Willowbank School, KilmarnockThe Bluebells enjoyed learning how to move cars with just a balloon and a straw. The pupils had great fun exploring the items used and were effective contributors while carrying out the experiment. The children were very pleased and excited when they were able to make the car move. 
The Bluebells demonstrated that they are responsible citizens while out on a walk to Kay Park. The pupils have been learning about Seasons and the changes Autumn brings. They were successful learners as they were able to choose and identify some of these changes. The children then enjoyed some fun at the park and making Autumn pictures with paint back at school.
The Bluebells have enjoyed exploring Pumpkins this week and transferring their cookery and art skills while working with them. The pupils chose some of their favourite designs and used these as inspiration while painting the Pumpkins. They worked hard and demonstrated that they are responsible by carefully cutting and scooping them.
As part of Halloween this week, the class took part in a variety of activities during our Sensory assembly and took part in a whole school costume parade.
The Bluebells have been learning about clean water and sanitation. The pupils enjoyed listening to songs about clean water and were all effective contributors during our water activities. The boys demonstrated their learning of the importance of clean water by choosing pictures of what we use water for.
We are so lucky at Willowbank School. This week we had special visitors visit our school. On Thursday Harris McCoo visited us in the morning. We all went to the hall to see him dance on the stage with Steven Brown and his friends. Miss Hill and some of the older pupils were at the front too as they had been learning the signs to his special song. We also joined in with some of the signs too.
Today Suzanne and Tracy “Singing Hands” came to Willowbank School. It was amazing. We did lots of singing, signing and dancing.
The Bluebells have had a fun filled few days that has included meeting some famous faces! The pupils have been working hard to learn Makaton signs for Steven Brown’s McCoo Song and they were practicing their signs for Happy performed by The Singing Hands.
The boys in the Bluebells demonstrated their successful learning by performing with the whole school, Steven Brown and Harris McCoo. They loved watching The Singing Hands and singing and signing along to some of their favourite songs. They were very confident when asked to stand up and perform. 
The Bluebells were effective contributors this week as they made posters to take home to ask their parents for some food to donate to others. The pupils then enjoyed a Harvest Celebration at Assembly where they learned about what food needs to grow. They then placed their donated food on the table.
The Bluebells demonstrated that they were successful learners as they worked together during a Mini-beast hunt. The pupils were able to find some mini-beasts and match them on their worksheet.
The Bluebells were effective contributors as they made some lovely green cakes to share with some other classes during our Macmillan snack morning. The pupils enjoyed sitting with each other and having a taste of all the lovely green snacks provided by all the classes. 
The Bluebells have been enjoying listening to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The children were successful learners as they carried out their own porridge experiment. They made up 3 different kinds of porridge by adding a variety of ingredients and then tasted them to discover what ingredients made the porridge yummy.
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