being ready to learn, strategies for motivation and approaches to learning to ensure that we make the best of every opportunity.
