The Cherry Class

The Cherry class is one of our Key stage 4&5 classes. The learners here mostly follow our Discovery pathway. It is part of our upper school.

• The class teacher is Sarah Hosking
• The Upper school lead is Jo Hobbs

This week in the Cherry Class.........

This week, we have been exploring light and dark in Science. We drew around our shadows and compared them later in the day. They had moved around and had got shorter! We have been looking at day and nighttime activities and sequenced them.  We then created some lovely posters for Sports Day on the laptops in our ICT lessons.

 

Our friend celebrated his birthday in half term, and we baked him a delicious chocolate cake and had a little party for him. This term we are designing and making different types of sandwiches in our independence and healthy living lessons.  This helps us to work towards our work related learning goals.

 

 

 

 

 

We have been using our newly refurbished flat to practise our life skills. Last week we washed, dried and folded laundry and made some delicious Cornish pasties in the flat kitchen. We are also planning to create a shop area to practise our work related skills and independent living, so watch this space! We’ve been planting seeds for the Spring Show's  'School-Grown' vegetable category. We are also planning and asking questions to others, to rehearse our interviewing skills.

What Are Independent Living Skills?

As we continue to focus on holistic student development, one area that holds significant value for all of our learners is Independent Living Skills (ILS). These skills are fundamental for personal growth and success, both during school years and beyond, as they help our learners become self-sufficient and confident in managing their day-to-day lives.

Independent living skills are the practical abilities required for managing personal affairs, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, and making informed decisions. These skills cover a wide range of areas, including:

• Personal Care & Hygiene: Taking care of the body, understanding nutrition, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Time Management: Organising tasks, following a schedule, and using time efficiently to balance academic, social, and personal activities.
• Money Management: Learning how to budget, save, and make responsible financial decisions.
• Cooking & Meal Preparation: Gaining the ability to plan, prepare, and cook simple and healthy meals.
• Laundry & Household Maintenance: Understanding how to wash clothes, clean, and take care of home responsibilities.