Over the last couple of weeks, Class R have had a wonderful time exploring the outdoor classroom. We have been digging, climbing, swinging and cooking in the mud kitchen, to name a few things. Thank you to all our parent helpers who have participated in these sessions - your support is much appreciated. Here [...]
Last Friday, Willow Brook held their annual MacMillan Coffee Morning. Whilst eating cake for breakfast may be a challenge for some, we managed it in style! Our Bake Off competition was fierce...Paul Hollywood would have had an aching arm from all the handshakes he would have given! After much deliberation (and another slice of [...]
Our first whole-school sporting event of the academic year was a roaring success this afternoon! With 190 children, an enthusiastic team of teachers and TA's and a wonderful band of parents, grandparents and volunteers, we spent a happy and successful two hours competing in team challenges - an event we call Potted Sports. Mr. [...]
We have been exploring the story We're Going on a Bear Hunt this week. The children have enjoyed using their voices, facial expressions and bodies to retell the familiar story.
Class R have had a wonderful first week at school. Everyone has settled to well and are busy learning all about the school day and making new friends. It has been lovely to see children playing with their older sibling and forming friendships with children throughout school. Below are some photographs so that you [...]
Friday was a wonderfully sunny day, which made our Beach Afternoon perfect! We had fish and chips 'take-away' style and ice-lollies were wonderfully welcome! There were plenty of beach games to take part in and picnic rugs to relax on and we had a happy couple of hours getting ourselves in a holiday frame [...]
Our Robin Hood themed tournament on Wednesday was full of fun! Thank you for joining us and adding such fabulous support, volume and positivity. Whilst some children love the competitive spirit and have an arena to show off their talents, we try to design races so [...]
As part of our Sports Week at Willow Brook, we all joined Robin Hood on the field for a tournament of games! There were seven themed events, which as you will see from the photos, ranged from archery to Capturing the Castle! There were clever events that saw children robbing from the rich to [...]
We have had some very exciting visitors in Reception over the past two weeks. Our caterpillars have grown, made their chrysalises and emerged as beautiful butterflies. The children have eagerly observed their metamorphosis every step of the way and experienced the magic of releasing them into the wild yesterday afternoon. [...]
Our final whole-school topic of the year takes us into town! In the Hood is an eight-week project that sees us learning the history and geography of Nottinghamshire. We've already met Jesse Boot, visited Nottingham Castle and learnt all about the famous architecture designed by Watson Fothergill. There's still so much more to learn! [...]
