https://www.st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk%2Fgallery%2F%3Fpid%3D30%26amp%3Bgcatid%3D45 Sports Morning - St John Henry Newman School, Carlisle Year 5 had an enjoyable morning at Newman School on Thursday with other Year 5 pupils from Catholic Schools around the county.  They ran, threw, jumped, dodged and pulled (in the tug-of-war) to their maximum, to try and win the Year 5 shield. It wasn't their day to win, but we were incredibly proud of their huge efforts and determination to simply have a go and represent our school with pride.  We know that they really enjoyed the morning. Mrs Jones Year 5 - Newman School sports morning RMS TITANIC Class 3 have really enjoyed finding out about this major shipping disaster. Titanic struck an iceberg on the night of April 14–15, 1912, at 23:40 (ship's time), which was 02:38 GMT. The collision occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 370 miles southeast of Newfoundland. The ship sank two hours and forty minutes later, at 02:20 (ship's time) or 05:18 GMT on April 15th.  Class 3 children were set a challenge to make an RMS Titanic ship, out of any junk modelling that they had at home. I’m sure that you will agree, that these ships are absolutely amazing and so very creative! In addition, Class 3 have been working hard with Mrs Reay in their art lessons.  They have been using pastels to draw beautiful icebergs and glaciers inspired by the artist Zaira Forman. Forman documents climate change with pastel drawings.  She travels to remote regions of the world to collect images and inspiration for her work. I hope you agree that these pieces of art are absolutely beautiful and really capture the magnitude of the Atlantic Ocean. Mrs Jones RMS TITANIC MODELS Newspaper ��️ Articles  We have been having a good look at newspapers today, with a view to writing our own, regarding the RMS Titanic disaster. Photographs of our writing to follow. Mrs Jones Newspapers �� Enjoying cricket skills�� with Luke from Penrith Cricket Club! Science - Animals and the Circulatory System We had an enjoyable science lesson today to find out about; the functions of blood, some of the substances transported by blood and to describe links between the digestive and circulatory systems. Mrs Jones made a sample of blood, using things like oil (Plasma), marshmallows (white blood cells), red paper (red blood cells) sprinkles (nutrients) etc. We also had an activity in the hall that showed how blood travels around the body whilst collecting nutrients from the digestive system. Mrs Jones    Functions of Blood �� Times Tables Interactive Games (The 'sound check facility' mimics the 6 seconds that children are allowed per question on the actual test) Times Tables Times Tables Times Tables Decimal Interactive Games Meeting Matt Goodfellow, author of THE FINAL YEAR! Year 5 and 6 had a real treat yesterday, meeting and learning from the Carnegie medal nominated poet Matt Goodfellow. He led a writing workshop at QEGs following The Final Year project that we have been doing this year. It was a real treat to hear from and have the opportunity to meet someone so inspirational, who shared his personal battle with ADHD, family difficulties, failed rockstar status. Fortunately, none of these held him back, once he realised what his path in life was. One of our Year 5 was nominated and was gifted a signed copy of his yet to be released sequel, ‘The First Year.’ Thanks Matt and thanks QEGs for the opportunity. Mrs Jones Meeting the Poet Matt Goodfellow Year 4 - Magic of Science morning at St John Henry Newman School Year 4 had a wonderful morning at Newman school this morning learning about the 'Magic of Science'  Lessons included: Elixirs and Potions with Mr Wilkinson Fantastic Creatures and Where to Find Them with Miss Little The Science of Fire and Ice with Mrs Orton Illusions and Light with Mrs Bell The Physics of Reflection with Mr Riddick The Wonders of Alchemy with Mrs Nichol We had a wonderful morning (in proper science labs) carrying out lots of practical tasks and watching the wonders of science in motion. One of our children won a prize for his 'Chemical Reaction' entry into the competition. We even had a drink and a snack! All-in-all a wonderful scientific morning! Mrs Jones Science Lead 'Magic of Science' - Year 4  Red Cabbage Indicators ��  We worked on Friday with Mrs Salkeld and learned about red cabbage indicators. It was fun working out what we needed to add to soil to make plants �� grow better! Thanks Mrs Salkeld!  Measuring PH with Red Cabbage �� Science Week Fun We’ve had lots of fun in class this week learning about the blood circulatory system (cardiovascular system). This system delivers nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body. It consists of the heart and the blood vessels running through the entire body. The arteries carry blood away from the heart; the veins carry it back to the heart.  Science - blood �� system! FRACTION GAMES Both year groups are learning about fractions - equivalent, improper, proper and simplyfying fractions. Here are some websites to support learning! FRACTION GAMES FRACTION GAMES World �� Book �� Day Great fun was had today in Class 3. Fantastic outfits and ‘bookish’ fun! ��  Mrs Jones Our book characters QEGS DANCE �� SHOW Year 4 enjoyed watching �� Year 7 and 8 dance rehearsal yesterday at QEGS. Mrs Jones  QEGS Water Workshop - 4th March, 2025 Class 3 enjoyed a workshop all about the wonderful amenity WATER led by Louise Horsman who is the Learning and Engagement Activity Leader based at Brockhole on Windermere (Lake District National Park Authority) The children learned all about the importance of saving water and about what should NOT be put down the toilet.  For example wipes, which do not break down. It was very interesting and informative! Mrs Jones Water Workshop Time Year 5 have been reading train timetables today and it was noticeable that some of the children are still struggling with telling the time.  