Blue Dial Farm

In the summer term, Year 3 visit Blue Dail Farm, Moody Cow to explore our local environment linked to the Geography unit on 'Are all settlements the same?' We also explore the local beach at Allonby to make comparisons between our rural locality and that of an urban settlement.

Buttermere

Exploring the Lake District, Year 3 visited the beautiful Village of Buttermere. This area has everything…high fells, a spectacular waterfall and a beautiful lake with a footpath around it.  Walking around the Lake, it was approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 miles). 

Stocks Wood forest school

Why are rainforests important?

Visiting a local forest, the children compare the features of the rainforests to our local woodlands. We also engage in activities that

• Improve Confidence
•  Improve Resilience
•  Improve Physical Wellbeing
•  Improve Empathy

St Kentigern's Church

Why is water symbolic?

Learning about the worldwide religions, Year 3 think about the symbolism of water in many religious  ceremonies. During the church visit, the children gain hands-on experience of a Christian baptism. 

Threlkeld mine

To enhance our science topic on 'Rocks and Soils' Year 3 visit the local quarry to 
learn about the different types of stones in the local area.