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 new Forest School site is truly beautiful! The children are absolutely loving it. From den building to making benches, the time just flies by!
How lovely it was welcoming the parents of our Reception children into school for lunch and playtime today. The lunch was delicious and I think many parents were surprised at how independent their children have become. It was amazing to see parents in their wellies running around the field, joining…
Headlines for swimmingWhat to wear Please read the attached information about swimming sessions for Key Stage 2 children (Years 3, 4 , 5 and 6) Our swimming sessions have been changed to the afternoons every Wednesday until Easter..
Unfortunately some of our current and past pupils are disrespecting our environment. We welcome our community onto our grounds after school and at the weekend HOWEVER we do expect people to look after our school. Leaving litter, including cigarettes and breaking our furniture is just not on!! It is…
Last Friday Willaston School Rota Kids hosted our first 'Snack Shack', and WOW, what a success it was too! Thank you for all those who took part and enjoyed our delicious fruits and snacks. We look forward to developing our 'Snack Shack' further next year and hope to see as many eager customers in…
What an amazing Summer Fair we had, even if the weather wasn't very kind to us.
Sugata Mitra visits Willaston
Last week we got to explore our new water cascade! We had to work together to solve problems in order to get the water into our dry mud pit. On Thursday we went to Forest School and had a fantastic time!
Here is the new Clubs timetable for this half term.
On Wednesday 31st May, years 1 and 2 hosted a medieval afternoon. We had an amazing time! We discussed medieval foods and had our own mini banquet. Then time for some dancing, we learnt a very simple group dance and enjoyed listening to the type of music that would have been popular in Medieval tim…
Well done to all!
This morning got to off to very dramatic start with Miss UJ and Mrs Gerrard rescuing a baby rabbit! Once we knew the baby rabbit was okay, we all headed down for another day of fun activities. Today we have demonstrated some cracking teamwork whilst balancing on low ropes. We have also climbed Jaco…
Last Thursday Years 3 and 4 enjoyed a day at Peel beach, soaking up the sun and revelling in the great outdoors! The children t…
Year 1 had a blast today - the river was cool but so inviting that we didn't want to leave!
Year 5 went to the Laxey Wheel yesterday to see what life was life for the people working down the mines during the Victorian p…
We have had an absolutely fantastic day with our crazy hair! Year 5 have loved organising this event are proud to announce that…
'Childhood is that state which ends the moment a puddle is first viewed as an obstacle instead of an opportunity' We believe th…
