News from Class 5
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 Willow Brook girls' football team travelled to Lantern Lane to play their 2nd league game of the season. The girls worked extremely hard as a team and we won 12-2 with goals from Pia (4), Jessie (3), Joy (3) and Millie (2). Myself and Mr Boyd were delighted with the performance [...]
Welcome Back I hope that you’ve had a wonderful and restful Christmas holiday and enjoyed your (nearly) two-week break. Firstly, may I thank you all for the wonderfully kind gifts you gave – they were sincerely appreciated. Over Christmas, I’ve been busy spending time with my family; we visited Santa’s Grotto and went to [...]
On Tuesday 17th January, 9 children represented Willow Brook in a series of track and field events at South Notts Academy. The children had a fantastic time, supported each other magnificently throughout and should be proud of their efforts. Well done team!
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 [...]
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 [...]
