Blog Author: Mrs Stephenson

5B have been busy in their life skills lesson, they have followed instructions & built two shelving units. Victoria made a fantastic project manager! 

Our winning 6th form student had a great day at the ‘If I was an engineer’ exhibition yesterday. Thomas went along with his Mum & brother, as well as PCA staff to receive his award. 

5B have been busy with volunteering at Watson Road Park. They have worked hard to overturn soil ready to plant new flowers, pruned the rose bushes & deweeded planters. 

Public services looks at any problem that can arise in technology, as they’re replied on for communication & locations. Daniel has been investigating the impact of technology failing & the back up plans that are then used. 

Today’s dance was created by improvising. We use different movement that related to the words banana & apple. We moved our bodies to represent their different colours, how they grew, & how we cut/unpeel them to eat. 

Sixth form students took part in a NCS rewards day, organised by Blackpool Football Club Community Trust. Commando Dave provided a day of army survival activities including tug of war, assault course, fire lighting & shelter building. 
Students & staff had a fabulous time. 

Molly our therapy dog has learnt some new tricks in training. She can now, wait for an instruction, then  on command walk around people. Well done to our Sixth Form team of trainers. 

Students undertaking Public Services at Blackpool and The Fylde College experienced a new sport this  week, Lacrosse. They learnt how to pass and shoot and how to correctly hold the equipment. 

What a treat Oracle students had today. Students made their own sweet & savoury Special mix to enjoy for lunch. 

Oracle students have begun to learn movements to the song ‘stargazing’ this afternoon. All students suggested different dance moves to fit with the tempo of the music. 

As part of preparation for adulthood 5B worked on 3 key skills today. Organising paper work into the correct category, hot chocolate or tea making, & using the toaster to have toast. 

5B have been busy this afternoon tending to the Oracle garden. They have been litter picking, de weeding, & replanting.