Starting off with more of a history focus, students have been learning about life in the trenches during the wars. There were lots of great knowledge shared amongst the students and also an increasing understanding of what life was like during these times. The students were also able to link this to current events in the world today and showed great knowledge and understanding of how modern conflicts echo those of the past.
The first term of the new academic year has seen the student's study and reflect on healthy relationships both on and offline. Students in different year groups showed great insight into what impacts their relationships with other people and how the increasing use of technology in our lives has started to shape and change how we interact with one another.
This term Lundy are excited to be reading Of Mice and Men. This is the story of two men working on ranches. They are called Lennie and George. George looks after Lennie, who is rather like a child. They hope to make enough money to buy their own farm and raise rabbits. Unfortunately, their luck changes and the story has a tragic ending.
In maths we've been exploring risk and chance by playing the game "Blocko". The students have used sample spaces and probability to come up with some great strategies whilst discussing the difference between theoretical and experimental probability. Some of the KS4 students have been attempting some challenging GCSE questions on probability this week too.
Peppercombe started the week with a wellbeing breakfast in Morrison's. We've started to look at our brains in tutor time to discover if we use our right or left side more compared to others. This has generated some interesting conversations about how we all look at the world and how we are all different learners.
Thank you to Warhammer Workshop – Barnstaple for delivering an inspiring and hands-on session for our enthusiastic Warhammer fans! Our students showed great creativity and focus as they designed and completed their own models within a set time limit.
The Warhammer Alliance is a fantastic educational programme that introduces young people to the world of Warhammer, combining fun, creativity, and valuable learning experiences.
Greysands explored some poetry linked to crime and mystery this week. They then brought the words to life by making "shadows dance".
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The girls from Peppercombe baked a delicious chocolate cake.
Petroc are holding a number of open events in the coming weeks. This is a great opportunity to explore courses, meet staff and students, and find out about support with applications, finance, and travel.
For more information visit: https://www.petroc.ac.uk/open-events/
Students in KS3 took part in an online safety competition to see who could create the best online safety poster. This was a really tricky decision to make as all students involved worked hard, and produced some excellent posters which were informative and engaging. Well done to all students who took part. Online safety continues to be an important topic within the school and wider community.
Please do get in contact if you're unsure about something online. Either contacting the school number or emailing form tutor.
Greysands enjoyed clay leaf printing at Forest School last week.
Bruce has been busy in School supporting a variety of learners to feel safe and settled.
