Reading for pleasure
At the Oracle we encourage students to read for pleasure. All of our students are library members & visit the library on a regular basis to exchange their books.
BTEC
As part of 5M’s BTEC in cooking they have been making, wrapping & designing their own chocolate bars.
NCS
On Wednesday afternoons Barry & Kay from the National Citizens Scheme visit the Oracle to work with all our students. Today we discussed what we should expect from employers & what employers can expect from us as employees. We played team building games , which included Job pong! This included us…
Functional English
As part of PFA students at the Oracle made individual lists of their favourite sandwiches. Today we went to the show & independently selected the items we needed.
During Fridays lesson students will have a partner & give instructions out on how they can make them their favourite…
5B fitness
5B have started their morning with a fitness session. Here is Kamron trying to beat his previous plank record.
Basketball
We have been learning how to dribble & shoot in our Public Services session at B&FC.
SHINE therapy
SHINE therapy visit the Oracle weekly to help students understand helpful & unhelpful worries. They create a supportive environment to provide understanding, empathy, and guidance in navigating lives challenges.
Dance, dance, dance
Lemon Dance Studios came to the Oracle with a genre challenge. We listened to snippets of different music & free style danced to the beat.
Fitness Friday
5I have been for their scheduled workout. Today they have been working on endurance.
Music through the times
Mr S gave 5B a short history lesson in music through the times. 5B were quite knowledgeable about the artists & the songs they sung.
Dog therapy training
Students have been working on short commands for our therapy dog Molly. Today Molly has listened to and followed the commands dance, wait (with a treat in front of her), follow, fist bump, lay down & sit.
Functional English
In Functional English we are exploring how important communication is. Communication is vital as it enables the exchange of information, ideas, thoughts, and feelings between individuals or groups.