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History with Mr Cottrell - linked to our studies of war, by Mrs Brown
Date: 6th May 2022 @ 10:59pm
An informative session with Mr Cottrell, our school caretaker, who spoke to Year 6 pupils in Birch class about his experiences as a member of the 2nd battalion Mercian Regiment. Thank you Mr Cottrell for inspiring our learning and teaching us about the importance of overcoming challenges, respecting others and valuing friendships. Super examples of the work Mr Cottrell inspired can be seen below. Thank you Mr Cottrell.
Mr Cottrell has also offered to come in to speak to pupils in Magnolia and Douglas Fir over the coming weeks which is fantastic news for the children.
LLC Curriculum Launch Day, by Mrs Bannister
Date: 2nd May 2022 @ 10:01am
Last week we launched the Language, Literacy and Communication area of the curriculum. Our focus was trilingualism using the story 'The Three Little Pigs'.
Peace in Ukraine Day - supporting the Schools of Sanctuary, by Mrs Williams
Date: 14th Apr 2022 @ 7:46am
Our Peace in Ukraine Day on Thursday 7th March
Thank you all for your amazing support on the 'Peace in Ukraine Day'. Everyone looked fantastic in their Blue and Yellow as we raised awareness and money for the Red Cross response in the Ukraine. We sold out of all the bracelets and keyrings in our shop- with lots more of your ordering bracelets to show your support. This is on top of your amazing support of donations at our Westwood drop off point. We cannot thank you enough.
Many of you may know that many Ukrainian refugees will be coming to North Wales to seek sanctuary from the horrors happening in their country. Westwood is a place of sanctuary and we hope you will be supportive of our efforts to be a school of sanctuary.
What is a School of Sanctuary?
- A place that fosters a culture of welcome and safety for people seeking sanctuary, including asylum seeking and refugee families.
- Educates the whole school community about the human right to sanctuary and identifies practical means for schools to demonstrate that commitment.
- Builds empathy and intercultural awareness through promoting the voices and contributions of people seeking sanctuary, encouraging an understanding of the experiences of displaced people and helping to combat stereotypes.
Why become a School of Sanctuary?
Schools play a crucial role in helping young people to make sense of the world, to become responsible citizens and to create positive change in their communities.
Schools are often at the forefront of receiving and supporting those forcibly displaced through conflict AND through no fault of their own – for example, nearly a quarter of asylum seekers in the year ending September 2019 were under 18. Young people in the UK need not only to learn about these issues but where possible meet people face-to-face who have lived experience of displacement in order to understand both their local communities and the wider world better. Up to press, in Ukraine, over 3.6 million people have been displaced and are refugees.
Westwood is committed to becoming a School of Sanctuary. Our work to date, has included communities and you as our stakeholders. Our latest curriculum work in Key stage 2, explored ‘Little Amal’ and the plight of refugee children. Our ‘Peace in Ukraine’ day allowed our children to explore the need for peace in our world, it is our children’s world we need to protect. We are also planning events in Refugee week, from Monday 20the June, with a launch assembly on 17th June, with the Flintshire City of Sanctuary Team. Watch this space on how you can support our school community to become not only ethically informed citizens, but a school of sanctuary that allows us to:
- Build a school culture that reduces intolerance, hate speech and bullying
- Build an inclusive and supportive school community
- Increase pupil voice and promoting active & engaged citizenship
- Engage families and strengthening the school’s role in the local community
- Promote well-being & community cohesion by building empathetic school environments
Thank you for your ongoing awareness and support—Team Westwood & our House Captains
Eisteddfod @ Westwood - March 2022, by Mrs Williams
Date: 12th Apr 2022 @ 8:20am
In March 2022, we held our Eisteddfod across all three areas of school, much to the delight and excitement of the children!
So many skills and talents on show from writing to dancing; recitations and singing. The pupil and parent competitions were outstanding! We had a very special judge, Llinos from Ysgol Maes Garmon, who joined our judges Mrs Maguire and Miss Jones to present awards to the best presented house—Gelert; Foundation phase winners—Kyffin; and the Junior Eisteddfod winners- Llewelyn!
