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A Week of Hands-On Learning, Life Skills, and Future Pathways.

A Week of Hands-On Learning, Life Skills, and Future Pathways.

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Discover the highlights of this week at Springwell Mablethorpe #WowWednesday

A Week of Hands-On Learning, Life Skills, and Future Pathways.
A Week of Hands-On Learning, Life Skills, and Future Pathways.
A Week of Hands-On Learning, Life Skills, and Future Pathways.
A Week of Hands-On Learning, Life Skills, and Future Pathways.
A Week of Hands-On Learning, Life Skills, and Future Pathways.


Bringing Learning to Life

It has been an incredibly busy and productive time here at Springwell Mablethorpe! We are always striving to provide our young people with engaging, practical, and meaningful learning experiences. Looking back at our recent activities, we are exceptionally proud of the teamwork, focus, and resilience our students have demonstrated.

Here is a look at what we have been up to recently:

🎖️ Exploring Future Pathways with MPCT

We had the privilege of welcoming an ex-military instructor from the MPCT College in Lincoln for an inspiring careers talk. The session focused on the different college courses available and how a background or interest in the military can help shape future career paths.

  • Educational Preparation: Students learned about the academic steps and functional skills needed to pursue various pathways.

  • Physical & Military Training: The presentation highlighted the importance of physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, and the daily routines involved in military life.

  • Active Engagement: Our young people were incredibly attentive, listening carefully and thinking deeply about their post-16 opportunities.

🧰 Equipping Students with Essential Life Skills

At Springwell, we believe that education goes far beyond the standard curriculum. This week, primary students took part in highly practical and vital first aid and emergency response training.

  • The Recovery Position: Students worked closely together to practice placing each other safely into the recovery position during a simulated scenario.

  • AED Training: Under expert guidance, the class received a hands-on demonstration of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and learned the critical steps of responding to an emergency.

It is incredibly empowering for our students to learn these real-world, life-saving skills. Their maturity and sensible approach to these lessons were brilliant to see.

🤝 Collaboration and Hands-On Learning

Back in the classroom, the focus has been on collaborative learning and creative thinking. We know that our students learn best when they can get hands-on and work together.

  • Mind-Mapping: We saw some fantastic peer support as students collaborated on shared brainstorming exercises, mapping out concepts and connecting ideas together on paper.

  • Observation and Focus Tasks: Students gathered around a tray of varied objects, including Play-Doh, pencils, and small figures, for a focused observation and memory activity. Exercises like this are wonderful for building concentration, communication, and peer engagement in a supportive, shared setting.

We are incredibly proud of how our students have embraced these varied challenges. A huge thank you to the staff and external visitors who helped make these enriching experiences possible. 

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A Week of Growth, Discovery, and Adventure at Springwell Mablethorpe!

Discover the highlights of this week at Springwell Mablethorpe #WowWednesday

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S3 Thrive

Bringing Learning to Life

It has been an incredibly busy and exciting time here at Springwell Mablethorpe! Across the school, our students have been diving into hands-on learning, developing essential life skills, and celebrating their hard-earned milestones. From the classroom to the great outdoors, there is always something amazing happening.

Here is a look at what our students have been up to recently:

🔬 Bringing Science to Life

We love finding creative ways to make science interactive and fun! Recently, our students have been getting completely hands-on with their STEM subjects:

  • Engineering Parachutes: Students were tasked with designing and testing their very own parachutes using everyday materials like plastic bags and string. The smiles say it all—there is nothing quite like the thrill of testing a design to see gravity and air resistance in action!

  • Modelling the Brain: To better understand human anatomy, our students rolled up their sleeves and used clay to sculpt detailed models of the human brain. By moulding the different lobes and structures themselves, they were able to clearly identify and learn about the brain’s key features. 

📖 Diving into Classic Literature

In English, our S4 students have been immersing themselves in J.B. Priestley’s classic play, An Inspector Calls.

  • Vocabulary and Stagecraft: The class has been working hard on expanding their vocabulary, learning the meanings of period-specific words like squiffy and adverbs like reproachfully. They have also been analysing stage design, labelling key elements of the set like the chandelier, fireplace, and dining table to understand how the setting contributes to the play’s dramatic atmosphere.

