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• Eco committee

  Tue 05 Mar 2024

  A big thank you to our Eco Committee members for promoting healthy eating by delivering fruit to classes!
  They loved making sure everyone had healthy fruit and worked hard to ensure it was all delivered just in time for snack time 😊
   

  

• Science CPD

  Wed 24 Jan 2024

  After an amazing science show today for pupils all teaching staff took part in a professional development session on science in an SEN school.
  The session was very insightful and engaging and we have even more ideas on teaching science to our pupils!

  

• Outstanding

  Thu 07 Dec 2023

  Woodlands School has been rated as "outstanding" for the fourth time in a row!!
  We have again been deemed "outstanding" after a complete inspection by Ofsted in October 2023.
  Our school’s commitment to excellence in education has been recognized, reflecting the dedication and hard work of both staff and pupils.
  The Ofsted report highlights Woodlands School’s exceptional teaching standards, robust leadership, and vibrant learning environment that foster academic growth and personal development. This outstanding rating reaffirms Woodland’s dedication to providing high-quality education.
  The Ofsted report published on 28th November 2023 described pupil behaviour as "exemplary" and said the school has developed an extremely ambitious curriculum that takes into account ‘the different pathways that groups of pupils with distinctive needs need to follow’.
  Our headteacher Caroline Day-Lewis has praised the work of all staff for the results and said "It is fantastic to lead a team of such passionate, hardworking and dedicated professionals, who go above and beyond to support our school every day. This recognition motivates us to continue our commitment to educational excellence.”
   

  

• Diwali

  Mon 13 Nov 2023

  Pupils at Woodlands have been taking part in different Diwali activities around school. This includes making Diva lamps, dyeing rice different colours and making Rangoli patterns, exploring different colourful lights, exploring coloured rice on drums and dressing up.

  

• Black History Month

  Fri 20 Oct 2023

  Black History Month 2023 is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. This year the theme is ' Saluting Our Sisters' highlighting the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities. At Woodlands we have been celebrating by exploring and looking into different pioneering black women and taking part in various activities through art, music, sensory stories and physical activities.
   

  

• Colombus Day

  Wed 11 Oct 2023

  Cedar class celebrated ‘Columbus day’ on Monday. They took part in a sensory story exploring telescopes and maps and built a boat and made hats. 

  Head to our Facebook page to watch their class video https://facebook.com/100057179061951/posts/pfbid02eBhNpc1AVGX3QTSq6JxjKXfyNGLMmBg7fiGGNmQ5hva285H8BaJVvyruM2kGB7vNl/
  
   

  

• Horse Riding

  Tue 03 Oct 2023

  Spruce Class are visiting Penniwell's Riding Centre for some horsepower on Fridays this term!

  Horse riding is known to improve physical health and mental 

  well-being and is an excellent way for the children to end a

  busy week at school.  

   

  

• Children Expressing Feelings

  Wed 27 Sep 2023

  Aspen class have been focusing on different feelings and children are learning to express their feelings throughout the day. They will soon begin to use the zones of regulation every morning and afternoon.

  

• Hinduism in RE

  Wed 27 Sep 2023

  Elm class has been learning about Hinduism in RE. The children have been exploring different artefacts that belong to Hinduism. Children enjoyed exploring books, bells, candles and the  different Hindu gods.
   

  

• London Children's Ballet

  Fri 23 Sep 2022

  On Friday the 23rd September the London Children's Ballet came to Woodlands school where they performed 'Anne of Green Gables'. This was a wonderful experience for pupils across the school. There was an opportunity for a meet and greet afterwards and the ballet dancers showed us how to perform some of their skills! A massive thank you to the London's Children's ballet for giving us an experience we won't forget.