Month: October 2024

Fairsnape had a fantastic visit to Farmer Parrs for Cultural Capital this week as part of our Animal nutrition topic in Science.

The children were introduced to herbivores, omnivores and carnivores on the farm and discussed what their diet consisted of.

The children also learned about the differences between feeding animals in captivity compared to an animal diet in the wild. We got a chance to feed the animals and were introduced to some reptiles.

This trip gave us a great insight into animal diets and will help us to investigate animal nutrition further throughout the topic.

Bleasdale Class went on an awesome school trip to Beacon Fell, and it was all about stepping back in time to ancient Rome! The whole day was filled with fun, learning, and a lot of imagination.

As soon as we arrived, we got into character—some of us were senators, others were centurions, soldiers, and even slaves. We role-played what it would be like to set up a Roman camp, which was pretty cool. Everyone had their own tasks, and we worked together just like a real Roman group would have done.

For lunch, we even got to taste what Romans ate—Roman soup! It was a simple but delicious meal, which really made us feel like we were living in the past. Afterward, we scouted out an area where we imagined a Roman fort could be built. We discussed the best spot and why it would work for defence and supplies—kind of like mini-architects and military planners!

Overall, it was a great day, full of hands-on history, teamwork, and just having fun outside. We all left with a better understanding of Roman life and some great memories!

Calder and Fairsnape classes joined forces to enable a trip to Ribchester Roman Museum.

The classes have been learning about the Roman Empire and Emporers.   The museum curator helped to bring ancient history to life.  The pupils were able to handle artefacts such as excavated pots and ancient oil lamps.

 All of the children were given opportunities to wear Roman Soldier clothing.  We also learned how a very detailed headpiece was discovered, by chance, by a young boy living in Ribchester.  The original headpiece is on display in the Bristish Museum in London.

Oaklenclough Class had a fantastic time visiting the local fire station.

They enjoyed showcasing their knowledge of The Great Fire of London and asking lots of fabulous questions about how the equipment is used to put out fires. 

They were able to explore a fire engine and even got to sit inside. They looked at all the different equipment used to put out fires and even got to have a turn using the hose.

The children were able to recognise how the fire fighting has evolved over time. They followed the fire station with a trip to the park.