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As part of our ‘Roadtrip to the USA’ topic in Calder class. We ventured to Turbury woods owl and birds of prey sanctuary in Preston where we saw a variety of owls and other birds such as the Kookaburra and the Eagle.

The children walked around the enclosure learning all about the American eagles and owls.

This term in Science Parlick class are learning all about plants and their different parts. Through this topic we have also been discussing the different seasons and how plants change throughout the year. To further investigate this the children went on a Signs of Spring walk around Kepple Lane Park.

We took bags for collecting leafs and coloured cards to match the environment. The children had great fun collecting all different types of leafs and comparing them in shape and size. They also loved hunting for different colours around the environment.

The children had a fantastic time exploring the park and even got to enjoy some time exploring the park equipment to strengthen their gross motor skills.

They loved using the zip wire and demonstrated great team work skills helping each other get on and off the equipment safely and cheering for each other along the way.

As part of our ‘road trip to the USA’ class topic, Calder class went
on a trip to Billy Bob’s diner and play.

We arrived at Billy Bob’s and the children went to the outdoor play area. After playing we took a seat in the diner and ate burgers, chips and hotdogs in an American themed seating area.  

Whilst exploring and dining we were able to discuss all the culture references such as music, food and all that is Americana!

Oakenclough Class enjoyed a trip to Judges’ Lodgings, in Lancaster.

Judges’ Lodgings dates back nearly 400 years on a site that has been at the centre of Lancaster’s history for nearly 2000 years. The children immersed themselves in history, when they were able to experience what school was like in the Victorian era.

They saw real artifacts such as a cane and dunce’s hat. In addition they experienced using chalk boards and sat at victorian desks, to really contextualise their learning. Furthermore, they were able to see what life was like in Victorian households, they could gain an understanding of how different day to day life was then compared to now . 

The children asked lots of interesting questions to our tour guide, which was wonderful. 

As part of the Science topic in Calder class which is circuits and
conduction. Calder class took a trip to Caton Moors Windmill Farm on
Tuesday 30th January.

Calder class put on their wellies and enjoyed a walk around the windmill farm discussing how electricity is created by them.

This term Parlick’s Topic is Long Ago in class we have been exploring images and videos of homes from the past. Identifying how the homes and lives differ from our own.

For our class trip we travelled to Farmer Parrs to explore their Fylde Country Life Museum. The children were so excited to explore the different set ups; discussing the tools being used to try and decide what each area was for. We got to step back in time and visit an old dress maker, War bunker and even a jail cell!

We had a great time playing the games from the past, exploring the huge machinery and exploring the homes from the past.

After our visit to the museum we ventured to the the Barn where the children loved feeding all the animals. The children showed fantastic listening skills throughout the visit, we were very proud of them all!

Oakenclough Class enjoyed a Cultural Capital trip to Half Moon Bay, Heysham, to ease them gently into the new term.

The children took this as an opportunity to reconnect with each other, since returning after a school break.

They enjoyed working in teams to collect sea glass and to see if they could identify different sea creatures as invertebrates or exoskeletal.

They were able to hunt under rocks and sand in a quest to find the most things. They followed their beach experience with a play at the park. They had a fabulous time. 

Thursday saw our final trip of the week to Jump Maniax. The children, and staff, had a whale of a time on the huge inflatables. Lots of very tired children returned to school after lots of fun.

On Wednesday the children experienced snow play at Chill Factore, they wrapped up warm and had fun in the snow, whizzing down the slopes on the doughnuts, making snowballs and generally having a fab time.

On Tuesday some pupils went to Carnforth to become chocolatiers for the day. They sampled delicious chocolate and made some yummy treats to bring home.