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This half term Fig class has enjoyed learning about the Stone Age and how people lived during these times. The class got hands-on experience of what life would have been…
Oak class loves learning all about plate tectonics, how mountains are formed and what causes volcanoes! We were even able to make and erupt our own volcanoes using bicarbonate of soda…
We’ve had a busy few weeks since the beginning of the Spring Term. In outdoor learning we’ve been climbing trees, clearing the woods and making bird feeders. We’ve had a busy…
This half term in PE with Mr Wright we have been learning how to play Lacrosse! We've really enjoyed using the Lacrosse sticks to throw and catch the balls.
We have been learning all about the Stone Age and have loved learning about the Cave paintings. We read the story 'Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson' and set to work…
Fig class has enjoyed getting into the world of the Ancient Egyptians learning about the Gods/Godesses, farming, mummification, dress, traditions, culminating in a visit to Norwich Castle where the class took…
PROGRAMME LIVE The time has come... Your NGF25 programme is here We're back for double the time this year - six days of celebrating all things gaming Mon 26 - Sat 31…
Red Nose Day was a roaring success with pupils enjoying playing games, treating themselves to a cake at the cake sale, getting active for the basketball house challenge and following…
We’ve had a busy few weeks since the beginning of the Spring Term. In outdoor learning we’ve been climbing trees, clearing the woods and making bird feeders. In Topic we’ve been…
Once again Mars Day has an out-of-this-world programme of live link-ups, activities and resources, talks and live Q&As with space stars, as well as career discussions with hidden heroes of…
What a busy half term Chestnut has had! Well done to Chestnut class for a great few months. In Design Technology, we created our fantastic cars out of wood. In…
Classes were set the challenge of creating a Christmas grotto area in our classroom and we wanted to show you Oak's! We made two giant snowmen and the pupils helped…
We’ve had another busy and exciting few weeks in Pine class. We’ve been learning about the contribution to WW2 by our own family members and the family of staff at…
We held another successful Illuminate walk and Christmas Fayre with over £2000 being raised during the evening. A big thank you to those families and friends of Sidestrand that attended,…
A brilliant time was had by all on our trip to the Science Museum in Bowthorpe. There was so much to see and do! We began our day in the…
Fig enjoyed a visit to Gressenhall this week where they experienced a Victorian Christmas. The pupils made candy canes, paper chains and a Victoiran peg doll whilst learning about traditions…
We have been learning how people communicated in the past through written forms. Quill writing, a type writer and block printing.
Olive Class has been learning about the first telephone invention by Alexander Bell. We had a go at making our own string telephone invention. We found our voices travelled further…
Wow what a busy half term we have had! We have managed to fit so much fun stuff in to the last 8 weeks. We started our swimming lessons which…
Some Sidestrand Hall pupils were lucky enough to be involved in a Silent Disco with residents of local care homes thanks to the generosity of the charity of 'Friend Indeed'.…
Oak class had a fab time visiting Sidestrand Church. We found the different items within the church such as the font, the altar, the pews plus lots more. We also…
Oak class learnt about the different poppy colours and why we remember the fallen.
We have had a great start to our new term and have enjoyed lots of different activities and learning topics. We've particularly enjoyed studying Andy Warhol and producing our own…
Oak class have been enjoying a variety of activities during Target Time. These activities are designed to support pupils with a host of skills such as communication skills, fine and…
Students from Sidestrand Hall School's Sixth Form were very grateful to receive a donation of cordless battery powered tools from Anglia Mowers, based in Sheringham in North Norfolk. The generous…
Oak class have been busy in Design Technology making this fantastic owls! Pupils used a variety of techniques to create their feathered friends.
Fig class has been reading 'Boy' by Roald Dahl. This week we have been making and trying our own chocolate. We did some taste testing of ingredients before selecting what…
The Fig Class of 2023-2024 would like to tell you what it is like to be in Fig Class. Audio recordings from pupils:
Oak enjoyed creating a globe for the earth day challenge. It took 5 attempts to get the papier maché correct but we did it! We covered it in PVA glue and…
Oak worked behind the cameras today to produce some wonderful short films! Lots of still photos were taken and then edited together to create a stop-motion film. This required a…
There is a whole-school challenge to create a rainbow theme in our classrooms this June during Pride month. Oak have enjoyed this task immensely, creating a huge rainbow on our…
Oak really enjoyed a visit from Happisburgh Owls today as part of their Outdoor Learning experience. Pupils were able to hold the birds and enjoyed learning lots of facts about…
Fig class has been enjoying the sunshine, taking cuttings of mint and replanting them as well as helping clear the Outdoor Area. The class hopes to start sowing seeds this week…
Oak have been busy in Art creating hybrid animals - complete with their own habitats! Pupils chose two animals, considered how they might merge together and then decided where they…
Oak class have been learning all about plate tectonics and earthquakes which led onto some interesting questions about volcanoes so we made our own! The class loves seeing the 'lava'…
Fig class made the most of the sunshine today and used what they had learnt on perspective and drawing, to draw the school buildings. Mrs Steph Harvey Class teacher
A massive well done to all the students that took part in the Basketball challenge for Red Nose Day. Here were the results…. 4th place= Yellow House 149 points 3rd…
This term the students have tried a variety of sports including Badminton, Tennis and Gymnastics. Students have been learning different shot techniques and how to serve in Badminton and Tennis.…
On the 14th of March was the Annual Eastern Region Special Schools Cross Country Competition. Sidestrand took around 45 students who had enjoyed and done well during their Cross Country…
Our Star of the Week this week is George. As Star of the week he gets a special hair to sit on, gets double stamps on his reward card and…
Our Star of the Week this week is Faith. As Star of the week she gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on her reward card and a prize from the box! Her…
Fig class has enjoyed getting to know their new class member Little My. She has settled in well and has enjoyed taking part in activities such as Maths and Animal…
Oak visited Cromer library where we learned all about the Norfolk libraries and how to find books that interest us, either by author or by topic! Pupils were able to…
Oak had a wonderful morning out visiting Hatter's Tea Rooms in Cromer. Staff there were really welcoming and we were lucky enough to enjoy some delicious food and drink! We…
Congratulations to Jacob for winning the E-Safety Logo Design Competition.
