Come to the edge... where all children are 'free range'
* expect the best from ourselves and others
* have high standards in behaviour, appearance, presentation, environment
*challenge children and take them to the edge of their capabilities, and in doing so encourage children to challenge themselves
* enable children to learn independently, applying skills they have learnt
* be brave enough and informed enough to take considered risks
* be engaged enough to question
* inform and engage parents in the learning taking place
* provide opportunities for parents to further their own learning
The children in the hub are learning all about Australia this week! So far they have made their own rainmakers and painted some lovely aboriginal art! They are also learning about different Australian animals and the Australian flag. Have a look at their work so far...
We have had an absolutely super first 2 days at the Hub. Today we made our own lockdown themed Music Video!
As the festivities near an end in school, the staff at Willaston reflected upon all of the Christmas productions, and how brilliant the children looked in their costumes... and decided they needed to get in on the action too! Our team would like to wish all our children and their families, are very…
On Monday morning this week, years 4, 5 & 6 were very lucky to spend some time together, enjoying some festive activities, one of which was to make a sad snowman! The children really enjoyed getting messy with icing sugar and chocolate to make their own marshmallow snowmen, and they especially enjo…
Yesterday was Christmas Dinner Day at Willaston, and what a brilliant dinner it was! All the children, staff and visitors enjoyed a lovely turkey roast dinner, along with some delicious gingerbread men for pudding. We enjoyed singing along to some Christmas classics and pulled lots of crackers- the…
We'd like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all those who contributed to our Food Bank trolly over the last couple of weeks- its bursting from its seems! As ever, we thank you for all your help and support. Merry Christmas everyone!
After a spate of vandalism in the school grounds caused a saddening amount of damage to the FS outdoor area. We have been racking our brains trying to decide what to make next. The children all had different ideas of what they would like in the area, ranging from a replacement pirate ship, to a uni…
Huge thanks to the wonderful people from Community Service who worked so hard improving our playground. You are a great team.
Today members of our Student Senior Leadership Team represented our school at the Douglas War Memorial. Many people gathered on Douglas Promenade and as we heard the canon fire, we fell silent for two minutes to remember those lost in war and conflict around the world. After the two minute silence,…
Every Friday a small group of Muggles meet with Professor Lace and Professor Gerrard to do all kind of Harry Potter activities! Already so far we have been sorted into houses by the Sorting Hat (Big thank you to the Wood Family!) and we have made edible wands! Here are some pictures of what we have…
Year Six designed their own Hop Tu Naa board games for Year Four to play. There was some amazing ideas and Year Four had a great time playing them!
On Thursday evening, Willaston School was full of ghosts and ghouls for our Hop Tu Naa Disco! Amazing costumes, great dancing and some spooky face painting all contributed to an excellent disco. We were having such a great time, we forgot to take lots of photos! So here is a snap shot of what we to…
Today Year 5 have been very luck to have the opportunity to finish off their cycling proficiency. Both groups did very well to…
We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the computer bus with Mr Townsend. He taught us how to put 'magic move' onto a key note prese…
Ballanard's Boat Themed Visits for this half term! We have been to the House of Manannan and The Peggy Story. We are off to see…
What a marvellous few weeks we have had enjoying Forest school with 'Out to Play'. The children enjoyed taking part in various…
Last week Jamie Blair came to talk to our key stage 1 children about the importance of bees! Jamie talked to us about bee keepi…
On Thursday 1st March we celebrated World Book Day - one of our favourite days of the year at Willaston School! Yet again we we…
