Miss Mills’ Crew Page – Andromeda

Welcome to Year 10 – Term 2!

We are delighted to welcome students into the second term of Year 10! The first term was a great success – Year 10 have settled in beautifully and have enjoyed engaging learning experiences, including a visit to the workhouse as part of our study of A Christmas Carol. We have also enjoyed some wonderful enrichment activities.

Our crew is called Andromeda, named after the constellation. In Greek mythology, Andromeda was a princess who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice but was saved by the hero Perseus. The constellation Andromeda is one of the largest in the sky and can be seen in the northern hemisphere, symbolising bravery and hope – qualities we celebrate in our crew!

Moving into this term, KS4 students will be able to choose their enrichment from a supplied list. They will have the chance to move around and join students from other crews to explore new interests and skills.

Our crew team is:

• Miss Mills – Crew Leader

• Mrs Lowen – Teaching Assistant

• Miss Oxby – Teaching Assistant

Together, we support students to feel safe, confident, and ready to achieve their best.

What we are learning this term

English

Students will continue their study of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. They will build on reading, writing, and analytical skills, focusing on character, theme, and social context, as well as developing creative writing.

Maths

Students will continue working on the four operations, revisiting the order of operations (BIDMAS), and developing confidence with decimals and fractions.

Science

Last term, Year 10 looked at cells, microscopes, genetics (including DNA), as well as selective breeding and genetic engineering. There was lots of information to learn throughout the term, and pupils worked hard to achieve their learning outcomes.

This term, Science will focus on forces, movement, and energy. Within this topic, students will look at cars and their stopping distances, balanced and unbalanced forces, and acceleration, finishing off with energy transfers and energy resources.

Creative Media

Students will continue exploring different media products, their audiences, and purposes, developing an understanding of how media is designed and targeted.

Cooking

Cooking lessons continue to give students the opportunity to explore practical life skills, creativity, and healthy living.

RSHE

This term in RSHE, students will learn about puberty and the changing body. Lessons provide a safe space to ask questions, develop knowledge, and understand how their bodies are changing.

GCSEs and BTECs

Year 10 students will continue their Key Stage 4 journey, working towards GCSEs, BTECs, and Entry Level awards. Details of each subject’s content and assessments will continue to be shared.

Choosing Time

Choosing Time remains an important part of our nurture approach, giving students the chance to develop social skills, responsibility, and independence. This term, students will select activities from a list and join peers from other crews. Activities may include:

• Board games

• Crafting and creative projects

• Caring for our crew hamster, Thunder

• Football and other outdoor activities later in the term

We are looking forward to another positive and successful term ahead!

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