Our Star of the Week this week is Malachi. As Star of the week he gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on his reward card and…
Our Star of the Week this week is Jaiden. As Star of the week he gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on his reward card and…
Lego club members have loved building some donated Lego sets as well as making their own creations during free play. It's great to see some really intricate builds coming together!
As part of our outdoor learning work on looking after the environment Oak class went out litter picking around the school site. We found lots of harmful plastics that we…
Oak class loved making the most of the indoor climbing equipment in PE. We were very brave when climbing high and were very patient in taking turns. We have also loved…
Ni hao ! Fig class has been celebrating the Chinese New Year. THe pupils experimented with holding chopsticks, made Chinese drums, listened to Chinese music and created Chinese dragons for the classroom…
In Topic lessons we've been learning about Asia and the children have produced some lovely artwork of elephants.
Pine Class enjoyed a trip to Cromer library where the children had the opportunity to get library cards and choose books for themselves. They also visited Hatters Teashop and ordered…
Our Star of the Week this week is Mike. As Star of the week he gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on his reward card and…
Oak class have been studying Pablo Picasso and were impressed to learn that he has 12 middle names! We have looked at his Cubist paintings and have been creating cubist…
The countdown to Mars Day 24 is on! Mars Day will be held on Tuesday 5th March. Find out more information and book tickets on the Stem Learning website. https://www.stem.org.uk/primary/enrichment/mars-day
Our Star of the Week this week is Jess. As Star of the week she gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on her reward card and a…
Looking for activities during the February half term? Check out the Norwich Science Festival which runs Saturday 17 - Saturday 24 February 2024 For more information, click here!
In English we are reading 'The lion, the witch and the wardrobe' by C.S.Lewis. We have read the first few chapters and tried a well known treat of Turkish Delight…
Our Star of the Week this week is Liam. As Star of the week he gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on his reward card and…
This week we started our Asia Topic with some memory based activities and some group collaboration tasks! A lot of fun had by all and we have finally mastered the…
Dear Parents/ Carers, RE: Ofsted Inspection November 2023 As you are aware we had an aligned Ofsted inspection between 7-9th November, which inspected both our Education and Residential Provision. I…
Our Star of the Week this week is Kiera. As Star of the week she gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on her reward card and a…
On Monday 11th December, Oak class went to see our beautiful artwork at The Garden House gallery in Cromer. We were very happy to see Samuel Thomas again who initially…
Our Star of the Week this week is Malachi. As Star of the week he gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on his reward card and a prize from the…
Oak class were really impressed on our trip to Norwich cathedral for the SEN carol service. Not just with the incredible architecture but also hearing the Norwich School choir who…
We held our second Illuminate Christmas Fayre on Thursday 7 th December, and it was great to see so many of our families attend. Mr Coates and the Sixth Form…
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Our Star of the Week this week is Noah. As Star of the week he gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on his reward card and…
The Christmas decoration preparations have begun...and we got snow! Mrs Steph Harvey Class teacher
This week in Fig in Art we have been making Alberto Giacometti sculptures using pipe cleaners and tin foil. Pretty impressive don't you think? Mrs Steph Harvey Class teacher
Our Star of the Week this week is Kiera. As Star of the week she gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on her reward card and a…
Fig class enjoyed a return visit to the library where they returned and renewed their books or took out new ones. As part of our visit we also got a…
Our Star of the Week this week is Jaiden. As Star of the week he gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on his reward card and a…
Gressenhall Trip Oak class had a brilliant trip to Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse. We got to see Victorian house and we tried drop scones which were a bit like crumpets.We…
Our Star of the Week this week is Jess. As Star of the week she gets a special chair to sit on, gets double stamps on her reward card and a…
This week we have been exploring toys from Victorian times. We enjoyed playing with the toys and even made our own thaumatropes and cup and ball toys! - Mrs. Harvey
PUMPKIN CARVING COMPETITION A walk through the woodland path, showed an amazing display of carved pumpkins. Pupils put their creative touches to good work and created some very unique and…
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Volunteer Shop Assistants needed for Strands Charity Shop, Cromer Sidestrand Hall School is a state maintained school for pupils with complex educational needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and communication difficulties and emotional…
