Virtual Author Visit with Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart
KS3 and KS4 students who take part in our weekly reading intervention group had the pleasure of attending a virtual author visit run by Puffin Schools. Students were introduced to author Pippa Goodhart and Illustrator Nick Sharratt, who read their new book, ‘You Choose Christmas’, and offered an…
KS3S Communication
Students in KS3 enjoyed a sensory communication session in the immersive room and used their AAC devices and core word board to communicate their requests, thoughts and feelings.
Reading intervention
Mrs Seery’s reading intervention group enjoyed visiting the school library today to choose a book. They discussed the title, author, illustrator and blurb and identified whether the book was fiction or non-fiction.
A Victorian Experience
KS3H&S enjoyed a Victorian afternoon experiencing Victorian games, food, crafts and clothing. They began the afternoon with hand washing and a hand inspection from Mr Balson! Students then took part in a range of activities and some students talked about what is different between then and…
North West Ambulance Visit
Students across school have been enjoying weekly visits from the North West Ambulance service. This week, along with other classes, KS3S enjoyed dressing up as paramedics and exploring the ambulance as part of their Careers program.
Making spiders in cookery!
Students in 3S enjoyed asking spiders out of cocktail sticks, raisins and grapes!
Mark Making Fun!
Students in KS3S enjoyed dancing to ‘I’m your man’ by Wham! for their ‘Squiggle while you wiggle’ session that helped them to build the gross motor skills needed to refine their mark making. Students then did some dough disco exercises followed by mark making and letter formation practice. We had…
Miss Scott’s class’ Jubilee Celebrations
KS3S had a wonderful day celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubille. We decorated cakes and biscuits, made crowns, had a tea party and played games outdoors with our KS3 friends. We even had a visit from Matilda, Frank and Mrs Darcy!
Farm to Fork - Making soup
Students in KS3S have enjoyed learning about how plants can be eaten and provide us with food. Today they picked vegetables from the soil, washed them, chopped them, and followed a recipe to make vegetable soup. Great team work!
Making Millilitre Mocktails in Maths!
Students in KS3L enjoyed making Mocktails in their functional maths lesson today. They were challenged to design a mocktail that was exactly 250ml in capacity. It was lots of fun!
Motor Activity Training Programme
Students in the MATP/MOVE intervention thoroughly enjoyed playing a range of games this morning aimed at developing their motor skills and core strength.
⭐️ Home Learning Super Star ⭐️
A huge well done to one of our students who has completed all of her home learning challenges this week. Fantastic work.