These opportunities are far more than just exciting activities. They help our students build resilience, trust, communication, and problem-solving skills β qualities that will serve them well both in school and far beyond it. 3/4
A huge thank you to @Action4Youth for their exceptional support, encouragement, and expertise. The impact of this partnership is clear to see in the smiles, pride, and achievements of our students.
Proud of every single one of them. π
Over the past few weeks, our Outdoor Adventurous Activities students have been working closely with @Action4Youth at the Caldecotte Activity Centre in Milton Keynes. From caving and climbing to abseiling, high ropes, raft building, and learning bushcraft skills. 1/4
Every year our pupils enter the @IrishinLuton Ghost Story writing competition. This year we will have our largest ever number of entries so we took our authors out to a local spooky spot to practice reading them in public. #ThisIsAP
Our students @ACELuton enjoyed an engaging day exploring the park, working in pairs to tackle 15 thought-provoking questions. π΅οΈββοΈπ
They discovered the history, wildlife, and hidden gems that make this site so special! πΏβ¨
#LearningBeyondTheClassroom#Teamwork#MemorialPark
We are very proud of our boys Shakeel and Riley, who made their debut on national television last night on the ITN Evening News! Both of these pupils have worked very hard and are already reintegrating back into mainstream schools. See them below
itv.com/watch/news/school-chβ¦
@ACELuton Sports Day underway on a glorious day. Lost the first round of a Tug of War competition, replaced by student, team went on to win next two rounds. Retirement beckons! π
A really positive launch this evening of the @IPPR report concerning Social Mobility in the Houses of Parliament. Delighted to share this with @ACELuton colleagues @JaydeSarrington@ChippyCmy
π¨ NEW REPORT | Britain is failing to prepare young people for the future.
π Fewer than half feel ready for work
πΌ 2 in 5 have never done work experience
π€ 6 in 10 say opportunity depends on 'who you know'
It's time for a real youth guarantee. Read more: ippr.org/articles/towards-unβ¦
Great webinar for our students here @ACELuton hosted by @F1@britishcouncil. Our students loved learning about potential careers within Formula One and how Formula One is run so smoothly! π
Our theme of the week for reading this week is: βThe Manosphereβ. As I walked around during Coaching, I heard some amazing conversations, some about misogyny, some about feminism and some about toxic masculinity! Great work team ππ½@ACELuton
What a wonderful surprise! As one of our pupils reintegrates back into mainstream a fresh cream cake has arrived from their parent to say thank you! Thank you!!! π
It was a pleasure to have @DanDudson_ & @ben_taylor22 at @ACELuton today! Looking forward to continuing our efforts to improve attendance and engagement in lessons. #Cohort5 @TheDifferenceEd