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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.

Today Calder Class engaged in a series of team games.  

The first game involved the class working in teams of 3.  They had a line of 10 PE cones.  The team needed to run to the furthest cone and flip it over then run back to their team.  The second game involved running to the furthest cone, picking it up and then running back to their team.  These 2 games were planned to get the teams to encourage each other and work as one unit.

The third game involved two teams of 3.  They stood in a line.  Each person held a receptacle.  The person at the front had a jugful of water.  They needed to pass the water to the person standing directly behind them.  The second person would catch the water from the jug in their mixing bowls.  This was then passed back to the person standing behind them who was holding a bucket.  The team with the most water in the bucket at the end were the winners.  We swapped and changed positions in the lines so that they all had opportunities to use a different receptacle.

The final game involved having three groups of two.  Mrs Mott picked the team leaders.  They then picked their partners in turn.  Foam water pistols were introduced, one for each team member.  They were given full water buckets which were strategically placed around the playground.  The rules: nobody can be targeted if they are refilling their pistols.  Team members could not spray someone if they were less than an arms length away.  The first team to empty their buckets were the victors.

The class had lots of fun engaging in these activities.  They were soggy and happy as we made our way back into class.  Most of the pupils wanted a rematch.  We will see!

Throughout this half term our children have visited the wonderful Waddecar Scout Camp on our annual trip. The children have had a wonderful time exploring Waddecar as well as having lots of fun at the lake; splashing around on and in the lake.

Many opting to spend more time in the lake than on it. Spending time at Waddecar is a firm favourite with our children and also the staff, being in the great outdoors, having fun and making memories, whilst learning new skills.

For our cultural capital this week we linked our experience to the Bronze Age, which is the time period we are currently studying. We made Bronze Age cookies, using similar ingredients as they would have during this time: Spelt flour, honey, seeds and dried fruit. 

We also linked this to our English writing topic, which was to write instructions on how to build a Bronze Age tool. Because children had already followed instructions in their English lesson, they were able to transfer these skills into their baking session. 

Pupils from Calder Class had an exciting and inspiring visit to Longridge High School, where they took part in a hands-on Design and Technology workshop.

The children had the opportunity to use a wide range of tools and equipment, including saws, glue guns, a laser cutter, vacuum former, and electric sander. Working carefully and creatively, they designed and made their very own pencil holders and a fun noughts and crosses game to take home.

Everyone worked brilliantly as a team, helping and encouraging each other throughout the day. Their behaviour, enthusiasm, and teamwork were a shining example of everything we’re proud of at Calder Lodge School.

Calder Lodge School are very proud to sponsor the Garstang womens touch rugby team. They competed in a recent tournament at Lytham rubgy club sporting Calder Lodge sponsored shorts. They were up against multiple teams from across the north of England made up of both men and women and had a great day of Rugby.