Willowbank School, KilmarnockAs part of their SQA class Personal Presentation, the Transition boys were Responsible Citizens when they proved that they could select appropriate cleaning products to do the laundry. The also demonstrated that they could neatly fold clothes to put them away. No excuses at home now!
The Transition boys were Responsible Citizens this week when they researched and produced an information pamphlet about Climate change. The boys watched a new BBC programme about climate change and two different approaches to helping. They boys then selected small changes that we can make and made them into an information pamphlet.
The boys were Successful Learners this week when completing individual numeracy work. The tasks included balancing numbers, telling the time in different parts of the world, sharing a whole item, counting money and matching activities to morning or afternoon. Each boy showed excellent understanding and great effort at their numeracy work.
The Transition class were Confident Individuals when using their numeracy skills again this week. They counted out sunflower seeds as they planted them out into pots. They boys counted the seeds so we could sow them as recommended on the packet.
Last Friday the Transition class put their numeracy skills to good use. They were Effective Contributors . They collected all the small pots they could find and shared them equally among 13 classes. This was to let the classes plant their sunflower seeds that were kindly donated to the school by Morrisons. The boys also shared the seeds equally among the classes. Once they start to grow the sunflowers will be planted all together to create a whole school sunflower meadow,
Successful Learners Effective Contributors
The Moonbeams enjoyed being Scientists this week as they investigated how to build Rapunzel’s Tower with blocks of ice and salt. The children worked together to take turns to place the ice cubes on top of one another making sure it did not fall down. The children then decorated the Tower with colours, glitter and sprinkles. Finally they observed the Tower as it started to melt and fall down. Take a look at our fabulous photos.
Well done to Morgan who kindly donated her hair to MacMillan Cancer Charity this week. She has been growing her hair for a very long time!
SENSORY COOKERY SESSION
The Sungazers were Confident Individuals at Cookery this week as we participated in a hands-on sensory cookery session. The children enjoyed a chocolate fondue experience and explored a variety of tastes and textures. This was also a great way to sneakily introduce different foods. This creative session promoted independence by allowing the children to do as many of the processes as possible, melting, mixing, chopping dipping etc. Each child had their own set of equipment and ingredients to ensure we followed Covid Safety Guidelines. Most importantly the children loved getting involved and had great fun.
Making a bear sandwich.
We looked at the ingredients we needed to make a bear sandwich. We needed bread, chocolate spread, banana and blueberries. We each got a slice of bread and used a knife to spread the chocolate spread on the bread. We then sliced the banana to create a nose and ears for the bear. We then chose blueberries to add to make two eyes and the tip of his nose. The boys loved creating this and were able to spread with physical support from staff. They enjoyed seeing their final creation and some tried it at snack time.
Building in our outdoor space.
We enjoyed exploring the bricks in our outdoor area. We were confident individuals and tried to build a tower and a wall with the new bricks. We even tried balancing on the wall we built.
