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 EZA car is pleased that Alex has caught the naughty twins and got them under control!

EZA car is very pleased the Djed Spence has been selected for the England World Cup Squad

Year 7 trip to Fairthorne Manor

 Fun at Fairthorne Manor!

A group of pupils ventured to Fairthorne Manor for 2 days of activities.  For some this was their first residential.  Pupils took part in an obstacle course, zip wire, knife throwing, paddle boarding and a blind trail!  These activities tested pupils problem solving, resilience and encouraged team spirit.  They had a fantastic time, strengthening friendships and trying things they hadn't done before.  

            

 

Another project with the River trust complete

3LBH and the River project

Alongside Amy from the River Trust, 3LBH have recently completed another successful river project. As with previous groups, the project began with Amy visiting the school to find out what the pupils already knew about rivers. She introduced them to river life, ecosystems, and the different parts of a river, helping to build their understanding and curiosity about the natural environment.

Following group discussions, the pupils decided that they wanted to investigate how a river changes as it moves downstream.

To carry out their project, the group visited four different sites along the Tanners Brook. At each location, they measured the speed of the water flow, assessed water quality, recorded the amount of litter, and identified the plants and animal species living in and around the river. They also observed and compared the surrounding environment at each site.

The first site the group visited was The Close in Maybush. This was a fantastic starting point, as the boys were able to safely catch several fish. They carefully transported them back to school, where they have been keeping them in a tank to monitor, care for, and observe as they grow. This has given the pupils a wonderful opportunity to take responsibility for living creatures and learn more about river habitats firsthand, before releasing the fish back into the river at the end of the project.

The second site was Lordswood. This was a fantastic location because it offered a hidden woodland escape in the middle of a large housing estate. It gave the pupils a valuable opportunity to see how nature can continue to thrive even within highly suburban areas.

The third site was Olive Road, an area the school has visited before when building a woody berm. It was great for the pupils to return a year later and see how it has become part of the landscape and is supporting the river’s ecosystem. The boys especially enjoyed this visit because they found lots of crayfish, which they thought were both exciting and unusual.

The final site was very different — The Climbing Hanger car park, located within a busy industrial estate. Although it contrasted greatly with the other locations, it provided an important opportunity for pupils to observe the river as it approaches Southampton Water.

After visiting all of the sites, the pupils gathered and analysed their data. Working in pairs, they each selected a site and collated their findings into presentations for Miss Kinder.

They all did incredibly well throughout the project, showing enthusiasm, teamwork, and growing confidence. Most importantly, they had a lot of fun and should feel extremely proud of themselves for presenting their work so successfully to the Deputy Head.

 

More forest school adventures

When education meets Nature…

Forest School is always a highlight for our pupils, giving them the chance to explore, learn, and challenge themselves in a range of natural environments. 

Throughout each programme of sessions we visit around five different outdoor locations, from Itchen Valley to the stunning landscapes of the New forest, to Lepe beach.

Each visit gives pupils the opportunity to connect with nature while taking part in exciting activities and team challenges. Some of the favourite games include sardines, manhunt, and capture the flag, which encourage teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and resilience. Pupils also enjoy exploring the different environments and making use of the hammocks, which are always a popular way to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

One of the biggest highlights is using the ladder tag and radios, which are always a massive hit with the group. These activities help pupils develop confidence, cooperation, and listening skills, while having fun and building positive relationships with their peers.

Forest School provides a valuable opportunity for pupils to step outside the classroom, develop new skills, and experience the many benefits of being active and engaged in the natural world.

Recent Dishes at Morris House

 The boys on Engagement Pathways have been cooking some great dishes over the last few terms. 

It is always interesting to see the things they come up with to share with family and friends.

A highlight was a beautiful Kinder Bueno cheesecake! 

   
There have been some good demonstrations of knife skills and other useful utensils in the kitchen.  

We also experimented with cooking mackerel in the tin, which was a fun experiment and a different way to cook something!

Rewards Cooking With Mr Tunkara

 Rewards Cooking With Mr Tunkara

Over the past few weeks, some of the boys have been cashing their rewards points in that they have earned lesson by lesson on a cooking session with Mr T.