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Prom 2025
Our recent school prom was nothing short of show-stopping! From dazzling outfits to unforgettable dancefloor moments, it was an evening filled with joy, laughter, and lasting memories.
Every pupil who attended had an amazing time celebrating the end of the year in true style. The atmosphere was electric, and it was clear that everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
A huge thank you to all the staff and students who helped make the night such a success – it truly was a prom to remember!
Maths
Maths
In maths, students have been learning to order numbers on a number line and answering questions like "can you find one more / one less?"
ASDAN
ASDAN
Art
Art
Jewellery making
"We made gorgeous leaf jewellery today.
We used copper wire and green beads and twisted them together to form leaf shapes.
First of all, we measured our copper wire to the length we wanted, we then added our first bead and twisted the wire three times around to stop the bead from falling off.
We chose more beads to keep adding to our leaf shape.
We used big beads, small beads, tiny beads, pearly beads, lime beads and sparkly blueish-green beads."
Written by Canterbury class students.
MODULE 6!
Hello everyone, and a very warm welcome back for Module 6! We're all really looking forward to another busy and productive term with Canterbury Class.
This term is shaping up to be a significant one for many of our students as some will be preparing to take their Entry Level 1 exams. We'll be working hard together to ensure everyone feels confident and ready.
We're also thrilled to be diving back into the world of Business Enterprise! Get ready to spend your money because this term we will be taking the exciting step of selling the fantastic products we've been working on. More details on this will follow soon, so keep your eyes peeled!
We're incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication each and every student has shown in completing their ASDAN Personal Progress (PPs) and Personal and Social Development (PSDs). It's been brilliant to see your progress. We will now be continuing our journey with ASDAN, focusing on Life Skills and Short Courses to further develop your independence and abilities.
Learning beyond the classroom will continue to be a key part of our week. Our valuable work experience at the M@W cafe will continue, and we're delighted to announce that our work experience at Bore Place will be starting on Thursdays this term. This will provide another fantastic opportunity for learning and growth.
Throughout the term, we will also be focusing on developing essential social skills and building confidence in preparation for the workplace.
It's going to be a busy but rewarding module, and we're excited to see all that you achieve. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Best wishes,
The Canterbury Class Team
English
English
The big Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone comprehension quiz! All students worked hard, using their Sp&L skills in order to share their answers about the text that they have read so far!
Business Enterprise
Business Enterprise
Working hard to get the last of the pots decoupaged!
Enjoy these beautiful photos Canterbury students have taken in order to advertise their business enterprise venture - decoupage plant pots! I think you'll agree these photos are very professional and the pots are fantastic!
Maths
Maths
Using part-whole models in order to learn number bonds to 10!
Rocket Investigation
Rocket Investigation
Students designed their own rockets using a selection of materials and investigated which ones would shoot the highest!
ASDAN
ASDAN
We have been focusing on reviving our outdoor area recently during our ASDAN sessions. We have made choices of which jobs we would like to complete and used our communication skills in order to talk about what we have been doing.
Maths
Maths
Using part-whole models to partition numbers to ten. We were also working towards writing number sentences to show how we partitioned!
Seed planting
Seed planting
We have been busy planting and taking care of our herb seeds, ready to sell for our business enterprise project!
Labelling
Labelling
Making sure our seed pots are labelled with the correct herb name!
First day back - module 5!
Welcome back from Canterbury Class! We've hit the ground running on our first day back, diving straight into our exciting Business Enterprise project: herb pots!
Our little green shoots have been busy growing over the break, and today, we designed our pots using the decoupage technique! We learned all about the fascinating art of decoupage, carefully cutting and sticking colourful papers to transform plain terracotta pots into vibrant and unique creations.
We were absolutely blown away by the focus and creativity of every single pupil in Canterbury Class. They all worked independently and with fantastic enthusiasm, mastering the decoupage technique like true artists. The results are truly amazing - as you can see!
Once completed, we will be selling our herb pots so keep an eye out!
Module 5
Module 5
This module has been fantastic, and we are so proud of how hard all our pupils have been working! Everyone has shown great effort and dedication, and we can’t wait to carry this energy into next term.
