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Students in KS3F have been working daily to practice handwriting skills. One student is currently using the 'Wet - Dry - Try' method as advised by our school Occupational Therapist, Judith.

He is making great progress so far and is now beginning to write a straight line with minimal support and…

KS4 Progress students have been looking at the eat well plate and learning about healthy lifestyles.

Today in maths, Learning Suite Foundation watched the Scene from Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory where the geese lay golden eggs and they are weighed and sorted into 'good' and 'bad'.

Students had to weigh the eggs and if they weighed more than 20g, they were 'good' eggs, and less…

In aniMATE today, students were challenged to work together with people they have not worked with before. Our students rose to the challenge, negotiated with one another and produced some excellent animations based on friendship.

KS4 wellness group enjoyed getting out into the fresh air, listening to the birds, making our voices echo and collecting some leaves.

Learning Suite Transition students have been busy in their Horticulture sessions practicing new craft skills. Students made table centre pieces using natural foliage and made a great selection of greeting cards. We think they look great!

Students in Autism and Me Intervention have been looking at the inside and outside of our bodies.

Learning Suite Foundation have been looking at the 'Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory' film in English. Yesterday they watched the clip of the Wonka Mobile, which suddenly froths and fizzes. We focused on the anticipation and humour in the film and then the fun really began as we stepped…

Wilson loved being pampered by some of our students this afternoon!

Kayne and Josh were selected to collect our School Games Gold Award last week at Digmoor Community Centre. Our PE department and students have worked extremely hard all year to gain this award. They have competed with local and district schools in a number of sporting events such as; Orienteering,…

KS3P have enjoyed learning about reflections in science.  They were challenged to walk along a wiggly line using a mirror - they weren’t allowed to look at floor! They also enjoyed using mirrors and decoding secret messages. 

Post 16 Transition have been enjoying their DofE training. Today we looked at the Countryside Code and the three main rules: Respect, Protect, Enjoy. In the afternoon we showed great teamwork and communication building different tarp shelters.