School News
- 13/11/25
Forest School Update
Even with a "soggy start," our Owl and Fox Class champions had an unforgettable week of outdoor learning! From problem-solving how to build dens in the rain and making the most of a giant mud puddle, to harnessing the autumn sun for leaf-pile dens and developing teamwork with tyre swings a...Read Full Story - 11/11/25
New Library Space
We are very excited to have put together a new library space for our pupils to enjoy choosing and reading a book. We will be appointing school librarians to organise and manage it for us. It will hopefully encourage children to read more regularly.Read Full Story - 11/11/25
Otter Class Update
We have had a busy couple of weeks in Otter Class. The Otters have been enjoying their Book Time every day, where they can settle down with a book just before lunch. These three Otters are making regular trips to the school library as they’re reading so much! The children fully embraced...Read Full Story - 10/11/25
Forest School Update
Term 2 is officially underway for our Year 1 students in Forest School! This week, Fox Class and Owl Class were bubbling with excitement as they explored the site for the very first time. We started with the essentials: a chat about our safety rules followed by a tour of our Forest School area. The...Read Full Story - 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