Week 7 ! Do you want to build a snowman in sycamore !
This week in Sycamore we have been working on road safety and staying safe whilst in the community . The class took a trip out on Tuesday to Astley Park. Whilst some amazing learning took place we also had lots of fun and a play on the park.
On Wednesday it was Christmas dinner day for…
Super sycamore week 3 !
This week the children have looked at the qualities in a good friend and together built a friendship wall . We then created a beautiful friendship wreath for our classroom door to show we are all different and each have our own qualities.
In our lesson with Mrs Lane this week we started a new…
Remembrance Day 2023
On Friday, Astley Park School participated in Remembrance Day activities and traditions.
Throughout school, learners were presented with many fabulous activities and learning opportunities to support them experience and learn all about Remembrance Day.
Our Explorers, had ample…
Sycamore week 2 !
What a busy week in sycamore !
The children have discussed the events of bonfire and re created their very own firework display using paints and different techniques for their art. They explored splatting , blowing , dripping and finger painting for their display piece.
Miss Molloy lead a…
Sycamore’s Sparkler Safety Session
This morning in Sycamore Class we have discussed and put into practice ‘Sparkler Safety’
Our rules to follow to stay safe:
- Wear gloves
- Keep lit sparklers at arms length
- Don’t put the sparkler on the floor
- Keep 2 metres away from other people
- An adult needs to light the…
Sycamore class celebrate Halloween !
A short week in school. We are so proud of how the children have come in and focussed this week with the disruption at the start of the week. We have enjoyed some fun activities designing and creating our very own pumpkins. The children explored the insides by smelling and feeling the pumpkin…
Halloween Fun
Last year 11G made a Makaton video showing lots of spooky signs.
Have fun practicing your scary signs and share them with your class team.
Happy Halloween
Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated in October in the UK and Astley Park School is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a focus on, 'Saluting our Sisters'. This is intended to build awareness, educate and share lived experiences of Black women. The theme of ‘Saluting our Sisters’ highlights…
Week 6 in Sycamore !
What a fantastic week in Sycamore.
Super reading and phonics this week working on the ‘ee’ sound for some of our learners.
A lovely story in our woodland outdoor space.
The children have worked hard to follow patterns and rhythms in music this week.
Super PE lesson on Thursday continuing…
Week 5 in Sycamore !
A very busy week in Sycamore class.
A super sensory story in the tent. All of the children engaged well and did some super listening.
During our toy box lesson we have been learning all about new and old toys. The children amazed us with how much they knew and demonstrated excellent…
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…
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…