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Newsletter messages from Mrs Brooks
Autumn 24: A fabulous rainbow over the school, but I’m still looking for the pot of gold!! :-) Perhaps I have actually already found it in some of the amazing work that our young people have completed this term. The school has once more supported the St Chad’s Tree of Lights festival, do pop in over Christmas and see if you can locate our fabulous tree! Christmas is all about celebrating the connections between us, whether it is family, friends, work acquaintances or the people in our communities. The school team have really pulled together this term, it’s been a very busy and long one and I want to say a big thankyou for their efforts and those of the care team who support in school too. Wishing you a peaceful and merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Spring 25: Another busy term and with Easter late this year it has been a bit of a slog! Students have engaged with a wide variety of opportunities as seen in this edition of Henslow News. We have been treated to the most amazing spring weather and with everything coming alive it is an opportunity to celebrate new beginnings. Many of our young people are placed in Shropshire, away from family and home connections. There is a quote from the wonderful Dolly Parton reminding us to make the most of our current situation "you gotta bloom where you are planted!" I am a very proud of a number of students who despite not being happy about their current situation have chosen to make the most of it by working hard towards qualifications which will increase their future opportunities.
Summer 25: Phew what a school year, the pictures in the Newsletter show just a few of our highlights. We were so proud to say ‘bon voyage’ to our leavers this year, with a special mention to one student for her heart felt letters to all staff, showing appreciation of the support they have offered. We wish them all well and hope they stay in touch. A special mention for Mrs Sommers who has joined our team, I can’t wait to hear all of the languages that will be spoken next year as students embrace the opportunity to learn a language. Also a welcome to Miss Butler who will be our new Humanities teacher in September. Wishing you all a restful, fun and happy summer, see you all in September!
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Careers Week
Mrs Couzens has responsibility to ensure that each student has access to appropriate careers advice whether this is provided through a home-county careers advisor or accessing our in-house careers programme. To broaden student's understanding of pathways into employment, tutors are given a 'job of the week' to consider and discuss with their tutor group. Teachers will be expected to regularly weave careers information into their delivery of the Key Stage three curriculum, for example when exploring key figures or considering recent research in their subject. In addition, key stage three students will receive specific careers lessons aimed at developing their personal understanding of their preferences and strengths.
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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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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 2025 students easily beat last year’s Comic Relief total by paying £2 to wear their own clothes.
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Sports Report
In the Autumn Term students travel over to Telford for ski-ing lessons on the dry slope. In the second half term they use the sports hall at The Fitzroy Academy for racket sports such as Badminton and Pickleball. In the Spring Term students travel to Shrewsbury Sports Village to work with a coach on their trampoline skills and work towards proficiency awards. In the second half term they work on team games such as football and basketball.
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Vocational Subjects
The school timetable follows the national curriculum, but is also highly personalised and allows students to pursue their own areas of interest. Some students will complete skills to support their Duke of Edinburgh Award, other will supplement their daily academic curriculum with more vocational subjects such as Horticulture, Construction and Catering, or a day off-site at Lower Bush Farm.
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