*Stars of the Week*
Orchid
Emmanuel for his brilliant work using switches and playing music on the piano.
Hebe
Everyone is star of the week for the level of engagement they have shown, especially with their new new Tac Pac set.
Bluebell
Hope for showcasing her excellent communication skills, we are so proud of her progress and growing independence, well done, Hope!
Sunflower
Diana for co-producing parts of her self-regulation plan by advocating which activities she prefers, including movement and music.
Marigold
Grace and Ruby for both showing fantastic participation in this week’s dance session, demonstrating great enthusiasm, initiative, and a willingness to learn new steps. Well done to you both!
Tulip
Summer for her great engagement in literacy and perseverance in maths, showing thoughtful responses to poems and using counters to solve doubling equations. Well done, Summer!
Lily
Jesse for engaging in phonics lessons and exploring a new music toy independently. Well done Jesse!
Daffodil
Ayaan for making amazing progress throughout the week, especially during a shared writing session. Amazing work, Ayaan!
Daisy Class
Rayan for making excellent progress in engaging with a range of activities. Well done, Rayan!
Peony
Deyar and Anisa for both working incredibly hard on their daily physio programmes, and independently moving around 'Sam’s Space'.
Dahlia
David for his enthusiasm in learning, and for always bringing happiness and a smile that brightens everyone's day.
Poppy Class
Henry for his fantastic engagement in maths and phonics, showing great enthusiasm, focus, and determination while developing his number and reading skills. Well done, Henry.
Therapy
Aleksander for working so hard to learn new words on his AAC system and starting to combine symbols to make more complex messages. Well done Aleksander, we are so proud of you!
Wellbeing
Henry for working so hard on his own regulation and being supportive to his friends.
Sherwood Foundation School 
Lower School pupils had a brilliant week. Mint Class enjoyed a lovely outdoor sensory circuit session in the sunshine with our SaLT and OT, with lots of opportunities to develop communication and gross motor skills.
Many pupils from Middle School attended the residential trip this week. In Indigo class they have continued their learning about the enchanted forest. The children enjoyed listening to a fairy story and then worked hard to create their own version on fairy paper. Sapphire Class have been exploring poetry this week alongside colours e.g. “red roses” and “blue violets”. In Capri Class they have been learning about healthy lifestyles and how to keep safe in the sun e.g. wearing hats and sunblock - just in time for the sunny weather! Iris Class have been busy engaging in geography community visits, looking at ‘field work’ and exploring the different trees and hills at Carshalton Park. In Ocean Class they have been exploring oral hygiene routines within their healthy lifestyle lessons.
A number of pupils from across Upper School attended the residential trip this week. Everyone had a brilliant time and took part in lots of new activities. At school, pupils explored sequencing in maths, using everyday routines like brushing teeth and washing hands to help understand the order of steps in a process. We also explored the topic of 'under the sea' and learnt about which animals live in different habitats and explored writing using alternative pencils about sea scenes. A new dance session also took place, where pupils had lots of fun exploring movement.
Pupils and staff in the Lower School have had an amazing week. In Maths, students explored capacity and 2D shapes, while in Science and Technology they explored solids and liquids. They also enjoyed dance sessions, time in 'Sam’s Space' (sensory room), swimming, visits to the park, and learning about the weather. In Literacy, pupils read The Singing Mermaid and answered questions about the story to develop their understanding. They also continued exploring the use of an alternative pencil, completed shared writing focused on the letter ‘e’ and explored the initial sounds of words linked to the Letter of the Week.
Middle School have had a busy week, a highlight was our cooking lesson with pupils working on their independence. Tulip Class made their own toasties, Sunflower Class worked on preparing their own snacks at snack time and Poppy Class made tuna salad wraps. It all looked delicious! Lily class had fun using their walkers, used their standing frames and worked on using their eye-gaze for literacy and games.
Post 16 learners have had a very busy week!
This week at The Manor, we celebrated May Day with a range of engaging and creative activities. Cardinal Class led our assembly, where pupils enjoyed potting plants, making summery fruit salad and creating seasonal artwork.
