Whiteboards - thumbs up from Sammy!

Hi - its about time someone sent in a blog ... so I'm doing it - to test whether you are still logging on to the site!!

I just wanted to share some great news with TC0907 trekkers, staff, sponsors, supporters etc. At Newick House every year a Statement Review takes place for each child and various people attend, including teachers, parents, speech therapists etc. We attended Sam's review in January with his teacher and Gill Perry.

As you know interactive whiteboards were purchased from TC funds and installed during the Christmas break. The children now benefit from having a whiteboard in each classroom. During the review, we were thrilled to be told that a 'minor miracle' had occurred, in the way Sam (our son) has reacted to the whiteboard. He very quickly learnt how to use one of the 'number run' programmes. Specifically he has to select enough seats so that the Pink Men can jump out of their van, sit down and watch a show (no, I haven't been on the vino). So Sam has to select, drag and drop the correct number of chairs - then the show can begin!! Because this visual tool captivates his attention, he is concentrating longer and learning more and we believe it has prompted more interest in the laptop programmes as well.

Thank you every one again for your wonderful support!

Claire