Class 3 (including Miss Brearey!) were incredibly excited to start our whole class ukulele lesson today! We learnt all about frets, how to hold the instrument correctly and even learnt to play a few tunes as a class. Our work on reading notation came in handy when there were a few rest beats- we [...]
Dear Willow Brook, A little extra homework from me… I hope that you will be inspired to think ahead! Next Friday, like many other children across the country, everyone at school will be entering a very special competition. For more than 50 years Royal Mail’s Special Stamp programme has commemorated British history and achievement. [...]
Class 2 had a fun afternoon in our outdoor classroom finding out what we can using four of our five senses (lunch had just been eaten, so tasting had been done!). We learnt that there were some smells that we liked and others that were less appealing! Here's a few photos of our science [...]
To make the most of the beautiful weather we've been having, Class 3 had our afternoon quiet reading time outside! Have a peruse of the photographs to see us engrossed in a good story and see what we've been reading recently... [...]
The Windrush Generation Inspired by the stories of Mrs Best's Grandmother, who emigrated to the U.K as part of the Windrush Generation, Class 4 made it our mission to learn more about the generation of people who inspired, created and were responsible for the creation of Nottinghill Carnival. We were joined by Mr Nigel [...]
This morning we got together with 7 people who had been chosen by the Willow Brook classes to set off on a balloon ride. After a week of investigation, the children had nominated their heroes - someone who they considered to be a world changer. It would be our honour to spend time with [...]
Today in Year 1 we tried a number of different objects to check if they would float or sink. We were all surprised by a couple of objects. Take a look at our results and test yourself.
Today for our science project in Year 1. We looked at Non Newtonian Liquids. When force is acted upon a Non Newtonian Liquid it acts like a solid and becomes hard. Once it stops moving it becomes a liquid again. You can try this at home with cornflour and water. Add a little food [...]
Today for Science Week, Year 1 took part in an experiment to create a homemade lava lamp. The children were all very excited to see the results of using a variety of everyday ingredients. Bicarbonate of soda Vinegar Vegetable oil Food Colouring. [...]
Click on the links below to see the learning for this week. Phonics Tasks 1.3.21 maths Maisy Goes Camping 1.3.21
