News from Willow Brook Primary School
As part of our science topic we have been learning about the human body. We had lots of fun last week making movable arm models. We rolled up pieces of paper to represent the radius, ulna and humerus (the bones in your arm) and then used balloons to represent the bicep and tricep muscles. [...]
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. [...]
Class 1 had a lovely afternoon perusing the shelves of Keyworth library. We learnt about the different books we could check out from the library before exploring the options. Everyone chose a book to walk back with, from Mario to Fairy stories all tastes were catered to! A big thank you to our adults [...]
On Saturday 13th (Girls) and Saturday 20th (Boys) the Willow Brook football teams attended the annual Rushcliffe Schools Football Tournament at St Peter’s Junior School, Ruddington. A challenging but great experience for both teams, the children represented Willow Brook enthusiastically and picked up a few results on the way. It was great for the [...]
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 [...]
Class 1 learning letter Term 1
Class 3 Autumn 1 Learning Letter
Autumnal Adventures Welcome back from the summer holidays. I hope that they have been an enjoyable and relaxing one. I've attached below a pdf of our plans for the half term to come. As ever, if you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. --> Please click [...]
