Willowbank School, KilmarnockThe Transition Boys were Successful Learners this week when Mr Nicoll tested them on their 24hour time telling. The boys had to put the correct 24hour time on the 12hour clock with no hints or clues. They boys were all excellent. They completed their challenge with no hesitation!
In art we have been working on a Loch Ness Monster using lots of different materials with different textures.
Shannon went exploring outside the classroom and visited the Moonbeams!
We have been working well on our Numeracy this week.
Reece has been very successful in her own learning and has also been helping other in the class too.
Shannon enjoyed some floor time and while carrying out some SQA work, ‘Recognising a Character in Fiction’. We have been watching the film ‘Inside Out’ and looking at how each character is different and which one we like best!!
Sensory Water Fun.
Lots of Numeracy!!!
Adam and Melanie exploring the wooden shapes and numbers.
Melanie enjoys learning using the stacking cups.
Adam having a wee rest while in his lift pants.
Happy Birthday Jessica – we enjoyed your cake and treats – Thank you!!!
Sensory Letter play.
Big stretch Melanie!!
SQA Baking Unit – Exploring the ingredients through Sensory Play – this week Flour – made just a tiny mess!!!
Willow went for a wee holiday to Orkney, and she flew back on a tiny wee plane!!
* SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS, EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTORS, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS *
The Bluebells class went a walk to Scotmid to buy some snacks today. We used Google Maps on Miss Gemmell’s phone and followed the route to get us to the shop.
The Pine class worked very well in the art room this week recreating a cityscape of Aberdeen. This will be displayed on the class theme board.
The pupils all listened well to instruction and took turns at using the textured materials. Everyone worked well together. Well done to these effective contributors!
* SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS, CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS, EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTORS, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS *
The Bluebells class enjoyed making some Scottish food today in the cookery room. We made stovies and had great fun peeling and chopping potatoes, carrots and onions.
Responsible Citizens/Successful Learners
The Snowdrops have been handling paper and plastic materials. Everyone enjoys taking turns to empty our class recycling bin into the primary corridor recycling bins. As well as exploring the different textures of paper and plastics, some of the Snowdrops can sort the rubbish materials as well.
The Bluebells class have spent this afternoon making 3D model shops for display. This is part of their class topic, Thistle Street.
With some support, the pupils used their ITC skills to search for the building shape, exterior material ideas, doors styles, windows shapes and shop fronts.
Everyone then experienced some time playing with the large lego bricks and building their model on a larger scale. Lots of imaginative ideas today! Super successful learners and confident individuals. 
Successful Learners/Effective Contributors
The Snowdrops have enjoyed interacting and exploring with our story the Glasgow Gruffalo. We have been learning lots of new animal Makaton signs and recognising animal pictures and visual aids.
Successful Learners/Effective Contributors
The Snowdrops have enjoyed pretend play learning all about what a baby needs. We thought about how we keep a baby clean and what a baby likes to eat or drink. Everyone was very enthusiastic about taking the baby for a walk or giving a cuddle.
