Blog Author: Ami Wilson

As part of our CREST Science Award, pupils in KS4L went on a ‘rainbow hunt’.

Pupil’s learnt about rainbows and then went into the local community to ‘catch’ the colours of the rainbow on their colour palettes.

Student’s in KS4L, enjoyed a trip to Southport for their CLL topic ‘holidays’. 
Pupil’s enjoyed going to the park, playing in the arcades, having a drink in the cafe and buying something from the shops. 

Miss Wilson’s DT class enjoyed following a visual recipe to make ‘bunny cookies’.

Pupil’s practiced their: creativity, teamwork, listening and staying positive Skills Builder skills as part of Careers Week. 

KS4L enjoyed practicing their Skills Builder skills as part of careers week. Pupils and staff enjoyed playing basketball and practicing their teamwork, leadership and listening skills. 
 

KS4L enjoyed learning about shadows as part of their Science CREST Award. Pupils experimented with making shadows outside. Pupils went on different equipment; stood still and moved to see if their could change their shadows.
 

KS4L enjoyed learning about Candlemas. KS4L learnt about French traditions and beliefs. Students followed a visual recipe to make Crepes to celebrate La Chandeleur, in a traditional French way. 

Pupils in KS4 enjoyed making flatbread pizzas in DT. Pupils followed a visual recipe and with support from staff cooked their pizzas. 

Pupils in KS4L enjoyed watching the vibrations of sound by experimenting with rice on a drum. Pupils also learnt about sound waves by using a variety of musical instruments to investigate pitch and sound. 

Pupils in KS4L enjoyed going to Warbreck Garden Centre to be plant detectives, as part of their CREST Star science accreditation.

Acting as plant detectives, pupils thought about where different plants grow. They investigated and discovered plants in their surroundings and thought about the…

Students in KS4L developed their love for reading at the library. Students chose their favourite books and read these with their friends. Students then discussed what the liked and didn’t like about the books.

In DT, KS4 pupils enjoyed making different coloured sprinkle cookies. 
Pupils followed a visual recipe and used food colouring and sprinkles to make their shortbread extra delicious!

KS4L enjoyed practicing their personal learning goals and finding a range of numbers in the community. Pupils practiced their money skills by paying for items and waiting for their change.