How Sweet

How Sweet!

Lewis has been working on making a sweet dispenser this term.

A proud Lewis adds the finishing touches.

A simple yet effective design utilising Plywood, Perspex and plenty of sugar!

A very nice result.

Year 7 - PSHE Healthy Living

Year 7 had a fun PSHE lesson naming and trying new fruits as part of their healthy living topic. Fruit and vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet and can help you stay healthy. 

NHS Guide - 5 reasons for eating 5 a day

1. Fruit and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C and potassium.

2. They're an excellent source of dietary fibre, which can help to maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems. A diet high in fibre can also reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

3. They can help to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer.

4. Fruit and vegetables contribute to a healthy, balanced diet.

5. Fruit and vegetables taste delicious and there's so much variety to choose from.

www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/why-5-a-day/  

This Easter as well as the chocolate why don't you try a new fruit? 

 

Maths Lesson after Lockdown

 Year 7 have settled back into learning well after lockdown. In math's, they are working really well together. We have been working on the properties of numbers.

The picture above is a great example of the year 7's working very hard! 

Mental Health and Well-Being: Headspace documentaries on Netflix!

"Headspace" is a popular and renowned website and app that promotes positive mental health and well- being via guided meditation, advice and science. Research tells us that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress, help with sleep and increase focus.

"Headspace" also has a short film on Netflix-Headspace: Guide to Meditation and is releasing another useful show on April 28th 2021:

Headspace Guide to Sleep

This new documentary aims to teach us about our relationship with sleep and healthy habits for a more restful nights sleep.

For any staff who are interested in a "Headspace" subscription, it is free to all school educators!

https://www.headspace.com/educators

Giving Thanks Poem

 

Polygon School have been working with the Mayflower 400 programme and SCC on different projects

Giving Thanks is a campaign to create digital memories that bring the people of Southampton together in a shared celebration of the city and its communities. It is being delivered as part of the ongoing city-wide Mayflower 400 programme and is funded by the Barker-Mill Foundation.

As part of their art learning the boys were invited to contribute towards the whole school poem, in respect of Covid, lockdown and their personal thoughts and feelings. Here is the poem created by their responses. Below is the  link to the Celebration Facebook page 

GIVING THANKS

POLYGON SCHOOL POEM

 

I am thankful for…

Family and friends being so supportive during the stressful pandemic

People being nicer in person

The well-being of my loved ones during the pandemic

So much that there isn’t enough room on this paper

My leisurewear

Being healthy

Having my parents and my sister

The amazing world of screens

Teams

Animals

Life

 

I am missing…

Hugs

Hugs and the apple store

Socialising with friends

Holidays

Pets

School

Sunlight 

 

I am looking forward to…

Better days ahead

Turning the page on this chapter

School again, every bit of it is cool and the practices are even better

Riding my bike

 

I am noticing…

The galaxy expanding

I am a small speckle of paint on this broad canvas called life

https://www.facebook.com/110030017038596/posts/473274674047460/?sfnsn=scwspmo

 

Pupil Voice

Three of our boys have recently participated in a pupil voice consultation as part of Southampton's City of Culture Bid. They did an excellent job of representing The Polygon School, with imaginative and thoughtful ideas discussed at a meeting with an artist from Solent Showcase gallery. Well done to Ryan, Jaiden and Sean, and look out for the second consultation!

World Book Day Challenge Winners

World Book Day Challenge Winners

 For World Book Day all pupils were given the opportunity to take part in our English challenge, which was to draw/paint/create or describe your favourite book character. 

All entries were put on display to be judged by Mrs Hendon-John and Mr Penfold. 

KS3 Winner - Well done Alfie

KS4 Winner - Well done Jaiden

There were so many amazing entries that the following boys all got a runners up prize. Great work Dean, Ethan, Cameron, Callum and Linkin.