Special congratulation to Jenson who won the Year 6 Eisteddfod chair for writing.
Llongyfarchiadau pawb!! Here are some of the highlights and check out the Eisteddfod album on our website, on Twitter and on Instagram too! Llawer o hwyl!!
World Book Day, by Mrs Williams
Date: 11th Apr 2022 @ 10:57am
World Book Day @ Westwood
One of the highlights of the school calendar – loved by the children and staff, where we all take part in bookish activities and dressed to impress as our favourite book characters. From Encanto to Super Heroes; Harry Potter to Mine Craft!! The costumes were amazing and we had the best day! Thank you, as always, for your amazing support on World Book Day. Do not forget to check out our gallery on the website!
Den Building Day, by Mrs Brown
Date: 5th Nov 2021 @ 8:15pm
This half term all classes will be having lots more fun learning outdoors. Year 5 and Year 6 pupils started the ball rolling with den building this week as they unleashed the magic of the forest and learnt about square lashing, forked branches and den designs.
Collecting natural materials and combining them with manmade materials to design and construct shelters for protection when the weather is damp and wet.
Climate Change Conference, by Mrs Brown
Date: 25th Oct 2021 @ 10:31pm
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Did you see Boris Johnson speaking live about 'climate change' during his kids conference? If not you can watch the conference here.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosts Kids Climate Change Press Conference (25 October, 2021)
Follow the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c99x6pViS98
Right click on the link above , then click 'open link' to see the video conference.
Some interesting questions from children in this Youtube video of the Prime Minister listening to children during the Kids Climate Change Press Conference.
Some equally interesting answers from the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, too.
Children, as you watch and listen, make some notes about the responses that are given by the Prime Minister and Tanya Steel theChairperson of the World Wildlife Fund -WWF, in advance of COP26 which is a very important summit which world leaders are hoping will lead to actions to stop climate change. Bring your notes to school to share with your teacher and your classmates.
You can upload your notes onto SeeSaw too, record a message about climate change and what you learnt from listening to the Kids Climate Change Press Conference.
The Westwood Teaching Team
ECO News, by Mrs Brown
Date: 24th Apr 2021 @ 4:33pm
National Outdoor Learning Week and Current Affairs
Children in Bubble E are taking a keen interest in the health of our planet. First News Newspapers are a brilliant resource for children to find out about current affairs and to understand the threats to our planet, along with all things that live on it.
This week Bubble E enjoyed First News Friday, where all children in Bubble E scanned First News Newspapers for stories relating to Eco news and threats to the environment, habitats and living things. Check out the pictures to see the fantastic display the children in Bubble E are creating to highlight the threats to our Eco system ( a suggestion from our Eco Committee members in Bubble E). The children's display (photo below) is work in progress - watch this space for the finished piece.
Outdoor learning week - Bubble E, by Mrs Brown
Date: 24th Apr 2021 @ 2:50pm
National Outdoor Learning Week with Year 5 and 6 (Bubble E)
Wow! What a fantastic week with you all, with all our lessons outdoors inspired by your pupil voice.
*3D Grass Sculpting / Painting
*Measuring distance / Measuring volume and capacity / Problem solving linked to maths and all problems devised by pupils!
*An afternoon picnic with pupil made sandwiches, hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and porridge for our morning session.
*A treasure hunt in Forest School for some of you - well done Leila for her fantastic finds!
We hope you all enjoyed it!
Mrs Brown, Mrs Hawkins and Miss Jones
Eisteddfod 2021, by Mrs Williams
Date: 25th Mar 2021 @ 11:53pm
We hope you enjoy the Eisteddfod entries this year!
Thank you for your support :)
https://padlet.com/jaynewilliams90/9rxviizvjol65t3j
Chance to Shine, by Mrs Brown
Date: 12th Dec 2020 @ 12:22am
The children in KS2 offered up a huge thank you, and fantastic 'class made' thank you cards in appreciation of the fantastic cricket sessions delivered over two weeks by Rachel, a dedicated and enthusiastic coach/ambassador for cricket.
Staff and pupils thoroughly enjoyed having Rachel in school to deliver the Chance to Shine Cricket programme and we look forward to more visits in the new year for children in Foundation classes too.
