The children in Willow Class looked amazing and had a wonderful World Book Day with lots of themed activities. They wrote book reviews and character descriptions, listened to an audio book and solved a maths and literacy library mystery.
So far we have seen Augustus Gloop go up the tube, Mike TeaVee shrink and now it was Violet Beauregarde’s turn! Willow class were tasked with inventing a meal-in-a-chewing gum from selected ingredients such as gravy granules, sugar, salt, peas, instant mash, flour (for the yorkies) and jelly crystals. They had to ensure that the … Read more
Wizard-loving Willow Class were invited to Waterstones before half term to celebrate Harry Potter Day. Firstly, the class were sorted into their houses by the incredibly realistic Sorting Hat. The class then astounded the bookshop’s Harry-mad employee by knowing every spell in series of books! The fun-filled trip out was concluded with a quiz in … Read more
As part of Safer Internet Day before half term, Willow Class looked at photos in the media and examined them to see if they were fake or not. The class were surprised just how many photos are changed to make skin smoother, bodies thinner and teeth less crooked. We discussed why photos are altered and … Read more
As part of Willow’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed science unit, the children tried to help the Oompa Loompa’s boost the conductivity of Wonka Vision. The children had to test different metals to see which was the best electrical conductor. Mike TeaVee would then be able to see a chocolate bar be transported from … Read more
Willow Class was set the science challenge of find the best thermal insulator for the chocolate river from Willy Wonka’s factory. The river keeps slowing down and setting, meaning the boats can’t get around and it isn’t getting mixed as Willy Wonka would like. The children set up an experiment to test if foil, newspaper, … Read more
Willow Class thoroughly enjoyed learning about all about Vikings today in our Viking workshop. Everyone very much looked the part and certainly got into character for the day! Our Viking guide told us about many aspects of Viking life; from home life to how they travelled around the world. The children also had the opportunity … Read more
Willow Class showed their varied skills in a Christmas talent show. We had singers, comedians, actors, piano and violin players as well as poets! We had lots of fun and the children were very brave to perform in front of their peers.
For our Christmas production this year Willow Class performed their own version of ‘The Santa Trap’ by Jonathan Emmett. They were all fantastic and fully enjoyed getting into character, as the photos show! Let’s hope that they got more than bandages and socks in their stocking this year!
This morning Willow worked their socks off to complete their fabulous felt phonecases! Helped by three parents (thank you ‘sew’ much), the class used running, back, blanket and whip stitches to sew together their unique and inspired phonecases. Each year I am astounded by the children’s amazing ideas and this year didn’t disappoint! From a … Read more
