Scotney 

Whilst visiting Bore Place the students have been learning about different roles on the farm, participating in a range of activities to contribute to the daily running of the farm. This week the students have removing the weeds from the flower beds to prepare them for planting. They followed instructions to use the gardening fork safely to remove the weeds.

This week during our inquiry session we have been celebrating international day of sign languages. We participated in a range of activities using our hands, including enjoying a hand massage and exploring sensory hands filled with different materials. After exploring the different hands we used symbols to comment on their texture and whether we liked or disliked them.

During science the students have been learning about light, exploring a variety of different light sources. The students have enjoyed tracking the lights, exploring how they work and identifying their favourite colours.

During our ILP sessions the students have been working on their cognition targets, using a range of manipulatives to support their understanding. This has included using number puzzles to count the number of shapes and identify the correct number.

The students in Scotney class have been preparing for the Christmas Sale, following instructions to make a range of items to sell. This week the students have been focusing on their fine motor skills, threading Christmas beads onto string to make snowmen, elves and santa Christmas decorations.

During horticulture we learnt about different PPE and clothing to wear to keep us safe when working in the garden. The students explored the hard hats, welly boots and gardening gloves, before trying them off.

During Cooking the students have been following instructions to make a variety of foods. This week the students were supported to make chocolate cakes whilst learning about Roald Dahl, using a range of cooking utensils with increasing independence.

This week the students have been learning about the days of the week as part of their ASDAN accreditation, recognising which lessons and activities they participate in on each day of the week. The students used symbols to identify the different activities.

During our inquiry session, the students engaged in a carousel of activities whilst learning about Roald Dahl. This included making magic potions in the style of George's Marvellous Medicine, creating wands in the style of Matilda and searching for bugs from James and the Giant Peach. The students were able to label the bug by matching it to the symbol. 

This week, the students enjoyed their visit to the school library. They spent time with friends exploring a variety of engaging stories. With support, each student was encouraged to sit alongside a peer and share a book, fostering both their love of reading and becoming more comfortable sharing space with their peers.

As part of their ASDAN accreditation this year, the students have been working on following instructions in different activities and settings. This week, they did a fantastic job using a visual schedule to brush their teeth, listening carefully to prompts and completing each step with growing independence.

In Business Enterprise, the students have begun preparing for the Christmas Fair in Module 2. They are developing decision-making skills by choosing their favoured mug from a choice of two and selecting what to fill it with. The activity also supported their ability to follow instructions step by step, as they washed and dried the mugs in preparation for filling and wrapping.