In Module 5, we will be focusing on preparing for our Functional Skills Maths and English exams, which take place in May and June. To support this, we will be running focused practice sessions, ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to strengthen their skills and build confidence. For those who need extra support in specific areas, there will be dedicated sessions aimed at helping them revisit key concepts and refine their understanding.
Alongside this, we will be finalising our ASDAN courses, making sure that all coursework is completed and ready for submission. This will be a great opportunity for pupils to reflect on their progress and celebrate their achievements.
Beyond our academic work, we will be continuing to develop key life skills. We will focus on social skills development, helping pupils to build confidence in communication and teamwork. Additionally, we will be working on our Business Enterprise project, which involves growing and selling herbs. This project will give pupils valuable experience in planning, teamwork, and entrepreneurship.
We will also be putting our gardening skills to good use by improving our outdoor learning area, making it a more welcoming and engaging space for the warmer months ahead. This will provide a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning while making the most of the outdoor environment!
Thank you for your continued support - we are so looking forward to next module! We hope you all have a lovely Easter break.
Eid Mubarak - Eid ul Fitr (celebrating the end of Ramadan)
Eid Mubarak - Eid ul Fitr (celebrating the end of Ramadan)
Eid al-Fitr is a special occasion for Muslims and is a time for celebration with family and loved ones. Eid ul Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, a period of month-long fasting for Muslims around the world, and the start of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.
M@W joined together to help mark and celebrate with our own special meal to mark the end of Ramadan, we had a range of foods including a special dish that was made by some of the students and served from a tajine, we hope you enjoy some of the photo's from the event.
The students also researched information for fact sheets that were placed on the tables to give information about Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr to the rest of the students.
Maths
Maths
This week in maths, yellow group have been working on adding small amounts and counting for total with a part-whole model!
Music
Music
This week in music, the students were engaging with a variety of musical instruments and using a reverb machine to hear the different sounds!
Maths
Maths
Purple group were making bar charts this week and reading data from tables.
Sweet cones
Sweet cones
Prep for the craft fair has been ongoing! Our students have also designed Easter themed sweet cone treats to sell!
Maths - money
Maths - money
This week, our purple maths group has been looking into comparing amounts of money. The students used their greater than, less than and equal to knowledge in order to compare amounts of money!
Craft fair art work
Craft fair art work
This week, Canterbury students have also been creating and designing Mother's day themed art pieces to sell at our craft fair.
Soap Making
In the last few business enterprise sessions, Canterbury class have been planning, designing and making soap to sell for our upcoming craft fair!
We have created a cocoa butter, shea and coffee soap as well as a honey and oatmeal soap. The students researched into soap and found the most popular choices!
We also looked at the equipment we would need and followed instructions on how to make our soap bars.
This week, we will be professionally wrapping and labelling our soaps! Make sure to come and check them out at our craft fair next week!
World Book Day - M@W
World Book Day - M@W
Quentin Blake Inspired (virtual) Gallery
Quentin Blake Inspired (virtual) Gallery
As part of our World Book Day activities the students were given the opportunity to learn about and study the illustration style of Quentin Blake, famous for illustrating the Roald Dahl books written between 1978 - 1990. They were given examples of his illustrations to recreate or create their own illustration in the style of Quentin Blake using pencil and water colours.
As part of our World Book Day activities the students were given the opportunity to learn about and study the illustration style of Quentin Blake, famous for illustrating the Roald Dahl books written between 1978 - 1990. They were given examples of his illustrations to recreate or create their own illustration in the style of Quentin Blake using pencil and water colours.
We hope you enjoy viewing the pictures produced as much as we have.
We hope you enjoy viewing the pictures produced as much as we have.
Module 4
ASDAN
ASDAN
Natasha followed written instructions in order to make up icing sugar and spread it on the cake.
ASDAN
ASDAN
Channelle followed the written instructions and found and peeled the corresponding amount of bananas for our bread!
ASDAN
ASDAN
George was able to independently follow written instructions in order to measure out the correct amount of butter for our banana bread!
Module 3
Rec games!
Rec games!
The new M@W students have throroughly enjoyed the choice of games available to play during recreation time. The students have enjoyed group games together, practising their turn-taking and communication skills.
