newsletter 11th october 2019 - greenmead school | maintained special day school for children aged...
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Newsletter – 11th October 2019 “Every Achievement Counts”
School Diary Dates for Autumn Term
16th October (postponed; details to follow) Workshop for parents
‘Communication development and strategies to support it’
18th October 2pm Harvest Festival Celebration with Ronald Ross
Evaluated IEPs go home
21st-25th October Half term
18th November
Parents’ Evening
Achievements this week
Thalia Using her voice to ask for ‘more’ of the big drum
Nana Taking the register and walking to the office and back independently
Aurora Fantastic work on the eye gaze telling an adult what she wants ‘now’
Darcy Working really hard in her physio session with Mags
Martina Amazing waiting for the pool and incredible swimming to steal pool noodles from staff
Well done to Gemma, Ruddy and Vicky for passing their Oxygen and Paraldehyde training!
Harvest and Wandsworth Foodbank
Please join us on Friday 18th October at 2pm for our
joint harvest celebration with Ronald Ross.
As in previous years we are collecting donations for
Wandsworth Foodbank. You can start to send
these in before the harvest celebration.
The following items can be donated; loo rolls, tinned
potatoes, sugar, cooking oil, washing up liquid, tea,
coffee. Please do not send in perishable foods.
Christmas Lunch
Yes, this is the very first mention of Christmas! Christmas Lunch for the pupils will be on Tuesday 10th December. If your child usually has a packed
lunch and you would be interested in them having a school Christmas dinner on that day or if you have any queries please contact Nicky by Monday 28th
October, not December as in previous info. [email protected]
FOG News
Our next event is on Thursday 17th October at 1.00pm.
Come for coffee, cake and find out more about our plans
for our Bonfire Night.
Thursday 7th November 3.30-5.30pm
Bonfire Night Fun
Tuesday 10th December 8.00pm
Christmas Drinks for Greenmead Parents/Carers
The pool is OPEN!
A new filter system and new showers have been
installed. Swimming has started again this week.
Parents’ Cookery Course
Bonfire Night Fun
Respite service for people with mild/moderate learning disabilities is also available - you can call to find out more
on 07974 028375 or refer to the website for more information: http://www.activitystation.org.uk/activity-days/
Creative Arts Workshop
Sunday 27th October
11.30-1.00pm
Drumming Workshop
Sunday 27th October
11.30-1.00pm
Drama Workshop
Sunday 27th October
2.00-4.00pm
Halloween Disco
Sunday 27th October
5.00-8.00pm
To book call Mencap on 020 8744 1923
Communication Focus
Thought/Meme of the Week
Behaviors are ways that our pupil’s at Greenmead communicate - they are not always being
“naughty”. Sometimes a behavior that we think is ‘bad’ can be the child saying they don’t like
something, feel pain, or asking for your attention (and by telling them off, they have succeed in
getting your attention, so will do it again!), Instead of reprimanding them, show them how to
communicate in a ‘good’ way – try showing them a symbol or sign, so they learn what to do next time.
Try a new strategy
Keep some core vocabulary symbols in easy
reach (e.g. a keyring attached to your belt loop,
or on door handles around the house), then you
model what words to use as opportunities arise.
Thoughts with OT
At school we are trying really hard to think about
positioning and posture to make sure pupils are
able to access their environments, join in with
activities and communicate.
Signs of the Week