Author: Helen Lyons

Four year 11 pupils on their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze expedition stage putting into practice their preparation for adulthood skills - Navigation ad map reading, orienteering to campsite - remote supervision, setting up campsite and tents, campfire cooking, overnight camping, packing up campsite,…

Therapy dog Nova took part in Friday's Enrichment sessions - mindfulness and the outdoors. Pupils chose to use the local community walks alongside Mr Fairclough to engage in their outdoor mindfulness session. 

Therapy dogs provide a range of roles in various settings. They aim is to contribute…

Year 11 have been learning about the structure of the heart this week as part of their 'Human Body' topic. Today they have carried out a dissection and used their knowledge to identify the chambers (atria and ventricles), and the main vessels (aorta, pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery and vena…

Pupils in KS3 have been learning about the famous ‘Scream’ painting by Edvard Munch. https://www.wikiart.org/en/edvard-munch.

Pupils were asked to create their own design based on the Scream face ready for the Halloween Competition. Entries below.

Pupils in KS2 have been learning about the artist Paul Klee. https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-klee

Pupils looked at some of his night-time full moon paintings and were asked to create their own design using collage techniques. 
 

KS2 pupils have been working hard on their biking skills this term during forest school lessons in preparation from a visit of 'Bike Right'.  

These sessions were delivered with bike safety, road safety and health and fitness in mind. Pupils completed a series of checks and tests about how to…

Year 9 have been using their knowledge of acids, alkalis and the pH scale to create their very own chemical rainbows!

We are delighted to announce that Willow Bank have achieved the School Games Bronze Mark Award for the 2023/24 academic year.
 
The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development…

Pupils experienced work life in the construction industry during the "Hedgehog Brick" construction workshops delivered in school today by Vinci Construction.

https://uk.vinci-construction.com/

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/construction-and-trades

Pupils…

Willow Bank have invested in two corridor wall murals to our KS3 corridor and within the PE department. The art department and other staff spent time to develop ideas, design the overall layout and to ensure they have a positive message for our whole school community. A huge thank you to HD…

Willow Bank pupils recently had the opportunity to learn about, understand and engage with animals from Bowland Farm's mobile farm. The farmer brought a selection of lambs, pigmy goats, chickens, ducks and two alpacas!

In the Genetics and Evolution topic studied at KS3, pupils learn about…

Carving out regular reading with a good book can be one of the best ways to rebalance your well being. Nurturing a love for reading creates a calm environment and allows pupils to develop their skills for concentration and focus.