2023 Spring Term 1
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FOREST SCHOOL
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PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME
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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
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PRIMARY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
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LIBRARY UPDATE
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PSHE / SAFER INTERNET DAY
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PE CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIES
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FOREST SCHOOL
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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CANINE CENTRE
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ANIMAL CENTRE
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HORTICULTURAL CENTRE
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HEVER FLOOR
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BODIAM FLOOR
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ARUNDEL FLOOR
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SPORTING FIXTURES
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PRIMARY ART
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PRIMARY REWARDS
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME
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NEW CAREERS PARTNERSHIPS
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DRIVING NEWS
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ECO-SCHOOLS GREEN FLAG ACCREDITATION
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TERM DATES & INSET DAYS
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Dear Parents and Carers,
This half term has been successful for pupils across the school. Pupils have worked hard in their subjects, made progress, and enjoyed learning.
Online Safety has been a key area of focus, with all pupils covering this through PSHE lessons, assemblies and tutor activities. All pupils have completed their online safety courses and received certificates.
The school football teams have experienced great success this term. It has been great to see so many pupils returning to school with medals and trophies, having played well winning matches and tournaments. The sportsmanship and fair play which our pupils have displayed has also been recognised and praised by the officials and organisers. Well done to all pupils who have represented the school so well at these events.
I hope that you all enjoy a nice break over half term, and we look forward to seeing all pupils back in school on Tuesday 21st February.
Best wishes,
Mr Anderson
Year 9 pupils have been designing and building Jet Power Cars based on the World record attempts of Thrust SCC and Bloodhound speed record cars as part of a Design Technology and STEM activity.
The pupils researched existing land-speed record cars and then designed their own model cars to be fired in the sports hall, some making speeds in excess of 100 mph. Pupils had to consider: the materials they could use; the wheel designs; body shapes; and aerodynamics. They tested them and modified their models to achieve the highest speed possible.
In Design and Technology this half term, the primary pupils have been looking at their bodies and how they need to look after their bodies with healthy foods. The Deer and Rabbits classes worked together to: plan a healthy meal; work out the total cost of the food items using research on the computers.
Then they found a recipe online and created their own spaghetti bolognese using the Food Technology suite in main school.
Here at Muntham, we are buying new books all the time to keep our shelves stocked with the latest and greatest children's books, supporting inquiring minds with relevant books in the classrooms and finding new ways to get the best resources into the hands of our students. We can also reach reluctant readers by supplying MP3 players, and compact disc players with a wide range of audio CDs. We use DVDs to complete and reinforce the text through film.
When pupils ask for a book, I always go through the blurb and review it with them to make sure that the book is suitable for them and that this is the kind of text they will enjoy.
While reading, I ask pupils to remember different characters and settings that belong to a given story. Even if you enjoy reading a book in one sitting, you must remember the details throughout the time you take to read the book. Therefore, reading is a workout for your brain that improves memory function.
According to the Audio Publishers Association, audiobooks help “build and enhance vital literacy skills such as fluency, vocabulary, language acquisition, pronunciation, phonemic awareness, and comprehension—skills that often boost reading scores.”
As per this perspective, it's best to read the book first and then watch a movie as you will have the joy of creating the characters in your head as you want them, and have all the information about the story so you can relate to it better.
READ, LISTEN
and WATCH
Roald Dahl’s final novel for children is also, arguably, his best, with the tale of book-loving Matilda Wormwood’s quiet revenge against her grotesque guardians, possessing real emotional depth. A darkly hilarious tribute to the joys of reading, Matilda fizzes with invention and imagination.
Another hilarious and moving novel by David Walliams. A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words. Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma’s house. She’s the most boring grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn’t know about his grandma.
1) She was once an international jewel thief.
2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the Crown Jewels, and now she needs Ben’s help.
Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula’s attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres, including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel and invasion literature. The novel touches on themes such as the role of women in Victorian culture, sexual conventions, immigration, colonialism, and post-colonialism. Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form, and the novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film and television interpretations.
It has been a busy half term in PSHE with lessons focused on relationships, and tutor time activities based on kindness and belonging challenges. Year 7 have been learning about stereotypes and diversity, in particular gender stereotypes, stereotypes of people with visual differences and how these groups are portrayed in the media. We’ve noticed good progress with Year 7’s social skills development in the short time that they’ve participated in PSHE lessons.
