Our Learning

Science

February 2026

This half-term our topic has been ‘Look Up!’. In Oak Class, our English, Humanities, Science and Art lessons have all focused on space and the planets in our solar system. We have been incredibly proud of Oak Class as they created space boots, helmets and passports ready for their journey into space, and explored different features of the Moon, Sun and planets through a range of hands-on activities. In Science we have used different ways to learn how the Earth orbits the Sun and how that gives us day and night. In English we have learned space poems and in Art we have experimented with mixed media, using colour and texture to represent different planets. Great work venturing off into space, Oak Class!

Minibus, Soft Play and Swimming

November 2025

Oak Class have settled into routines brilliantly across school and settings. We are really proud of the progress that everyone is making in their learning which will soon be being shared with you via your child's school report. We are delighted to this half-term be accessing our hydrotherapy pool every Friday where we are working on our individual Physical and Sensory Outcomes, Soft Play every Thursday as part of our Communication lessons, and the minibus every other Wednesday to apply what we are learning about in Science at the Museum of Science and Industry. Great work, Oak Class!

MCFC Sensory Room

October 2025

On Thursday morning a group of pupils from Maple and Oak Classes represented Newlands School wonderfully on a minibus visit to Manchester City Football Club’s Sensory Room with a view of the pitch. As you can see they did amazing; exploring the space and technology with curiosity and respect and following instructions from both school and Manchester City staff brilliantly. We are so proud of how you represent Newlands when you visit different places - well done all!