Levens School


Sports Day

Wow what an amazing sports day at Levens. Luckily the weather held off and we all had a great time. Thank you to all of the parents/carers who came and supported the day!


More learning outside the classroom for Class 4

Class 4 had an amazing day at Fell Foot this week!

During the morning we worked with ‘Waterwise’ to learn all about how to implement self-rescue and assess a situation before even stepping into the water.  The lake was deeper than usual at this time of year, and colder, but we persevered and our confidence grew during the session.

After a tasty picnic lunch, we enjoyed orienteering and paddle boarding! Not a pencil or pen used all day!

 


Sizergh Castle

The sun was shining when Class Three visited Sizergh Castle. We all enjoyed the walk through the fields and a play on the wild trail. Following out picnic in the sunshine we had a talk about the history of the castle including the wedding cake chimneys! We then had a look around the castle and garden and then walked back to school. A fabulous day with lots of local history.


Junior Citizen 2025

Today our Year 6 pupils spent the morning at Kendal’s police and fire stations, taking part in the Junior Citizenship event—a special programme designed to help young people develop essential life skills and learn how to stay safe as they move on to secondary school.

Throughout the morning, students rotated through a variety of engaging and thought-provoking activity stations, each focusing on a different aspect of personal safety and responsible citizenship.

One station featured a virtual reality film, giving pupils an immersive look at how quickly a house fire can spread. The realism of the film helped them understand how important it is to spot fire hazards early, plan escape routes, and know what to do in an emergency.

Another hands-on activity involved using a “throw bag”—a piece of rescue equipment often found near lakes, rivers and reservoirs used to assist someone struggling in the water. Students practiced proper throwing techniques and learned how to call for help and guide a person to safety, reinforcing the importance of staying calm and acting quickly in emergency situations.

A talk on hate crime and anti-social behaviour encouraged thoughtful discussions around respecting others and recognising unacceptable behaviour. Officers explained how such actions can affect individuals and communities, and what young people can do if they witness or experience them.

In a final session on cybercrime and online safety, pupils were challenged to crack a fictional person’s password using clues gathered from their social media profile. This eye-opening activity demonstrated how seemingly innocent information—like pet names or birthdays—can be used to guess passwords, underlining the need to protect personal data and think carefully about what we share online.

All of our students found the day incredibly valuable. It not only taught them practical safety skills but also helped build their confidence in responding to real-life situations. Most importantly, it sparked important conversations about making smart, safe choices both in person and online.

We’re very grateful to Cumbria police & fire services for organising such a meaningful and memorable experience.


Brathay adventure days

Wow! What an amazing two days we have had a Brathay last week. The children took part in lots of different adventurous activities such as, canoeing, climbing, den building, fire making and ghyll scrambling!  Thank you to FOLS helping fund this trip, the children have really enjoyed it and can’t wait for next year already!


Class 3 and 4 visit the Jewish Museum in Manchester

Just before the half term break, Class 3 and Class 4 visited the Jewish Synagogue and Museum in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.

During the morning we toured the inside of the Synagogue, learning all about the symbols, artefacts and furniture surrounding us.  We heard about how Jewish settlers had travelled from different parts of Europe to this area of Manchester during the industrial revolution to trade and set up their lucrative businesses.  This Jewish community soon became a thriving, busy commercial hub where business boomed for many decades.

We also got the opportunity to handle a range of different artefacts, including: prayer shawls, a sedar plate, prayer scrolls and Jewish hats, known as Kippah. The museum upstairs had even more displays and objects to explore and sketch.

We have learnt so much more about the Jewish faith and heritage, both during this experience and in our focus on Judaism as part of Multi-faith week.


White Scar Cave and Ingleton

Class Three had a fantastic day at White Scar Cave and the park at Ingleton. The children learnt all about limestone rock formations and fossils on the tour of the cave and really enjoyed looking at the stalagmites and stalactites. A picnic followed and then a play in the park at Ingleton.


Hot seating Zacchaeus

In R.E. this week we have been learning about change and how this is not always easy to see. We read the story of Zacchaeus in The Bible and identified changes in his behaviour and actions as a result of meeting Jesus. We then thought of questions to ask Zacchaeus and asked these during our hot seating activity.


Rounders in the sunshine

Class Three had a fantastic afternoon taking part in a rounders event with other local primary schools. The sun was shining for us and we enjoyed the opportunity to play rounders with a variety of teams. We all had great fun and learnt lots of new skills and tactics.