--- title: "Blog Author: lphilipson" url: "https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/author/lphilipson" school: "Alston Moor Federation" --- # Blog Author: lphilipson [![Image of Farm Visit ](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-04-29_075830.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-04-29-07-56-00-farm-visit) 29 April 2025 #### [Farm Visit ](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-04-29-07-56-00-farm-visit) We enjoyed a farm visit to see lots of lambs and learn about the process of looking after them. We also enjoyed a walk around the farm, finding other animals and an explore by the river. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-04-29-07-56-00-farm-visit) [![Image of Gilderdale Visit](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-03-31_104511.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-31-10-43-00-gilderdale-visit) 31 March 2025 #### [Gilderdale Visit](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-31-10-43-00-gilderdale-visit) We had a visit to Gilderdale Forest School. We enjoyed exploring the area, climbing and using obstacles. We also got to enjoy rock painting. We had a recap on our fire safety rules and enjoyed toasting marshmallows around a fire. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-31-10-43-00-gilderdale-visit) [![Image of Comic Relief](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-03-24_104906.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-24-10-50-00-comic-relief) 24 March 2025 #### [Comic Relief](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-24-10-50-00-comic-relief) We created our own giant red noses for Comic Relief. We used paper mache around balloons to create the shape and then once dried, decorated with paint. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-24-10-50-00-comic-relief) [![Image of Walk to Fairhill](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-03-24_104929.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-24-10-48-00-walk-to-fairhill) 24 March 2025 #### [Walk to Fairhill](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-24-10-48-00-walk-to-fairhill) We went on a walk to Fairhill to explore the woodland area and investigate the ponds. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-24-10-48-00-walk-to-fairhill) [![Image of Live Author lesson](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-03-10_111050.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-10-11-10-00-live-author-lesson) 10 March 2025 #### [Live Author lesson](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-10-11-10-00-live-author-lesson) For World Book Day, we had a live follow along drawing session with authors. They taught us how to draw the squirrel from 'That's not my flower'. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-10-11-10-00-live-author-lesson) [![Image of Police vehicle](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-03-03_081211.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-03-08-12-00-police-vehicle) 3 March 2025 #### [Police vehicle](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-03-08-12-00-police-vehicle) PC Joel came in to show us a police vehicle. We discussed why we needed them and the features of it. We loved hearing the siren and having a go to sit inside. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-03-03-08-12-00-police-vehicle) [![Image of Walk to find local transport](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-02-24_103441.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-24-10-34-00-walk-to-find-local-transport) 24 February 2025 #### [Walk to find local transport](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-24-10-34-00-walk-to-find-local-transport) We went on a walk around our local area to discover which transport we would find. We also went to the train station to look at the steam railway. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-24-10-34-00-walk-to-find-local-transport) [![Image of Mental Health Week](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-02-10_113801.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-10-11-36-00-mental-health-week) 10 February 2025 #### [Mental Health Week](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-10-11-36-00-mental-health-week) During Children's mental health week, we used the colour monster books to discuss different emotions and what these might look like. We also talked about how we can deal with these emotions and makes makes us, us. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-10-11-36-00-mental-health-week) [![Image of Junk Modelling](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-02-03_101315.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-03-10-11-00-junk-modelling) 3 February 2025 #### [Junk Modelling](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-03-10-11-00-junk-modelling) We have been junk modelling, creating our own vehicles. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-03-10-11-00-junk-modelling) [![Image of Wheelchair basketball](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-02-03_101047.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-03-10-09-00-wheelchair-basketball) 3 February 2025 #### [Wheelchair basketball](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-03-10-09-00-wheelchair-basketball) We had great fun participating in wheelchair basketball. We practiced moving the wheelchairs in and out of poles and practicing our aiming with the ball. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-02-03-10-09-00-wheelchair-basketball) [![Image of PE - Ball skills](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-01-20_102902.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-01-20-10-29-00-pe-ball-skills) 20 January 2025 #### [PE - Ball skills](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-01-20-10-29-00-pe-ball-skills) In PE, we are focussing on ball skills. We have been practicing passing, bouncing the balls, and moving them around in different ways. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-01-20-10-29-00-pe-ball-skills) [![Image of Comparing transport - present and past](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2025-01-13_102345.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-01-13-10-22-00-comparing-transport-present-and-past) 13 January 2025 #### [Comparing transport - present and past](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2025-01-13-10-22-00-comparing-transport-present-and-past) We have been looking at transport, comparing different types from the past and present. 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