This was apparent when reading 24-hour clock times. I have put a few websites on here to support learning. Mrs Jones Interactive clock Time Time Enjoying cricket with Luke from Penrith Cricket �� Club Science - Measuring Transparency We had a great science lesson to determine the transparency of different materials and linked this to their uses. We used a 'light meter' and torches to test, compare and group transparent, translucent and opaque materials. We were able to predict, hypothesis and record our results in a table. Mrs Jones Transparency - measuring LUX HALF-TERM FUN AT PENRITH LIBRARY For those of you planning activities during the half-term break, make sure that you check out what is going on at Penrith Library. I've attached a poster about a 'FREE' workshop.  Click on the link. Mrs Jones Free Climate Champions Workshop Climate-Champs-A4 WestmorFINAL.pdf Penrith Library Writing Workshop Class 3 enjoyed a writing workshop with local poet Dave Cryer and Claire from the library on Friday. We thought about different characters, settings, problems and solutions for our story which is under the umbrella topic, ‘On our Doorstep’ Some good ideas all round! Mrs Jones Library �� workshop Geography We have been learning about the 7 different Continents and also lines of longitude and latitude in our geography lessons. We will be going on to find out more about the continent of Antarctica and the journey of Ernest Shackleton. Mrs Jones Map work Carlisle United We are working alongside Dillan and Lewi from Carlisle United each Tuesday afternoon in our PE lessons.    The skills being taught can be used across all PE lessons. Super fun! ��  Penrith Library �� Project We have been working on a project from Penrith library entitled ‘Learn for a Better Future’ Our candles ��️ are going to be on display in the library very soon, so keep a look out for them! Mrs Jones Our gorgeous candles ��️ Class 3 - CAROL CONCERT  Class 3 performed beautifully in their Nativity performance last night in church entitled, 'The Saviour's Birth'.  There were readings from scripture, singing, tableau acting and a duet.  One of the highlights of the night was when the children signed in Makaton, 'I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas,' which was truly beautiful. Mrs Jones, Miss Campbell and Mrs Reay are terribly proud of the children.  Super effort! Miss Campbell turned the Christmas lights on superbly! Mrs Jones Class 3 enjoying the'Reindeer Walk' for Jigsaw �� The Winter 'Mini Reading Challenge' has begun!  The Marvellous Makers are back for another awesome free reading challenge.  It's an easy way to keep children motivated and can help those reluctant readers fall in love with books  Head to wintermini.org.uk to sign up, review books, find fun activities and recommendations, and EARN REWARDS!  1 December 2024 — 20 February 2025  Winter Reading Challenge HAIKU PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY Dave Cryer a local Poet came to St Catherine's yesterday to lead an assembly about his poetry. Class 3 had written an Autumn HAIKU poem for a project that was being run by Penrith Library and Dave.  Scarlett and Maya had been chosen as the two winners.  They both received a gift voucher for a bookshop in Penrith. Super effort Class 3! Poetry Assembly Class 3 - 'Walk through the Nativity' Class 3 enjoyed a lovely session with Ruth Evans from NISCU (Northern Inter-Schools Christian Union) this morning.   Ruth brought in lots of wonderful activities for the children to do throughout the session, which included; Jesus - Humble Shepherds - Sought and Special Mary - Modest Joseph - Trusted Wise Men - Wondered Elizabeth - Excited Mary - Mindful Jesus - Honoured Children had calm activities to do, like writing on a tag the name of a trusted person in their life, observing sensory glass objects and weaving some of the swaddling cloth, that Jesus wore. It was a lovely session that put a different perspective on this wonderful story! Mrs Jones (Photographs to follow) Nativity Images Cinema Visit to see Kung Fu Panda �� 4 Anti-bullying Week We wore odd socks in school on 'Odd Socks Day.' This day provides an opportunity in school to have fun, be ourselves, and spread awareness of the core values Anti-Bullying Week promotes.  Mrs Jones Odd Socks Love Heart! HAIKU POETRY - PENRITH LIBRARY - NATIONAL POETRY DAY As part of National Poetry Day, Class 3 wrote a beautiful HAIKU poem on the template of a leaf, for a competition being held at Penrith Library.  They are currently on display in the library and apparently we have two winners.  Watch this space for further details.   Mrs Jones Waiting for Paddy McGuinness  Class 3 and the whole of the school watched Paddy McGuinness, as he cycled through Penrith on his specially modified Chopper raising funds and awareness along the way for Children in Need. What a long wait we had! Mrs Jones Cheering Paddy on! SCIENCE Class 3 children have been enjoying their SCIENCE lessons about Materials: Mixtures and separation.  They have been  exploring different types of mixtures and the appropriate methods to separate them. Mrs Jones Science - Separation and Mixtures Sieving - Gold Prospector style Year 4 and 5 Reading advice for parents. Reading in Year 5-Parent's Leaflet 2024 (V2).pub Advice re reading (year 4).docx Maths Websites to support learning in Class Rocket Rounding Year 4 and Year 5 are currently learning about rounding in their maths lessons. Rounding Library Van The children enjoyed a visit to the library van today to see Gordon, the Librarian.  He read each year group a story and then the children were able to choose a book to bring back into the classroom to read. Mrs Jones Enjoying the Library van! Egyptian Art Preparation 2024/2025 Welcome back to another busy school year.  Year 4 and 5 have made a fantastic start to the new year. We have started our new topic about Ancient Egypt and have learned lots already.  We are in the initial stages of starting some art work.  Watch this space for further details! 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