Meadowpark News

We aspire to provide all our learners with access to the highest quality of learning and teaching alongside a mix of evidence based Autism specific approaches in order to maximise their success and encourage achievement in its broadest sense.

Our aim is to help all our pupils be the best they can be as:

  • Successful learners
  • Confident individuals
  • Responsible citizens
  • Effective contributors

Meadowpark News

MEADOWPARK MATTERS NEWSLETTER 09.10.2020
Published: Fri 9 Oct 2020

For the past 20 minutes I’ve been aware of a gentle happy humming drifting through my open window on a warm October breeze. Intrigued as to the source of this musical melody I popped outside to see one of our pupils outside painting model witches he had created, totally engrossed in the activity but also content to welcome my small interruption. I reflected that in spite of lockdown and therefore an ‘incomplete’ transition here was a young person completely at ease in Meadowpark surroundings feeling safe, supported and creative. No anxiety no stress but an inner calm and contentment. Read more here ...Newsletter 09.10.2020

MEADOWPARK MATTERS NEWSLETTER 02.10.2020
Published: Fri 2 Oct 2020

A mixed weather bag this week but I am delighted to report that it has not hampered the determined ELC groundsmen who have outdone themselves by preparing the ground for our sensory garden. Although planting is still to take place looks amazing. This project has been 5 years in the making from inception, we have had setbacks and funding issues but I am thrilled that what we have will sustain current and future Meadowpark pupils. I will be donating an apple tree ‘Tree of Knowledge’ which will form the centre piece. Read more here...Newsletter 02.10.2020

MEADOWPARK MATTERS NEWSLETTER 25.09.2020
Published: Fri 25 Sep 2020

Our long weekend was very much welcomed and with it the warm weather most of us enjoyed. There has been a definitive shift in temperature as the week has progressed however but this has not deterred us from getting out and about as much as possible. As yet we are unable to participate in PE indoors and will be making the most of our generous outdoor space. Today teachers worked collaboratively to devise plans for physical activities: Yoga, Circuits and a Sensory Activity Story. Read more here...25.09.2020

MEADOWPARK MATTERS NEWSLETTER 17.09.2020
Published: Thu 17 Sep 2020

A visual treat today – we have some talented pupils in Meadowpark who are producing some beautiful work and developing skillsets: concentration, cooperation, planning, organisation, creativity. read more here...Newsletter 17.09.2020

MEADOWPARK MATTERS NEWSLETTER 11.09.2020
Published: Fri 11 Sep 2020

We are all feeling grateful for decent weather this week and pupils have been enjoying outdoor activities including painting, gardening and mindfulness walks. All classes participate in a daily walk and have been encouraged to extend this walk, or go twice a day and pick up the pace as indoor PE is still not possible in the current climate.

Esk class have been using a tracker to count up their daily and weekly miles to indicate improvements in time and distance. Esk class are gathering this information for the John Muir Award...read more here Newsletter 11.09.2020