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This week, some of our Year 4 children have been busy with Mr Marshall, preparing our flower bed for planting. They spent time weeding and preparing the soil before scattering lots of wild flower seeds. We look forward to watching them bloom and seeing the wildlife they attract.

Year 1 have been looking at, talking about and recreating Andy Goldsworthy nature inspired art work this half term. On Tuesday, while the sun was out we spent time outside creating our own artwork with natural materials.

On Thursday evening at Castlerigg, we enjoyed different craft activities, including candle making, salt jar making and making Rosary beads. The following morning, we were up early to play outside before breakfast. After breakfast, we prepared for Mass which Father Ajish from Windermere came to…

Year 6 have been working hard this week exploring a side of British history that they didn't know very well; Lancaster's role in the trade of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean.

Despite it being a difficult and sensitive subject, they all showed amazing maturity and empathy in…

Year 4 have had a wonderful day at Castlerigg. This morning, we worked in groups to design robots that could make the world a better place for others. This afternoon, we had a beautiful walk to the lake where we learnt to skim stones and enjoyed an ice lolly. We will all sleep well tonight,

Year 3 love having Mr Lofthouse for PE we enjoyed doing a carousel of activities In our groups. 
 

Year 4 have woken up to a beautiful sunny morning and have enjoyed the grounds at Castlerigg Manor before breakfast. We’re looking forward to a walk to the lake later. One pupil said, “Castlerigg is fun and we love the games.”

In a morning, all the children in school arrive and line up in their classes and enjoy time chatting with their friends and having a bagel. Then they head into class and put their things away. Our first job is the register, ordering lunches and recording how we travel to school. Once this is done…

Reception went to the castle today and got to meet someone very special ... The Queen! Unfortunately, she lost her hat! We went all around the castle looking at the features to help the Queen find it. We couldn't find it anywhere. Hopefully, as we go through our learning, we will be able to find…

This half term, our Art unit is all about digital art. Today we explored photography. We took our iPads to the great outdoors to take some photos of things that interest us. Here are a selection of photos that we took in the afternoon sunshine!

We had another great lesson with Beth our ukulele teacher today. There were lots of smiles and happy music making. Beth says we are doing really well!

In science this week, we’ve been looking at the difference between an object and the material it is made from. We investigated and compared the most common materials found inside and those found outside.