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RISE Activities

RISE Activities Week Beginning 12th May

Posted: 12-05-2025

This week was test week and it's safe to say that we’re incredibly proud of the way our pupils have adapted and responded - whether they’re sitting exams themselves or simply experiencing the ripple effects of changes in routine across their school day.

Exam arrangements brought a change of routine and structure to some pupils routines as well as causing feelings of anxiety and facing many fears, but across the board, we’ve seen resilience shining through. Our pupils have shown patience, flexibility, and determination, handling the pressures and changes with maturity beyond their years.

While academic assessments are a key focus for tutors right now, mentors have been continuing their core work around emotional literacy. Understanding our emotions and how to manage them is essential, especially at this time of year. Pupils have been exploring how to name and recognise emotions, learning to connect them with triggers and circumstances, and most importantly, developing healthy coping strategies to manage big feelings when they arise.

Alongside this emotional learning, our mentoring and tutor sessions have remained full of connection and creativity. From cooking sessions that teach practical life skills to using knowledge and teamwork in fun challenges like virtual escape rooms, our pupils are not only learning - they’re thriving.

These activities help build strong, trusting relationships between pupils and staff, which is exactly what enables them to feel safe, supported, and ready to face whatever comes their way.

We're so proud of each and every one of them - for engaging, for persisting, and for showing us what it means to Engage, Succeed, Thrive and RISE.

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