Humanities

In Humanities this term, Year 9 pupils have been learning about different political systems; having a closer look at how democracy works in Britain including the role of MPs, the different political parties and how issues are debated in parliament.

Spanish

Year 9 pupils have been putting their Spanish vocabulary to the test this week and rehearsing and performing weather forecasts in Spanish. Some impressive vocabulary, skilled speaking and creative forecasting were on show. Well done Year 9!

Focus on Food Tech

Pupils have been very busy in food Tech this term.

Year 7 have been focussing on Health Safety and Hygiene in the kitchen and learning 2 ways of cutting for safely - the bridge and claw methods.

Year 8 have been looking at what makes a heathy diet for teenagers and using the Eatwell Guide to plan balanced and healthy meals.

Year 9 have been developing their independence in the kitchen, preparing dishes with minimal adult support. They have also been analysing the nutritional value of meals,

Year 10 have been focussing on eggs and breakfast and the dangers of cross-contamination and finally Year 11 have started preparation for their final assessment, using their research skills to plan their dishes.

In addition to this, we have found time to prepare and bake some tasty Halloween treats!!

                   
                           Dirt Pudding                                          Eyeball brownies

                   
                       Ghost cookies                                      Monster Cookies

In Stitching and Sewing Club, we have begun work on a community quilt with pupils creating patches which show their interests or things which are important to them.

Taster Day at Westminster Kingsway College

Year 10 went to Westminster Kingsway College SEND Taster Day to find out more about courses and student life at college. They enjoyed baking croissants, making soap, using the gym equipment and making music in the Media Lab. Students said they enjoyed the day and it got them thinking about what they want to study when they move on from SMBS.

New outdoor planters and seating for the playground

In collaboration with Groundwork London, we have been able to improve our outdoor areas this term with some additional seating and a number of planters around the school site where we are growing plants and food.

As part of the Greener Future project, the organisation provided and installed the seating and planters over the summer holiday.

We are looking forward to enriching and developing our Outdoor Learning and Food Tech curricula.

Free access to audio books

We would like to highlight to families these sites where children and young people can access audio books free of charge:

https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/

https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6103.htm
Audio books are available for free but membership of a local library is required.