29 Sep

Jeans for Genes Day 2023


On Friday children and staff were invited to wear jeans or blue clothing to help raise awareness and funding for  genetic conditions. Classes all across school engaged in ways meaningful to them, from Jean based crafts and sensory stories, coloured themed Attention Autism to circle time…

29 Sep

Astley Park have been Smashing Stereotypes!


 

This week classes at Astley Park have been focussing on smashing stereotypes. Stereotypes restrict the ways in which we see ourselves, others and the world around us. They make us jump to conclusions, which can stop us from getting an accurate picture.  We have been learning…

21 Jul

The End of Term in 10R!

What a year in 10R! We've been busy, busy all year and this last week has been no different! On Monday we had our first transition session with Mr Murphy where he talked about what we would be doing when we got back in September and what he expects of us in year 11. In the afternoon we had our…

14 Jul

10G Summer Week 12- One more week to go!

Here is our penultimate blog from 10G 22/23. It's been a busy busy week, think we are all ready for a rest!

 

The weather forecast for this week looked very wet so we made the decision to all go shopping together on Monday morning whilst it was dry enough to walk. It was really nice to all…

14 Jul

10R Got to the Anderton Centre Part 2

On Monday we had our second session at the Anderton Centre! This week we tried some on-land activities which we all did our best at.

We started the morning with archery where, before we could have a go, we listened to the safety instructions that Emily the instructor gave us. Everyone had a…

13 Jul

Secondary Awards Assembly Friday 7th July 2023

On Friday 7th July 2023 we celebrated our Secondary Award Winners!

Parents and carers came to watch our assembly where children received their awards. Afterwards everyone was invited to stay for a refreshment and cake. 

Congratulations to all our award…

12 Jul

10R - Wagons role on the Oregan trail - Pioneer Day 2023.

Today we explored the Mormon celebration of Pioneer Day that is celebrated in Utah, America.  We learnt about Brigham Young, who in 1846, led like-minded people from New York, 2700 miles to Salt Lake City. They travelled pulling small wooden carts with their own belongings together with horses,…

30 Jun

10R Go to Blackpool!

 

Yesterday 10R had their end of term trip to Blackpool! When we arrived there, we headed down onto the beach and had some fun drawing in the sand with sticks and we went down to the water, trying to keep our feet dry while we did! We then walked along the beach and made our way up to the…

23 Jun

Summer Term 2 Week 3 in 10R!

This week in 10R we've had lots to do! On Monday we had our morning maths lesson and in the afternoon we had our first session of sports week when we played some relay games and activities. 

On Tuesday we continued with our ASDAN and our Preparation for Work Unit and in the afternoon we went on…

21 Jun

Summer Fair Saturday 17th June 2023

On Saturday 17th June 2023 we hosted our annual summer fair!

We are proud to say we raised over £2752! And we still have a final few amounts coming through! This was the most we have ever raised at an event! Thank you so much to all the families and staff who attended and helped us achieve this…

20 Jun

Summer Fair Business Donations

Thank you so much to the following business' for supporting us with our Summer Fair! Your generous donations were greatly received and we used as Bingo or Raffle Prizes!

 

* All Seasons Leisure Centre Chorley donated a family

* Bowland Wild Boar Park donated a family day pass

* Chill…

19 Jun

Astley Park celebrate Rainbow Day

Astley Park School have a had a very colourful week as they explore rainbows, families and diversity as part of Rainbow Week celebrations! 

Rainbow week is a joyful and colourful display of love, unity, and respect, with lots of activities to promote inclusivity, opportunities to educate, and…