News from Class 2
Bench of Glory - Mathematics I have been so thrilled this week to present seven fantastically hardworking mathematicians with their well-earned ‘Bench of Glory’ certificates. The reasons for their selection share a similar theme: an enjoyment of mathematics and the pursuit of further knowledge in this wonderful subject area. As stated by Professor Marcus [...]
At Willow Brook we believe it is important to enrich academic learning with activities, lessons and clubs that build confidence and provide opportunities to develop new skills. Subject leaders also ensure that their areas are enhanced with opportunities to further classroom content. The timetable attached provides details of what is happening during the Spring [...]
Yet again, the children of Willow Brook delivered a Christmas show to be proud of! We certainly have a school full of confidence, creativity, community spirit and talent! I know you will have experienced the live experience, now sit back and enjoy some pictures that capture four fabulous performances. With thanks to Andrew Hallsworth [...]
This afternoon, nine children from Years 1 & 2 represented Willow Brook in a Multi Skills Festival at South Notts Academy. The children participated in six different stationed activities (Javelin, Speed Bounce, Throwing, Obstacle Course, Ladders and Bean Bag race). While it was not competitive, they had a great time challenging and improving their [...]
We have had a super day in Happy Valley celebrating Children in Need. Your children (as always) looked fabulous in their outfits! Whilst we know it takes time to plan, make and wear (or find on Amazon!) there's a real buzz about the day and we see how excited they are to take [...]
We are looking forward to Friday and working together to have a day full of fun. We can’t wait to see the characters who might arrive in Happy Valley, and hope that stories, games, prizes and an afternoon with one of the greatest fairy stories of all time, will enable us to raise lots [...]
There was something ODD at Willow Brook today... thankfully, it was just the socks! As we launch into a week where our thoughts turn to combatting bullying, this year's theme of Reach Out gave us lots of things to consider and rehearse during our assembly and our lessons. Years 5 and 6 even joined [...]
Over the last 6 Thursday's, the Willow Brook running club have been very busy practicing and improving their running skills. Our attendances have been fantastic and consistent throughout. It has been a real pleasure to watch (and occasionally join in) the children running around the school grounds, continuing to grow and achieve their personal [...]
It's always a pleasure to start a Friday in good company and surrounded by cake. This morning's MacMillan Coffee Breakfast was an absolute joy! The community's cake baking efforts were incredible and I am pleased and proud to be sending nearly £600 to a very worthy charity. We awarded three medals just for fun [...]
Yesterday's Potted Sports afternoon was a great chance to get out in the autumn air, get involved in gentle competition and let all that is wonderful about the Willow Brook community shine! The photographs speak for themselves. I hope that you see smiles, determination, outstanding behaviour and, above all, lots of experienced Willow Brookers [...]
