Blog by Tag: community access

Yesterday 11A visited Queens Park, each group was given a map of the park with the markers to find. We looked at the map and used locations around us to help us navigate where in the park we were, we used things like the pond, buildings and structures to help us understand where we were and where…

Before our trip to Bendrigg year 11 have enjoyed a Duke of Edinburgh Carousel morning. 

Our first visitor was Mrs Jones. Mrs Jones demonstrated some basic first aid skills that we might need whilst we are out and about in the countryside. We got to have a practice on things like broken bones,…

On Monday it was Remembrance Day. All of 7A went outside with the rest of the school and our very own Mrs Chaloner played the Last Post on her cornet. Everyone was extremely respectful whilst observing the 2 minute silence.

We had music with Miss Troughton again this week and drummed along to…

Today we visited Witton Park to go on an orienteering course.  We divided into pairs and each had a map. We helped each other by taking turns to lead the group and give instructions and directions to the team. We had good fun, getting a little bit lost, but we enjoyed exploring the woodlands,…

This week the children have been very excited about bonfire night. We have explored lots of different areas of learning using elements of fireworks and bonfire inspired words and patterns. The children created some very colourful pictures and used amazing communication with peers talking about…

This week willow class have had a very busy week. Some of the children went swimming working on their water confidence and techniques. On Wednesday some children had a lovely walk to the park working on their road safety and stranger danger. Towards the end of the week we explored the celebration…

Week 7 We did it in 7P!

Well, what an awesome half term we have had in the new 7P of 2024-2025. 

It’s been lovely getting to know all the learners individually as the weeks have gone by and of course them getting to know us. 

We have done cooking in food tech, (hope you have enjoyed…

Our new fruit this week was raisins. Most of us really enjoyed them. We enjoy tasting new fruits and can’t wait to see what new fruits we have next term. On Monday Miss Troughton gave us a Harry Potter booklet continuing our witches and wizards theme. Word searches, design a wand and spot the…

What a busy first term of year 11. We have become budding business owners with our own company E.A.T Eleven A Team providing a tuck shop and bacon butty delivery service for the staff of school, what a challenge this has been but 11A have risen to the challenge as always.

We have also been…

Our wonderful willow class children have been learning all about autumn over the last few weeks. They have created some beautiful pieces of art using paints and other media and explored our autumn tough tray, including leaves, sticks and insects! We listened to autumn stories including don’t hog…

Our ‘new’ food this week was passion fruit. Everyone that tried it liked it, with some saying it was sweet and a few saying it was sour. On Wednesday the students were learning more on the topic Witches and Wizards. We drew our own wizards, discussed names and different spells they could…

Week 4 Cooking and Visiting the Library 

This week 7P started their “Food Technology” and “Community Access” sessions.

This year we have decided to split the class for these activities so we can give the learners a more personalised experience. 

One group visited the local…