Welcome to Willow Class.

The Class Teacher is Miss Hunt.

Term 4 - The miracle is you!

The children participated in litter picking around the forest school and meadow area as part of their commitment to helping the environment. By collecting litter, they not only help keep their outdoor learning spaces clean but also protect local wildlife and plants from harmful pollution.

Links to article 24, 28, 27

Christian Values: Respect

In our whole class reading lessons this term, we are focusing on discussion and oracy skills! We practiced working with a partner to share our thoughts and ideas about the text. We used stem sentences to help us explain our answers clearly and respectfully, like 'I think... because...' or 'In the text, it says...'. We also discussed key points from the story, listening carefully to each other's opinions and building on them. Through these activities, we’re improving our ability to communicate and share ideas with others confidently!

Christian Values: Respect

Links to articles: 28, 27, 12

In R.E., we are learning about the 5 Ks in Sikhi! We explored the significance of each K and how they are worn by Sikhs. We looked at the meaning behind each one. We worked on building our understanding of how the 5 Ks connect to Sikh values like discipline, strength, and respect.

Links to article 27, 28, 14

Christian Values: Koinonia, Respect

In PE this term, we are learning how to play tag rugby! We practiced how to throw and catch the rugby ball, focusing on using the correct grip and technique. We also worked on our passing skills, making sure the ball travels in a straight line to our teammates. To make it more fun, we practiced our throws with different speeds and angles depending on the situation, and we played games to improve our reaction times and teamwork!

Christian Values: Koinonia, trust, friendship

Links to articles 31, 28, 27

This term, we are looking at how to use expression in dance. We worked in groups creating motifs in different weather styles. 

Christian values: Koinonia, friendship

Links to articles 31, 28, 27

Term 3 - The Golden Ticket

In our art lesson this term, we are learning to draw like Quentin Blake, inspired by Willy Wonka! We practiced using bold, energetic lines and quick, expressive strokes to bring characters from the story to life, just like Quentin Blake's illustrations. We focused on drawing Willy Wonka and other characters with lots of personality and movement.

Links to articles 31, 28, 27

This term, we had a special reading cafe with our parents and carers, where we shared our favourite stories! We each picked a book we loved and took turns reading aloud to our families. It was a wonderful opportunity to practice our reading skills while also sharing the stories that mean the most to us. We also chatted about the books, explaining why we love them and what makes them so special. It was a fun and cozy time, celebrating reading together with our families!

"In our science lesson this term, we are learning about magnets and how they attract and repel! We explored how magnets can pull certain materials towards them (attract) or push them away (repel). We experimented with different types of magnets and tested them on various objects to see which ones were magnetic. We also learned about the poles of magnets—how opposite poles attract and like poles repel. To make it even more fun, we worked in pairs to test the forces of attraction and repulsion, discovering how magnets behave in different situations!

Links to articles 31, 27, 28

Christian Values: Koinonia

In Geography, we are learnt about the regions in the UK. We created our own map and used a key to identify each region. 

Links to article 28, 29

In PE this term, we are dancing as wild animals! We thought about how animals might move and expressed the movements to music depending if it was a quick or slow beat. We also practiced our wild animal facial expressions!

Links to article 28, 29, 31

This term, our Learning Quest is 'The Golden Ticket!' We watched the film and discussed with our partner our favourite part and how we would feel if we were part of the Bucket family!

Links to articles 28, 29, 12

In R.E., we are learning about the Sikhi religion. We started looking at Sikh artefacts and discussed why they might be important to Sikh people. 

Links to article 28, 29, 14.

Christian Values: Respect and koinonia

We had an exciting trip out to Port Lympne where we went on a Safari. We saw lots of different animals! 

Links to Article 28, 29, 31

In Science, we have been learning all about the different types of rocks and how they are formed. We carried out experiments to test the permeability of different rocks. 

Links to Articles 28, 29

Christian values: Koinonia

In P.E., we have been exploring symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes using the apparatus. Outdoors, we have been playing handball focussing on attacking and defending.

Links to Articles 28, 29, 31.

Christian values: Koinonia

This term, we have been tinkering with scratch! We have learned how to write an algorithm to make our sprites move as well as making music on scratch! 

Links to articles 28, 29 and 17.

Christian values: Koinonia, Respect

We loved sharing a book with our family and friends in our reading cafe! 

Rights Respecting - Article 28, 29

Christian Values - Respect, koinonia

Times Table Rockstars!

This term we are learning all about Ancient Egypt. The children have created wonderful pyramids, mummies and other Ancient Egyptian artefacts for our display!

Links to Article 28, 29

Our Learning Quest in term 1 and term 2 is 'Time Travellers!'

In R.E., we discussed the importance of water. We looked at what it meant to us and how we use it everyday. We discussed why Christians may use water during a baptism. 

Links to Article 14, 28, 27

Christian Values: Koinonia, Respect, Trust

In Science, we investigated the nutritional value of different foods. We looked at what each part of the food labelled meant and how we could compare them to answer and enquiry question.

Links to Article: 27, 28 and 31

Christian Values: Koinonia