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Students from KS5L enjoyed listening to the story of “The Making of Milton” for their guided reading lesson. Students were told the story of a boy who lost his courage and how he was given a magic jar to help him become himself again. Following on from the story students were asked what things…

Students from KS5L created an amazing wall display during their communication, language and literacy lesson. Students listened to a poem about the seaside and then were given the task of creating their own version, inspired by days out at the seaside that they love.

Sports day in KS5

Travelled to JMO Sports Park for our Path to Paris walking challenge. Students also engaged in target games.

Back at school students had the opportunity to take part in the following:

Vortex throwing

Long jump

Speed bounce

Boccia

Obstacle races

Target…

KS5C had a day of taking part in problem solving activities from making the tallest down using dry spaghetti and marshmallows, making a marble run, tallest paper tower from paper and sellotape and working as a team to get the marble from one end to the other using tubes. 

All of the students…

Students from KS5 have been learning valuable counting skills by counting the stock of the KS5 tuck shop. Each day different students from alternative classes will have the opportunity to count the stock and sell it to their peers during break time.  This allows the students to learn communication…

KS5W have been earning money through doing class jobs. On a Friday the students are able to visit the shop to spend their wages. Students can choose from sweets, pens, pencils and books. This enables to teach students about working to earn and using money.

Students from KS5W enjoyed starting their day with a Friday dance. This helps the students to wake up and get ready for the day. 

3S celebrated the end of the school year, before some of their friends and staff move on to their new classes. 

Everyone had an amazing morning at Twinkle House before having drinks and snacks at The Beacon Cafe.

At Twinkle House, students convene,

In the Soft Play room, so cozy and…

KS4 were very privileged to be invited to the STEM Festival 2024 (Science Technology Engineering Maths) at West Lancashire College.

The Students enjoyed a Trip through Space and Time. KS4 learnt all about the history and future of space inside the wonder dome. 

We attended a presentation…

Students practiced ripping and sticking skills today to collage balloons.

They were challenged to get ready for craft and used visuals to help them place tablecloths on their desks and get aprons, glue pots and spreaders.

Students worked as a team to tidy up when craft was…

Students spent the morning learning about the 5 ways to wellbeing and reflected about how they can look after their own wellbeing. 

Key Stage 4 Students have started class transitions today. 

KS4H have been looking at different settings around the school with Mrs Parker. We have been looking at how to describe different scenery, surroundings and their importance within a story.