Safeguarding

Brookland’s farm visit 28/09/2025

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 […]

First aid for children 23.09.25

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 […]

Holmes Wood Trip Report – Invasion Topic

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 […]

Summer residential

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 […]

LANCASTER RACES at Calder Lodge

As sections of our races are on roads: WE DO NOT ALLOW THE USE OF HEADPHONES unless they are  BONE CONDUCTIVITY HEADPHONES as authorised by England Athletics. LANCASTER RUNNER’S CLUB Membership for 2025/6 NOW OPEN Including EA registration, t-shirt (new members only), club night & up to 20% off all Lancaster Races Events Information & […]

Team Games at Calder Lodge 30.06.25

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 […]

Waddecar Summer 2025

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 […]

Bronze age baking with Nicky Nook. 11.6.25

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 […]

Calder Class Visit Longridge High School for a Fantastic DT Workshop! 5.6.25

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, […]

Supporting Womens Rugby 24.05.25

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.

DT at Longridge High School 21.05.25

Today, the brilliant Bleasdale Class swapped their usual classroom for the exciting workshops of Longridge High School – and what a fantastic day they had! First up: Pencil Holder Project! The morning kicked off with a hands-on challenge – making their very own pencil holders. The children listened carefully to instructions and got to work […]

Calder Lodge 15k and 5k fun run Calder Lodge School PR3 1UL 24th August 2025 11am start Enter here A new event around the rolling hills of Calder Vale.  Both races start together, the 5k fun run goes through the village and woodland, the 15k continues round the local lanes. Goodie bag to all finishers including t-shirt […]