Year 8 have extended their learning from last year, thinking about the impact of gender stereotypes. Year 8 have also demonstrated a good understanding of disablist behaviour and language when working on a unit called #I'mWithSam. This unit was about someone with a learning disability and how they are treated in society. The discussions being raised by Year 8 this half term has been nothing short of incredible. Their understanding of the world around them and the issues raised in PSHE is a real credit to them, to you, and to their families.
Year 9 has started the journey into the young-adult world of relationships. They have engaged in lessons designed to evoke discussions around respectful relationship behaviours and the core principles of healthy relationships. Year 9 pupils are starting to consider what this may look like in relationships that go beyond friendships. We have noticed a real strength in their maturity levels which bodes well for the end-of-year Sex and Relationships Education topic (which you will all get a letter about before we commence).
Year 10 are lucky enough to have PSHE-related sessions every tutor time with myself, Mrs Shambrook and the Year 10 team! There have been several foci for this year group, from preparation for work experience to establishing a car washing enterprise business. In specific PSHE lessons, like Year 9, the focus has been on starting the pathway to understanding how to have healthy relationships and the impact of unhealthy behaviours in all relationships.
Year 11 have been considering their own personal values and learning how to have positive, assertive communication in all relationships. There has been the space to have safe conversations where views can be challenged and explained.
SAFER INTERNET DAY INFORMATION
During this past week, we acknowledged national 'Safer Internet Day' in PSHE by ‘Making Space for Conversations About Life Online’, considering how we can Connect, Reflect and Protect ourselves online. There are some key questions that would be great to have with your child/ren over half term. If anything pops up that you’re concerned about or unsure of, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Next week would be a good opportunity to start, but please ensure these conversations become a regular thing and not a one-off. That’s how we can protect our young people now and in the future. By having these conversations, you encourage your child to come to you if they are worried about something they’ve seen online and to be responsible digital citizens.
Ask yourself:
- How is my child accessing the Internet? Can they access it in more than one way?
- What websites and/or apps is my child using?
- Does my child talk to anybody online? Do I know who they are? Can they be trusted?
- What information is my child sharing online?
Tips for starting these conversations:
- Decide on a relaxed time and space for your conversation. This might be during a car journey, around the dinner table or when playing a board game. Children may find it easier to open up when there is no pressure, so consider using a subtle approach.
- Show an interest in what your child is doing online. Children love to talk about something they like doing.
- Keep an eye out for anything happening in the news or on a TV programme that is related to online safety. This might be a useful starting point for a discussion.
- Watch an online safety video together. This might help open up a discussion and give useful advice.
Setting boundaries:
- Alongside regular discussions about online safety, you may find it useful to set some boundaries to help keep your child safe.
- Setting parental controls on your child’s devices allows you to monitor and limit their activity. Some parental controls set daily time limits on different apps or websites.
- Try to lead by example when setting rules about when devices can and cannot be used, such as during mealtimes and before going to sleep.
- Discuss what information is safe to share online and be clear on what information your child should and should not share online
- Depending on your child's age, it could be worth discussing rules and boundaries before implementing them.
Useful questions to get the conversations started:
- What are your favourite things to do online?
- Do you talk to people online?
- What should you do if you see something online that upsets you or makes you feel uncomfortable?
KS3
Year 7 Focus | |
Heart: | Learning to be respectful through sport |
Hands: | Developing Balance and Control |
Year 7s this term have been learning how to be respectful through sport and developing their balance and control. For this they have participated in trampolining lessons whereby they have been learning to develop their balance and control while creating a routine and learning how to be safe around the trampoline.
Year 8/9 Focus | |
Heart: | Communicating in pressured sporting situations |
Hands: | Developing stamina in sport |
Head: | Enhancing focus and concentration in sport |
This term in P.E., years 8 and 9 have been focusing on developing our stamina in sport alongside communicating in pressured sporting situations. They have taken part in a variety of different team sports such as rugby, football, dodgeball and some adapted games to learn how to strategies to gain an advantage in a team sport. They have also been focusing on concentration in sport and have excelled in trampolining this term.
KS4
Year 10/11 Focus | |
Heart: | Enhancing your determination and resilience, and transferring it into day to day life |
Hands: | Implementing rhythm and timing in pressured situations |
Head: | Analysing and adapting strategy in sport pressured situations |
Within KS4 this half term, the pupils have been developing their resilience through a range of different sports and have really enjoyed trampolining and cricket. Both sports have enabled pupils to enhance their strategic ability alongside increasing their rhythm and timing when performing fine motor skills. Pupils have then transferred those skills into pressured competitive situations.
