by Willoughby School | Dec 20, 2023 | Trips & Visits
We recently had a visit from local author, Rachel Hoult. Rachel came to Willoughby to give us a taster of her debut book, ‘The Ghosts in the Dolls House’. Class 2 got to meet some of the characters, listen to and ask Rachel questions about her journey as an author and...
by Willoughby School | Dec 20, 2023 | Extra curricular, Trips & Visits
Last week, we had a visit from Sarah at Dogs Trust who delivered an assembly and workshops to the children. The children took part in engaging workshops aimed at empowering them with the knowledge and skills to interact safely with dogs in both their personal lives...
by Willoughby School | Dec 15, 2023 | FOWS, Trips & Visits, Wellbeing
We had a fantastic visit from Coram Life Education during which, the EYFS and Year 1 children met Harold the Giraffe and his friends. They looked at how to keep our bodies healthy with food, exercise and sleep. They also learnt about making good choices for themselves...
by Willoughby School | Oct 10, 2023 | History, Trips & Visits, Willoughby School
As part of our History topic, Class 1 went to Childhood Museum at Sudbury to explore toys of the past. The children investigated old and new toys by looking at the materials used and how they were made. They then dated Jack-in-a-boxes into time order. One was...
by Willoughby School | Oct 10, 2023 | Trips & Visits
As part of Reception’s topic, people who help us, the police came to talk about their role. They talked about stranger danger and road safety. The children were then shown the police equipment and said hello to the control over the walkie talkie. They excitedly...
by Willoughby School | Jun 14, 2023 | Science, Trips & Visits
KS1 and Reception visits Rushcliffe Country Park as part of KS1’s Science topic focusing on different habitats and Reception’s minibeasts and where to find them theme. On entering woods the children experienced the coolness and calm whilst listening to the...