Lion Class Jan 2024
Topic Web Healthy and Active Lives summer 2024
Welcome to our Class!
Meet the Teaching staff :
Teacher Jess / HLTA Pam
Teaching Assistants: Emily, Julie, Angela, Karen
SPARLKE CURRICULUM
The children in Lions Class class follow 'SPARKLE CURRICULUM' which is delivered in a multi-sensory, creative way which will enables pupils to access learning using their senses through a holistic approach. It has been designed for our pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) who require specialised management for physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex medical needs.
The SPARKLE CURRICULUM is:
· MOTIVATING Our pupils learn when they are interested, stimulated and engaged.
· RELEVANT It is relevant to the learning styles of the pupils and takes into account their prior knowledge and learning needs.
· CHALLENGING All teaching staff have high and realistic expectations of the pupils and with specialised, inclusive teaching — progress is evident.
· FOCUSED Shared targets from EHCP, Physiotherapists, OT, SALT etc. are central to the pupil's provision.
Sparkle curriculum is predominantly made up of sensory themed learning and therapeutic activities. More time will be spent on more beneficial, holistic and individualised activities e.g. positioning in specialised equipment, visual stimulation, hand and finger work (exploration – sensory play), therapies (hydrotherapy, rebound therapy etc), movement, relaxation, Tac Pac, story massage etc.
IMPORTANT DATES
6th May - Bank Holiday
24th May - Training day for staff - School closed to children
27th-31st May - Half Term
18th July - Leavers Assembly at St Hilda's Church
19th July - End Of Term, All medication will need collecting from school
Lions Class Activities throughout the week. ( Sometimes this will change)
Lions Swimming Days are Monday afternoon and a Friday Morning- Not all children will go in the pool both times.
Monday Morning - Lions Bus Day
Wednesday Morning and Thursday Afternoon - Rebound
Wednesday afternoon - Visit the Library
We will go on sound walks, when we get the opportunity, weather dependent.
5.7.24 - Lions Class were visited by Timbadash, an amazing theatre company, who delivered a wonderful show about Mr Grubbins and how he saved the animals in the wood. The show was full of lights, music and sensory props that really captured the children's attention!
13.5.24 - Lion Class made the most of the sunshine today with a trip out to the park. We made bubbles and had lots of fun with the parachute.
2.5.24 - We had a special visit from Ronnie the therapy dog today. He loved all the attention and strokes and the children loved meeting him!
1.5.24 - We watched an amazing performance called 'Pulse' by the production company Bamboozle, who created an engaging, exciting and immersive experience for the children.
30.4.24 - We explored lots of multi-sensory blue materials for World Autism Day
22.4.24 - We enjoyed a trip to the shops to buy healthy foods and to explore different ways to stay active and safe
15.4.24 - We kick started our Healthy and Active Lives topic with a windy walk around Seaton. We watched some people playing tennis, visited the golf course and had a little boogie to the music in the bowling alley! We enjoyed a snack in the cafe and loved the lights and sounds of the arcades!
Our Class Assembly "Guess how much I Love You" March 24
Our visit to Tweddle Farm March 24
World book day!
Topic Web - Nature
fun using lights and switches !
Fun at the Imagination Village 29/01/24
Burns Night...We enjoyed exploring a range of different foods !
A Brilliant session with Ashleigh from Amber Trust! 26/01/24
The Hungry Caterpillar: Multi-sensory activities!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar !
Shopping for our story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
Pantomine!
Exploring Snowmen!
Festive Christmas Dinner
Having fun at the Christmas Party
Lion Cubs Christmas Production "Sparkle and Shine"
Christmas Play !
Halloween fun!
Exploring sensory trays! (October 2023)
World Mental Health Day! (October 2023)
The children had so much fun during this switch work activity! (October2023)
Lion Cubs enjoyed a relaxing afternoon using our massage beds, foot spas, bubbles, sensory lights and massage oils! (October 2023)
Lion Cubs enjoyed listening to our sensory story 'Dear Zoo' (September 2023)
Lion Cubs enjoyed a relaxing hydrotherapy session today! 15/09/23
A big welcome to all of our lovely Lion Cubs!
