Welcome to Willow class page

We are a mixed Year 5/6 class

Miss Cunningham is our class teacher 

We are supported by Mrs Goodwin (Monday and Tuesday) and Mrs Hinchliffe (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Mrs Desave teaches us French on Thursday afternoon

Year 5 go swimming on a Thursday morning (this will only be for Autumn B)

Our PE day is on a Thursday.

Follow along for updates on our learning journey!

Netball stars!

On Thursday 12th December, year 6's had a netball tournament across the teams. They were fantastic at putting their skills, that they had gained over the past 7 weeks, to great use.

Hillfort historians

On Wednesday 11th January, we visited the hillfort as part of our history unit based on the stone age to the iron age. We identified the key parts of the hillfort which made it a fantastic resource for the iron age tribes to protect them from the enemy attacking. Parents and carers, encourage your children to take you on a tour of the hillfort and allow them to share their knowledge!

SEW cool! 

Willow class have been sewing their pieces of fabric together today to make their stuffed fish. 

History outside!

Willow class spent a whole History lesson outside this week. They learnt about why hillforts were built and how they were built. They did this through play and exploration. We began the lesson by playing a game of tag, with 2 colour teams against the other 2 colour teams. We then changed the game so that one team were at a height advantage. From this, the teams could identify why hillforts were built. We then went to the forest school area and built our own model versions of hillforts. We thought about how they could be built. 

DT 

In Willow class, we are currently designing and making our own stuffed fish. We have chosen fish as our stuffed animal as it links with our learning within science. We are looking specifically at how to sew a blanket stitch. It is very tricky but we are showing perseverance with our learning!

Remembrance - 11.11.24

Here is a photo of our class remembrance display. Today we took part in a whole school 2 minute silence on the playground. 

Aspirations day - 8.11.24

Today we encoutered talks and activities with a range of different people from different jobs. This was a thought provoking day. It allowed us to see what different jobs there are, as well as what people do in particular job roles. Here are some photos of when we met the fire service. 

Year 6 Remembrance service at the church - 7.11.24

Funky hair day! 25.10.24

Today, we took part in a funky hair day to raise money for the PTFA.

Wear it yellow!

Today, across the school, we are participating in a Charity fundraiser day for St Margarets Hospice called 'Wear it yellow'. This is a charity which is very close to the school community. We even had a visit from their mascot this morning in an assembly!

Stumpy session 8.10.24

Today in our Stumpy session, we heard all about Somerset cricketer Sophie Luff's career. We learnt about how being passionate about something can help you to be successful. We then had a fantastic PE session on the playground, focusing on our bowling skills. 

Using QR codes in History!

Willow class have been using the iPads today (7.10.24) to research facts about the Skara Brae. We will then use these facts to write a script for a newsround episode that the children will present to eachother. 

Stumpy Sessions

Our Stumpy Sessions with Will from Somerset County Cricket Club are in full swing. The children are enjoying their PSHE sessions and PE sessions. We are building up a fantastic set of skills, and we may have a few future crickets stars among our class. 

TT ROCKSTARS LAUNCH DAY!