Discovery Blog 24.01.2025

What another fabulous week at Discovery for Kathryn’s class! This week we have been exploring time in Maths, narratives in English and even cool creatures in Science!

We were lucky enough to experience Zoo Lab at our school on Thursday. We had a chance to be curious about a range of exotic animals and even touch them. We asked questions and found out more about the amazing animals.

Our independent writing is really coming on – did you know we are writers here at Discovery? We are proud of our Where the Forest Meets the Sea stories from this week.

Parent Information

Please find attached our current courses, running with Middlesbrough Community Learning Service, Learning for Inclusion.

As always, you can call direct to book individual service users onto our courses on 01642 811400 or email karen.morris@mcls.ac.uk

We also offer bespoke courses to suit the needs of your organisation and your specific service users. You can call Karen Morris on 01642 811403 to discuss any requirements and create learning opportunities to support your service and our Seven Purposes:

1. Engaging and/or building confidence

2. Preparation for further learning

3. Preparation for employment

4. Improving essential skills (English, ESOL, maths, digital)

5. Equipping parents/carers to support children’s learning.

6. Health and well-being

7. Developing stronger communities

A reminder that Middlesbrough Community Learning Service’s Employment Hub, has a drop in service each Tuesday- you can contact Jessica Evans with any other Employability services you may require on 01642 811400 or email jessica.evans@mcls.ac.uk

Explorers of the Week

Well done to all of our explorers.

Becky’s Class Mace For exploring the winter animal tray independently

Maddi’s Class Carter For putting his own coat on independently and engaging well in class activities

Morgan’s Class Luke Wearing shoes outside all week

Carl’s Class Leo For a super retelling of ‘The Little Red Hen’ story

Kirsty’s Class Teddy  For segmenting and blending all set 1 words

Charlotte’s Class Jack For taking part in petting all the creatures with Zoolab

Laura’s Class Otis For using communication symbols during snack time

Michelle’s Class Todd For choosing and eating his dinner 

Dominic’s Class Jacob For his comprehension skills

Katherine’s Class Victor For trying hard to practice writing letters in his name

Beth’s Class Louie For amazing reading

Clare’s Class Ralfs For remembering and retelling the water cycle

Kathryn’s Class Jaycee Showing great effort and independence

Sarah’s Class Oliver Amazing independent writing

Jenni’s Class Lilly May For settling in so well to her new school, and outstanding effort in all areas of learning.

Alex’s Class Mohamad Remembering lots of things he has learned about in careers sessions