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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…

KS4W have been learning all about Diwali, the festival of light. The students measured out the correct amounts of flour, salt and water needed to make salt dough and moulded them into candle holders to create their own Diwali lamps.

Today KS5 W went to Nye Bevan Gym, where some of the students went swimming and the others did a gym session. All of the students enjoyed themselves interacting with the staff and their peers.

Today KS5 C went to Nye Bevan Gym. All the students were engaged throughout their gyms sessions, continuing to improve each week.

KS5W continued learning to play the glockenspiel this week. And had lots of fun practicing the songs for the forthcoming pantomime…

Oh no they didn’t!!! 

Oh yes they did!!!

Six students in class, on the Go!, 

Balloons and cars, a lively show. 

With the word "Go!" in the air, 

Balloons soared with flair, 

Remote cars and Bee Bots fast and slow!

This week, 3S students have been using balloons, Bee Bots, remote controlled cars and Marble Run, to learn the…

Students in KS4W enjoyed a community visit to the shops to buy some stock for our friday tuck shop. Students were each given the name of the item they had to find then they used money to pay for their items at the checkouts. On route to the shops students also had to find numbers within the…

The topic for English during our first term has been Myths and Legends in KS4W. We have read the story of ‘Romulus & Remus’, and even acted it out with props. Our students also enjoyed a really tasty Roman feast, using our senses to smell and taste different foods.