Author: Helen Lyons

KS2 and the wider world in PSD - money and work. Pupil teams had to complete a loop by working out the money answer then find the card at the other end of the playground. Pupils worked out team roles - work out answer, pass on information then run to collect the answer.

Year 7 have been exploring the Aztecs, in particular the pictographs used. Here, they have designed their own symbols in the style of the Aztecs for varying themes, such as eyes, arrows and mountains.

Year 10 have been exploring the mosaic works of Antoni Gaudi. Here, they have created a silk painting and framed their work using the lines and shapes you would find in Gaudi's work.

Pupil led mindfulness with our Mental Health Lead during mental health awareness week focusing on individual calmness and relaxation. Chess using distraction to relax. reading lowering your heart rate and easing tension. play dough, squeezing and modelling relieving stress.

As part of their edible garden topic in Food Technology, KS2EE pupils added mint, lemon and cucumber to ice cold water to produce their own drink creation. This lovely refreshing drink was offered to staff and pupils around school to taste and give feedback.

Year 8 have been investigating Ancient Egypt - culture, customs, beliefs and artwork. Pupils explored the pattern and shapes used in Egyptian art and crafts, to create a monoprint based on this. To develop their designs further they added paint and metallic pens. 
 

Laura Kate Pontefract artist and illustrator worked with KS2 pupils during a sensory workshop to explore themes and ideas for a sensory art corridor - animals, space, sport, puzzles .... Pupil ideas will be used by Laura to design our own personalised wall and corridor art.

KS3 have been exploring World War 2 and how it affected life in Britain. Pupils have been reviewing propaganda posters used to inspire people to help with the war effort. Using their own conclusions pupils then designed their own posters and slogans.

Mental health awareness week Staff message - "Its okay not to be okay" for wear it green day supporting and promoting awareness of mental health research and development of help programmes. 
 

Mental health awareness week KS2 - Cinema experience chosen making space to relax on beanbags with popcorn and drinks whilst boosting their wellbeing through cinematherapy and imagination 

Mental Health Awareness Week KS2 KS3 KS4 - Pupil led choice of physical activities saw pupils throw themselves into dodgeball, beat the goalie and mixed pupil and staff team football, releasing feel good hormones reducing daily stress and anxieties.

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Mental Health Awareness Week KS2 - Sophie's Circus produced by Altru Drama saw pupils engage in a wonderful enjoyable hands on interactive performance and workshop, focusing on recognising and managing emotions.