Learning to LOVE reading
Spring 2014
At Calder House we’re always looking for an excuse to celebrate reading – and World Book Day is a perfect opportunity. As well as getting dressed up as our favourite characters we took the Brown and Purple classes off to Bath to visit Waterstones and chose a free book to take home.
The History Boys (and Girls!)
Spring 2014
The Brown Class learned about life in the trenches and what it was really like to be a soldier during World War I on a trip to Bovington Tank Museum.
Making Pizzas
Spring 2014
The Gold and Green classes grabbed a slice of the action on a trip to Pizza Hut in Bath. They went behind the scenes and into the kitchens to meet the cooks and find out how to make perfect pizzas then put what they had learned into action by making their own lunches.
Sevington Victorian School
Spring 2014
The Yellow and Blue classes enjoyed a history lesson with a difference on a trip to Sevington Victorian School. Dressed as Victorian children and carrying a old fashioned lunch (no crisps allowed!) they walked into the school and back in time as Miss Squires rang the bell. Click on the pictures to find out more.
Roman Baths
Spring 2014
The Gold class became Romans for the afternoon during their visit to the Roman Baths.
End of Term Celebrations
Autumn 2013
We finished the term in style with a HUGE party for pupils both past and present. No fewer than 15 former pupils returned to Calder House to tell current pupils about their experiences since leaving. We also said a fond farewell to Eleanor and George both of whom are returning to mainstream education next term. Happy Christmas everyone!
Victorian Day
Autumn 2013
We are not amused...
...actually we had LOADS of fun dressing up for our Victorian Day at the end of term!
Christmas Carol Concert
Autumn 2013
What a fantastic performance the pupils put on! Wonderful readings, rib-tickling jokes and absolutely beautiful singing. It was quite simply the perfect way to start this year's Christmas celebrations.
We would also like to say a HUGE thank you to parents whose generosity raised £386 towards the upkeep of the magnificent medieval church buildings.
Snap Happy
Autumn 2013
Just a few of the exciting things that have been happening during the Autumn term at Calder House.
Hamida Shaffi visits CHS
Autumn 2013
The Yellow, Blue and Gold classes learned more about Islam recently when Hamida Shaffi visited Calder House to talk about her faith and life as a Muslim.
Bath Literary Festival
Autumn 2013
During the Bath Literary Festival, Calder House visited the Guildhall for a story-building workshop with top children's author Christopher Hill. Click here to read Mr Perk's report on this fantastic trip.
End of Term Celebrations
Summer 2013
Going out with a bang... some photos from the final sleepover at the end of term and the Leavers' Assembly.
School Play & Prize Giving
Summer 2013
This year's school production was Alice in Wonderland... and what a fantastic show pupils put on for their assembled families and friends! Our special guest was Mrs Bryony Huntley from the English Speaking Board who kindly gave out prizes to the lucky (and deserving!) winners.
Canoeing Trip
Summer 2013
Calder House spent two fantastic days on the river when the Purple, Brown and Yellow classes went canoeing.
Cricket
Summer 2013
We don't like cricket... we LOVE it! Take a look at these snaps from our recent match against Hayward.
Cleve Abbey
Summer 2013
As part of their History studies, the Gold Class recently went on trip to Cleeve Abbey. Judging from these picture there was quite a lot of monk-eying about!
Snap Happy
Summer 2013
Just a few of the exciting things that have been happening during the Summer term at Calder House.
Sports Day
Summer 2013
See what our headteacher Mr Day had to say about it all.
End of Term Celebrations
Spring 2013
As well as saying a very fond farewell to our four leavers, the end of term was full of interesting activities including a visit to Motcombe Farm and - thanks to Andrea's parents - authentic Italian pizza making. It also includes a surprise visit by the Easter Bunny!
World Book Day
Spring 2013
World Book Day 2013: At Calder House, children don't just learn to read... they learn to LOVE reading. This year, as well as getting everyone to dress up as a character from their favourite book, our WBD celebrations included a visit by the acclaimed author and illustrator Colin Hawkins.
Dyrham Park
Spring 2013
As massed ranks of enemy bombers darkened the skies about Calder House, the Purple Class packed their gas masks and were evacuated to Dyrham Park to find out more about the lives of children in Britain during the Blitz.
The Living Rainforest
Spring 2013
The Yellow Class recently went on a trip to the Rainforest*.
(*the Living Rainforest Education Centre in Newbury...we thought it would take too long to get to Brazil in the school minibus)
Sevington Victorian School
Spring 2013
The Brown and Yellow classes got to experience what life was REALLY like for children growing up in the Victorian age - on a school trip to Sevington Victorian School!
Carol Concert
Autumn 2012
Beautiful singing... fantastic readings... and the presentation of lots of well deserved awards... it must be the Calder House Carol Concert! Thank you to all the parents, friends and families who turned out to support our pupils. It was lovely to see such a HUGE gathering. And thank you to Dr Kate Saunders, CEO of the British Dyslexia Association (and former Calder House teacher!), for being our honoured guest.
Bristol Zoo
Autumn 2012
Calder House's young scientists have been working with Bristol Zoo to protect our local crayfish.
Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Autumn 2012
Pupils at Calder House put together an amazing 42 boxes packed with goodies. These are now on their way to Romania where they will be given out to some of the poorest families in Europe - helping to spread some happiness and Christmas spirit. Thanks everyone!
Wessex Water
Autumn 2012
Wessex Water paid a recent visit to Calder House to complement this term's Geography curriculum. Pupils learned about the water cycle, how water is cleaned and the treatment of sewage. Pupils then became 'Water Detectives', testing samples of water for pH, chlorine and hardness levels before deciding whether the samples were from a swimming pool, were tap water or rainwater. The afternoon was rounded off with a discussion about water conservation and pupils shared lots of ideas about how to use less water.
Natural History Museum
Autumn 2012
On Thursday 4 October Calder House took two classes up to London to visit the Natural History Museum. Here are a selection of snaps from the day.
Fire safety
Autumn 2012
Someone call the Fire Brigade! Don't panic... it's not an emergency. But the Blue Class would like a special lesson on Fire Safety. And that's exactly what they got on Tuesday 9 October.
Science Day
Summer 2012
Hatching Chickens
Summer 2012
This term the Green class were lucky enough to be lent an incubator from a friend of Mrs Agombar. We were also given seven eggs from Mrs Agombar’s ex-battery hens. The class worked together to prepare the eggs for hatching.
We were a little nervous as we had no idea at first if the eggs were fertile and if we would have any success. We started by heating up the incubator, setting the timing (chicken eggs take 21 days to hatch) and adding water to the troughs as they need a humid atmosphere. There was quite a lot for us to learn. Freya and Harrison had main responsibility, but everyone in the class was involved in the process.
The children have written a little to explain what happened next.
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