KS5W Immersive room
KS5W enjoyed visiting the immersive room. They explored images from the countryside as they had just been listening to different countryside sounds in their music lesson.
KS5W The Wider World
KS5W have been learning about groups they belong to for their Asdan The Wider World module. They started by thinking about their family and shared pictures of them with their friends. They learned that all families are different and that their family is a group that they belong to.
KS5W Confidence in Using Public Transport
KS5W loved catching the public bus today. Students have been developing their independence and organisation skills in getting ready to use the bus, gathering their belongings and keeping their travel card safe throughout their journey. All students were able to scan their Now cards, remembered to…
KS5H Litter pick
KS5H recently took part in a litter pick after completing a survey of litter on a local walk. Students discovered that there were only a couple of bins on a mile walk and that most of the litter found was near houses. They decided that they could do something to help the environment by doing a…
KS5W Music Therapy
KS5W loved their first music therapy session today. What a lovely way to end the week.
New Braille
Casey has started work on her new Electronic Braille Note. Casey works each week with her VI {Visual Impairment} Specialist Sharon, not only with her Braille but with all the conjunctions that come with it {Braille Shorthand}.
It takes a lot of concentration and skill so Casey is continuing to…
KS5W Lunch in unit
Students have been continuing with learning how to make a sandwich. They have been practicing their spreading skills and the skill of following instructions.
KS5W Differences.
KS5W have been learning about differences. They looked at different heights, eye colours, hair colours, clothes and shoe sizes. They are learning about differences to help them understand about different cultures as part of the Asdan Towards Independence ‘The Wider World’…
KS5W Polar Express Day
We have been reading The Polar Express this term and today we have enjoyed a Polar Express day. We started with Polar Express themed maths and then after preparing and eating party food for our lunch, we put on our onesies and dressing gowns and climbed aboard the Polar Express. We had a special…
KS5H Environmental walk
KS5H have been studying pollution and decided to focus on surveying litter in their local environment. They created their own survey and completed their walk today. Everybody was shocked at how much litter was left close to people’s houses and by the lack of bins. We counted only 3 on our 40…
KS5W Cafe Visit
Today at the cafe, KS5W ordered their own drinks, paid for them, waited for their change, put the change and receipt back in their wallet and carried their wallets and drinks over to their table. It was wonderful to so see how little staff support was needed and the lovely manners showed…
KS3L Friday Reflection
During Friday assembly each week, students in KS3L reflect on their successes and what what they have enjoyed this week. Students in 3L decided this week they would like their weekly blog to focus on what they have enjoyed this week.
Student voice / comments
Jamie enjoyed playing football…