There was a very restful feeling in the air at Willow Brook today as we celebrated World Book Day 2023! Our day's theme revolved around the perfect combination of rest and reading and the day started with a warm story together. Mr. Jones's then set out the 5-step recipe for a good night's sleep! [...]
It has been an exciting day at Willow Brook as we have joined schools and organisations around the world celebrating Safer Internet Day 2023! Every class has been buzzing with lively discussion and there have been so many thoughts and ideas shared. The children have shown themselves to be thoughtful and reflective, sharing what [...]
There is nothing better than a Young Voices concert. To sing alongside 5,000 other children in an arena... with a professional band... with Beat Boxing, dance routines, a rock violinist, Urban Strides Street Dancers, pop stars... What more could you add to an evening to make you feel proud? Our 36 strong choir members [...]
It was an absolute joy to test out our new bird hide and take part in this year's Garden Bird Watch last Friday. The grounds of Willow Brook are teeming with our feathered friends and there's always lots to spot. Alongside the blackbirds, blue tits, long tailed tits, magpies and robins who are regular [...]
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 [...]
Earlier today, the Year 3 and 4 children travelled to The Becket School to participate in a basketball festival run by the Nottingham Hoods coach Lee English. The children had a fantastic time practicing skills they already know, as well as learning some new tricks. I was very impressed with their efforts throughout! Well [...]
Hello and welcome back! I hope you had a lovely break with family and friends. 2023 has already got off to a busy start for the children and it will be a half term that I know they’ll enjoy. The focus this term is my favourite subject to teach (after maths, of course): geography. [...]
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 [...]
Earlier today the children of Years 3 and 4 participated in a Multi Skills Festival at South Notts Academy. With a depleted team due to illness we still gave our best! Thank you to Noah, Ava - Rose, Lexi and Cyrus for your enthusiasm and energy. Much fun was had as you will see [...]
