19 SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2025 CHILDDEVELOPMENT Our Year 10 Child Development students have made a fantastic start on their Component 2 studies and have shown an excellent understanding of how children can learn through play at different ages and in different environments. The students have really enjoyed the Physical Play section as it lends itself to a more practical approach. We have worked on our hand / eye co-ordination by completing a juggling workshop and we worked on how to help a child’s fine motor skills in a junk modelling activity. We also looked at how to make breakfast more fun to help with healthy eating, diet and nutrition GIRLSOUTLOUD All of our Year 8 girls recently took part in an inspiring and empowering workshop delivered by the national charity Girls Out Loud. The day was filled with positivity, ambition, and real-world advice from women blazing trails across a wide range of industries. The event began with four powerful stories from guest speakers - women who shared their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Each speaker brought a unique perspective, from overcoming adversity to finding confidence in male-dominated fields. Following the talks, our students had the unique opportunity to network with 20 female professionals from companies including Porsche, Sainsbury’s, and Carrs Pasties. Through smallgroup conversations, our girls explored what success looks like both in school and beyond. One of the most exciting outcomes of the day is that 20 of our Year 8 girls have now been selected to join Girls Out Loud’s flagship mentoring programme. Each girl will be paired with a “Big Sister” - a female role model from industry - who will support, guide, and encourage them through their journey at Thornleigh. This event was a powerful reminder of the importance of community, mentorship, and visibility. We are so proud of our students for engaging so positively and we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Girls Out Loud and to every industry professional who gave their time to inspire the next generation of strong, successful women.
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