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 Community Service Team have helped transform Willaston School grounds recently. They have been incredibly busy painting the playbin as well as well as the outdoor classroom and fences. They have also given the school garden a really good tidy up ready for the spring bulbs to come through. As a…
Yesterday Year 6 were lucky enough to be joined by Junior Achievement to put them through their paces. From trading first thing in the morning which was fast paced and furious to exploring supply and demand, looking at what happens to products if there is a break in the supply chain. This was parti…
So with our lovely Ms. Kirkham off school at the moment, we didn't know who to get do our weekly cooking with the children....would Mrs Burton be able to whip up a roast? Would Mrs Lace be able to make mars bar crispy cake or would Ms McAdam make her famous cheese scones? Then we had a brain wave!…
The Isle of Man Arts Council are currently running a creative writing competition inspired by lockdown. In each week of February, there is a different theme. The first week's theme was Home. We are pleased to announce that our own Morgan submitted and won a prize for his amazing Home Acrostic poem!…
What a great start back to school! At morning break today, lots of children gathered in the staffroom for our weekly 'above and beyond' treat of hot chocolate!
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Some of the children in the hub have been exploring Australian food. Today we have made Fairy Bread which is apparently traditionally served at children's birthday parties in Australia. It was a big hit with us!!
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…
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…
