In science we simulated an earthquake using soil, cloth and monopoly house. It helped to see how tectonic plates work.  

In maths, we have neem measuring in centimetres using a ruler. We have also talked about millimetres, metres and kilometres.  

In ILS, we have been talking about recycling and how a recycling plant works. One student wanted to see a landfill site so we watched a video about this. We know that too much rubbish can create pollution.  

In cooking, we made scones – hey were really tasty. Some students made lots of smaller ones whilst others made a few larger ones.  

In History we added the finishing touches to our castle including decoration, farms, drawbridges and moats.  

In English we have been learning to write expanded noun phrases e.g. the poor, lonely orphans.  

In PE we played curling and parkour. Two pupils went to the Boccia tournament in Killingworth.  

We have looked at emotions in PSHE and made a class emotions book. In RE, we learnt the Easter story.  

1) Dance festival 

We went to the Glasshouse Gateshead to perform our we were amazing. dance to “Fight for this love.”  

2) Reading 

One of our pupils took part in the reading development day and everybody is so proud of his progress. We done to this young man.  

3) Dr Barnado  

We are learning about Dr Barnado and his work helping orphan children.  

4) Castles 

In history, we were building castles in groups. We really enjoyed it and made some brilliant constructions.  

5) Rock formation with sweeties. 

We turned starburst sweeties into “Sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks.” 

6) Cooking 

We made fairy cakes again, trying to improve on our cooking skills and trying to be more independent.  

7) Sound bath  

It was really good. We listened to gongs and chimes. It was very relaxing. Some of us fell asleep.  

8) Timetables problems  

In maths, we have been doing timetables and learning how to solve word problems.  

9) In ILS, we were learning how to empty bins safely and can list what we need to do to be safe.  

10) In PSHE, we have been learning about our bodies including puberty.  

 14/03/2025

This week, we celebrated one of our pupils gaining an extreme reading award – next to Tommy in Seaham, whilst one was able to buy himself a Ferrari using his attendance prize – just a toy – sorry!  

The pupils have continued to consolidate their work on money, playing games to learn how to make different amounts of money.  

We tested rocks in science and compared them. In history, we presented castle plans to each other, using speaking and listening skills to good effect. In ILS, the pupils have discussed the chores they do at home – some more than others!  JC is keen to start shopping and JS helps to tidy his Lego away.  

We are slowly making our way through Street child and the pupils are keen to find out what happens to Jim Jarvis. In PSHE, we are finding out about how to cope with different emotions, focusing on anger this week.  

In RE. we are using hand signs to learn and remember the ten commandments and have continued to develop our skills in ICT using word and PowerPoint.    

We have spent some time in the new sensory room and the pupils are enjoying this very much and responding to the sensory input.  

The pupils have been showing what they have learnt this half term using an English and maths learning mat. Some great progress in fractions and super use of spelling, punctuation and grammar in English. Pupils have understood what the workhouse would be like and chosen appropriate adjectives.  

We have learnt to use an ironing board in ILS and the pupils each used the vending machine at the swimming pool to purchase a tasty treat.  

14/02/2025

07/02/2025

Some great work this week especially in English where the pupils have been practisng their drama skills. They are learning what it would be like to be poor in Victorian times and what woyuld happen if you could not work!  WE have made some lovely videos 

In ILS, pupils have looked at labels and decided how to wash particular items. We know why some items cannot be washed, bleached or ironed.  

PSHE  We learned how to order items online and how shopping at different shops can help us to save money.  

Swimming We have continued to show independence in the swimming pool and during changing.  

The Apprentice  We have started selling our water this week – 3a Coolest Water at 50p per bottle. Stocks are selling fast so if you would like a bottle, send in your 50p!