Cafe work experience!
Cafe work experience!
Each week, Canterbury students take part in M@W work experience. They have been busy taking orders, preparing and serving the breakfasts for all students and staff at M@W! Our first work experience was gratefully supported by Upnor class, where they showed our pupils the ropes!
Functional skills maths!
Functional skills maths!
Canterbury pupils have been busy working super hard on their functional skills maths - this week, we have been learning to divide numbers with remainders.
ASDAN - Managing own Money
ASDAN - Managing own Money
In ASDAN sessions this week, pupils have worked hard learning new key words such as 'income' and 'expenditure'. Pupils have put this knowledge to the test by online food shopping, setting a budget for the week for items that are needs and learning to distinguish these from wants.
Recognising amounts
Recognising amounts
Some pupils in Canterbury have been busy practising their counting skills and matching amounts to corresponding numerals.
Addition within 5
Addition within 5
Our pupils have also been working hard, learning how to combine amounts together and finding a total by using their fantastic counting skills.
Hair and Beauty:
The students in hair and beauty have began their third module - basic hairdressing techiques! The students were tasked with designing hairstyle mood boards, based on different styles and aesthetics. They included photos of hairstyles, tools like curling irons and hairpins, celebrity inspirations such as Zendaya and Billie Eilish, style names like “Festival Braids” and “Vintage Rolls,” and vibrant colour palettes ranging from pastel pink to jet black. Their creativity and attention to detail have brought these unique styles to life—stay tuned for their next steps in hairdressing!
Mood board - retro
Mood board - retro
Mood board - alternative
Mood board - alternative
Mood board - Hollywood glamour
Mood board - Hollywood glamour
Welcome Back - Module 3!
Welcome Back - Module 3!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! A huge thank you to everyone for the lovely gifts – they were greatly appreciated.
This term has been extra special as we started at M@W. It’s been an exciting time for everyone, and we’re thrilled to see how fantastically the pupils have embraced the change. Congratulations to all our pupils for a brilliant first few days back – you’ve settled in so well and are already making the most of this new chapter.
To mark our first day back, we took part in an exciting activity: designing a time capsule! This project will be a fun way to reflect on how far we’ve come after spending a few months in our new satellite. Each pupil wrote a slip for the time capsule, sharing what they like most about M@W so far. These heartfelt and thoughtful responses were paired with their first day back photos to make a memorable keepsake.
As you can see below, the pupils had some fantastic answers about their initial impressions of the satellite – what a great way to capture these first experiences! Let’s take a look at some of the wonderful first day back photos below.
Here’s to a fantastic module ahead!
Module 2
Module 2
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: Collaboration can improve our ideas and self-expression.
Lines of Inquiry:
Forming and developing ideas.
Learning from others.
Working together.
Specific Concepts:
Function
Perspective
Responsibility
Learner Profile Attributes: Communicators, Risk-takers, Reflective
Enterprise crafts
Enterprise crafts
Our students independently designed and created these beautiful cinnamon tinsel trees! Perfect to hang on your tree and add a bit of sparkle.
Maths - Functional Skills!
Maths - Functional Skills!
The students have been working hard this term, using their problem solving skills in order to answer practice functional skills word problems.
Measuring and cutting!
Measuring and cutting!
Finding the perfect sticks!
Finding the perfect sticks!
Forming the reindeer face!
Forming the reindeer face!
Reindeer making!
Canterbury pupils put their secateur cutting to the test during our reindeer creations in horticulture! The pupils measured and cut their sticks, formed triangles and added on decorative pieces to create beautiful reindeer faces! Perfect to hang up during the festivities!
Wreath making for the Christmas Market!
Wreath making for the Christmas Market!
Canterbury students have really been enjoying wreath making during horticulture and inquiry lessons. Pupils learned to use a range of tools such as secateurs in order to cut and style greenery onto their leaves. We also used our beautiful handmade pom poms to decorate our wreaths - take a look at one below! If you'd be interested in purhcasing one of our wreaths, they are £5.00 each. Please send me an email to order!
Graphic Design Posters!
Graphic Design Posters!
