--- title: "Blog" url: "https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:skills-builder" school: "West Lancashire Community High School" --- # Blog [![Image of KS3S visit to Skelmersdale Fire Station](https://files.schudio.com/west-lancashire-community-high-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4179.jpeg)](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-16-55-ks3s-visit-to-skelmersdale-fire-station) 9 October 2026 #### [KS3S visit to Skelmersdale Fire Station](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-16-55-ks3s-visit-to-skelmersdale-fire-station) As part of our Careers curriculum. KS3S had a fantastic visit to Skelmersdale fire station. We got to explore a real fire engine and had a go on the hose pipe. Student's also enjoyed dressing up and watching the lights and sirens go off on the engine. A big thank you to the team at the station… [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-16-55-ks3s-visit-to-skelmersdale-fire-station) [![Image of KS4H Halloween Preparation ](https://files.schudio.com/west-lancashire-community-high-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0666(1).jpeg)](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-14-04-ks4h-halloween-preparation) 9 October 2026 #### [KS4H Halloween Preparation ](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-14-04-ks4h-halloween-preparation) This week during our STEM lesson KS4H have enjoyed preparing for our Spooky Halloween class party. We created poster ideas, made spooky iced biscuits, Oreo mud and worm pie, iced blood fingers and Halloween bracelets. We really enjoyed the lesson and we can’t wait to host our Halloween… [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-14-04-ks4h-halloween-preparation) 13 July 2026 #### [KS4 STEM EGG DROP](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-13-10-02-ks4-stem-egg-drop-1) During the STEM WOW day KS4H enjoyed the Egg Drop activity, students made their own parachutes using resources that they were provided with. The aim of the experiment was to protect their egg. Did they survive the great drop ??? They all did 😁 We had a wonderful day… [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-13-10-02-ks4-stem-egg-drop-1) [![Image of STEM Day 2026 - The Big Draw](https://files.schudio.com/west-lancashire-community-high-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5497.jpeg)](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-10-15-01-stem-day-2026-the-big-draw) 10 July 2026 #### [STEM Day 2026 - The Big Draw](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-10-15-01-stem-day-2026-the-big-draw) During STEM day, students from across the school took part in The Big Draw, but this time with a STEM twist! Students were set the task of using our Sphero Bolt robots to create a space themed galaxy background. Students used the iPads to control the Sphero Bolts after dipping them in a chosen… [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-07-10-15-01-stem-day-2026-the-big-draw) [![Image of Family Performance](https://files.schudio.com/west-lancashire-community-high-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_7856.jpeg)](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-19-13-24-family-performance) 19 June 2026 #### [Family Performance](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-19-13-24-family-performance) What an amazing morning of celebrating our students’ progress. We were so proud to see the fantastic performances and beautiful singing from our singing intervention group. Some of our students back in September, were too nervous to even stand and sing at first. And now just look at what… [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-19-13-24-family-performance) 5 June 2026 #### [KS4W Cafe](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-05-15-02-ks4w-cafe) We had a lovely visit to the café today using our total communication approach to order drinks and snacks. Or students were so well-behaved and polite and managed their money safely, kept hold of their wallets and put their receipt away with the change. It was an honour to spend this learning time… [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-05-15-02-ks4w-cafe) [![Image of KS4W Family coffee time](https://files.schudio.com/west-lancashire-community-high-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2415.jpeg)](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-16-47-ks4w-family-coffee-time) 22 May 2026 #### [KS4W Family coffee time](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-16-47-ks4w-family-coffee-time) Students from KS4W shared a magical morning with their parents at the cafe. This was a wonderful celebration and a chance to show their families the variety of skills they have learned through community visits. We have been working towards regulation, communication and money skills in the… [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-16-47-ks4w-family-coffee-time) 25 March 2026 #### [3W's visit to The Hub](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-25-13-36-3w-s-visit-to-the-hub) Students in KS3W enjoyed their visit to The Hub. The students used their maths and communication skills to buy a drink and a snack and enjoyed socialising with their friends. ![](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/images/3wCafe/440d8514-e301-4179-a9fa-566eaf4e02ca.jpg)![](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/images/3wCafe/35794de2-19ea-4bd1-ab62-676343034fda.jpg)![](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/images/3wCafe/54396164-5cdb-433d-bee0-78657c5d0bb7.jpg)![](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/images/3wCafe/f7dc3110-d9c5-4551-9364-33e278dab541.jpg)![](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/images/3wCafe/5e7209fd-6432-41c6-803d-2d2a5206c1f5.jpg)![](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/images/3wCafe/bbf3d43b-5f6c-4627-8dcf-d3070f6e1e35.jpg)![](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/images/3wCafe/1f525f96-246e-4635-bd88-68623be0a8d9.jpg) [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-25-13-36-3w-s-visit-to-the-hub) [![Image of Singing Performance](https://files.schudio.com/west-lancashire-community-high-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_7206.jpeg)](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-15-19-singing-performance) 20 March 2026 #### [Singing Performance](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-15-19-singing-performance) Students loved singing for their families today. Each Friday, they attend a weekly singing intervention class, which focuses on developing performance skills, confidence, communication and self esteem. They all did an amazing job today. Thank you to everyone who attended. [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-15-19-singing-performance) [![Image of KS4W Careers week ](https://files.schudio.com/west-lancashire-community-high-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6718.jpeg)](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-13-14-39-ks4w-careers-week) 13 March 2026 #### [KS4W Careers week ](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-13-14-39-ks4w-careers-week) We loved careers week. We went for a job hunt in our local area. Made sandwiches for taste testing while developing our spreading of butter skills and sequencing knowledge. But we think the highlight was the homemade chip making. It was great fun learning to peel and chop potatoes but even better… [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-13-14-39-ks4w-careers-week) 10 February 2026 #### [KS5H ASDAN 10-2-26](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-16-37-ks5h-asdan-10-2-26) KS5H have been supporting students in the school for the last 5 weeks as part of their ASDAN unit - Complete a period of community work. All the teachers were impressed with the students enthusiasm and mentorship. Fantastic work for KS5H. KS5H have developed many skills including Leadership,… [Continue reading](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-16-37-ks5h-asdan-10-2-26) 10 February 2026 #### [Personal Hygiene](https://westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-11-23-personal-hygiene) We have been practicing our personal hygiene skills today through the use of visuals. We are becoming much more confident and independent with our daily routines. 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