News from Willow Brook Primary School
Greek Pottery You'd be forgiven for thinking we'd unearthed some Ancient Greek pottery, such is the level of detail within year five's work. They have tirelessly (and painstakingly at times) created their own Greek pots which have been on display for all to see. From inception of ideas - sketching Greek patterns - to [...]
Take a look at all of the wonderful work that Class 3 have produced this half term whilst learning about Ancient Greece...look out for vases, poems, myths, Olympic rings, class debates and our writing about Sam Oldham, the Olympic gymnast! [...]
At the beginning of the Euros, Willow Brook classes pulled three teams out of the hat. As well as following the teams in the tournament in Germany, it also put them in to a lottery to play in our own final match. When England were defeated by Spain last Sunday, Year 2 (representing Spain) [...]
Year 4 have been working hard this half term not only at school but also at home! The class was challenged to showcase their knowledge of Ancient Greece and the Ancient Olympics in a creative way. In year 4 we saw plays, short films, a miniature Parthenon, and even spears! I have been blown [...]
The girls finished off their season with a 3-1 victory against Cropwell Bishop. After an early Cropwell goal, a great team move resulted in Emilia showing brilliant composure to bring the scoreline level. Emilia soon added to her goal tally, striking a super free-kick low into the bottom corner. Emily wrapped up the victory [...]
Welcome to Ancient Greece and the Willow Brook Olympics! We cheered, we ran, we conquered! There were chariot races, Argos eyes and Zeus's lightning bolts and the stadion race became a marathon by the end of the afternoon. With thanks to Andrew Hallsworth for bringing his camera and capturing the afternoon so well... even [...]
In a half term full of Olympic learning, what could be better than being taught by an Olympic athlete?! The Gymnast, Sam Oldham, who was part of Team GB in the 2012 Games in London, came to Willow Brook and wowed us all in a day full of handstands, back flips, strength and motivation. [...]
Mrs Humphrey and Miss Adams were thrilled to be asked to deputise for Mr Clarke for a multiskills tournament for year 1 and 2 children at South Wolds. 8 polite, enthusiastic and competitive children took part in a variety of activities alongside children from other schools. For all of the children from Willow Brook, [...]
Class R, 1 and 2 took part in a mixed team scatterball tournament at school. We had 6 teams ready and raring to go on Monday afternoon and the light drizzle certainly didn't dampen spirits (or stop play!). The rules of scatterball are simple (and work as a great introduction for rounders later on [...]
Over the past few weeks, Class R and Class 1 have met for exciting, activity filled topic afternoons. We have learnt about Artemis, Icarus, the Ancient Olympics, Zeus and Hera and more! Here are some photos of what we have got up to to explore our learning... [...]
