Learning Context- Developing the Young Workforce

“I liked it when we visited the Eglinton Arms hotel because I learned all about the jobs in a hotel” Sayon

“I liked learning how they cleaned all the dishes and the cleaning porter is a really important job” Joel

2We looked at the google maps to find the safest route into the main entrance and to map our route to get there” Annie

NEXT STEPS IN OUR LEARNING

“We are going to try and create our own restaurant and look at the different jobs we will need” Abigail

“We will have to think carefully about how to set up our restaurant” Joel

“We will need to write application forms for our jobs” Harris

“We will also go to an interview for our job”Yasmin

Mummification

We have been learning about how the Ancient Egyptians mummified the bodies of their pharaohs. First we acted it out and then we wrote instructions on how to mummify the body.

First they washed and cleaned the body and then they removed the brain. Next they made a slit on the left side of the body, removed the internal organs and placed each one in a canopic jar.

 

They then dried out the body and covered it with natron. It was left for 70 days.

They stuffed the body with linen and then wrapped it.

Finally, they placed a death mask on it before placing it in a sarcophagus.

 

STEM Week

As part of STEM week we took part in a Merck workshop. There were 4 different stations. At one station we learned how to make lava lamps. We used oil and water that was coloured with food colouring. We looked at the reasons why the oil floats on top of the water.

At the second station we got to make slime using corn starch, food colouring and water. When we pressed the slime really hard it was solid and when you pressed it gently it was a liquid. It was very messy so we needed to wear goggles and a white suit.

At the third station we learned about bacteria and how it spreads and grows, and at the final station we looked at different types of cells under the microscope.

We then found out there had been 2 secret agents that had a special germ liquid on their hands. Zoe and Josh had to touch as many of us as possible to show how easy it is to spread germs. They shone a special light on our hands which showed all the germs.

 

Heartstart Training

I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and others, and to reduce the potential for harm when possible. HWB1-16a

We have been participating in Heartstart training and now know how to help a conscious casualty, an unconscious  casualty and someone who has cut themselves really badly. We practised putting someone into the recovery position and we even saved Mr Stern.

Gymnastics

I am discovering ways that I can link actions and skills to create
movement patterns and sequences. This has motivated me to
practise and improve my skills to develop control and flow.
HWB 1-21a

I am developing skills and techniques and improving my level of
performance and fitness. HWB 1-22a

We have been learning different ways to balance, roll, travel and jump. We worked together on a variety of apparatus and helped each other to make sequences using the skills we learned.

The Great Kapok Tree

As part of our Rainforest topic we read the story – The Great Kapok tree. It tells the story of all the animals in the rainforest that are losing their homes and are dying because men are cutting down so many trees in the rainforest.

We were split into groups, and each group had to act out a part of the story.

I have experienced the energy and excitement of presenting/performing for audiences and being part of an audience for other people’s presentations/performances.  EXA 1-01a 

Careers

We have had a few visitors that came to share their careers with us. They were really interesting. We got to try on some of their uniform and ask them lots of questions.

I can describe some of the kinds of work that
people do and I am finding out about the wider
world of work. HWB 1-20a

Through taking part in a variety of events and activities, I am learning
to recognise my own skills and abilities as well as those of others.
HWB 1-19a

A big thank you to all our visitors. We all really enjoyed your visits.

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