  • Popcorn Reading: To bring the script to life, the class has been participating in “popcorn reading” sessions. This is a great way to keep everyone engaged and confident reading aloud as they explore the twists and turns of the Birling family’s evening!

🌱 Green Fingers and Outdoor Learning

Taking learning outside the classroom is a big part of what we do. Our students have been enjoying the sunshine and getting their hands dirty in the school garden. Armed with watering cans and a lot of enthusiasm, they are learning valuable lessons about nature, responsibility, and the patience it takes to grow plants from scratch.

🤝 Thriving Together

Our “Thrive” sessions are all about building confidence, working with new people, and practicing clear communication.

  • Team Building through Origami: Students practiced following complex instructions and communicating clearly with their peers by folding amazing origami foxes! 

🏕️ Year 11 End of Year Trip

To celebrate the incredible hard work and dedication of our Year 11 students, we headed out for an epic End of Year Trip! It was an action-packed day full of adventure and team bonding. The students enjoyed:

  • Target Practice: Testing their precision and focus at the outdoor axe-throwing range.

  • Paintballing: Gearing up in masks and camouflage for some high-energy teamwork in the woods.

  • Campfire Classics: Winding down the exciting day by gathering around a crackling fire to roast marshmallows and make s’mores.

It was the perfect way to celebrate their journey and send them off with fantastic memories.

A massive well done to all of our students for their engagement, teamwork, and brilliant attitudes! Keep an eye on our website for more updates on the amazing things happening at Springwell.

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Springwell Careers Festival

Discover the highlights of the Springwell Careers Festival, where local employers, training providers, and educators came together to guide our students toward success.

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Springwell Careers Festival

This academic year, Springwell Mablethorpe has developed its careers programme to further broaden pupil horizons, providing them with meaningful exposure to diverse career paths and essential life skills. This focus has become more embedded within the daily curriculum, where pupils are regularly provided opportunities to develop vital ‘soft skills’ and build an early awareness of different vocational pathways. From the launch of their half-termly careers newsletter to the expansion of the work experience programme, students are already benefiting and becoming better prepared for the world beyond the classroom.

From the Classroom to the Market

Pupils at Springwell Lincolnshire have already proven they have a keen eye for business. This year, they engaged in a hands-on enterprise project, designing and creating products to sell at the local Christmas market. This provided a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop their understanding of finance and retail, practise customer service skills, and build further links with the local Mablethorpe community.

Careers Fair

The momentum continued last month as the school buzzed with energy during their Careers Fair. The Academy were incredibly grateful to the wide range of companies and professionals who attended. The event offered something for everyone, featuring stalls from local partners like The Co-op, Haven, and TONG Engineering, alongside community services such as the NHS Talent Academy, RNLI, and LIVES. Pupils also had the opportunity to ask questions of representatives from Community Learning in Partnership (CLiP College), Franklin Sixth Form College, and Grimsby & Skegness Colleges.

The day was about more than just browsing; it was about immersive experiences. Pupils engaged with a Financial Advisor, explored conservation with the Woodland Trust, and even took to the skies in a flight simulator.

Key Stage 4 pupils truly stepped up, participating in mock interviews with visitors. This was a pivotal opportunity to build self-awareness and practise professionalism in a supportive environment. The feedback was glowing; a representative from the Military Preparation College for Training noted:

“It was great seeing the students dive into conversations and genuinely explore their future pathways. A great success and great students!”

Real-World Experience

Beyond these events, Mablethorpe’s KS4 pupils have been embedding themselves in the local workforce. This year’s work experience placements have spanned car dealerships, leisure centres, and nurseries. For many, like Danielle, this has been a career-defining shift. Danielle has been spending two hours a week at Revolution Hair and Beauty Salon, getting hands-on with washing hair, foils, and highlights. “It’s just a real-life experience that you don’t get in school,” Danielle shared. “I think it’s what I want to do as a job, and I’ve already started looking into a Hair and Beauty course at Lincoln College.”

Seeing pupils transform their interests into concrete ambitions is exactly why the team do what they do. All look forward to seeing where these pathways lead them next.