Within Phase 3 at Leigh Academy Milestone we educate students ranging from Year groups 7-11. We have eight classes based on our mainsite, and a further three classes based at Milestone @ Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, our satellite.
The Phase 3 curriculum for classes on the main site encompasses four learning Pathways: Brook, Stream, River and Waterfall. This allows for each student to access a curriculum which meets their holistic learning needs.
In Phase 3, as across the whole school, every moment in is a learning opportunity.
All four Pathways follow a three-year rolling program, linking their learning through a strong Central Idea, and guided by Lines of Inquiry. The Lines of Inquiry have been created in collaboration with staff and students, with the aim to provide appropriate, engaging and relevant vehicles for learning for success in both academic learning and individual targets, including Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets (which are supported in their creation by the families).
The Transdisciplinary Themes, Central Ideas, Lines of Inquiry are adapted for each learning pathway, yet allow collaboration and inclusion across the Phase in order to prepare students for independence and their next stage in education.
Today is 'Show Racism the Red Card'
We used 'Show Racism the Red Card' as our theme for Inquiry Day and learned that while we are all unique, we also share many similarities. We discovered the importance of being kind, respectful, and inclusive toward everyone, regardless of their colour, culture, or ability.
This artwork was inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's flower paintings and our transdisciplinary theme, 'Who we are'.
The main idea (the quote) is a simple comparison (a metaphor): every child is unique, like a different flower. When all these unique differences come together, they create a beautiful, diverse world. We really value this uniqueness at Milestone, which is why the piece is now proudly displayed in the Phase 3 common room.
Jurassic sorted the foods ready to box for Harvest.
Saxon and Jurassic class used various fine motor skills to decorate the boxes in an Autumnal style.
If you or someone you know are having difficulties with mental health.
Here are some links that provide support and advice:
External Agencies’ websites
NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
Young minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Place to be - https://www.place2be.org.uk/
Kooth - https://www.kooth.com/
Apps to support
Hub of hope
Moodpath
Calm Harm
Headspace
The artwork completed during our Inquiry week in Module 6 with parents is now up in the phase showing the effects of climate change through earth's existence.
Tom joined the Teacher appreciation celebration!
World Teacher Day Assembly Celebration
5th October is World Teachers Day. Students celebrated the phase 3 teachers in assembly today. Students had made and written cards to say thank you as a surprise!
Phase 3 students explored various ways to say ‘hello’ and created artwork to refresh our Phase 3 family display.