Victoria Junior School characters and pupils shared their favourite stories. A Celebration 2015-2016 The month ended with a visit from the History Detectives whose show enabled pupils to gain an understanding of the events in the past. Once again we have had a very successful year, full of events to develop the pupils learning and enjoyment. September In September we welcomed our new starters who have been a credit to the school. A really conscientious, hardworking, caring group of pupils. Osiligi Warriors made a visit to the school to talk about where and how they lived. This is their second visit and is truly is a memorable one. October Primary Puppets made their annual visit to the school. Religious stories and moral themes are brought to life through the puppets and storytelling of the group they are a real treat. “Victorian Day” arranged by Workington Academy focused on the writings of Dickens and was attended by Y6. Harvest Festival: This is a special and annual event lead by Y5 at St Michaels Church. All donations from our parents are sent on to the church and used in the food banks. Y3 had their first educational visit to Penrith. We said a sad goodbye to Canon Rowe however we have continued our link with St Michaels Church where we celebrate key religious events. In September the pupils in Y6 attended a Science show and made the journey to Manchester to attend one of the live football matches. Poetry Performance by all classes marked poetry month. We have had some wonderful verse speaking from the pupils. This was the time of year when we planted the daffodil bulbs and what a show we had this year. Our Police Safety Talk prepared our pupils for keeping themselves safe. Macmillan coffee morning was a special event and very well attended. Y5 began bowling, attending the Bowling ground to strengthen these skills Roald Dahl day was celebrated in the usual way, dressing up as NOVEMBER Workington Festival: Every year our choir enters the local festival have had recognised. their talents The annual Bonfire event at the school was very well supported by the community. Remembrance: pupils always pay their respect and take the time to reflect. Y3 and Y4 Cinema event the pupils all enjoyed Shaun the Sheep. German Residential every year Victoria School link with Matthias Claudius Schule. Christmas parties and Christmas dinner always play a special part in this time of year and as we remembered the real meaning of Christmas we all attended the annual service at St Michaels lead by the pupils in Y3. January Enterprize events: this is the time of year when these events are launched. Every year pupils are given the opportunity to design, plan and implement ways of raising money from a given sum. Well done to our group of volunteers who worked together and successfully raised over £800. This month saw the start of all our sporting events and competitions multi-skills, tennis, athletics, hockey, football clubs and events all began. Tullie house Y4 visit was made to strengthen their knowledge of local history. Pupils are all taught to stay safe and this is a week when dedicated time is given to this aspect of learning. December Our Christmas show was another great success with every pupil given the chance to take part. St Michael’s fundraising concert. Many of our pupils joined with the Infant school and put on a concert in the parish halls raising over £300 for their charity. Maths puzzle day was a great event when all pupils had the opportunity to work as teams and solve maths problems. Y5 visit to St Joseph’s school and experience a Financial Capability Day. February This was a special month as every pupil experienced “Heartstart” and had a session on CPR giving them the skills to save a life. Lego League Robot competition. This competition gave a group of pupils an opportunity to enter a competition with their robot designs and were very successful. March U Dance was a great event held at the Carnegie when a group of schools came together to dance. This year we were supported by West lakes Academy. Y5 visit to Chester Zoo: A visit to support the topic. Sky Blue theatre Shakespeare week: Shakespeare week is recognised every year and this year we invited a performing arts company to engage with the pupils and bring alive stories by Shakespeare. Talent show; Every year the school has a wonderful talent show event this year was another great success. Rock Challenge: Another main event in our calendar is Rock Challenge we enter Y5/Y6 in “Count on Me” and Y3 with Y2. This year we were winners with our performance of “Make you feel my love”. Gymnastics final at Netherhall. This was the first year of entry and the pupils did really well. The school now has a gymnastics club that meet every week. World book day: Reading has a special place in the school and we encourage all pupils to enjoy books. On world book day all pupils received a book from the school. Kwick Cricket week: Developing physical skills comes through physical activities and this is one that the pupils particularly enjoy. April Enterprize Bright Stars final: This was the day when the pupils entering the competition were judged and whilst they did not win their efforts were recognised. Professor brainstorm: Science is made exciting by professor brainstorm who visits the school to demonstrate practical science and involve the pupils. Orienteering Begins this month and pupils enjoy this regular activity when they meet with other schools and develop their orienteering skill. May Mayor’s parlour: The Mayor was very kind to invite some of our pupils to the parlour and gain an understanding of the work that they do. Whitehaven festival: Another successful event when the choir won four trophies well done choir. Castle head: Y4 annual residential, this is an excellent event that is offered to all Y4 pupils. Radio Cumbria Music Day: The radio station set up a recording studio in the school and the recordings were broadcast on Cumbria’s Music day. Horse riding competition: Well done to two of our pupils who were entered in a June Exchange students from Germany spent a week with our pupils. Greek event: this was a very special event when the pupils celebrated their learning about the beginning of the Olympics in Greece. It ended with a fabulous chariot race. horse riding competition. Thomas won Queens birthday: We never miss an opportunity to dress up Y6 London visit: Year 6 pupils spent a busy week enjoy and learning about life in London certainly a residential to repeat. This year we held for a week the “Uppies and Downies” replica ball in aid and recognition of Autism. the life of Victoria and the opportunities offered. May I wish all our year 6 pupils every success in their new schools and thank all our parents and carers for their continued support. July Have a restful and enjoyable holiday and we return to school on Monday 5th September. Executive Headteacher Pauline Robertson Well done to our design winners whose design can be seen on PPM. Bubble Football: A great day was had by all and a special thankyou to all our pupils. Blackpool trip for Y6. End of year trip for all our pupils. End of Year Concert: We always end our year with a concert showing the talents of our pupils and this year was no exception. I have put together a small outline of some to the events that have taken place at Victoria Junior School this year, there were many more. May I thank all the Governors and Staff for their contribution to
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