The Grove Special School - School Enrichment Activities

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School Enrichment Activities

Term	Activity	Provided by and for	Outcomes for pupils
Academic year 2021 -2022	Chain Bridge project	Chain Bridge charity Senior pupils	Children where involved in different activities such as Design and Technology and Science based learning.
Academic year 2021 - 2022	Holy Island film project	Charity Senior pupils	Developing pupils confidence and self-esteem. Developing understanding and knowledge of film making and the jobs and skills associated with this. Developing a greater knowledge of the local area and its history.
May and June 2022	Dance group	Funded by school for Oak class	Developing pupils dance skills, whist enhancing their confidence and resilience.
May 2022	Riding of the Bounds visit and competition	Riding of the bounds association Beech and Oak classes	Developing pupils understanding and knowledge of local community traditions and festivals.
May 2022	PE activities	Organised by school for Elm	Developing our nursery and Early Years pupils physical skills
May 2022	Jubilee celebrations	Organised by school for all pupils	Developing children’s knowledge and understanding of British history, the Monarch and her reign. Children have designed and developed their own crowns and decorations for the event.
Academic year 2021 - 2022	Allanton Village Hall project	Oak class	Developing Community Cohesion and pupils engagement in local community events. Pupils taking responsibility for a project and maintain this over time.
Academic Year 2021 - 2022	Respite support in school	The Grove School For pupils who receive respite	Respite offered for pupils is developed and enhanced by the staff being able to access the school building over evenings and during the holidays.
Academic Year 2021 - 2022	Young Carers meetings on Saturdays	The Grove School	Young carers enables siblings of some of our pupils to have time when they can relax and enjoy social interactions that do not involve other members of their families.
Academic Year 2021-2022	RDA	By the charity for Beech class	Developing pupils physical skills whilst supporting their emotional wellbeing
June 2022	School residential	The Grove School (funded by school)	Opportunities to be involved in a residential and spend time together outside of the school and home environment. Activities and events planned to ensure that this is an enriching experience.
June 2022	East Links school visit	Funded by classes Business money, Willow and Maple classes	Developing pupils access to the wider community and to enjoyable activities that enhance the pupils learning experiences.
June 2022	School support of the East Ord nature walk	Supported by the Rotary club	Developing pupils knowledge of the world around them and community cohesion
July 2022	School Prom	The Grove School (Pupils fund raised to pay for this)	Social opportunity for our senior pupils, developing their independence and self-esteem that they can be a part of a Prom like other senior pupils in other schools.
July 2022	Designing a logo for a new parent group called ‘Time to shine’	Time to Shine	Opportunity to be part of a new community group that has been developed to support families with disabled children.
July 2022	Rotary Sports Day	Rotary Club Berwick	Opportunity to be part of a inclusive sports event in school
July 2022	Class assemblies	The Grove School	Opportunity to be part of their class assemblies and have their good work applauded

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