Dexter the IQM Bear visits St Edmund’s!

30th September 2024Rowan Ridley

Dexter is the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) mascot who has travelled from Ireland to visit our school, such a long way for his little paws. For more information on Dexter’s travels around the UK click here: https://iqmaward.com/dexters-days/

What has Dexter gotten up to in his time at St Edmunds?

Dexter had to attend many exciting meetings with Jasper to discuss continuous professional development and share ideas on the best and most effective practices to help inspire the students. 

Jasper and Samuel helped prepare for a Drawing & Talking session in EDEN, keeping a calm space, and welcomed Dexter into his first session. 

Dexter was not short of attention from our Year 7s during their break times, Dexter helped them to relax and destress and shared how important it is to take a break as well as being active learners in lessons.

Targeted skills development in after school business sessions – VI Form 

27th September 2024Mrs D Curtis
** A Path to Academic Success** In today’s education system, students face increasing demands to master various skills, one of the most essential being the ability to write clearly and effectively. Writing is the foundation of communication across all academic disciplines, and essay writing, in particular, tests students’ critical thinking, analytical abilities, and expression of ideas. However, many students struggle with this skill, which can negatively impact their academic progress. This is where after-school essay writing interventions come in with a targeted approach to improving student writing skills in a supportive and focused environment.

 

These programs typically run outside regular school hours and focus on key areas such as essay structure, grammar, clarity of thought, thesis development, and editing. They are often personalised to meet the unique needs of individual students.

 

These sessions not only help students refine their writing but also build their confidence in their ability to express their thoughts in written form.

 

**Targeted Skill Development** Many students struggle with essay writing because they haven’t mastered the specific skills needed, such as organising thoughts logically, using evidence effectively, or developing a strong thesis.

 

Thanks to Ms Collymore