Month: September 2025

On Friday a group of children visited Brooklands Farm in Scorton. This was our first time at the farm and we had a wonderful time. We met Cookie and Oreo, the very cheeky and playful Pygmy goats, who we enjoyed feeding and playing with.

The children also met Boris and Schupaca the fluffy alpacas, we learned all about where they came from, why they were brought to our country and what their wool is used for. The children loved feeding and petting them. Finally, we met the horses and sheep- Monty, Cinders, Ella and Flossy. We enjoyed being able to pet and feed them. We were able to give Cinders lots of cuddles, which both she and we loved. We will definitely be back for more cuddles.

Children Calder Class enjoyed a day dedicated to First Aid training. During the first aid training, the children actively engaged in learning essential safety and care skills through a mix of demonstrations, practice, and role-play.

The session introduced them to the importance of staying calm in emergencies and seeking adult help when needed. The children were able to practise their CPR skills and also familiarised themselves with how and when to use a defibrillator. They all worked extremely hard! 

17/9/2025

Our class had a fantastic day out at Holmes Wood as part of our Invasion topic. The trip gave everyone a chance to get stuck into history and geography in a hands-on way.

For geography, the children had to think like invading commanders. They explored the woods and surrounding areas, spotting human and physical features that could either help or hold back an invasion. Physical features included trees, fields, swampy ground, rivers, steep cliffs and even mountains. Pupils explained how these features could be useful for protection or, on the other hand, make it more difficult for armies to move. We also looked at human-made features such as fences, battlements, walls, bridges and farms, and discussed how these could change the way an invasion might unfold.

Working in groups, the children took part in races to find and interpret information from invasion timelines. This really got them thinking as a team, answering questions and piecing together historical clues. Another highlight was the scavenger hunt, where the children searched for artefacts linked to the invasion theme. Back in class, they sketched the artefacts into their Topic books, showing great observation skills and creativity.

Overall, the trip was a great mix of learning and fun. The children came away with a much deeper understanding of how geography and human choices can influence history – and they enjoyed every moment of the adventure!

The Year 6 children headed off to Waddecar Scout Camp for the annual Residential trip to celebrate the end of their Calder Lodge journey. The children  took on the role of Robin Hood shooting arrows in the archery activities and testing their agility and bravery by navigating the High Ropes. As always a sumptuous BBQ and delicious gooey s’mores were enjoyed, following a paddle in the stream. To end the day the children enjoyed a warm shower and got snuggled up in their pyjamas before climbing into their bunk beds to see who could fall asleep first, but excitement remained high so chatter went on late into the night. There were many tired faces on their return to school on Friday morning, but many stories of the wonderful adventures had by all. A huge thank you to Mr Farnworth, Mr Hutchinson and Miss Jameson for giving our young people a fabulous experience to end their Calder Lodge journey.