On Monday some of Ash class joined other schools in finishing their sports leadership course, learning how to deliver short sports activities to younger children. Head of PE Kelly Trotter is hoping to roll this out most years from now on to give our students leadership skills and help deliver PE and sports around the school.
This term for Science, Chestnut Class are learning about ourselves, the environment, wildlife, horticulture and learning some skills on how to cope in an emergency. We had a fantastic first trip to Kingcombe Wildlife Centre yesterday, where we’ll be visiting on a weekly basis this term. We walked around the centre looking and taking photos of “nature”. All the students and staff enjoyed being outside and enjoying the lovely weather.. We were even able to have lunch outside before going off as a group exploring.
Kingcombe Visitor Centre is part of Dorset Wildlife Trust. The centre is a great place to enjoy and relax whilst exploring the natural world. It’s provides peace and tranquility in their wildlife gardens, orchards, bird hide, meadowland and boardwalk. It’s open to the public and is free to visit.
Ash enjoyed another college visit to Kingston Maurward, where we met lots of friendly cows and sheep with lambs. A few of our students are already considering this college.
Wow!! What a busy careers week we’ve had, from leaning about the hospitality industry; making beds and milkshakes to touring the Numatics factory and lots more in between. We have lots of amazing people to thank for coming and sharing with us ;
Amy and Gareth from The Nook Weymouth
Sarah and the team at Mapperton House
Jo from Dorset Libraries
Steve and Kris from the DCH Blood bikes
Jason from Dorset Police
Louise from Coastwatch Volunteer
Tim Fawkes Musician
Becky and the team at Numatics
Samantha from Morissons
Erica and Erin from Medivet
Andy and Jordan from the Beaminster fire crew
Garry previously from National Grid
Robert from Dorset Council Refuse Collection
Chris from the Ark at Egwood
Greg from Blandford Studios
Wolf from Lyme Bay Winery
It really has been a fantastic week with students across the school being able to find out about different careers. It has given lots of food for thought and ideas about what they’d like to do beyond school.
As part of our science topic this term, we had a visit from Wilber the skeleton. We have been learning about the different bones in the body; how they work with our muscles and tendons.
It was great to see how the children remembered some of the bone names and his visit really helped to reinforce our learning.
(Thank you to Harvey S-J for the loan of Wilber who has just finished staring in a local independent film!!)
Carrie Shead-Jones and Maple Class
Rowan – Kingcombe visits
April Coffee Morning
We won some books!