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  • Song Lab Performance, Birmingham

    Key Stage 3 students were involved in workshops in school in the Autumn Term. Those who were keen to develop their interests in music production were able to progress this by participating in an event in Birmingham. Kiesha, Faith, Tyler, Warren and Jack all had fun using the hi tech equipment to produce their own composition. Extracts of their work can be heard by following these links: I can hear you When I wake up Fish Diss

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  • Review and Project Days

    Mid way through the academic year each student has a review with their teaching staff and support agencies, who contribute to the feedback event for parents and carers. When they were not in their review, students were challenged to try out new activities such as Taiko Drumming and Bushcraft. The Bushcraft session took place at Nesscliffe enabling students to build emergency shelters and light fires, then cook marshmallows. The drumming was a brilliant way to release any excess energy.

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  • Henslow School Pantomime

    What a performance! This half term has seen excitement levels rise as the projects groups in KS3, ably directed by Arts Award student Alicia, create their first production: ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. The group have developed their skills from creative thinking to finding the best ways to work as a team. Their effort has led to developing a short pantomime to entertain the whole school on the last day.

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  • Alternative Programmes

    Once a week Key Stage 3 students attend the Cavalier Riding Centre , near Much Wenlock. They follow British Horse Society accredited programmes that are designed to help students work co-operatively with others, outside a formal academic setting. 'Stable Relationships' and 'Changing Lives Through Horses' help develop personal skills, as well as give an introduction to caring for animals.

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  • Autumn Term PE lessons

    The whole school took part in lessons at Telford Dry Ski Slope during September and October. All students had the chance to take a UK Snowlife Ski Award. For some students it was their first time putting on ski boots and venturing out, for some they were able to enjoy showing off their skills from the top of the slope. 3 students, Alicia, Lee and Jack practiced hard and gained a level 5 award, 4 students gained a level 4, with Tyler making 3 levels of progress and 3 students achieved level 3.

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  • Stratford Visit

    To support their studies in English, Key Stage 3 students Tom, Dylan, Kiesha and Tyler visited Stratford and the the Holy Trinity Church, to see the  birthplace and burial site of England's most famous bard, William Shakespeare.

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  • Charity Fundraising

    Raising money for those less fortunate than ourselves is an important part of student life in Henslow School. Students make requests to support different causes and both staff and students get involved in the events. Comic Relief: Every year staff and students come to school in their mufti clothes and pay for the privilege. In 2021 we raised a record £159.57, mainly thanks to Alfie's Sponsored Silence.

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