Summer Term 2026
It has been an exceptionally busy but enjoyable term with lots happening. Our infant children visited Carlisle Castle, where they spotted features they had been learning about in History lessons, followed by a trip to Bitts Park. Children in years 3,4,5 and 6 went to Honister Slate Mine, as they had been studying rocks and soils in Science. All of the children took part in'farm to fork' visits at a local farm at Torpenhow and also enjoyed beach school and forest school sessions. We invited children from St Michael's CE School, Bothel and Ireby CE School to join us for a year 6 forest school transition event and we enjoyed showing them the forest environment where we have our regular forest school sessions.
Our sporting calendar has been equally busy with tuition in cricket and multi-skills. Our year 3,4 hockey team celebrated success as they got through to the Allerdale finals at Netherhall School, Maryport. Our year 6 children showed what brilliant leaders and role models they were as they led their teams at Sport's Day. Children in year 5 and 6 have enjoyed Orienteering tuition from Mr Rennie as part of their Geography/ PE curriculum and some of us have attended the West Coast Orienteering club sessions using our newly acquired navigation skills.
Children in years 3,4,5 and 6 took part in the Amasing joint schools singing collaboration at The Garden of Eden, Carlisle. We sung with a live band and danced with professional dancers. What an experience that was! We also took part in an online countrywide event singing alongside other schools across the country who were also part of the project.
We said a sad farewell to our 'fantastic five' year 6s and wish them well in their new schools.
Spring Term 2026
We have enjoyed several educational visits this term. Children in years 3,4,5 and 6 visited The Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda where they furthered their knowledge about Britain as part of The Roman Empire. They took part in workshops and observed real Roman 'finds' that have been discovered, as well as viewing the ancient ruins that have been uncovered. Children in these years also journeyed to London for a residential visit and activities there included visiting: The Natural History Museum, The Tower of London, The London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, a tour on The River Thames and The Lyceum Theatre to watch 'The Lion King' production. They also played in St James's Park, went on a walking tour and enjoyed meals out at The Great British Fish and Chip shop and Pizza Hut.
Year 5 and 6 children visited the local farm that is adjacent to the forest we use for our forest learning. They were able to learn about milk production and took part in cheese and gelato making. They also learned about the trees at the farm and planted a cherry tree.
Our Infant children have had sessions of kinder cricket tuition and years 3,4 and 5 have had some multi- sport sessions from specialist trainers. We have taken part in hockey and dodgeball tournaments and year 3 and 4 children did an amazing 'Space' dance performance as part of the U Dance festival in Carlisle.
Our school council organised activities for World Book Day and children came to school wearing pyjamas, brought a favourite book to school and took part in shared reading activities.
Year 1 and 2 children have had forest school learning sessions and they have listened for sounds in the forest including the stream, have identified animal footprints, observed emerging signs of Spring and experimented in the mud kitchen, as well as playing team games. Year 5 and 6 forest sessions have included creating drums, building a wood store and improving their dens, as well as identifying different types of wood.
Children have led Worship time this term where they always begin with meditation and reflection time in our Sensory garden. Year 5 and 6 children led theirs on the theme of 'Friendship' and Reception, year 1 and 2 children focused on 'Thankfulness.'
Our 'Friends of Plumbland School' fundraising group organised St Valentine's day events which culminated in a whole school display on 'loving our school.' They also organised Easter bingo which was really well attended.
We ended the term with an Easter service at St Cuthbert's Church, Plumbland and year 6 children served refreshments to members of the community. Year 3 and 4 children gave out inspirational Easter messages to the congregation.
'May the miracle of Easter bring you perfect peace and renewed hope for the future.'
Autumn Term 2025
Our school year began with the introduction of our eight new starters: Fiachra, Abel, Aubrey, Archie, Evelyn, Brody, Robbie, Noah and also Arlo in year three. All of the children settled in well, with the help of the other children in school, making them feel very welcome.
We have bright new learning areas as our classrooms and school hall were all painted during the school holidays.
Year 5 and 6 completed their cycle training with the team at Cyclewise. They have also been completing their forest school sessions this term. They built dens, used tools for mining and were working together to build a bridge over the small stream.
All children enjoyed whole school football training and our new after school football club provided by Greenwich Leisure Ltd. Children in years 3,4,5 and 6 participated well in the Keswick cluster schools cross country tournament at Fitz Park.
Our annual harvest festival took place at St Cuthbert's Church, Plumbland and our theme was Water. The children sang songs, read stories from the bible, showed off their Autumn artwork, read a poem about 'The Water Cycle' and facts about water. After the service our year 6 children served refreshments for members of our community and did a brilliant job. We raised £101.00 for the North Lakes Foodbank.
We had a whole school Geography themed morning with a focus on countries in Europe, their capital cities and the physical and human features within each place. We also looked at mountain ranges and famous buildings and loved baking German cake.
Our Infant children took part in a road safety workshop led by the 'Pyjama drama' team and were fascinated with the Christmas journey they joined in with at Bassenfell Manor. Some children within this year group also participated in a football tournament at St Herbert's School, Keswick where they played well as a team. All of our children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 have also been developing their multi-skills from tuition provided by the Allerdale School's partnership team.
Children in years 1,2,3 and 4 visited The Nelson Thomlinson School, Wigton where they joined in with activities in Science, Technology and Engineering alongside other primary schools. Year 6 children have developed their enterprise skills by planning and organising a fundraising 'polar express film evening' for the school including providing refreshments. A big thank you to Mrs Watson for mentoring the children with this project.
We enjoyed a whole school visit to Theatre by the Lake to see 'The Wizard of Oz' which inspired us when we performed our annual Christmas concert which this year was 'Christmas around the world.' This told the story of how celebrations in Poland, Malawi, USA, Australia, Eire and China take place every year, all with the same message of hope for children everywhere. We were so impressed with our youngsters as they sung, danced and acted the story out brilliantly with lots of enthusiasm.
We held our joint school/ community Carol Service at St Cuthbert's Church, Plumbland and year 6 again were as helpful as ever serving refreshments to members of the community.
Other festive activities included a Christmas craft morning, Christmas dinner, Christmas jumper day raising money for Save the Children and Christmas parties.
Earlier in the term our Fops (Friends of Plumbland School) team organised a 'Pies, Peas and Pud' evening which was a huge success and raised £1037.00 which went towards our new fixed playground apparatus. The team also organised craft activities for the children to make at Christmas and stalls after our Christmas concert. We are always very grateful to our members of Fops who give up their time to organise and run fundraising activities.
