Animal Cells with Morris House

Morris House pupils hard at work exploring the structure of cells, how these basic building blocks of life combine to make tissues, organs, organ systems and ultimately organisms.

Waste Week 2017

Well done to everyone for all their efforts to reduce waste especially during Waste Week. During our Bags2School collection we saved over 80kg of items from the landfill!

Don't forget to recycle all your ink cartridges with Mr Morley and Miss Burton, not only will it reduce land fill, but will raise some funds for the school.

Bags2School & Waste Week

Thank you to everyone who brought bags of clothing and other recyclable items into school during our Waste Week Bag2School Collection.

We college over 80kg of items which will be recycled helping to reduce landfill waste.

The money raised will go towards this summer's trip to Iceland.

Special thanks to 3HI who collected the largest amount and received a special prize to be shared out amongst the group.

Tadpoles

 

Thanks go to Lewis for bringing tadpoles in again for us this year.

Keep an eye on the blog as we keep you updated with how they are growing. 

Wear a Hat Day 2017!

On the 31st March The Polygon School once again participated in Wear a Hat Day as part of Brain Tumour Awareness Month.

This national charity day raises awareness and money for Brain Tumour Research.

All week during breakfast club the pupils learnt about the devastating effects brain tumours have, especially in young people and were shown the great fundraising work Brain Tumour Research is doing to try and prevent this.

Staff and pupils bought official badges and wristbands and were invited to wear a hat all day on Friday and donate to show their support.

Everyone looked fantastic in their hats, we all learnt a lot and had fun and we made an amazing £175.12!

Thankyou to all staff, pupils and parents who supported, if you'd like to learn more or donate you can visit www.braintumourresearch.org

CDT and PiXL Edge Project - Engagement Programme

CDT and PiXL Edge Project - Engagement Programme

 

One of the challenge of the PiXL Edge Apprentice Award is to design and make something in CDT.

One of our Year 8 pupils researched on the internet and found plans for a Jelly Bean dispenser.

After a couple of alterations he set out, with the help of Mr Hughes, making his project.

 

 

The handle slides to the centre and Jelly Beans drop into a grove. You slide the handle out and the Jelly Beans are dispensed.

 

 

 

This was a great project designed to work towards the Key Attribute of Organisation.

 

 

 

Engagement Programme at Forest Schools

Engagement Programme at Forest Schools

 

Last week the Engagement Programme followed in the footsteps of 7LB and KS4 PE by starting sessions at Forest Schools.

The pupils split into groups and had to build shelters using only string and covers. Next they practiced fire lighting and made hot drinks using the Kelly kettle. They also got a sneaky marshmallow to toast!!

Next week they will be cooking on coals by making Pizza's, watch this space!