We’ve had a fantastic first half term, with the children returning full of energy and enthusiasm! They’ve enjoyed lots of exciting experiences, including a cycling workshop, storytelling assemblies and swimming lessons, developing their confidence, creativity and resilience along the way.
Global Goals
Thank you to all the parents and families who came along to listen to the children’s Global Goals presentations and support their ideas. We are excited to share that our two focus goals for this year will be No Poverty and Affordable and Clean Energy. Throughout the year, we will be learning more about these important global issues and working together to find ways we can make a difference, both in school and in the wider community.
KS2 Swimming
Looking ahead to next half term, it will be Key Stage 2’s turn for swimming lessons at Woggle Goggle. If you have not yet filled out the form please could you do so before the start of the next half term - https://forms.gle/yYvnGMffFsJDRBPG9
We are asking for a voluntary contribution of £10 towards the cost of transport. This can be paid via SchoolHub.
Swimming dates:
- 4th November
- 11th November
- 25th November
- 2nd December
- 9th December
Theatre Visit to The Dukes in Lancaster
On Tuesday 24th November the whole school will be going to The Dukes Theatre in Lancaster to see Cinderella. Children will need to be dropped off and collected from Penrith Train Station.
Children need to be at Penrith Train Station at 8:30am. The show will be at 10.15am and then we will have lunch and spend some time in Lancaster. Please could you send your child with a packed lunch on this day or order one via School Hub. Children need to be collected from Penrith Train Station at 3pm.
We are asking for a voluntary contribution from parents of £14 per child to contribute to the costs of the train and the performance tickets. If you are able to, please make payment via School Hub and ensure you provide consent via this online form- a link will be sent nearer the time.
We encourage parents to work together to arrange car share arrangements but if anyone is having problems organising transport, please let us know in advance.
Clubs
Monday: STEM Club & Year 6 Transition Club
Tuesday: Film Club & KS2 Morning Running Club (8am)
Wednesday: Book Club
Thursday: Mindfulness Club
Friday: Nature Club
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Dates
November
5th & 6th November: Wake up shake up- 9am All welcome
3rd November: Mock Magistrate Trial session in school yr 5&6
5th November: 3:45pm (30mins) Parent Workshop- Introduction to Mental Health Team
4th November: Reading Evening whole school 5-6pm (pyjamas welcome)
11th November: Nasal Flu- please complete the form sent
12th November: Yr 5&6 Athletics Event at Harraby
13th November: Children in Need Workshop in school
20th November: Kendal Mountain festival visit Yr 4,5&6 via mini bus (be in school at 8am)
27th November: CIIL Showcase – all parents and friends welcome from 2:45pm
December
3rd December: Whole School Church in the barn visit (back for lunchtime)
11th December: Christmas Play Performances 9:30am & 5:30pm
14th December: Winter Wonderland (hot dogs for lunch)
15th December: Christmas Dinner Day
16th December: Christmas Gift making for the community – all welcome from 2:15pm
17th December: Sponsored Reindeer Run & Carols around the campfire (more details to follow)- all welcome