23 Sep

11R Dance Their Socks Off!

As part of our Duke of Edinburgh award we are learning dance- this week we had a visit from Danni from Chorley Schools Sports Partnership.

We talked about the musical theatre production- Hairspray- and started to learn a dance routine to the song - ‘You Can’t Stop The Beat!’ 
Despite some…

16 Sep

Coffee Morning Raffle Draw

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported the Year 11 prom raffle at the coffee morning today! 
 

We raised a whopping £139!

 

The draw took place at the end of the event, winners are as follows:

  • Carrot cake - Sarah 11R ( this prize was kindly donated back to school from Sarah’s…
4 Jul

11R celebrating in style for their Prom 2022

11R had a fantastic time at their prom on Thursday 30th June. After meeting for drinks and nibbles, the class had their official prom photoshoot before boarding the huge Hummer Limo that whisked them away to Shawhill Golf Club. There, they enjoyed a mocktail reception, a beautiful 2 course meal…

19 Jun

11R Rainbow Week and Much More!

The week started with 11R using their culinary skills to make make Chilli Con Carne. We talked about food hygiene and which colour chopping boards should be used for particular foods. Then we chopped, fried and simmered to produce our meal which we had made more healthy by adding extra vegetables.…

27 May

Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Style!

Wow! What an absolutely fantastic day we have all had celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at the Astley Park Funfair!! Pupils and staff have enjoyed a day full of excitement and nobody could keep a smile off their face when they walked into the school decorated in red, white and…

13 May

11R Open their ‘Air Bee n Bee’

This week 11R have continued with their Environmental Awareness work in ASDAN. We took on the project of creating a bug hotel. To begin with we did some research and made a list of materials that would be needed to be gathered from around the school grounds. We had already got some pallets and…

15 Apr

11R Final term and counting!!! - April 2022

Hello and welcome to our final year 11R summer term. This term is going to be fast and furious as we have lots to get through. 

As you will probably already know lots of our students have sat their initial entry level exams in maths and English. Some of the students will be continuing to sit…

1 Apr

Year 11 Sponsored Swim


Well done to everyone who took part in yesterday’s Sponsored Swim!
We swam a total of 139  lengths of Brinscall Baths- Mrs McShane joined in and swam 10 lengths taking our total to 149 lengths!
Thank you to everyone who have supported this event - raising vital funds for our end of school…

31 Mar

Saturday Run in The Park


 

Chorley School Sports Partnership Astley Park Run 26th March 2022.

After being prepared to train each week at school, the day of the run at Astley Park arrived for Alex, Mason, Noah and Alex M. Their Challenge was for each to compete in the run, represent APS and finish without stopping…

25 Mar

11R Clean Up in Enterprise

This term 11R have taken part in an enterprise activity to raise money towards year  11’s prom.  We produced some lovely homemade soap that were sold as gifts for Mothers Day gifts this weekend.
First pupils had to cut up the soap base in and then melt it in the microwave. Pupils showed us how…

25 Mar

Football Champions

It was a pleasure on Wednesday to take 13 pupils and 3 staff members to represent Astley Park School at Lancashire Special Schools U14 and U16 football league playing 8 competitive games in very warm conditions. Both teams played each game with a positive team spirit working hard for each other…

24 Mar

One week to Year 11’s Sponsored Swim!


One week to go to our Sponsored Swim!

We have all been practicing very hard- we just need to collect lots of sponsors! The more money we make- the better our Prom Day will be