KS5
BTEC pupils have made an outstanding start to their course. Pupils have been learning how to design their own fitness plans. Pupils have then identified whether they wanted to design a muscular fitness plan or a plan that focuses on improving cardiovascular endurance. Pupils then implement their plans physically at the local gym every Tuesday morning.
Basketball Academy
This half term at Basketball academy, it has been good to see familiar faces but also some pupils that have not previously attended. The focus of this half term has been shooting, whether that is shooting in isolated, conditioned or highly competitive situations. All pupils have made fabulous progress with their shooting and have been extremely encouraging to each other during the learning process. Alfie G has been an excellent leader to his peers, especially with supporting the year 7 pupils.
Football Academy
We have had a successful half term at football academy where we have had a record number of pupils attending. This term, pupils have been focusing on communicating as a team to gain an advantage against an opponent. We have been focusing on different adapted games in football which work on passing, moving and communicating with our teammates. The pupils have also been very encouraging to others and have created a great environment to learn and develop as a team.
This half term, the primary pupils have been focusing on tree and plant identification. The great thing about this activity is going on long walks and exploring the local area. Some of the primary pupils have started to look at the more unusual insects that can be found in the woodland and also in the bug hotels the pupils made some time ago. Rabbit Class has just started a long-term project to build a tree house/tower. This project will require pupils to be independent when using tools and learning various new knots, all for a practical reason.
The secondary boys have been exploring various ways to light fire, mainly including different materials or how to create materials to aid fire lighting. The secondary boys have also been exploring the joys of cooking around an open fire. We made a sausage casserole and plan to make more things in the future.
With spring around the corner, Forest School will become more exciting when the wildflowers start to appear.
January arrived, and the pupils came back to school to learn how to make soup - lovely creamy potato and leek as well as sunny carrot and ginger. The older pupils in Muntham House College warmed themselves with chilli con carne, sausage casserole and lamb biryani.
Then I thought it was time to introduce the pupils to different ways of cooking our beloved English potatoes and the ever-popular egg. Pupils made potato wedges, potato Dauphinoise, Duchesse potatoes, and Hassleback potatoes. The eggs were turned into omelettes, poached, fried and scrambled, creating wonderful lunches for all the pupils.
As well as being loyal to Blighty (with the potatoes), we made our usual journey around the world with Quesadillas, Spaghetti Carbonara, Chicken Shawarma Kebabs, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Special Fried Rice and Chicken Tikka Masala, thus opening the senses of the pupils to foods from different cultures. Maybe they could cook some for you over half term!
We have been enjoying the frosty weather, and both dogs were happy to return to work after the Christmas break; spot Omah sporting her new glasses!
As always, the pupils have been working on their ability to lower their energy to gain each dog's trust. Buzz, being small, needs us to make sure we are gentle, and Omah just needs us for cuddles. Entering Canine, the pupils have learnt that they need to be mindful of their behaviour. Buzz isn’t a fan of loud noises. Being mindful allows for alteration and gives the pupils ownership over their behaviour.
With the rain slowly becoming less frequent, we have started going on walks again: this is great for bonding and mental stimulation for the dogs. Buzz, in particular, needs a bit more mental stimulation. After the walk, pupils need to ensure the dogs have plenty of fresh water and some treats.
The dogs do sometimes cause some frustration - Omah has a mind of her own on a walk, and the pupils really have to work on their ability to manage their own frustrations to get Omah to listen. This builds resilience and gives the pupils a chance to practice some strategies to transfer into the classroom.
Happy 2023 to you all. We wish you health and happiness!
All the animals have been enjoying the change in the weather, which has given them the opportunity to go out for more walks and enjoy time exploring the school grounds.
The pupils have been learning about how the animals feed off our behaviour, trying to be more aware of how if we are calm and slow, the animals will mirror this. The younger pupils find that the animals do not come up close to be near them, as the pupils can often be too bouncy and loud, so we have spent time watching how when we are quiet, it gives the animals the green light to come close and spend time together, which the pupils found very rewarding. Building this understanding has allowed the pupils to have a better opportunity to get close to the donkeys especially, and the bond between the pupils and animals is lovely.
