Blog by Tag: Governors

Maple Class have had a fantastic week exploring the Islamic Faith through Attention Autism, dress up, creative work, cooking and music. We have tasted traditional foods and made sweets eaten at Eid using our fabulous communication skills to make requests, follow instructions and take turns. We…

As part of our theme, “Emergency! Emergency!”, Nurse Amy, who is our class governor in Willow Class, came to see us today to tell us all about the job of a nurse. Some of Sycamore Class joined us to find out about the job of a nurse too. 

Before Nurse Amy arrived, we thought about questions…

I was invited in to school to assist with Class 11G- who are making bacon butties for school staff to raise money for Prom. 

It was amazing to see the pupil's doing so much independently and enjoying learning life skills.  

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all staff, pupils and…

On Thursday 20th October Maple Class showed Racism the Red Card! We enjoyed sharing joint attention and exploring all things Red during Attention Autism and in our red themed sensory trays. We have been finding and putting together puzzles of photos of our face in the tuff tray and recognising our…

This term we have been looking at Hairspray the musical. We have learnt about ‘Black’ and ‘White’ segregation in USA in the 1960s. 
 

Today we have proudly danced to ‘You can’t Stop the Beat’ a song from the musical - no matter who you are, if you want to get up and dance, don’t let anyone…

Our first 'Chill and Chat' session took place yesterday. It was lovely for parents/carers to have the opportunity to chat together over a cup of coffee and slice of cake.

Our next get together will take place on 6th December at 1:00pm. Further details to follow.

Hope to see you all…

Hi all,

I would like to introduce myself.  I am Amy Blundell, vice chair of governors and nominated governor for child protection and safeguarding. 

Within my role as vice chair, as well as attending the Informal and Formal governing body meetings, I am also on the following…

I was invited into school on Friday 22nd April 2022, along with a Jewish faith leader to join staff and pupils celebrating the Jewish festival of Passover. 

Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.  I thoroughly enjoyed joining…

We had a very special visitor on Friday! Amy Troner attended school as a Jewish faith leader and delivered multiple engaging workshops for our pupils. Amy was accompanied by Mr. Maher (school governor) for the morning sessions. Amy shared her main beliefs and explained all about Jewish festivals,…

Governor Blog - Sara Hudson-Walsh

In October this year (2021) it will be four years since I became a co-opted governor at Astley Park School. I have a 16 year old autistic son who has a learning disability, who came to APS in year 6 from a mainstream school. As well meaning as the mainstream…

Thank-you to everyone who joined in with our virtual Macmillan Coffee Morning, it was a great success and everyone had a fantastic time. All classes took park and completed some brilliant activities within class, including holding a Teams meeting with parents and carers so they could join in from…