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Students in 3-4BC have had an action packed Autumn term so far! The new year 7’s have enjoyed accessing different learning areas around school and creating displays of them together. They have also completed fine motor and life skills in the classroom.

In Maths lessons students have been learning about position and direction. From following instructions during rebound trampoline sessions to programming bee-bots to travel in different directions. The students have also followed directions when walking to the Pods and Central Park each week to take part in exercise sessions.

In English, as part of our Nightmare Before Christmas unit of work, the students have created spooky potions and explored sights and sounds of Halloween. They have also produced their own scary stories and made a sensory display of creepy creatures.

Diwali

As part of our Diversity week we explored lots of different sensory experiences relating to Diwali. We enjoyed a sensory story that took us into the forest to hide from Ravana our ten headed demon King. We helped to make clay Diva lamps and used our communication skills to choose colours and decorations to finish them. We particularly enjoyed exploring lots of different music with associated sensory experiences including running our hands through rice to make rangoli patterns, dancing with bells and scarves and having some quiet time with the candles and fibre optic lights. To finish off the week we made mango smoothies using our switch skills to operate the blender. Logan and Alphonsa in particular loved the finished smoothie!

This half term we have been following the Nightmare Before Christmas theme of the Pathway 2 curriculum.

In My Communication, we have looked at the spooky stories Frankenstein and Webster Witches’ Ugly Potion. Students have enjoyed these sensory stories. After listening to Frankenstein, students created their own monster using craft materials and used adjectives to describe how scary they were. We also had a go at the Makaton sign for monster. Webster Witch allowed 34KH to explore potion making and instruction writing. Students made their very own magic potion by following instructions, students then went on to explore sequencing language such as “first”, “then”, “after” and “last”. We used these words to create our very own potion instructions. Well done everyone!

In My Thinking, students have been learning about 2D and 3D shapes. We have explored shapes in class and gone on to find shapes around school and on the mobility trail. We then used shapes to create monsters and a symmetrical pumpkin picture. When learning about 3D shapes we utilised the soft play area in school and found different examples of cubes, cuboids, spheres and pyramids – and we had lots of fun doing so!

This term students have been learning about shapes and symmetry in My Thinking (maths). They have created symmetrical patterns using paint and made Halloween monster pictures using 2d shapes. As part of Diwali celebrations students made Rangoli patterns using 2d shapes.

Rehan won the school award for showing great respect throughout the term.

This term, 78EG are really enjoying exploring Japanese art in Creative Arts lessons.  Students have been really focused on creating a variety of different artwork in their sketchbooks from Notan style images to learning about and experimenting with Calligraphy.

78MF are so Creative!

In Creative Arts we are looking at Japanese art styles. We have made Notan style pictures that represent the Light and Dark using card to form silhouette style pictures. Most recently, we have tried our hand at Sumi-e ink painting. For this we have been working carefully on our techniques such as; how you hold your brush, the watering down of the ink to make lighter shades and the drying and partial drying of the brush to create flowers and grass. Everyone has concentrated hard and followed the instructions in an aspirational way showing true St Hugh’s resilience! It has been lovely to hear comments such as ‘I love Creative Arts’ and ‘This is hard, but so much fun!’ This week, albeit a little early, we have created our Christmas cards for our annual Christmas card competition. There has been paint, glitter and sequins galore! Everyone enjoyed exploring their creativity and it is clear to see the Christmas spirit is creeping in to Room 8!

This term, St Hughs are holding a Halloween competition for teams to create a piece of artwork based on a witch’s ‘familiar’. 78NT decided to create raven for this, and every student took part to create ‘feathers’ for our raven using what we have learned in our Creative Art lessons about light and dark. Students created feathers using different techniques of charcoal, paint, sketching pencils and wool, and the final creation is very impressive! We just need to add an eye to complete our masterpiece and we are very excited about the judging on 20^th October! If we win, our team will receive a box of craft items and some treats!

In 7/8AS, we have been block painting using polystyrene tiles, paint rollers and paint. We looked at images created by different artists, including Hokusai, to give us some inspiration for different patterns that we could repeat, in our own work. We learnt that we needed to put pressure on our pencils to make grooves in our tile before choosing which coloured paint we would like to use. Some of the team used a block painting method using felt tips instead of paint, but found that the printing wasn’t as effective as it was when they used paint.

We have had a fantastic start to year 9. This year, we have lessons with more teachers than in years 7 & 8 where we mainly work with our class teacher. We are really enjoying these changes to our learning, helping us to get ready for KS4 next year. We have also taken part in our first class assembly in the hall talking about why it is important to be respectful.

In team we are working really hard in our lessons and have already managed to achieve certificates in English and Maths! In English we have been reading Charles Dickens’ book, Oliver Twist. We have been able to make diary entries, focus on characters and create some balanced arguments on who was most to blame for Oliver’s difficulties. There was some great considerations shared, including whether Oliver could also be to blame for running away.

In PE we have been able to use the school climbing wall. It has been great to see our confidence grow from week to week, with us climbing higher and higher! We are now working on our basketball skills.

In team, we work towards our school ethos of ‘Learning together, Learning for Life,’ by using the power of yet. This means we might not be able to do something well right now, but if we don’t keep trying, we will never get better.  Thank you for your support at home, from sending students in ready to learn, to helping with homework. It really does make such a difference.

