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Pupils have been getting ready for the growing season down in our forest dell.

We give the plants a headstart in our greenhouse.

Pupils recreated stone age artifacts using clay as part of their topic.

The pupils in Oakenclough have been learning all about the beginnings of plant life.

Oakenclough Class enjoyed a trip to Leighton Hall, a family owned house which dates back to before the Victorian period. We were fortunate enough to have a lovely guide, who told us all about the history of Leighton Hall and how it has been in the same family for 800 years.

 The children were shown various artefacts dating back to the Victorian era, they were even allowed to use a snuffer to put out candles.

The children were particularly interested to hear about the unusual meal which was enjoyed in the 19th Century; parrot pie. The children were keen to ask lots of interesting questions. 

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.