We are starting the new school year by exploring the important and thought-provoking topic of Universal Human Rights. Throughout the term, students will develop their understanding of what human rights are and why they are important in ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Students will explore the difference between wants and needs, considering what everyone needs to live a safe, healthy and fulfilling life.

In Maths, we will focus on developing Functional Skills. Students will build their confidence in key areas such as number, measure, money, and problem-solving, helping them to apply their learning to everyday situations.

In Science this term, we will be exploring the human body, with a particular focus on our bones and skeleton. Students will learn to identify and name some of the major bones in the human body an develop an understanding of the important functions of the skeleton, including providing support, protecting vital organs and helping us to move. We will also investigate animal skeletons, comparing  different animals and considering how their skeletons are similar to or different from our own.

English skills will continue to be developed through our Functional Skills lessons, as well as across all areas of learning throughout the school day. Students will have opportunities to build their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through a range of activities linked to our class topics and real-life  experiences.

In PSHE this term, we will be exploring the topic “Being Me in My World”, focusing on what it means to understand ourselves, our rights and our place within the wider community. We will explore the important themes of liberty and safety, which link closely with our Universal Human Rights topic. Students will consider what it means to feel safe, have choices and express themselves, while also understanding the responsibilities that come with these freedoms.

This term, students will have the opportunity to develop their tennis skills through weekly sessions at Ebbisham Tennis Club, working with coach Callum. Alongside our tennis sessions, students will also take part in weekly PE lessons at school with Charlene. These sessions will provide opportunities to develop a range of physical skills, promote fitness and wellbeing, and encourage students to work together and participate positively. Please ensure P.E kits are brought into school.

Throughout the school year, students will take part in a range of enterprise projects designed to develop important employability skills and prepare them for the world of work. These projects will encourage students to build confidence, communication, teamwork, organisation and problem-solving skills, while giving them opportunities to take on different roles and responsibilities. This term, we will be running our Emperor Café every Friday, where students will plan, prepare, cook and serve lunch to staff.

Students will also be busy creating a range of products to sell at our Enterprise Fair before Christmas. They will be involved in the planning, making, pricing and selling of their products, giving them valuable experience of running a small business and developing their entrepreneurial skills.

We are looking forward to a fantastic first term with the new Emperor Class.

Mary and the Emperor Class Team