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Key Stage 4 have been exploring the ingredients used to make a traditional Gateau au Yaourt Cake.  Today we explored some of the dry ingredients and play a treasure hunt game to find hidden images.  Then we had lots of fun using our hands to make patterns in the ingredients.

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Some members of Keystage 5 went to John Moores University today. A display of their work was on show at the University that they had produced last week. 

The Pupils then went to complete some experiments and build a diamond construction. We enjoyed Dominoes pizza and mixing with the University…

A student from KS5W was awarded student of the week for always being kind and helpful. She has worked independently to carry out tasks such as washing dishes, setting the table for our communication breakfast and also helping her friends. She has also introduced herself to a new member of staff…

Today in KS5W the students have been taking part in making masks for children in need. Some of our students have also had their faces painted. 

Some photos of our Friday interventions, including Reading, SULP, MOVE, GCSE Art, Speech and Language and Thrive.

Students in KSW4 took part in lots of fun children in need inspired activities, in maths they coloured by numbers, counted spotty Pom poms and played a game of children in need bingo as a group. For CLL they watched a pudsy story and sequenced the story in their work books. 

In careers this week, KS4L have been focusing on the Skills Builder target: Aiming High. 
Pupils tried to build the tallest possible tower, and beat their record each time it fell. 
KS4L recognised the importance of persistence so that they can become ‘World Changers’ and achieve their future…

In PSHE we have been learning about personal hygiene. This week we focused on teeth brushing. We used a disclosing tablet to see where about we are missing when brushing our teeth. The students had lots of fun and even some of the staff joined in.

On Wednesday students from KS5W made soup, sandwiches, salad and fairy cakes as part of their lunch in unit. All students took part in preparing for cooking by washing hands, putting on aprons and collecting their equipment. The students all made individual sandwiches or salad and cooked their…

Today we had a visit to Midstream Cafe as an award for having 99% attendance. Students enjoyed snacks and refreshments before returning to school.

Today at college KS5H students finished painting their wooden Christmas trees in carpentry and creative arts.

KS5W have been reading War Horse and looking at what soldiers wear in battle.  A student who was a member of the cadets brought his equipment into school to share with the other students.  The students enjoyed trying on the equipment and asked lots of questions.  A very informative…