Moorland Junior School

18/11/2025

Reception absolutely loved today’s Forest School session! 🌿🌧️

A little rain (and a lot of mud!) never stops our youngest explorers.

Today’s adventure was all about puddle jumping, muddy hands, teamwork and embracing the great outdoors in all its autumn glory.

These sessions build confidence, resilience and a real connection with nature! 🥾🍂💛

05/11/2025

When a teacher truly knows every child - their strengths, quirks, worries and sparks of curiosity becomes deeply personal. ❤️🍎

It’s not about delivering a lesson to a group.�It’s about building relationships, trust and a sense of belonging that helps every child flourish.

In a smaller class:�✨ Children have the confidence to speak, to question, to try.�✨ Teachers have the space to adapt, to stretch, to nurture.�✨ Parents see not just progress, but growth - academic, emotional and social.

At Moorland, we see the magic daily - the quiet confidence that builds when a child realises their teacher has time for them.

Because in the end, education isn’t a numbers game.�It’s a human one. ❤️

03/11/2025

A very special place 🤍 Nightsafe Charity

Moorland Private School continues to go above and beyond for Nightsafe 💛

Their latest donation of food and essential items will help us provide warm meals and everyday comforts to young people facing homelessness in Blackburn with Darwen.

We’re so thankful for their ongoing support.

If your school, business or community group would like to help too, you can find out how here: https://bit.ly/3Wi38uc

03/11/2025

Welcome back, Moorland Junior School!

🌟 We hope everyone had a fantastic half-term break.

We are looking forward to an exciting term ahead, full of discovery, learning and new adventures together! ✨

31/10/2025

👻 Happy Halloween from our spooky (and rather stylish!) ghosts at Moorland Junior School! 🎃🕸️

Our children had so much fun getting into the Halloween spirit - full of giggles, creativity and plenty of ghostly charm! 👓✨

13/10/2025

We were so lucky to have Steph from Steph’s Cleaning Services visit us today as part of our ‘People Who Help Us’ topic! 🤩

Steph shared all about how she helps her clients and businesses, and how she manages her amazing team👩‍💼✨

The children had a super time learning how to use different cleaning tools, and we even got to clean the toys, the floor, and fold toilet paper! 🧽

It was such a fun, hands-on way to understand the value of teamwork and the importance of helping others.

A massive THANK YOU to Steph for the fantastic lesson and for showing us how every job, big or small, makes a difference! 🙌❤️

13/10/2025

🌊 What an adventure by the River Ribble! 🐟💦

Our Key Stage 2 had an amazing day exploring the river, spotting wildlife, and learning all about the life cycles of mayflies and trout! 🪶🐠

There were lots of games, teamwork and hands-on fun as we discovered how rivers are full of life.

Back at school, we continued with more exciting activities to explore life cycles and migration - a fact filled day 🐠 🎣 ✨

25/09/2025

📚✨ Discover the Difference at Moorland Junior School!

Join us for our Open Day and explore what makes Moorland a truly special place to learn and grow.

👩‍🏫 Meet our passionate teachers
🏫 Tour our beautiful classrooms and grounds
🎨 See our vibrant curriculum in action
🎭 Experience our unique focus on creativity, confidence & character

This is the perfect opportunity for prospective parents and pupils to see firsthand how we nurture every child’s potential in a warm, inspiring environment.

📅 Date: Saturday 4th October
🕘 Time: 10am-2pm
📍 Location: Moorland Junior School

Come and see why Moorland is more than just a school - it’s a community.

🔗 www.moorlandschool.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01200 423833

08/07/2025

What an incredible day at the Moorland Family Fun Afternoon! 🎉

Our school field was bursting with colour and laughter as families enjoyed a fantastic carnival-themed event, brought to life by Moorland Junior School and Moorland Junior School PTA.

From the vibrant face painting and bustling stalls to classic games like Hook a Duck and the Coconut Shy, there was fun at every turn. The inflatable helter skelter by Funtime Inflatables was a huge hit, while little ones loved the soft play and toddler bouncy castle provided by Ribble Valley Soft Play Hire.

🎶 The Ribble Valley Community Band and Phoenix Solo filled the air with music, and Adrian Catch wowed us all with his magical tricks! Families captured memories at the Photo Booth, refuelled with delicious food from Amico Mio, cooled down with ice cream, and relaxed with a drink from the bar.

💛 A massive thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make today so special — what a brilliant celebration of our school community!

04/07/2025

What a beautiful end to a wonderful year 🤩

The bond between our students and staff is truly heartwarming — built on care, laughter, and unforgettable moments. 💛

Wishing all our families a fantastic summer. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year, rested, recharged, and ready for more magic! ✨📚🌞