Author: Helen Lyons

KS2 have been learning about the art movement Cubism. Pupils explored fracturing techniques by using masking tape to form a Cubist style background design. Pupils used sponge painting skills to paint between the tape and then peeled it off to reveal an abstract Cubist design.

Having a healthy relationship with ourselves and others can help improve our mental health. It’s essential to our well-being. Children's Mental Health Week at Willow Bank saw KS4 pupils complete a survey designed by our Mental Health Lead and Pastoral Coordinator to select the well…

Having a healthy relationship with ourselves and others can help improve our mental health. It’s essential to our well-being. Children's Mental Health Week at Willow Bank saw KS2 pupils complete a survey designed by our Mental Health Lead and Pastoral Coordinator to select the well…

Year 10 explored the art movement Fauvism an Avant Garde style of art which followed Post Impressionism. Characteristics of Fauvism include

• simplified shapes
• bright bold colours often with dark edges.

Pupils used these principles to create animal print designs. 

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Children's Mental Health Week at Willow Bank saw pupils complete a survey designed by our Mental Health Lead and Pastoral Coordinator to select the well being activities they would like to take part in this week. More to follow .........

Year 10 during their 1:1 ceramic sessions and have been exploring textural effects using different tools and techniques. They have mounted and presented their work onto painted canvasses and experimented with dry brushing techniques, linking to their work on expressionism and neo…

Time To Talk Day 2023 - KS3 pupil took time for himself to chat with our Mental Health and Pastoral Lead about how his week has been and the activities he likes to do, choosing the Laxman goggles beach app to take time to relax. https://timetotalkday.co.uk/

Year 9 pupils completed a teamwork task of planning and creating a three course meal in Food Technology.

• Starter - Garlic bread with cheese
• Main Course - Roast dinner
• Dessert - Chocolate brownies

Pupils undertook different roles within the team and worked together on deciding what…

Key stage 2 pupils made Fairy Cakes focusing on taking turns, sharing ideas and working together as a team. Pupils also developed their organisation skills by following the recipe instructions and fine motor skills using the equipment.

Year 6 pupils visited Awesome Walls in Liverpool as part of their Outdoor Education. Pupils focused on planning a route to scale the climbing wall whilst developing their strength and balance.

Year 7 pupils visited Tenpin Bowling in Warrington as part of their Outdoor Education. Pupils focused on

• understanding the basic rules
• how to hold the bowling ball
• preparing your wrists
• throwing the ball to gain the maximum effect of knocking down all 10 pins

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KS2 pupils during PSD played 'Steal or Split' and then discussed honesty and trust and why they think it is important quality to have. Pupils then watched real life examples and said whether they thought the person was being honest or dishonest and what the impact is.

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