Great teamwork and problem solving was shown in Robin Class this morning.
The children were instructed to work in groups to create the tallest structure they could using newspaper and masking tape which would support an egg.
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The Great Fire Of Arkholme
This half term’s Great Fire Of London topic was drawn to a close with the Great Fire Of Arkholme this morning! Click the link to see the video.
Fire Safety – Lancaster Fire Brigade
This morning we had a visit from three fire fighters from Lancaster’s Red Watch. They spoke to the children in Owl Class and Robin Class to tell them about fire and road safety.
Lune Valley Cluster Football Tournament
The Lune Valley Cluster School’s Tournament took place this week here at Arkholme School. All 10 of the Lune Valley Cluster Schools attended and great teamwork and sportsmanship was shown from all the teams.
The year 3/4 competition was won by Tatham Fells and the Year 5/6 competition was won by Hornby.
Ofsted
This is to inform you as parents that school will be having an Ofsted inspection tomorrow, Tuesday 29th January 2019.
Thank you
Joy
Service of Remembrance
On Monday 12th November, we all walked to St John the Baptist Church, Arkholme, for a service of remembrance to mark the 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Mr Bonwick and the children of Owl Class very capably and poignantly led us in readings, poems and prayers.
We all returned to school for the unveiling of our thankful stone, which has been placed in recognition of Arkholme as a Thankful Village. The children left lanterns around the stone and made a collective poppy out of painted pebbles. 
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
And now our lights shine bright in remembrance of those that made the ultimate sacrifice and with thanks for those that returned to Arkholme.
Animal Care
On Tuesday 6th November, we were visited by Michael and his dog buddy from Animal Care. Michael and Buddy taught us all about the 5 welfare needs of all animals, and showed us the fantastic work that Animal Care do.
We learnt so much, and really enjoyed meeting Michael and Buddy. We would like to make a donation to Animal Care so if you would like to send in a cash donation, or a gift for one of the animals for Christmas (toys, treats, collar etc) , please see Mrs Whitaker.
Judges Lodgings
We visited the judges lodgings to find out about toys in the past. We played lots of fun games with Mr Higginbottom, the house master, and looked at the toys in the Museum of Childhood.
Then we put on white gloves and looked at some very old toys. We tried to find clues as to when they were made. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed dressing up in our Victorian clothes.
A very special visitor
Yesterday we had a visit from Pudsey Bear! He cam into school and met all of the teachers and children. We told him all about the fundraising we will be doing for Children in Need next Friday and he was very pleased.
Don’t forget to come to school in your pyjamas and style that crazy hair for Children in Need next Friday 16th November in return for a donation for CIN. We will have a limited number of Pudsey wristbands for sale which are £1 each.
Edina Trust Bulb Planting
On the 18th October the Owls Class planted daffodil and crocus bulbs, including the mystery bulbs in plant pots and positioned them carefully in the school garden. 
They then planted some more daffodil bulbs in the school grounds. Our ‘Ground Force’ team has been established, and are looking forward to monitoring the progress of the bulbs to compare the flowering dates with previous years.
Great fun was had by all as the photographs show.
More information on The Edina Trust can be found on their website here