--- title: "Cross Fell's Learning" url: "https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/category/cross-fell-s-learning" school: "Alston Moor Federation" --- # Cross Fell's Learning [![Image of Cross Fell fire engine visit](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/fire_engine.jpg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-05-12-15-cross-fell-fire-engine-visit) 5 November 2026 #### [Cross Fell fire engine visit](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-05-12-15-cross-fell-fire-engine-visit) Today we had a visit from Cumbria Fire & Rescue. The firefighters talked about fire safety ahead of bonfire night and showed us how to power the hose so we could knock the bottle off the cone. We got to sit in the fire engine, see the flashing lights and hear the siren! We all had a fantastic… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-05-12-15-cross-fell-fire-engine-visit) [![Image of Fireworks](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/fireworks.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-04-12-21-fireworks) 4 November 2026 #### [Fireworks](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-04-12-21-fireworks) As part of our science topic we have been talking about seasonal changes, day length and seasonal events such as bonfire night. We enjoyed creating some firework pictures during linked learning today and also had a chat about firework safety [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-04-12-21-fireworks) [![Image of Autumnal changes](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/autumn_walk.jpg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-03-12-24-autumnal-changes) 3 November 2026 #### [Autumnal changes](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-03-12-24-autumnal-changes) This morning, in Science, we have been on an Autumn walk to see if we could notice all of the changes of the season. We saw some leaves falling from the trees and found pine cones and evergreen trees too. It is fantastic to take our learning outside of the classroom so that we can see first hand… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-11-03-12-24-autumnal-changes) [![Image of We are writers](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/ayda.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-15-18-32-we-are-writers) 15 October 2026 #### [We are writers](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-15-18-32-we-are-writers) We love writing in Cross Fell and it is great to see our learners taking charge of their writing and self assessing it to make sure they have all of their must haves! A did a fantastic job of being a mini teacher and using her checklist to mark her own work before sharing it with us. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-15-18-32-we-are-writers) [![Image of Pattan's Pumpkin](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Pattan.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-12-17-39-pattan-s-pumpkin) 12 October 2026 #### [Pattan's Pumpkin](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-12-17-39-pattan-s-pumpkin) We loved getting hands on with pumpkins today hooking us into our new story Pattan's Pumpkin. There was lots of discussion work about how the pumpkins felt and what they were like inside, experiences like this really help us to build our vocabulary and will help us later on in our work when we… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-12-17-39-pattan-s-pumpkin) [![Image of Celebrating National Forest School week](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/nat_forest_school_week.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-09-18-29-celebrating-national-forest-school-week) 9 October 2026 #### [Celebrating National Forest School week](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-09-18-29-celebrating-national-forest-school-week) National Forest School Week! We’ve had a fantastic time at Forest School celebrating National Forest School Week! We learned lots of interesting facts about badgers and then got creative by designing our very own badger necklaces. What a lovely time of outdoor learning, exploring and… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-09-18-29-celebrating-national-forest-school-week) [![Image of The Great Fire of London - Virtual visit](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/fire_of_london.jpg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-05-17-46-the-great-fire-of-london-virtual-visit) 5 October 2026 #### [The Great Fire of London - Virtual visit](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-05-17-46-the-great-fire-of-london-virtual-visit) Today the children took part in a virtual visit with the National archives direct from London! It was fantastic to hear from a range of experts and learn more about the events that took place during the great fire of London. It was wonderful to also add to this virtual visit by being able to… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-10-05-17-46-the-great-fire-of-london-virtual-visit) [![Image of Cross Fell. Fire of London](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/20260909_112819.jpg)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-29-10-33-cross-fell-fire-of-london) 29 September 2026 #### [Cross Fell. Fire of London](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-29-10-33-cross-fell-fire-of-london) Cross fell are working on their great fire of London display. [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-29-10-33-cross-fell-fire-of-london) [![Image of The great fire of London art work](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/great_fire_art.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-28-17-54-the-great-fire-of-london-art-work) 28 September 2026 #### [The great fire of London art work](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-28-17-54-the-great-fire-of-london-art-work) Cross Fell have been working hard with Mrs Wheatley in our art sessions to produce some amazing work linked to the great fire of London- top work everyone! [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-28-17-54-the-great-fire-of-london-art-work) [![Image of Sponsored walk](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/sponsored_walk.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-25-18-23-sponsored-walk) 25 September 2026 #### [Sponsored walk](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-25-18-23-sponsored-walk) Well done to everyone in Cross Fell who was so amazing on our sponsored walk today. Everyone showed great enthusiasm and determination to complete the walk along the railway line to Slaggyford to help to raise money for our school community and our chosen charity- the great North air… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-25-18-23-sponsored-walk) [![Image of The hunting of the snarks by Lewis Carroll](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/snarks.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-23-18-21-the-hunting-of-the-snarks-by-lewis-carroll) 23 September 2026 #### [The hunting of the snarks by Lewis Carroll](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-23-18-21-the-hunting-of-the-snarks-by-lewis-carroll) Today in Forest School, Anna told us all about ‘snarks’ and the story behind them. An elusive creature created by Lewis Carroll in his nonsense poem in 1876! We got the chance to forage for sticks, stones and other natural materials and use feathers and clay to make our own version of a snark.… [Continue reading](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-23-18-21-the-hunting-of-the-snarks-by-lewis-carroll) [![Image of PE with CUFC](https://files.schudio.com/alston-moor-federation-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/CUFC.png)](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-18-18-27-pe-with-cufc) 18 September 2026 #### [PE with CUFC](https://alstonmoorfederation.org.uk/blog/2026-09-18-18-27-pe-with-cufc) Another high-energy PE session with Carlisle United! The children had a fantastic time getting active, developing their skills and showing great teamwork and enthusiasm. Well done, everyone! 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