The pupils have seen the seasons change the ground within the pens, and they are eager to give the animals extra snacks to compensate for the lack of grass and greenery, so often you can find the pupils bringing up leaves or fruit to give to the animals. We will spend time preparing the ground in the pens for spring and sowing grass seed to improve grazing.
The pupils are also coming up with ideas for how we can improve the goat pen and give the goats more activities to do and objects to climb. In the coming weeks, we will put these great ideas into place with the help of our wonderful Estates team, who will help us build a little climbing track for the goats.
We will also make some enhancements to the chickens' pen so that they can enjoy their long-awaited freedom and space to run around in once the bird flu restrictions are finally lifted. That said, the pupils have been spending time with them and making the most of catching them more easily whilst in their coop and subsequently, more of the hens are more confident in perching on the pupils' arms than they were before.
The pigs have been given an upgrade and now have a second pen, much larger than the original, and they really are enjoying themselves digging up their new grounds and looking for food. The pupils have benefited from the pigs' new digs too, as it's much less boggy than the first one, so we have been spending more time in the pen, oiling and grooming the pigs. Bangers needed a little extra attention as she is shedding hair, so the pupils have been super caring and extra vigilant with her, trying to help her grow her shiny coat again. We will work together on regrowing the grazing in their first pen so that they can be rotated between the two and enjoy the space, although some of the pupils have suggested that we let the pigs have piglets....!
It’s been a very cold and wet half-term, keeping us in the polytunnel. We have learned about the different tools we use and how to tidy the tool shed. All the pupils can recognise a trowel and hand fork, and labelling and colouring a picture has reinforced their learning.
We tried to grow cress in the shape of our initial, but it was an unsuccessful experiment; the cold stopped germination. However, I bought some ready-grown cress, and the pupils enjoyed tasting some on bread and butter. Some liked the peppery taste, and some not so much. We will try again when the weather warms up.
We have been looking at the birds visiting our bird table the most regular visitors included a Robin, a pair of Nuthatches, a Wren, and some Blue Tits. We made more treats for the birds using sunflower seeds and apples, which was a popular activity.
This week we have tidied a couple of the inside beds ready for seed sowing when we return from half term.
It has been a very long and cold few months. Staff and pupils on Hever floor are very happy to see some sunshine instead of the cold frosty days we have all become used to of late. This means we can get back outside, which really is so good for the pupils, and they already have a long list of adventures for us to take part in!
The pupils on Hever have been busy taking part in out-of-Muntham activities in their evenings with us, which is so good for their self-esteem and social interaction and development. Mikey has just joined the cubs and is enjoying this so much each week. He proudly tells us all of the fun things he has done and the new friends he has made after each session. Mikey is really looking forward to being invested when he becomes an official member of the cubs and receives his cub scarf.
Vinnie and Freddie have been busy joining the “Storm” Basketball club, again interacting with other children their age from different schools, and improving their social skills. They have been learning basketball skills and keeping fit, and both enjoy this immensely.
Freddie has also started football training with “Pro link soccer school", where he has been honing his already fantastic football skills. He is defiantly one to watch out for in years to come!
In addition to all this, the pupils have been enjoying building amazing Lego and Hot Wheels creations and going to the park as well as learning to play chess and baking cookies.
This term, some of the pupils were taken to Air Hop. The pupils had the place to themselves and enjoyed wall-to-wall trampolines. The arena is suitable for all ages and abilities where our pupils experienced playing basketball whilst jumping through the air. Some dared the tightrope, whilst others had fun in the foam pit. For the last part of the evening, the pupils challenged themselves on the battle beams. They all tried really hard to stay in the game and cheered each other on. They were amazing whilst taking part in this activity, and were a great encouragement and support for each other as they took their turns.
The pupils on Bodiam have also enjoyed evenings out such as swimming, youth club, Scouts and the cinema. Evenings on the floor have been filled with Monopoly, chess and Uno, and movie nights with hot chocolate.
It has been a productive and exciting half-term on Arundel floor. We have welcomed some new pupils from Bodiam who have all settled into the floor routines well, and added a fresh dynamic to the group.
The pupils have been out and about in the evenings, participating in various activities, both in school and out.
We have a group of fitness fanatics who go out to hit the gym every week, building up their stamina, resilience, and muscles! The gym staff are always full of praise when asked how they are doing and interacting in a busy gym.
