Net Zero Day – Willow Class

As part of our Net Zero Day activities, the children in Willow Class rolled up their sleeves worked incredibly hard clearing and tidying garden beds, pulling up weeds and preparing our raised beds for new planting. They planted a variety of wildflowers. Wildflowers are important because help increase biodiversity and provide food and habitats for pollinators such as bees, butterflies and other insects. Well done Willow Class!

Willow Class Goes Wild for Wildflowers

Willow Class enjoyed a wonderful Forest School session exploring the church grounds in search of wildflowers. The children discovered a variety of native species, including forget-me-nots, oxeye daisies, dock, thistles and holly. They had great fun observing their surroundings and working together to label the different flowers that they found.

A Wonderful Day at the Field Studies Council

Willow Class had a fabulous day at the Field Studies Council in Preston Montford, joining Katy the caterpillar to learn about life cycles, camouflage and habitats. We explored the woodland, meadow and pond, tackling the fun challenges Katy left for us. The children used simple equipment to observe and identify lots of different bugs and creatures and how they are adapted to their habitat.

Exploring watercolour!

Willow Class have enjoyed experimenting with watercolour in their art lessons. They explored how the paint moves and creates different effects when they let it lead the way. The children practised techniques such as ‘wet-on-wet’ and creating a ‘splatter’ effect. They also looked at the work of artists Emma Burleigh and Paul Klee  before having a go at trying some of their ideas in their own artwork.

Bake Sale

The Courageous Advocacy School Council are holding a charity bake sale to help raise money for a school in Uganda that is being run by the One Love Project. Miss Merricks will be volunteering at the school later on this month. When she explained to the school council what her role would involve and that she was raising money to help the children (many of whom are orphans), the school council were keen to help.

The children suggested a bake sale and would love your support! We would be very grateful for donations of cakes, cookies, brownies or other baked goods for the bake sale next week Tuesday 10th February. Please remember to label any allergens, if donating home baked goods. Packaged items can be dropped off before the day of the sale and home-baked goods are best brought in on the day.

All items will be sold for 50p each. Thank you for your support!

Ready, Steady, Prep!

Willow Class have been busy practising their food preparation skills in this week’s Design and Technology lesson. The children carefully used forks to steady their food, practised cutting soft items with table knives and had a go at  juicing fruit. They followed instructions really well and are growing in growing confidence. They will use these skills later on in the term, when they make a healthy smoothie!

Stay, Read & Play

We were delighted to welcome so many parents and carers into Willow Class for our first Stay, Read and Play session. Families enjoyed sharing favourite stories together before spending time playing and exploring in the classroom. It was a lovely opportunity to celebrate reading and learning together. We really enjoyed having parents join us!

Fun in the snow!

Willow class were delighted to return to a snow-covered playground on their first day back at school. They enjoyed playing in the snow, building snowmen and making snowballs. It was a memorable start to the new term.

A King is born Nativity

This year Reception and KS1 performed the Nativity play “A King is born”.  The children worked really hard preparing and on the day they sang the songs beautifully and brought their characters to life brilliantly. 

We hope you all enjoyed watching it!

 

 

Forest School Art

Over the last two weeks in Forest School, Willow class have been exploring the art of the renowned artist and  sculptor, Andy Goldsworthy. They used a range of natural objects to create their own artwork inspired by photos of Goldsworthy’s work.

 

 

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