A very warm welcome from
Pond Meadow Academy Trust
We are an outstanding special school with high ambition, committed to best preparing pupils from the moment they join us for life beyond school, which is reflected in our vision and values.
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GRAFFITI
This half term, Key stage 3 and 4 classes have been learning about 'Graffiti' as part of their art topic. Maple class have had fun by creating their own 'Maple' class graffiti mural using spray paints. Firstly, some of the students wrote letters or emails to Andy, our site manager, to ask permission to create this mural on the wall in the courtyard. Then all students took part in wearing the protective clothing and equipment and enjoyed creating such a colourful graffiti mural!
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Mental Health Awareness Week
A week very important to Pond Meadow – the mental health and well-being of students and staff plays such a key role in or school’s vision and values. We strive to improve the well-being of staff and students, seeking to build resilience, identify and monitor concerns, and support families who face challenges. Our team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) offer a support network within the school to foster well-being and mental health. Our 8 trained MHFAs are a mix of leaders, teachers and teaching assistants all promoting support, recovery, social inclusion and mental health awareness.
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International Nurses Day
Pond Meadow has a wonderful nursing team, providing outstanding care and support for our students. Together they work with students and their families to make sure that the child’s individual needs are met in school, enabling them to access their education.
THANK YOU to our nurses for your dedication and commitment to our students!
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Guildford In Bloom Update
We are excited to see how our garden is coming along for our Guildford In Bloom competition. A special thank you to everyone who donated items, time and expertise – we really appreciate it.
The students have already been busy helping us plant a variety of seeds, like sunflowers, sweetcorn and strawberries, as well as some butterfly wildflowers in plant pots – which are all doing well. We are also very excited about the potatoes we planted last month.
We are still looking for a few more planters and compost – any donations would be appreciated.
For more info visit @guilfordinbloom
Or contact Emma and Megan via email, see link in bio.
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PMLD Awareness Day!
PMLD stands for Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.
Did you know around 10% of people with profound disabilities have a visual impairment?
Primrose Class have worked on creating sensory artwork as part of PMLD awareness day. We really enjoyed painting the card and choosing textures through eye gaze and total body communication. Students in Primrose class use a range of different senses to help them explore the world.
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