During our business enterprise lessons, Canterbury have been preparing for our upcoming Christmas craft fair. The students used a professional graphic design app to design their posters to advertise for our fair. These are just the mock ups for now so the date and timings are different. When completed, the professional ones will be handed out across the school and local area to advertise! I think you'll agree the students have done a very professional and excellent job!
If you would like to come and support us at our Christmas market, the details are below:
Tuesday 3rd December
TRAC
11am - 1pm
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
Canterbury students learned about Remembrance day in their inquiry session on Monday 11th November.
The pupils looked at why and how we celebrate remembrance and a few pupils headed down to the remembrance day ceremony in Ash also!
Together, students designed and created a beautiful display poppy wreath to honour the soldiers.
Archery Club
Archery Club
Some students have chosen to take up archery during their lunch times with Steve. Have a look at this fantastic action shot from Chris!!
Horticulture
Horticulture
The students in Canterbury have been working super hard in horticulture this term. They have been getting stuck in with turning over beds and planting lots of new vegetables ready for winter!
Module 1
Module 1
Transdisciplinary Theme:
How we express ourselves.
Central Idea:
Collaboration can improve our ideas and self-expression.
Lines of Inquiry - An inquiry into:
Forming and developing ideas
Learning from others
Working together
Key Concepts:
Connection, responsibility, change
Learner Profile Attributes:
Communicators, principled, open-minded, caring
Maths: So far this module, Canterbury Class has been focusing on developing their place value skills. Pupils have been enjoying games that test their knowledge of place value, partitioning numbers, and comparing "more than" and "less than." They’ve also been using base 10 (Dienes) blocks to partition and build numbers, exploring different ways to represent numbers. It's been a fun and productive start to the module, with great progress in our maths skills!
ASDAN
ASDAN
This module, students have been working towards the ASDAN Entry 2 Managing Own Money criteria. Recently, they visited a local shop where they independently paid for their shopping, demonstrating how transactions work in real life. They also practiced choosing items within a set budget, helping them build confidence in managing money and making responsible spending decisions.
Business Enterprise
Business Enterprise
This module, students have been preparing to make craft items for our upcoming Christmas market. As part of the project, they went out to choose wool for their pom-poms, ensuring they selected materials that fit within our craft budget. Back in class, they have also started learning how to create the pom-poms, carefully following instructions and developing their crafting skills. We’re excited to see their creations come together for the market!
Canterbury Class PSPD Update: Weeks 3 & 4
During Weeks 3 and 4, Canterbury Class has been focusing on emotional expression and self-awareness as part of their Personal, Social, and Physical Development (PSPD) lessons. The primary focus has been exploring how students are feeling and helping them learn ways to express those emotions constructively.
A key element of these sessions has been understanding the stages of grief and bereavement. Students are gaining insights into how to process loss and are learning about available support systems for dealing with such emotions. This important module aims to help students recognise, regulate, and manage their feelings, equipping them with tools to handle difficult emotions both now and in the future.
Through group discussions and reflective activities, students have shown a growing understanding of how to manage their emotional wellbeing and how to seek support when needed.
ASDAN Hair and Beauty Update
ASDAN Hair and Beauty Update
Our Hair and Beauty students have been thriving in the Customer Service Module! Through interactive role-play sessions, they have gained valuable insights into effective communication, with a special focus on body language and how to warmly welcome clients into the salon.
They’ve also been practising the practical side of dealing with clients by learning how to efficiently use booking schedules to organise appointments based on clients’ preferences. A big part of this module has been about handling real-world challenges. Our pupils have developed strategies for dealing with unhappy clients, initially using a support 'chatting sheet' to guide their responses. However, as they’ve grown more confident, they’ve been able to come up with their own creative and professional solutions to rectify situations – all essential skills for working in the industry!
Here are Michael and Cire's list of 'dos and don'ts' when dealing with a client complaint - I'm sure you'll agree their approach to customer service is OUTSTANDING!
Functional skills practice - maths!
Functional skills practice - maths!
The students have been working on solving exam-style word problems and have created a guide to help them with their key words so they can work out which operation to use when solving. The students have been solving one FS word problem a day and they are getting faster and more confident! Here is an example of our guide and some beautiful independent work!
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