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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.

Fairsnape had a fantastic visit to Farmer Parrs for Cultural Capital this week as part of our Animal nutrition topic in Science.

The children were introduced to herbivores, omnivores and carnivores on the farm and discussed what their diet consisted of.

The children also learned about the differences between feeding animals in captivity compared to an animal diet in the wild. We got a chance to feed the animals and were introduced to some reptiles.

This trip gave us a great insight into animal diets and will help us to investigate animal nutrition further throughout the topic.

Bleasdale Class went on an awesome school trip to Beacon Fell, and it was all about stepping back in time to ancient Rome! The whole day was filled with fun, learning, and a lot of imagination.

As soon as we arrived, we got into character—some of us were senators, others were centurions, soldiers, and even slaves. We role-played what it would be like to set up a Roman camp, which was pretty cool. Everyone had their own tasks, and we worked together just like a real Roman group would have done.

For lunch, we even got to taste what Romans ate—Roman soup! It was a simple but delicious meal, which really made us feel like we were living in the past. Afterward, we scouted out an area where we imagined a Roman fort could be built. We discussed the best spot and why it would work for defence and supplies—kind of like mini-architects and military planners!

Overall, it was a great day, full of hands-on history, teamwork, and just having fun outside. We all left with a better understanding of Roman life and some great memories!

Calder and Fairsnape classes joined forces to enable a trip to Ribchester Roman Museum.

The classes have been learning about the Roman Empire and Emporers.   The museum curator helped to bring ancient history to life.  The pupils were able to handle artefacts such as excavated pots and ancient oil lamps.

 All of the children were given opportunities to wear Roman Soldier clothing.  We also learned how a very detailed headpiece was discovered, by chance, by a young boy living in Ribchester.  The original headpiece is on display in the Bristish Museum in London.

Oaklenclough Class had a fantastic time visiting the local fire station.

They enjoyed showcasing their knowledge of The Great Fire of London and asking lots of fabulous questions about how the equipment is used to put out fires. 

They were able to explore a fire engine and even got to sit inside. They looked at all the different equipment used to put out fires and even got to have a turn using the hose.

The children were able to recognise how the fire fighting has evolved over time. They followed the fire station with a trip to the park. 

Cultural Capital Trip – 18.9.24

Supermarket trip.

On our cultural capital trip we took a trip to the supermarket to purchase different types of fruits and vegetables. This links well with our current topic Scrumdiddlyumtious which focuses on exploring different food, where it comes from and following instructions such as recipes. Children shopped for different and interesting fruits and vegetables, especially those children haven’t seen or tasted. We found things such as yellow courgettes, pomegranate and avocado!

We tasted different and exotic fruits such as: honeydew melon, mango, pineapple, pomegranate and watermelon. Once back at school all children embraced trying new things such as courgette and redcurrants, which was a great achievement for those not keen on new things!

Children described the taste of the fruit and vegetables and were able to say if they liked them or not and why. Lots of the sweet fruits won the taste test! We will then use this experience to write a recount of this trip.

On the 17th September Bleadale visited Ribchester Museum to learn more about Roman history. The museum is located in the village of Ribchester, which used to be a Roman fort.

 As soon as we arrived, we were excited to see the old artefacts and explore the displays. The museum had lots of interesting objects like pottery, coins, and weapons, which showed us what life was like during Roman times. We were amazed by the well-preserved items and how they were used by people so many years ago.

One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the famous Roman helmet. It was made of bronze and had a beautiful design. The guide explained how Roman soldiers would wear helmets like this to protect themselves in battle. We also learned about the Roman baths and how the Romans built roads and buildings that are still important today. The interactive displays helped us understand more about the daily lives of the Romans and how their empire influenced the world.

At the end of the trip, we had a chance to take part in a fun workshop. We tried on Roman costumes, handled replica artefacts. It was a great experience, and we all learned so much about Roman history. The trip to Ribchester Museum was both educational and enjoyable, and it helped us appreciate how the past connects to our lives today.

Soul Bowl, Morecambe September 2024

Today’s Culture Capital trip involved Calder class visiting Soul Bowl in Morecambe.  This was a new experience for some of the pupils.

The children who had been bowling before volunteered to share their knowledge with the inexperienced pupils.  They offered advice about the appropriate sized bowling balls to use and some tried to demonstrate their bowling techniques.  After quite a lot of noisily launched balls (thrown in a shot put style), the children listened to advice and learned to roll the balls with improved precision.  Two pupils achieved ‘strikes’ which was the highlight of their day.

This trip helped the new class to build relationships with each other.  Hopefully, this will be the first of many enjoyable Culture Capital trips this academic year.