We have been taking pupils to parkour training where they practice their strength and suppleness over an urban assault course. Again, the staff at Transversal are always blown away by our pupils' attitudes and listening skills.
The pupils have been improving their swings down at the golf range. They enjoy the challenge of who can drive the furthest. One of our pupils hit the golf ball 272 yards, which was fantastic.
The pupils from Essex have also been enjoying rewards trips to the cinema and to Flip Out, as a show of appreciation for their hard work during the school week.
We have some budding bakers on floor. This half term, we have tasted homemade bread, hot cross buns, cookies, brownies and even a banoffee pie! The pupils show such a focused eye and ability to follow recipes and measure out ingredients, which is excellent for preparation for adulthood and thinking about possible job opportunities in the future.
So overall, a busy, productive, functioning community, showing mutual respect and enjoying their downtime in the evenings. Well done, Arundel pupils and staff.
It has been a very successful return to the football pitch for the Muntham House Football Teams this first half of term.
Post-16 started off the term, making the trip to South London, where they had won the previous 2 fixtures. With another display of teamwork and effort throughout the day, the team again managed to come out winners for the 3rd successive fixture. Man of the Match was Jenson, who was making his debut for the school team and was fantastic all day.
The U16s played in 2 fixtures, one in the South London Special League and one in the Albion Cup. In the SLSL, the team finished second this time around. However, all games were played in a good competitive, but fair manner, and they narrowly missed out on winning their group in the last game. Oliver C was the young man chosen as player of the fixture this time around. He was rock solid in defence and even made it forward to score a goal in game 1.
In the Albion Cup, the A-Team took it to the next level. Some great performances meant the team progressed through to the final with ease where they then faced their toughest fixture against Bowden House. This was an incredibly competitive match, with all the boys giving it 100% for the entire game. Muntham took a 2-0 lead, and even though Bowden scored late on, the team held on to win the game and lift the trophy, which was proudly displayed in the line-up at the end of the day. Man of the Match was Max, for fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day.
The B-Team also had a strong day out, winning 1, drawing 3 and losing 1 in the group, which saw them progress to the quarter-finals, where they were drawn against the A-Team, which, unfortunately, meant that they came out on the losing side.
The U14s also returned to South London, full of confidence and excitement after winning the last time. This time we returned with 2 teams as the participation in football within the school continued to grow. The A-Team were in group B, with the B-Team in group C. Both teams played extremely well throughout the day and had a chance of winning their groups going into the final games. Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be, as the final games ended in defeat, meaning both teams finished in 3rd on a very competitive football day. The 'Man of the Match' awards went to Kye and Lewis, who both displayed fantastic effort, sportsmanship and teamwork throughout the day. Well done both.
The U12s were also in the very fortunate position to be able to enter 2 teams into their tournament - one from year 7 and one from Primary. It was a group of 5 on the day, meaning the 2 teams came up against each other. The Primary team played very well, winning 1 and drawing 1. The year 7s, however, took their game to another level, winning all games and, therefore, the group for the day. The standout player on the day was Harry, who led by example and was a credit to the school for the entire day.
This half term, pupils in the Primary Unit have been looking at the famous artist, Frida Kahlo. Each week the pupils have explored her work and created their own versions of a self-portrait. In the younger classes, pupils used mirrors to look at the finer details on their faces, taking note of all the features which make them unique. They then used a combination of paint and pen to add the finishing colour touches to their portraits, incorporating Frida Kahlo’s style of background.
In the older classes, the pupils used Frida Kahlo's work to inspire their own take on a self-portrait, looking at what makes them unique from within. These classes created their internal self-portraits on canvas, using a range of colours to bring their individual traits to life and make their profiles more prominent.
As part of the Friday rewards offered each week to the pupils, the external trips out to different places and activities are a real excitement for them and something positive for them to work towards. With all the old favourites still offered, from Fishers Farm to swimming, and bowling to park trips, the Primary department thought it would be a lovely idea to throw another one into the mix. Treasure Chest soft play in Manor Royal seemed like a perfect option, and the pupils definitely agreed! They were spoilt for choice for their afternoon out, with slides, tunnels, climbing challenges and of course, soft play football (always a winner) and some refreshments afterwards. It was safe to say that Treasure Chest is now a firm Friday favourite for our rewards!
