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A message from our host Steph:

It was a pleasure to welcome you and your class to Animal Care yesterday! We hope you, the staff, and the children enjoyed the visit. Thank you for your generous donation of £20.

Please extend our thanks to Maya, James, Stephen, Obe, Aidan, Brogan, Jensen, and Noah for their gentle and respectful behavior towards the animals. Ann, in the rabbit room, was particularly delighted by the children, especially Noah, who confidently introduced himself to her…

Kind regards,

Steph

On our class trip, Bleasdale Class embarked on an exciting journey through Holme Wood to the summit of Nicky Nook. This was a fantastic opportunity for the children to apply their geography skills in a real-world setting while experiencing the beauty of the natural landscape.

Before setting off, the children used a map to carefully plot the route from school to the parking area at the base of Nicky Nook. They identified key landmarks and discussed the importance of navigation. They recognised that maps use symbols to represent different features, including footpaths, bodies of water, and elevation changes.

At the top of Nicky Nook, standing at an elevation of 214.9 metres, the children found the trig point. They had learned that a blue triangle on the map represents a trig point, which is used for mapping and surveying purposes. The children enjoyed identifying this feature and understanding its significance.

During the walk, the children applied their understanding of different types of mountains. They demonstrated their knowledge by correctly identifying that they would not find a volcanic mountain or hill in this area. However, they did observe features of plateau and dome-shaped hills, recognising their formation and characteristics.

As the class reached the top, the weather became very windy, with rain adding to the challenge. Despite the conditions, the children showed resilience and determination, marching forward with enthusiasm. Their positive attitude and teamwork were commendable.

The teachers and staff were extremely proud of the children’s effort, skills, and perseverance throughout the journey. This trip not only strengthened their geography knowledge but also reinforced important qualities such as resilience and teamwork. It was a truly successful and memorable experience for Bleasdale Class.

Fairsnape had a fantastic visit to the Pig and Whistle as part of our Scrumdiddlyumptious
topic. The children got hands-on experience making their own pizzas—rolling out the dough,
selecting fresh ingredients, and adding their favourite toppings. Once prepared, the pizzas
were baked in the oven, and they turned out delicious! Afterwards, everyone enjoyed making
their own ice cream, choosing from a variety of toppings and sauces. The children had a
wonderful time creating and cooking their own meal!

21st January 2025

Our river trip walk to Hoghton Bottoms was a great success. The Brilliant Bleasdale explored rivers and learnt about meandering rivers, how rocks are pushed down the river and their impact on the riverbed. They also identified both natural and human geography features along the river.  The children followed a stream to the River Darwen and saw how small streams lead to a larger river.  They could pick out man made and natural features of the river and it’s surroundings.

The pupils demonstrated excellent behaviour throughout the trip, showing enthusiasm and curiosity as they engaged with their surroundings. They used geographical terms confidently and accurately, showing a good understanding of the concepts discussed. This hands-on experience will be invaluable in future lessons, especially when using maps. Despite the slightly wet weather, the children thoroughly enjoyed the trip and participated eagerly, making it a memorable and productive learning experience.

Oakenclough Class enjoyed a trip to Beacon Fell where they collected natural materials for creating their bug hotel over the coming weeks. The children also spent their time recognising signs of the season, demonstrating their understanding and knowledge of physical features of the environment. They ended their day at the park; what a fun-filled day!

As part of our Scrumdiddlyumptious topic, we are learning about all things food! Fairsnape
visited Morrisons to investigate fruits and vegetables and found out where they are imported
from. The children learnt that many of the fruits and vegetables that they eat everyday are
imported from other countries and learnt the reasons for this. We also made a list of fruits
and vegetables to try and bought these whilst at the supermarket. In groups, we had a go at
scanning the items and using our money skills that we learned last term to pay for the items.
Followed by a trip to the park.Once back at school, the children enjoyed trying lots of
different fruits and vegetables that they have not tried before like passionfruit, dates and
spinach.

Today, Nicky Nook went to a garden centre to explore plants, which is part of our science topic this term.

We also used this opportunity to purchase our own plants for our science experiment later in the term. When at the garden centre we discussed what plants need to survive to help us keep our plants alive and healthy throughout the term. Children were able to identify that plants need: water, oxygen, light and soil and the roles that each of these play.

Each group chose a plant that they wanted to look after back at school. We then complete a nature scavenger hunt before finishing at the park.

During the scavenger hunt, children thought about why some of the items may not be visible and they decided that this was because of the time of year and some things, like flowers, will only start to grow in the spring.

Bleasdale class visited the Lancaster City Museum, and it was an amazing day full of Roman history! The highlight of the trip was Marcus’s incredible presentation about Roman life. He really brought the past to life for us.

Marcus showed us lots of Roman artefacts, including weapons, armor, and even a Roman walking pack. It was so cool to see how soldiers carried everything they needed for long journeys. He also showed us Roman games, which were surprisingly fun—who knew the Romans liked to play so much?One of the best parts was when Marcus demonstrated how Roman soldiers marched. He taught us the Latin words they used: sinistra for left, dextra for right, and commands for stop and start. We even got to try marching ourselves—it was harder than it looked but so much fun!

Bleasdale had a fantastic time at the Pig and Whistle learning to make pizza’s to help us with our instructional writing.

Each student got their own station with dough, flour, and all the ingredients needed to create their pizzas from scratch. They learned to knead and stretch the dough (which was quite a workout!), spread the tomato sauce, and then choose their own toppings. There were plenty of choices—pepperoni,  pineapple, cheese, ham, chicken  and more. We had some unique creations, from classic Margaritas to “everything-on-it” pizzas.

Once the pizzas were topped to perfection, they were whisked into the oven. The pupils got to see how quickly the pizzas cooked at high temperatures, which really impressed them. In just a few minutes, their masterpieces were ready.

Finally, the best part—eating! The students were so proud to try their own pizzas and even shared bites with each other. We had lots of “mmm!” and “this is the best pizza ever!” comments, and many asked if they could make pizza at home.

Overall, it was a fantastic experience that taught the students new skills and teamwork. We hope your child enjoyed it as much as we did and maybe can even show off their new pizza-making skills at home!I’m sure this experience will help them with a great instructional text.

All pupils have access to our woodland area with well equipped joinery workshop.

Pupils can get hands on; contructing thought out dens, learning wookshop safety and woodcraft skills.

Pupils take great pride in contructing bespoke pieces.