The latest from St Piers School & College
Last October, as part of us developing our own ‘Play Strategy’, FE tutor Annette Maynard was given an opportunity to accept a secondment to teach support workers in all eight children residential houses about the value of play. This involved teaching child development and looking at developmental milestones reflecting on the children and young people they work with.
David is 21 years old and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties. He has been at Young Epilepsy, home to St Piers School and College, since he was 11, starting off as a 52 week residential student. At first, David struggled to settle in, as he found communicating difficult and displayed challenging behaviour as a result.
Lucinda has attended St Piers since 2009, starting at the School and then moving to the College.
Class 13’s undertook a mini enterprise fundraising project making soaps and chocolates as part of our joint decoration and design and emergency services topics this term.
On Thursday 26 January, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux hosted a Reception at Young Epilepsy’s campus in Surrey.
This Purple Day, 40 dedicated supporters will be turning the sky purple in aid of Young Epilepsy, including the incredible Occupational Therapist team at St Piers.
June, Head of St Piers School, and the School senior management team wish you all a happy Christmas.
It is with great sadness Young Epilepsy has learnt of the passing of renowned neurological expert, Professor Brian Neville. Professor Neville was 77 and passed away peacefully after a long-term illness.
On Sunday 11 December, 180 Santa's, including two elves and a self-made Santa's sleigh joined Young Epilepsy, the national charity operating St Piers, at Lingfield Park Racecourse for the second Santa Run, raising an incredible £3,539 and counting!
St Piers College has been awarded the Fair Train Work Experience Quality Standard. This national accreditation recognises the value of high quality work experience and employability programmes at St Piers College. The silver standard is awarded to organisations who are looking to take the next step in improving their provision and gain recognition.