Year 9
The Year 9s went on a hike up Box Hill to practice their navigation skills, which have progressed excellently. They all took a step further to completing their Bronze Award by finishing their Skills section, for which they have been learning new camp skills such as tying useful knots. Well done Year 9s, particularly Dylan S, who shows a natural ability to remember the more complex knots, and Lewis E, who can make all sorts of group shelters out of tarpaulins.
Year 10
The Year 10 group have also been adding some more camp skills to their DofE skill set, particularly looking at using knots such as bowlines, clover hitches and stop knots when creating different cooking setups. This term, they cooked fajitas, popcorn and burgers over a live fire.
Year 11
Year 11 also went on a day hike up Box Hill, but were given the extra challenge of carrying full kit and walking for over 3 hours. They did exceptionally well and had some lovely weather on their side. Alfie G and Arthur M showed their adventurousness and confidence with the Trangias by cooking up some rather protein -heavy lunches!
Post-16
The Post-16 group were the luckiest out of all the groups in terms of weather, and had a lovely hike from Shipley back to the school, where they were tested on more precise navigation around forested areas. They all did superbly well and even found a rope swing to enjoy!
We are pleased to introduce two more partnerships which will be working with Muntham House School pupils. These partnerships give our pupils more choice when going for meaningful experiences or attending work experience interviews.
DAF Crawley is a busy servicing and repair depot where all DAF vehicles are checked over and worked on. The staff are nurturing and share their knowledge and skills with our pupils. This is a great placement for anyone interested in mechanics or trucks!
Bognor Regis Library is a busy but friendly library with lots to do and many projects with the local community, such as LEGO morning and ‘Book of the week’ days.
The staff are very friendly and give an excellent idea of what being a librarian involves. This is a placement more suited to pupils who like a calm and quiet environment.
DRIVING THEORY – ANOTHER DRIVER ON THE ROAD!
One of our ex-pupils has just passed his practical driving test.
His provisional licence was organised through Muntham and he passed his theory test at Muntham. These are skills that we feel are so beneficial for our pupils in enabling them to be independent when they leave school and live in the community. So we are extremely pleased that this young man kept his lessons up away from school to pass his practical.
We are very proud that we have another driver on the road. Well done.
I am writing to you to share some exciting news - this year our school has made the decision to work towards Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation. You can find out more on the Eco-Schools website here: https://www.eco-schools.org.uk/
With the world beginning to experience the effects of: climate change; different species of plant and animals becoming extinct every day; and micro-plastics being found in the most remote locations on Earth, - NOW is the time to educate future generations about the impact of our actions on the planet we call home.
The Eco-Schools programme does this by providing a simple seven-step framework that has been designed to raise awareness of environmental issues whilst empowering young people to make a positive difference by taking a lead on environmental actions and projects in their school and the local community.
Within Eco-Schools’ simple framework, young people have the freedom to decide on the environmental issues they would like to tackle, represented by ten Eco-Schools topics. Once young people have chosen their topics, they decide what actions they would like to take and how they will involve their school and community. The seven-step process takes around one academic year to complete and culminates in an Eco-Schools’ assessor looking over a school’s application and evidence, with a view to recognising and celebrating their achievements.
The Eco-Schools programme began in 1994, is delivered in more than 70 countries around the world, and in England is operated by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. The programme not only positively impacts our planet (for example, schools participating in the programme planted 37,865 trees during the last academic year), but it also benefits young people, building teamwork and leadership skills whilst increasing confidence and reducing eco-anxiety.
Because a key part of the Eco-Schools process involves our entire school and the wider community, we wanted to let you know about our involvement. We also wanted to let you know what to expect over the coming months: regular updates in our school newsletter and other channels; invitations to participate in environmental events and projects; and increasingly conscientious young people.
If you would like to support our work or know more about the Eco-Schools programme, please contact Miss Harris, our Eco-Co-ordinator.
Please note that day pupils return from the
Half Term on
TUESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2023
Term dates are on the school website.
SPRING HALF TERM
MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY - FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY
LAST DAY OF SPRING TERM
FRIDAY 31ST MARCH - INSET DAY
FOR INFORMATION, THE INSET DAYS UNTIL THE END OF
SPRING TERM ARE:
MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY - INSET DAY |
FRIDAY 10TH MARCH - INSET DAY |
MONDAY 13TH MARCH - INSET DAY |