School News
- 07/11/25
- 31/10/25
Phonics Workshop
Our EYFS parents joined us for a fantastic phonics workshop where they discovered how we teach wonderful phonics at Westlands Primary. The children were thrilled to have their grown-ups join them afterward to share some of our favourite books. We absolutely love reading in Early Years and were so ex...Read Full Story - 31/10/25
- 30/10/25
Forest School Update
A massive shout-out to our amazing Year 6 boys who kicked off Term 2 with a fantastic act of service! They helped move all our Forest School equipment from site 2 to site 1 to let the ground rest for winter. From checking swings to tidying pallets and adding soil (donated by the generous team at...Read Full Story - 17/10/25
Forest School Update
What a brilliant final week at Forest School! Our Year 2 children and Year 6 assistants mastered the art of whittling greenwood safely with Mora knives, learning all about different wood types and why greenwood is perfect for fire cooking. We rounded off the term with delicious t...Read Full Story - 16/10/25
- 16/10/25
Years 3 and 4 Road Safety Workshop
Years 3 and 4 were very lucky this week when Kent County Council’s Road Safety Workshop visited our school. On Thursday, the children were immersed in an interactive workshop where they learnt how to cross a road safely. They had opportunities to learn about the five main points that...Read Full Story - 09/10/25
Forest School Update
Crafting with Elder Wood! Our brilliant Year 2s with the help of our Year 6 assistants were true craftspeople at Forest School this week! They used hacksaws (safely, of course!) to saw pieces of elder wood and then carefully employed palm drills to remove the soft pith and create holes...Read Full Story - 03/10/25
Forest School Update
We were learning a crucial outdoor skill at Forest School this week: Square Lashing! We used sticks and string to make these little stick men. It was tricky getting the wraps and tension right, but it's amazing how strong the joints are once you finish the turns! This skill is esse...Read Full Story - 26/09/25
- 25/09/25
Forest School Update
Forest School Fun! Our amazing Year 2's honed their fire safety skills this week by toasting delicious chocolate chip brioche! They all did brilliantly. Before that, they got wonderfully creative with clay and natural treasures found in nature. What a fantastic way to learn, explore, and connect...Read Full Story - 22/09/25
Forest School Update
What a fantastic and fiery week at Forest School last week! The Year 2 children, with some brilliant help from the Year 6 assistants, learned all about fire safety before getting to try out some real-life fire-starting. They used flint and steel to create amazing sparks and then, with great care, li...Read Full Story