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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!

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! ☀️🐜

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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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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

15/05/2026

🚂✨ Drum Class – All Aboard for Transport! ✨🚂

Drum Class at Icknield School have been enjoying their exciting topic this half term - Transport! Their story focus, The Train Ride, has brought lots of fun sensory exploration, with pupils especially enjoying the toy animals and seaside sand linked to the story.

In The World sessions, pupils have been learning about different types of transport by exploring books, sorting vehicles and dressing up as people who drive them, including farmers, police officers and doctors. There has also been plenty of imaginative play with a cardboard box vehicle transforming into police cars and fire engines!

PE sessions have focused on developing ball skills, with pupils practising throwing, kicking, rolling and catching. There have been some fantastic goals scored and brilliant progress shown in coordination and confidence.

Music continues to be a class favourite, with pupils enjoying songs, actions, rhythm activities and taking turns to play the famous mirror guitar and Bamboo Tamboos during Hampshire Music sessions.

A wonderful half term full of learning, movement and imagination!

13/05/2026

🌳 Makaton Sign of the Week: Tree! 🌳

This week’s sign is tree, a wonderful word for nature, seasons, and the outdoors.

To sign tree:

Hold your non-dominant arm upright in front of you like a tree trunk.

Place your dominant hand above it with fingers spread out.

Gently wiggle your fingers side to side — like branches moving in the wind.

A fun and visual sign that brings nature into your signing. Keep learning and growing together! 💬💛

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Tuesday	9am - 3:15pm
Wednesday	9am - 3:15pm
Thursday	9am - 3:15pm
Friday	9am - 3:15pm

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