Maple Autumn term

Debbie Bagwell (speel) on: Maple Class

Greetings to all our wonderful Maple Class Blog readers!

We’ve had a fantastic start to the term — the pupils have settled in brilliantly and are already building great relationships with their new peers and support staff. It’s been lovely to see so many smiles and laughter as we’ve got to know each other.

In Functional English, we’ve been exploring the world of adjectives — and what a colourful world it is! From describing mysterious aliens from far-off galaxies to crafting impressive CVs, our pupils have shown real creativity and flair.

Over in Functional Maths, we’ve been diving into numbers using a range of sensory materials. Whether it’s Base Ten blocks, Numicon, or Multi-link cubes, our pupils have been busy building, counting, and discovering — sometimes all at once!

We’ve also been globe-trotting (virtually!) in Geography, getting creative in Art, and building our tech skills in Computing.

• In Art, we’ve been drawing and printing our way through the solar system. The pupils created some truly out-of-this-world space-themed masterpieces using inks, pastels, chalks, and foam.
• In Geography, our sensory and emerging learners explored the UK through engaging sensory stories, while our developing learners tackled map reading, locational language, and identifying features in our local area.
• In Computing, we’ve been mastering the basics using Microsoft Paint and the HelpKidzLearn platform. Pupils have been using switches, mice, and trackpads to create and save digital artwork.

And let’s not forget Physical Development! Whether it’s PE, Sensory PE, Conductive Education, Swimming, Hydrotherapy, or Sensory Regulation, our pupils have thrown themselves into every session with enthusiasm and determination. We’ve seen some fantastic progress.

We are looking forward to another busy half term and the run up to Christmas!

Thanks for reading.

Joseph and the Maple Class Team