Ash class Visits to different colleges.

Ash class Visits to different colleges.

Year 10s have been completing visits to the local colleges to help them decide on their next steps and whether it may be college or 6th form.  This year we have enjoyed seeing the new Cove at Weymouth.  Yeovil College which is also updating and building new facilities and EMA who also had new parts added since our last visits.  All good news for our students who will decide on the best routes for themselves.

 

Duke of Edinburgh Award – Bronze & Silver

Duke of Edinburgh Award – Bronze & Silver

Some of the students in Ash and Oak have been on their expeditions working towards their Bronze & Silver Awards.  Last week they enjoyed walking in the West Dorset countryside and having some well-earned time in nature.  Some students chose to stay and camp on the school field where we had the fire pit lit and we cooked some “Smores” whilst star gazing.
‘Handlebards’ visit Mountjoy

‘Handlebards’ visit Mountjoy

KS3 and 4 experienced the power of live theatre on Friday when we had the ‘Handlebards’ visit Mountjoy for the day.
We were treated to an engaging and fun performance of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ and were entranced throughout the whole 70 minutes.
Lots of laughter, disgusting moments and even staff getting up on stage! The afternoon saw the pupils developing their own acting skills becoming key Macbeth characters.
It was inspiring to see all of the students participating and most even had a go at performing to their peers.
What an amazing experience! A big thank you to FOMS for funding this.
Autumn Term in Ash Class

Autumn Term in Ash Class

A busy Autumn term in Ash class.  Making bird feeders, preparing cakes for Hello Yellow Day, museum take over day with Bank of Dreams and Nightmares, sailing before the cold set in and using money in maths.

Museum Takeover Day

Ash SNAPS visit

As part of an Ash Careers lesson, we took a visit to SNAPs in Bridport, Shoe Lane to see their Toys, Games and Collectibles shop. One of our students caught an interview with Tim using questions we’d planned in class. Tim shared how we can turn our passions and special interests into work when we’re older. Students then selected some interesting products from around the shop to explore and examine and some even completed transactions. We finished with a masterclass in painting miniatures. Thanks Tim and Jamie for inviting us into your lovely shop for our Careers lesson.