Blog by Tag: KS3

KS3 and KS4 students who take part in our weekly reading intervention group had the pleasure of attending a virtual author visit run by Puffin Schools. Students were introduced to author Pippa Goodhart and Illustrator Nick Sharratt, who read their new book, ‘You Choose Christmas’, and offered an…

During Friday assembly each week, students in KS3L reflect on their successes and what what they have enjoyed this week. Students in 3L decided this week they would like their weekly blog to focus on what they have enjoyed this week.

Student voice / comments

Jamie enjoyed playing football…

Before they start playing with a tennis ball, the students have been getting used to their tennis rackets using balloons.

There once were some students so keen,

In PE, they played tennis, it seemed.

With balloons in the air,

They laughed without care,

A light-hearted,…

Six students in class, on the Go!, 

Balloons and cars, a lively show. 

With the word "Go!" in the air, 

Balloons soared with flair, 

Remote cars and Bee Bots fast and slow!

This week, 3S students have been using balloons, Bee Bots, remote controlled cars and Marble Run, to learn the…

In 3H PE, they all had a try,

Even Mr. Fazackerley, oh my!

A ball and a bin,

He aimed with a grin,

Swish! The cheers soared to the sky!

In PE, 3H students did brilliant.  The lesson started with a game of Stuck in the Mud before the class practiced their throwing and…

Our Year 9 students in Key Stage 3 are preparing for a big change.  In September they will be moving to Key Stage 4 and new classes.  As can be expected, change creates lots of anxieties and we are working with our students to ensure they have as many sessions in the run up to the holidays.  They…

Key Stage 3L ventured out into the community to visit the local shops and purchase an ice-cream as the weather was very warm.  The students had to locate the items, work out the cost and pay for everything at the tills.  As always the class were brilliant and represented the school wonderfully in…

In our English lesson, Key Stage 3L have been reading The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo.  In this activity the students had imagine they were the character 'Bertie' from the story.  They had to imagine his thoughts and feelings about a situation that happened in the book and write a diary…

Students in KS3 enjoyed a sensory communication session in the immersive room and used their AAC devices and core word board to communicate their requests, thoughts and feelings.

Mrs Seery’s reading intervention group enjoyed visiting the school library today to choose a book. They discussed the title, author, illustrator and blurb and identified whether the book was fiction or non-fiction. 

Miss Chisnall's Maths group took advantage of the amazing sunny weather and headed out into the community.  Along the way, the students found the park and enjoyed some quality friendship time together.

On Monday this week, our students took part in a range of challenges as part of our regular School Games events.  All of the students in the department took part and enjoyed all of the activities.  The students all tried their very best.  Well done to them all.