School News
- 15/07/24
Forest School
WOW! Week 5 already and the children have been busy at Forest School. We concentrated on making our den safe by adding blue rope, Elephant made the den into a bank with a pet room. Farrah found a giant Turkey-tail fungus in a decaying tree. The Year 6 assistants have been experimenting with whittlin...Read Full Story - 15/07/24
Art - Jo Dyer
Westlands Primary were lucky enough to work with local Artist, Jo Dyer. Jo worked with all classes in the school to help create the set and props for the Year 6 production, ‘A blast from the Past!’ Everyone had great fun, working with Jo! The children used a wid...Read Full Story - 15/07/24
Rocksteady Summer Concert!
Wow! What an incredible performance from our budding rockstars! Our 5 newly formed bands performed fantastically to their parents today in their very first concert showing some amazing musical skills - vocals, guitar, keyboard and drums! We are very proud of how our children were self-confident and...Read Full Story - 15/07/24
Flamingo Class Update
Over the past term, the children have learnt about Light and Shadows. They have looked at how shadows are formed and how light travels. Through investigations, the children explored various materials which were transparent, translucent or opaque. Flamingo Class had an amazing Science lesson where th...Read Full Story - 15/07/24
- 05/07/24
- 05/07/24
Forest School
Elephant and Giraffe Class made bunny Ears this week. We used wood slices and paracord which the Year 6 assistants prepared by drilling holes into wood slices and sealing the paracord ends over the fire. The second group of Penguin Class had their first session on Thursday and they remembered o...Read Full Story - 05/07/24
Year 1
Year 1 have had a snack-tastic week as part of their Design & Technology learning. The children have taste-tested various salad food items in order to plan, design and make a light lunch meal. We have learnt safe cutting techniques and discussed how to prepare food hygienically. As part of...Read Full Story - 03/07/24
- 28/06/24
- 28/06/24
Forest School
It was hot this week, however in the shade of our trees we managed to stay cool. Year 2 learned how to use a hacksaw and a palm drill and made elderwood bracelets. Elephant Class made extra rooms for the den, their working party showed real teamwork skills. It cooled down a bit on Thursday for Pengu...Read Full Story - 26/06/24