Kelly Farnworth-HeadteacherCalder Lodge School
Oakenclough
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 1UL
01995 676565
info@calderlodge.school
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bleasdale Summer Newsletter
| BLEASDALE NEWSLETTER SUMMER TERM (1) 2026 | ||
THIS HALF TERM AT SCHOOL Mrs Farnworth: Welcome back to Calder Lodge for our exciting summer term. I trust you have had a lovely Easter break. We have much to look forward to this term, with all the wonderful opportunities that will be on offer to the pupils, including trips to Waddecar Scout Camp, the beach and our local community. Mr Blower – Class Teacher Mr Meadows, Mrs Turner and Mr Ayanwenu – Keyworkers The summer is here! Hopefully the weather will allow us to spend plenty of time outside to support our learning across all the subjects. | ||
| DON’T FORGET…… If your child has any medical appointments please inform school in advance where possible – you MUST send a copy (either hard copy or a picture by email) of the appointment letter/card/text to school for our register.If your child is absent due to illness please telephone school before 8.00 am and leave a message. Your child will not be collected for school until you inform us that they are well enough to return. | ||
| IMPORTANT DATES Earth Day – 20th April 2026. St Georges Day 23rd April 2026. Vesak 1st May 2026. Fairtrade Day 9th May 2026. Ascension Day 14th May 2026. Shavuot 21st May 2026. Cultural Capital Dates: Tuesday 21st April 2026 – American Diner Experience Billy Bobs Tuesday 5th May 2026 – Outdoor Pizza Making Tuesday 19th May 2026 – Braedon Pony Trekking Monday 4th May – May Day Summer Term (1) 2026 Ends: Friday 22nd May 2026 Summer Term (2) 2026 Begins: Monday 1st June 2026 | ||
| PARENT REMINDER Please can sun cream be applied to children during the summer months. It would also be useful to bring a sun hat in for playtimes and trips. During the summer months children can wear shorts, but they MUST be plain black/grey or school shorts – no sports motifs. |
| CURRICULUM This term, the children will learn about the United States, past and present, develop knowledge of Native American culture through map reading, and the physical and human features of key locations in the United States, postcards, emails, diaries and myths and legends. We will also be designing and making, journey sticks and food. |
| CULTURAL CAPITAL The children had a wonderful time on their class trip to the Lakes Aquarium. During their visit, they learned about the different fish that live in the local lakes, rivers and coastal waters. They also enjoyed their trip to the beach at Half Moon Bay and collected a range of wood that could be used to make their journey sticks |
