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13 February 2026

Our week in KS3S

This week we’ve done so many fun things!

- Communicating using our core word boards and communication books

- Learning how to put clothes in the washing machine

- Made mocktails in Maths

- Gross motor and sensory circuit activities 

- Cafe visit

- Motor Activity Training…

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13 February 2026

Our week in 3W

Lois: My favourite lesson this week was double maths because we did some times tables games and used the laptops.

Archie: I enjoyed STEM this week. We learnt about personal hygiene. We should brush our teeth, wash our face and use deodorant. 

Patrick: This week I enjoyed playing dodgeball in…

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10 February 2026

KS3S - To Wash Or Not To Wash?

This afternoon in 3S, we looked at which clothes were clean and dirty from a washing pile. We put the clothes that needed cleaning in a tray, took them to the hygiene room and put them in the washing machine! Once the washer finished cleaning our clothes, we hung them up to dry in the hygiene…

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7 February 2026

Our week in KS3S

This week we have been strengthening our gross motor skills by completing heavy work circuits to support us with our mark making skills. We also enjoyed developing our skills in preparing our own drinks by following instructions and using our core word of the week, “drink”. We have also had lots…

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6 February 2026

Our week in 3W

Freya: This week I went to the Anderton Centre. I climbed a tree, did archery, axe throwing, low ropes and bush craft. Archery was my favourite.

Blake: This week I made a monster picture showing the happy emotion. In STEM I played board games. I did dance in PE and did comprehension in…

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5 February 2026

KS3 STEM - The Science Of Hand Washing

In KS3L today, students learned about germs, where they can hide and the importance of regular hand washing. Using glitter to represent germs, students explored cleaning hands with hand gel, just water and with water / soap and learned that using soap was the most effective. Students then created…

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3 February 2026

Year 9 Residential at The Anderson Centre

Our Year 9s have had a fantastic 2 days at The Anderson Centre. Students have participated in archery, tree climbing, bush craft, low ropes, axe throwing and lots of other fun games and activities. All of our students achieved success in their own way during their time away, and we are very proud…

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2 February 2026

3H's tooth brushing

3H have been continuing to learn about personal hygiene, demonstrating what they need to do to keep their teeth healthy.  Students spend time, each afternoon, cleaning their teeth........

There once was a class full of glee,
Who learnt how clean teeth ought to be.
They brushed glitter away,

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30 January 2026

This week in KS3S

It’s been another fantastic week in KS3S. Some of our favourite lessons have included learning all about our core word of the week “eat”. We fed our class puppet Sally and we had some treats at The Hub cafe! Students practiced ordering their food and exchanging their money. We’ve also spent lots…

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