Icknield School

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Last half term, Triangle Class at Icknield School thoroughly enjoyed their topic, Good Food, Good Mood, exploring health...
12/06/2026

Last half term, Triangle Class at Icknield School thoroughly enjoyed their topic, Good Food, Good Mood, exploring healthy eating through a range of fun and practical activities.

Pupils developed important food preparation skills, learning about hand washing, kitchen safety and how to prepare a variety of healthy snacks. They practised chopping, peeling, grating and tasting different fruits and vegetables to create delicious platters to enjoy together.

The class also focused on personal care skills such as brushing hair, cleaning teeth and washing faces, while PE sessions helped develop athletic skills including running, jumping and throwing.

Learning extended into the community with shopping trips to ASDA, where pupils explored the supermarket and practised making choices. In The World lessons, they role-played a fruit and vegetable stall, sampled foods from around the world and explored healthy treats.

Art was a particular highlight, with pupils creating colourful fruit and vegetable collages and digital artwork inspired by the work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo.

This half term, the class has already begun their new topic, Bonjour Monsieur, and have set off on a virtual journey to France. With French food, holiday adventures and plenty of sightseeing ahead, they are excited for another fantastic term of learning!✈️

We are incredibly grateful to Simplyhealth UK  for their generous donation of 50 Dell laptops to Icknield School.These l...
11/06/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Simplyhealth UK for their generous donation of 50 Dell laptops to Icknield School.

These laptops will make a huge difference to our students, providing greater access to technology and helping to support learning across the school. Having additional devices available means more opportunities for pupils to engage with digital learning, develop their skills and access the resources they need.

Support like this demonstrates the power of community partnerships and the positive impact local organisations can have on the lives of young people. We are proud to be part of a community that invests in the future of our students.

Thank you, Simplyhealth, for your kindness and generosity. 💙

☁️ Makaton Sign of the Week: Cloud! ☁️This week’s sign is cloud, a lovely word for talking about the weather, the sky, a...
10/06/2026

☁️ Makaton Sign of the Week: Cloud! ☁️

This week’s sign is cloud, a lovely word for talking about the weather, the sky, and nature.

To sign cloud:

1. Hold both hands in front of you with fingers relaxed and slightly curved.

2. Move your hands gently across the air in a soft, floating motion, like clouds drifting across the sky.

A calm and expressive sign that’s perfect for weather chats and outdoor learning. Keep learning and signing together!

During last half term, students had been exploring all things mini-beasts and habitats, with lots of fun, creativity and...
05/06/2026

During last half term, students had been exploring all things mini-beasts and habitats, with lots of fun, creativity and sensory learning across the school.

In Lower School, pupils investigated crickets and locusts, enjoyed mini-beast songs, made masks and hairbands, and even created edible spiders from crackers!

The celebrations finished with the Ugly Bug Ball in the hall, where students showed off their fantastic bug-themed creations. They also enjoyed some delicious British strawberries kindly donated by Goodall's Farm.

Upper School students came together for a habitat-themed morning, taking part in activities based on the desert, rainforest and ocean. Through sensory stories, craft and exploration, pupils learned about animals and the environments they live in.

A highlight for everyone was a lively music session exploring sounds and rhythms linked to different habitats.

A fantastic week of hands-on learning, and with the warmer weather arriving, we’re hoping to spot some mini-beasts outdoors too! ☀️🐜

Parents and carers are warmly invited to join us for a Makaton Workshop tomorrow:📅 Friday 5th June🕤 9:30am – 10:30amThis...
04/06/2026

Parents and carers are warmly invited to join us for a Makaton Workshop tomorrow:

📅 Friday 5th June

🕤 9:30am – 10:30am

This is a great opportunity to learn some of the signs your child uses at school, build confidence using Makaton at home, and support communication together.

Whether you’re completely new to Makaton or would like a refresher, everyone is very welcome. We’d love to see you there!

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This week’s sign is money, a useful everyday word for talking about shopping, saving, and paying for things. To sign mon...
03/06/2026

This week’s sign is money, a useful everyday word for talking about shopping, saving, and paying for things.

To sign money:

Hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you, palm facing up.

With your dominant hand, tap your fingertips onto your palm twice, like placing coins into your hand.

A practical sign for everyday conversations and learning about money. Keep practising and signing together!

A very warm welcome back to all our students, families and staff at Icknield School as we begin the second half of the S...
01/06/2026

A very warm welcome back to all our students, families and staff at Icknield School as we begin the second half of the Summer Term today, Monday 1st June.

We hope everyone has had a relaxing half term break and is ready for another exciting few weeks of learning, fun and making memories together. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back in school today!

Here’s to a fantastic half term ahead.

This half term, Cello Class have been enjoying their exciting topic “We Are the Champions”, exploring different sports t...
22/05/2026

This half term, Cello Class have been enjoying their exciting topic “We Are the Champions”, exploring different sports through games, skill-building and learning about sporting history. Pupils particularly enjoyed discovering the history of the Olympics, the World Cup and the meaning behind the Olympic rings.

In PE, pupils developed their running, jumping and throwing skills, showing fantastic teamwork, determination and sporting talent throughout the term.

Across the curriculum, pupils have also been getting creative in Art with Greek vase patterns and self-portraits, building independence in Cooking by making muffins, and exploring wellbeing and healthy lifestyles in RSHE. Numeracy has focused on measuring length and fractions, while ICT sessions included designing Sports Day T-shirts and creating PowerPoint presentations about football history.

The class also had a wonderful time celebrating Earth Day at Harmony Woods, creating posters about protecting the planet and exploring nature on a woodland walk.

A brilliant half term full of learning, creativity and sporting success!

Icknield School is looking for passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our team and help make a rea...
21/05/2026

Icknield School is looking for passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our team and help make a real difference to the lives of our amazing pupils.

If you’re interested, please take a look at our vacancies via the Hampshire County Council jobs page:

Jobs and careers with Hampshire County Council (https://south.education-jobs.org.uk/)

We are looking for individuals who:

- have basic literacy and numeracy skills
- are empathetic to pupil needs
- can be professionally discreet, and respect confidentiality
- have good interpersonal skills, and a sense of humour
- are a good team worker, with a positive outlook

For more information, please see the full advert on the Hampshire jobs board, or contact [email protected] to arrange a visit.

Come and be part of something truly special!

🐛 Makaton Sign of the Week: Caterpillar! 🐛This week’s sign is caterpillar, a fun word linked to nature, mini beasts, and...
20/05/2026

🐛 Makaton Sign of the Week: Caterpillar! 🐛

This week’s sign is caterpillar, a fun word linked to nature, mini beasts, and life cycles.

To sign caterpillar:

Hold one hand flat in front of you.

Using the fingers of your other hand, move them forward in a crawling motion
across your hand or through the air, like a caterpillar inching along.

A playful and easy sign that’s perfect for stories and outdoor learning. Keep learning and signing together!

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