On Wednesday 26th June, a group of SEN students had the exciting opportunity to participate in a food growing and outdoor learning project at Stepney City Farm. This aimed to teach invaluable gardening skills and provide opportunities for hands-on experience of local agriculture.

Beyond the educational aspects, the project was an opportunity for the students to enhance their social skills, interact with others and build friendships. They also literally enjoyed the fruits of their labour, as some students had the chance to taste the broad beans they planted. 

This term, students have been working on their new ‘Urban Environments’ project, exploring new artists and materials to build their skills. They started by looking at works by contemporary Korean artist Sunga Park, exploring different buildings and refining work with a fine liner pen. 

The second artist they explored, Tom Quigley, uses Manchester as the backdrop to his paintings. The students used acrylic paint, rather than oils, to explore techniques for layering, building texture and mixing colour. 

This term, Mulberry Stepney Green celebrated its role model students, rewarding their achievements, perfect 100 per cent attendance and positive behaviour, with a trip to Hollywood Bowl.

These students consistently contribute to the school community and we’re hugely grateful to the Jack Petchey Foundation for funding a fun day of bowling, lunch and arcade games that gave us the opportunity to show our appreciation for these exceptional individuals. 

The fact that venue staff commented on how well-behaved and polite they were just added to our reasons to be proud of them, and sealed the success of the day.