Archive Monthly Archives: March 2024
VEC’s Factor 2024
We’ve enjoyed a fabulous afternoon of entertainment in our annual VEC’s Factor spectacular! In all, a record-breaking 20 acts participated! There was singing, dancing and film entries. Everyone was certainly a winner today, but our judging panel, Sean Mogg, Dave Young, Jamie King and Jana Henley, had the arduous task of choosing the top three. […]
Read moreThe Art of Vlogging
In the course of their studies, our photography and media group have been making their own Vlogs. To learn more about vlogging and to get some useful hints and tips they conducted an interview with YouTube vlogger Tom Chappell. Tom runs a successful vlog called ‘Fournilwrittenalloverit’ all about Portsmouth FC. Class Portland also participated as […]
Read moreWe Host Dorset STEP Event
Students from Class Portland have been ‘Stepping into Sport’ today at as we hosted The Dorset STEP Inclusive Sport Event. The purpose of this event is to further develop leadership skills for our young people and inspire them to lead and volunteer in sport. The day also developed communication and organisation skills of young people […]
Read moreEaster Treat for the Students
Yesterday, we were very pleased to welcome Frances Cornelius and Barry Smith from Variety, The Children’s Charity, with a special delivery! With Easter just around the corner, we were delighted to receive a batch of delicious Easter eggs to be shared among the students. Paula Allcroft and Deputy Headteacher Lisa Layng were on hand to […]
Read moreMaking Music With Soundstorm
Class Portland are now two weeks into an exciting music project in association with local Music Education Agency Soundstorm. The project, set to run over 10 weeks, will guide the students through writing, performing and recording their own song. From the notes to the words, the students are leading the whole creation. The track will […]
Read moreElliot Supports Steve Hewlett
A couple of week back class Portland student and budding ventriloquist Elliot supported one of his heroes, Steve Hewlett. Steve is one of the UKs top Ventriloquists having come 4th in the finals of Britain’s Got Talent with his puppets of Simon Cowell and Sinitta. Following this success Steve went on to support the Osmonds […]
Read moreUK Youth Elections
A massive thank you to our colleagues in the Formal Pathway – Michelle Crampton, Valerie Barlow, Sophie Chandler & David Henley for facilitating their class’s participation in voting in the BCP UK Youth Parliament elections. Classes Brownsea, Portland, Arne & Pergins all voted in an online election in February. This is an annual event, with […]
Read moreWorld Book Day
Today we joined the nation in celebrating World Book Day. Our school day was filled with lots of exciting activities celebrating reading for pleasure. The day kicked off with a fancy dress parade. Staff and students dressed as their favourite literary characters and lots of effort went into some brilliant costumes. Our reading swaps were […]
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