November 25 Number 8 Diary Dates
Welcome to our termly pathway newsletter
Term 2 ends: Friday 19 December @ 2pm Term 3 starts: Tuesday 6 January Term 3 ends: Friday 13 February Term 4 starts: Monday 23 February Kingswood Residential: Weds 18 to Friday 20 March Term 4 ends: Thursday 2 April Dear parents and carers We’re excited to be introducing our new Life Skills Curriculum across the Oak Pathway. This is a progressive framework designed to help all our young people build confidence, independence, and essential everyday skills from Key Stage 1 all the way through to Key Stage 4. The life skills framework is inspired by our belief that “Every Moment Matters”. The curriculum is designed to capitalise on learning opportunities across the whole school day… and at home! Whether it’s making breakfast, choosing what to wear, travelling safely, or asking for help. Each small success adds up to a big step towards independence. The Life Skills Curriculum covers these key areas: Independent Living, Personal Safety, Road Safety and Travel, Keeping Healthy, Personal Care, Leisure, and Work Skills. Learning in all areas happen through reallife, engaging activities. We encourage parents and carers to take a look at our Life Skills Framework and try some simple activities at home. Home learning activities can really help reinforce learning and independence. You will find the framework here on our website: https://st-nicholas.kent.sch.uk/curriculum/the-oak-pathway Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you at one of our planned events during the Christmas period. Best wishes Dave Jenner
Dave, Jule, Matt and Tracy (The St Nicholas Striders!) ran the 10k Mo Run earlier this month in windy Herne Bay! The run raises funds to promote men’s health research, transforming the way health services reach and support men.