The students in 9DJ have had an amazing opportunity to access wheelchair basketball with Steelers Wheelers. Each week, the students have travelled to the Pods leisure centre and have worked with a specialist coach. The students find the sessions fun and really look forward to developing their skills each week.

The students have learned how to maneuver an adapted wheelchair and make specific movements at speed. They have also learnt how to pass and catch in practice drills and in team games.

10AH have had fantastic start into year 10. There are very much enjoying their new key stage 4 timetable and the exciting opportunities that this has brought. Some of the team would like to share what they have enjoyed so far in their new year 10 lessons.

Hair and Beauty – I have enjoyed hair and beauty in my new options. I have done hair straightening, curling and nails and will soon be doing facials – Jasmine

I have research about cleaners, toners and moisturizers at hair and beaty. I also did a practical with curlers and straighteners – Emily

North Lindsey College – I have enjoyed my option at North Lindsey College as this where I’ll be going next year. It will help support my transition – Noah

 S and F Equestrian – I have enjoyed riding on a horse at S & F Equestrian during my new options. I have got to groom the horses – Piper

 Creative Media – I have enjoyed mixing with and looking after new students. I have liked my option in creative media, where I have been making animations on brush ninja – Ziqian

I have really enjoyed learning new skills in Rugby during PE. I have enjoyed creative media because I like learning about animation in creative media. – Spencer

Construction – I have enjoyed learning new skills and building walls in construction – Simone

 Hospitality and Land Studies – In my new option of hospitality I have cooked lots of different food, like paella, fish cakes and lemon drizzle cake. This is my favourite lesson along with land studies where I have studied different plants and worked in the garden. – Jack S

Kindness

Our team led a recent assembly on kindness, which was really successful. Each student thought about what kindness is and what it means. Some of them drew images of what kindness represents too. As a team, we were able to come to a shared conclusion of what kindness means to us, which we were able to share in our assembly.

We said that being kind helps others, makes them feel better, and hopefully shows them to be kind themselves.

We also shared with each other examples of ourselves or others demonstrating kindness.

Owen – Sharing a glue stick.

Mason – Likes to help people and is good at sharing.

Alice – Likes to help Owen, and lets people pass when she is in her pacer.

Kaycee – When her cousin comes over to her house, she lets him use her I pad.

McKenzie – Always helpful and looks after his mates.

Joe – When he noticed someone struggling with the noise at our recent MUGA event, he lent her his ear defenders.

Leon – Gave Miss Hercock some chocolates at the end of last year to say thank you.

Matas – As soon as he noticed that Kaycee had arrived at school, as her bus was delayed, he offered to get her a bagel.

Toby – Always smiling and is always helping his friends.

Nataniel – A good friend to Matas, and he likes to help around school.

Kaycee and Owen also came up with a poem.

Always be happy, always be kind.

And good friends, you will always find.

Help everyone out if they are sad.

Then that will make them glad.

Remember.

Be kind.

In a world filled with diverse interests and passions, the variety of hobbies pursued by individuals is a testament to the human spirit’s boundless creativity and curiosity. People from all walks of life, across different classes and backgrounds, find solace, joy, and self-expression in their chosen hobbies. In this article, 11JS will delve into the fascinating world of our hobbies.

Gardening:

In the realm of hobbies, gardening is the firm favourite of James. He finds immense joy, tranquillity and satisfaction in watching his plants thrive and bloom.

Cooking and food:

From Michelin-starred chefs to amateur home cooks, the world of culinary hobbies is a melting pot of classes. A group of students take part in hospitality and they make delicious meals from basic ingredients. Regardless of taking part in hospitality classes, our whole class are food enthusiasts and they savor the joy of preparing and sharing food.

Fitness and Sports:

They recognise, through discussions in ‘My Outcomes’ lessons that staying active is not only beneficial for physical health but also for mental well-being. Students engage in lots sports in school, from organised team sports to individual pursuits. These hobbies promote physical fitness and teach students the importance of discipline, goal-setting, and perseverance. Football is popular across the whole class.

Maddox loves his motocross and Corey loves car meets.

The World of Tech and Gaming:

In an era of rapid technological advancement, some of 11JS’s students are drawn to tech-related hobbies, such as coding, creative media, gaming, and robotics. These interests not only provide an outlet for creativity but also hone critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Gaming which Kai, Warren and TJ likes, for instance, encourages strategic thinking, teamwork, and adaptability. Milo takes a keen interest in creative media.

Creativity:

Ali enjoys making her own art.

Hobbies provide a sense of purpose, relaxation, and a means to connect with others who share similar passions. The pursuit of hobbies unites people and underscores our shared humanity. So, what’s your hobby?

Individual Liberty

There are lots of choices we make all the time.  Having the freedom to make these choices is part of our individual liberty. In 11SB, we have been discussing how we make different choices depending on our own preferences:

Alfie – I choose when to sing in my free time.

Harry – I choose to do football as a reward.

Teagan – I choose to support Scunthorpe United and Manchester United.

Caden – I choose to draw in my own time.

Cameron M – I choose soft play as a merit reward.

Faye – I choose who my friends are.

Cameron H – I choose to play on my phone in my free time.

Damian – I choose when to tell my Dog, Kevin off.

Rubi – I choose to watch Little Mix with my Mum and sister. I also choose my favourite character in once upon a time.

Makenzie – I choose my activities and sing opportunity!