October in the ARC has been a busy month. This week we celebrated Halloween. We created these spooky collages of pumpkins. We have also carved pumpkins and used the flesh to bake cheesy pumpkin puffs!
In literacy we have worked on comic strips. They also enjoyed working on their discussion texts - Should Animals be kept in Zoos? What do you think?
We had a great visit from the fire brigade this month. We got to hold a fire hose, try on a fire-man's equipment and look inside a fire engine.
We are settling in well to our new school year and routines and looking forward to some winter learning.
It has been a busy month. We have welcomed our newest member, Eddie, into the ARC. Eddie has made a great start and we are looking forward to him joining us full time in the near future.
We have focused on working together this month and there have been many times during the day where we all sit together; music, circle time, feelings time and snack/ lunch times. The children are really learning how to be respectful with each other which has been lovely to see.
Life skills continues to be an important aspect of ARC learning. The children now have a morning/ afternoon jobs routine. They also take turns to be our snack monitor.
We have also begun a daily yoga session in the morning. The children are learning new yoga poses and it has proved a very popular session.
All of our learning in the ARC is planned on an individual basis according to need. Freddie has been learning to build towers ( and knock them down!) while Eddie has been practicing his mark making with paint sticks. We look forward to more October/ Autumn learning
I hope you have
all had a lovely Summer holiday. It is great to get back and be ready for lots
of fun, exciting activities this term.
This term we are
looking at ‘The Food Journey’. Where does food go once
we have chewed it up? What happens to our food?
We are also
learning about discussions:
·
Are
you for or against Zoos?
·
Is it
important to wear school uniform?
·
Should
we eat chocolate ice cream every day for dinner?
·
Should
Children have a bed time?
We have a
Geography focus this turn where we will be exploring ‘Magical Mapping’ looking
at different types of maps, our local area and school.
Being Me is a one
of our PSHE subjects this term and we also will be exploring our emotions,
feelings and have we can connect with each other.
This term we are
having a big emphasis on life skills. We will follow different job rotas at the
beginning and end of the day. For snack time we now will be taking it in turns
to be snack monitor, make choices, prepare and clean up after we have finished.
Creative
We are bold and innovative in our approach to find new solutions to the challenges we face.
Curious
We are inspired by the awe and wonder of the world.
Responsible
We take responsibility for our actions in an environment of mutual respect.
Enthusiastic
We are passionate about learning.
Excellent
We are the best we can be.
Determined
We overcome all barriers to reach our potential, developing a capacity to improve further.
Welcome back to all of our pupils. Nursery, Reception, Y1, Y2 , Y3 and Y4 will be taught at the Delaware base. Y5 and Y6 will be taught at the Gunnislake base.
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