Blog Author: Mrs Stephenson

We’re working towards exam qualifications in Photography. Today we have been staging photos with small world characters to capture pictures. 

Molly our therapy dog loves to hear the students read. Elicia shared her story with Molly in our reading for pleasure session. 

In our theory lesson we recalled all the reasons why participation in sports has a positive effect on social, emotional, cognitive, team building & self confidence skills. 

We have focused on rallies in table tennis today. The  rules were, the ball can only bounce once on the opponents side, to serve the ball has to bounce on both sides, the games are played until 11 points & the ball hitting the floor is an immediate out. 

Today we made spicy rice in after school cooking club. We added plenty of vegetables for extra flavour & managed to sample our food before we went home. 

We’ve been learning the importance of keeping fit & healthy. Also how important it is to warm the body up before exercise & cool the body down afterwards. 

Our Sixth Form students are working hard training Molly our therapy dog new tricks. Today Molly has been jumping through a hoop on command. 

During Public Services at B&FC we have been learning the rules of table tennis. This week we have focused on forehand push & serving. Lindsay our college tutor has demonstrated how to hold the bat properly through shaking hands with the students as the same grip is required. 

Take a look at Hannah & her amazing Brussels sprouts headband. 

 Mr Shanagher had a busy morning, cooking  breakfast for all the Oracle staff as a Christmas treat. 

We have undertaken our 2nd fitness test of the year, and most of our students fitness levels have improved. Well done guys. 

We had a fabulous time at the Christmas Panto. One of our students sister played one of the main parts.