Willowbank School, KilmarnockThe Beech class enjoyed assembly this morning. We made thistles from our handprints, made shapes with porridge play dough, enjoyed some Scottish music and played themed games as well as tasted some typical Scottish foods. All pupils were confident individuals as they participated in each activity.
The Eco group recycled an item that would usually be thrown in the bin. The pencil shavings from sharpened pencils were gathered and then used to create a picture of a tree and a butterfly.
It was a very relaxing and fun activity to create something beautiful from rubbish that would have been thrown away. The boys were effective contributors using items to recycle and creating something new.
There will be a lot more exciting recycling projects happening over the next few weeks, with a Christmas theme.
The café enterprise group experienced their first “shift” this morning as we opened for the first time this session! All pupils used excellent listening skills and worked very hard in the roles given to them.
We have some very responsible citizens in the secondary department! 
Thank you to the Sunflower class and PC Scott for coming along!
We had great fun this morning making our own firework display! We used paint, glue and glitter to make different shapes after hearing a sensory story about all about bonfire night. We took turns to make marks and choose the patterns and colours. We were very effective contributors.
The Beech class are learning how to look after ourselves during different personal care routines. We experienced the different smells and textures of some products and then thought about which part of the body we would use them on and when. We were all effective contributors as we took turns to go through out toiletry bags and place the products in the right place.
The Beech class really enjoyed being responsible citizens this week as we made themed cupcakes during home economics. We thought hard about where to find all the different bits of equipment or ingredients we needed and worked as a team to follow the recipe. We also thought hard about our own health and safety as we identified any potential hazards around the kitchen.
The Beech class have really enjoyed ‘Maths Week’. We took part in and experienced a variety of maths based activities. We did shape work, time activities, position and movement work as well as practised ,making patterns, with colours, textures and lego bricks. We were very successful learners!
There are some very responsible citizens in the Beech class these days. We are starting to practise lots of different life skills around the class that will help us do chores at home or when we transition from school.
The class worked very hard and made the classroom all clean and tidy. Dave had to stop half way through for a short break though!
The Beech class were lucky enough to take part in a pet therapy session last week. Lyle loved the sensation of Bella licking his hands and helping to throw her ball. The girls enjoyed taking care of Bella and Zeus by getting them water and Dave got some exercise by throwing and catching the ball.
