3NA does Xmas....

Its beginning to look a lot like  Xmas.... 

It was lovely just before our Xmas break in 2025, to spend an afternoon celebrating with all the boys in 3NA, the day after our Xmas class trip to Millbrook Bowling and for laser quest.

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all involved with 3NA

4PR Christmas

 

Christmas 4PR

Christmas arrived to 4PR and the pupils did a great job in setting the table, serving food and drinks, and celebrating the day in good spirits. 

There was a visit from the Polygon Santa and a good time was had by all, as you can see.

Christmas at Shirley Swimming Pool

 We had so much fun this morning with our Christmas-themed swimming session! 🎄🏊‍♂️

Check out the photos of students decorating Christmas trees and the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh to deliver presents!

All the students have worked incredibly hard on their swimming this term, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements with ASA certificates in the New Year.

A BIG thank you, as always, to the amazing staff at Shirley Swimming Pool, who welcome us every Thursday.  We can’t wait to be back in 2026!

Christmas Pop Up Shop 2025

The 2025 Pop-Up Shop was another great success and showcased our commitment to sustainability and being an Eco School. This much-loved tradition brings so much festive joy to our school community. We always love the fashion shows around the school and seeing students so proud of their new looks!

Thank you to everyone for your contributions; we couldn’t do this without you.

Merry Christmas! 🎄

Year 7 Oracy - CBeebies Bedtime Stories

 As part of their Oracy lessons, Year 7 pupils have been practising reading stories aloud to younger children. They have focused carefully on developing their expression, fluency and tone to engage their audience.

As a Christmas treat for younger siblings within our school community, two Year 7 pupils were brave enough to record these short clips. A huge well done to them, and Merry Christmas to all our families and wider school community. 🎄

External Provider: : City Farm

Pupils have been visiting the Southampton City Farm as part of their personalised timetable on the Engagement Pathways. Whilst there, they have a one to one session with a farm instructor who will do bespoke activities depending on the pupils individual interests.

There are so many animals at the farm for the pupils to interact with and loads of jobs to do, cleaning out the goats pen, refilling the hay, feeding the pigs and sweeping the paths.

Cooking at Morris House!

Over the last term the Engagement Pathways pupils have cooked up some absolute storms in the Morris House kitchen alongside Miss Thom whilst developing their culinary skills. The pupils really enjoy the practical learning, and a lot of the dishes they make go towards AQA Unit awards too. 

Here's some of the dishes produced in recent sessions: 

Rhyo made Chicken Alfredo which was delicious! He seasoned everything himself and he really has a good taste for flavours! Miss Thom even convinced him to add some spinach which even Rhyo admitted, definitely elevated the dish!

Aaron made some really delicious Chocolate Lava cakes which he was very proud of, and they were perfectly gooey in the middle, yet with a nice crust on the top. Aaron sat down and enjoyed these with the Engagement staff and they were absolutely delicious. Well done Aaron!

Jack made a Shepherds Pie, and showed off his great knife skills chopping up all his vegetables. Jack took this home to share with family and get their verdict on his cooking expertise!

Marzell made some great chicken burgers! He battered and seasoned his own chicken and then constructed it all into homemade chicken burgers! Marzell really enjoys sharing food he's made with other pupils in school and getting feedback from his friends, so this is what he does every week. 

Last but not least, Ewan made some Greggs inspired Festive Bakes which had chicken, bacon, stuffing, and cranberry sauce all in a creamy white sauce. Ewan made these last year as they are his favourite Christmas and he did really well to remember how to make them more independently this year! Just look at that Sage & Onion breadcrumb crust on top!

Cooking will always be accessible to pupils who engage well and Miss Thom really encourages the pupils to have creative freedom of what they cook, whilst also supporting them in choosing things they can recreate at home on their own. Its also the opportunity to be proud of what they make, so gaining the certificates and also sharing food with the team whilst at school really helps make that happen!