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π Holly Class Adventures! π
We are SO proud of our incredible Holly Class pupils! π
Last term, as part of their functional English and Maths lessons, Holly Class have been working hard on travel training and using money in real-life situations β and last week they put it all into practice! ππ
The pupils caught the bus from Alfreton Bus Station, using their personal Gold Cards or money to pay, and showed off everything they'd learned in class about bus etiquette β they were absolute stars! β
Once in Ripley, they explored the shops before heading to Wetherspoon's for lunch, where they chose their own meals and paid at the till themselves. How amazing is that?!
Watching our young people grow in confidence and independence is what it's all about. These are real, life-changing skills that are preparing them brilliantly for adulthood. πͺ
We are so incredibly proud of every single one of you, Holly Class. Keep being absolutely amazing! ππ ... See MoreSee Less
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π£πΈ A HUGE Easter Thank You! πΈπ£
We are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible kindness shown to us by Trafford Lowe Funeral Services π and Bear Booty Fitness ππ§Έ
They have been running an Easter egg collection on our behalf, and thanks to them and their wonderfully generous customers, we have received the most amazing donation of:
π« Easter eggs
π¨ Colouring books
β¨ Sticker books
π° Cuddly Easter toys
π‘ Sensory light toys
Bear Booty also selflessly delivered a beautiful memory bear π§Έ
In memory of our very own Teddy Bear who we miss so deeply π©΅π©΅
Every single one of our pupils is going home today with an Easter gift β and that is just the most wonderful thing. We genuinely cannot thank Trafford Lowe Funeral Services and every customer who donated enough. Your generosity and thoughtfulness means the world to our school community. π
We were also lucky enough to have a student volunteer in today, who very kindly counted every single donation and worked out exactly what each class would receive β then set off around the whole school, complete with bunny ears, to deliver them! π°π What a star!
And of course, our beloved Rooney the school dog was on hand to help accept the donation with some of our amazing pupils from Holly class... although we should mention β the chocolate is absolutely NOT for him! He does, however, have his eye on a rather cute cuddly Easter bunny toy, and honestly, can you blame him?!
Trafford Lowe Funeral Servicesour hearts to every single person who donated. You have made this Easter truly special for our pupils. π
#alfretonparkschool #EasterAppeal #CommunityKindness #traffordlowefuneralservices #thankyou #everychildmatters #happyeaster π£ ... See MoreSee Less
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π Sycamore Class had an absolutely incredible STEAM Week a couple of weeks ago β and what a week it was!
πΎ They came face to face with some amazing creatures when Zoe's Party Animals visited school, before getting a big surprise during Attention Autism when a cola and Mentos explosion went off right in front of them! π₯€π₯
π¬ Budding scientists got stuck into a range of exciting experiments β including one involving very smelly red cabbage! They also explored how our bodies digest food and drink... let's just say the end result of that experiment raised a few eyebrows.
π¨ Their creativity shone through as they became artists, using tea, coffee and turmeric to paint beautiful, scented artwork β a feast for the eyes and the nose!
π₯ And to finish the week in style, they headed to Forest School where they learned to strike a flint and create sparks with the brilliant support of our wonderful Lesley!
A huge well done to Sycamore Class for throwing themselves into every challenge β and a massive thank you to everyone who helped make STEAM Week so special for our pupils πβ¨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we proudly celebrate World Down Syndrome Day ππ
At our school, we are reminded every day that inclusion, kindness, and understanding make our community stronger. Our pupils with Down syndrome bring so much joy, resilience, and unique perspective to our classroomsβthey teach us just as much as we teach them and we live and breathe this through our school values.
This day is about more than awareness. Itβs about celebrating abilities, embracing differences, and standing together to create a world where everyone feels valued and included.
Letβs continue to choose kindness, champion inclusion, and celebrate what makes each of us wonderfully unique.
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDifference ... See MoreSee Less
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A piece on our pupilsβ Open Music Award accredited achievements though the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music πΆπβοΈLovely piece on our Open Music Assessment in the latest edition of Music Teacher Magazine: ow.ly/xmYi50YvQja β ... See MoreSee Less
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Our beautiful Teddyβs mum has started a charity, Teddyβs Sleeping Bears , in his memory to support the improvement of child bereavement facilities at Kings Mill Hospital π©΅ give them a follow to show your support and keep in touch with fundraising opportunities. π§Έβ¨Heartbreaking loss of 'bravest little boy' spurs Derbyshire mum to launch Teddy's Sleeping Bears charity aimed at improving children's end of life and bereavement services at hospital ... See MoreSee Less
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Signs of the Week! π€
Our signs of the week are:
- To Break
- To Build
- To Build / Construct
- To Cut (with scissors)
- To Teach
Watch the video to see some of our amazing students demonstrating this week's signs!
Why not practise these signs at home with your children? Learning Makaton together is a great way to support communication skills and have fun as a family!
#Makaton #SignsOfTheWeek #InclusiveLearning #SchoolCommunity ... See MoreSee Less
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β¨ What a moment to celebrate! β¨
We are so incredibly proud of one of our pupils, who has spent months patiently and lovingly crafting this stunning crystal art picture during her sessions with Treg and Nickaelaπ
She chose a design that mirrors our school logo β and the result is simply breath-taking. Every tiny crystal placed with care, concentration, and real dedication. She also created a beautiful border and a heartfelt message to Josie and our whole school community on the back π«π it will be displayed with pride in school.
These sessions have been such a special space β nurturing mindfulness, building focus, and growing connections with those around her. This piece of art is the perfect reflection of that journey.
By pure coincidence, she completed her masterpiece on Josie's birthday β the most wonderful, unplanned gift! ππ
She should be so proud. This piece of art is truly beautiful π A special shout out goes to Nickaela and Treg too!
#AlfretonParkSchool #WeβveEmbracedThrive #CrystalArt #ProudSchool #Mindfulness #PupilAchievement #InclusiveEducation ... See MoreSee Less
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π± What a wonderful moment in our Horticulture classroom last week!
One of our amazing Ash Class pupils had a fantastic time working alongside Matt to plant onion bulbs. After watching and learning from Matt, they went on to plant all by themselves β demonstrating incredible focus, a real sense of pride, and some truly blossoming skills! π§ β¨
We love seeing our pupils grow in confidence and independence β both inside and outside the classroom.
Well done! π ... See MoreSee Less
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