Willowbank School, KilmarnockHalf the class had the opportunity to go on their community travel outing this week. They combined their trip out with one of their 50 Things to do in the Outdoors. This activity was flying a kite. The group were Responsible Citizens when crossing the road and walking to the park. The wind was variable but everyone managed to get the kite into the air. One pupil (who will remain nameless) managed to crash it into Mr Nicoll’s head. I hope it was an accident!
Some of the Transition class had their cookery time this week. They were Successful Learners when they chose a healthy way to prepare potatoes. They chose to make low fat potato salad. Skills on show were using the microwave, chopping spring onions and mixing ingredients together. As usual Mr Nicoll didn’t even get a tiny wee bit to taste. Good skills everyone.
The Transition class were Effective Contributors when they helped make the class Snowman decoration. They chose to model it on the original snowman from the movie ‘The Snowman’. Crepe paper was used to make the nose look like an orange. Some pupils used paint to make cotton balls look like coal. A real group effort.
The Transition class continued their sports skills and focused on bat skills in poly bat. They were Confident Individuals. To help practice timing and swinging we also used the soft tennis set.
Effective Contributors
The Sunflower’s have loved taking part in lots of group Children in Need activities. Each child helped build a giant Pudsey bear, listened to a Pudsey sensory story and took part in our bingo game. Afterwards, we made Pudsey spots using playdough. We also watched the Children in Need duck race and had a class race with our own ducks. Everyone looked great in their pyjamas and Children in Need outfits.
We have had a blast this week raising awareness for BBC Children in Need!
We made Pudsey collages. Pudsey biscuits and cupcakes, played ‘Pin the Spot on Pudsey’, made special Pudsey playdough and played Pudsey bingo!
Here are some of our favourite photos of our Pudsey Friday:
The Beech pupils have been working hard this week on our literacy targets. We split into small groups and were very successful learners as we worked away through our tasks and games.
Emma and Leo are learning some tricky words by playing interactive games:
Tyler has been working on his blending skills and phonic knowledge:
Amber has been learning about nouns, verbs and adjectives.
Hugh and Toni have been exploring the letter and sound of ‘D’:
Fine motor and writing skills:
Spelling our tricky words:
*Effective Contributors* & *Confident Individuals*
The Sungazers have had a fantastic day raising awareness for Children in Need. We learned about why we raise awareness and money to help those in need. We looked at different ways we could make a difference & what makes us special! Here’s some snapshots from our class activities:
Have a great weekend everyone!
* SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS, EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTORS *
The Daisies class worked hard this week doing lots of arts and crafts to make a snowman themed wall display for the school atrium. We drew round our hands to make the snowman head and body shape. We also painted and glittered pasta and lolly pop sticks to make snowflakes.
* CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS *
The Daisies class all enjoyed coming into school in their pyjamas or casual clothes to celebrate Children in Need. We had Pudsey’s Fundraiser story and enjoyed some Pudsey themed dances.
We also worked up a sweat doing some of Joe Wicks and Pudsey’s 5 minute moves.