BBC orchestra visit, by Mrs Brown
Date: 20th Nov 2020 @ 1:15pm
Today the BnC orchestra visited Classes 6, 7 and 8 to share their musical expertise and make exciting links to children's literature using a range of instruments. A fantastic time for all the children who asked lots of questions and joined in with great enthusiasm.
BBC orchestra visit, by Mrs Brown
Date: 20th Nov 2020 @ 1:15pm
Today the BnC orchestra visited Classes 6, 7 and 8 to share their musical expertise and make exciting links to children's literature using a range of instruments. A fantastic time for all the children who asked lots of questions and joined in with great enthusiasm.
Y5/Y6 outdoor learning, by Mrs Brown
Date: 5th Nov 2020 @ 7:09pm
Good to see part one of our work outside project completed today, with around 60 children from Year 5 and 6 applying endless amounts of effort to achieve our goal. The raised beds have now successfully been moved to their new position on the field..
Huge thanks to Sian, our school cook, who prepared cheese, crackers and juice for all the children.
great work all round 😀👏
Outdoor Learning, by Mrs Brown
Date: 4th Nov 2020 @ 11:12pm
A great effort outdoors today from Year 5 and 6 children who moved and relocated the raised beds. Lots of problem solving and team work which was very impressive. A few treasures were found which added to the excitement of our outdoor activities.
We hope you enjoy the photographs and videos with your children everyone.
Kind regards,
Mrs Brown and Mrs Joan Williams
Eiffel Tower Lego Build, by Mrs Brown
Date: 26th Oct 2020 @ 3:11pm
Fantastic to see our French themed home learning project is underway. Fantastic to see that Aiden has uploaded his model of the Eiffel Tower to his SeeSaw account. Well done, Aiden.
Artwork Year 5/6, by Mrs Brown
Date: 19th Oct 2020 @ 8:35pm
Fantastic effort throughout Years 5 and 6, learning the techniques of portrait drawing and sketching.
Da iawn ti, Pawb!
September Class 9 PE, English and the Daily Mile outdoors, by Miss Mattar
Date: 22nd Sep 2020 @ 8:54pm
Class 10 activities, by Mrs Brown
Date: 14th Sep 2020 @ 9:46pm
Back to school last week for everyone and it was fantastic to hear the sound of children around our classroom once again. Our first week in Class 10 was spent getting to know each other, catching up on stories in the news and simply having a lovely time getting back into the new routines around school.
We hope you enjoy the photos from our first week back,
Mrs Brown, Mrs Joan Williams and Class 10
Westwood Family Loo Roll Challenge, by Mrs Williams
Date: 27th May 2020 @ 8:42pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtETr2hKGp/
Pupil achievements, by Mrs Brown
Date: 15th May 2020 @ 1:23am
Fantastic to see so many fantastic things going on at home.
Thank you to those of you answered our SOS and submitted work relating to Buckley wildlife and plants for the Buckley App. Well done, some of the work is here for you to enjoy! Remember to keep uploading, it makes our day!
The Westwood Team
VE Day Celebrations, by Mrs Brown
Date: 13th May 2020 @ 12:52am
Hello Everyone,
It was fantastic to see so many families having a fantastic time throughout VE Day and wonderful to see so many answering our call to support the British Legion by taking part in Westwood C.P.s remote celebrations.
Here is a small selection of some of the pictures received on our school Twitter and Instagram account, in true Westwood style we can see what a fantastic time everyone was having. We even got a mention in the leader too! https://twitter.com/leaderlive/status/1259498433787777025
Please remember to ask your children to upload their photographs to their personal online journals using SeeSaw.
Your child's personal journal is their own learning journey and in time all that they put on it will be there for them to look back on and enjoy.
Thank you
The Westwood Team
Dancing Queen!, by Mrs Williams
Date: 1st May 2020 @ 7:46pm
How wonderful to see such a range of gorgeous dance images from our very own dancing Queen In Year 3 - FT.
Such a wonderful talent! Although we are not in school, FT is wroking so hard doing what she loves- BGT are calling!! #westwoodfamily
Non screen activities from Pobble, by Mrs Williams
Date: 9th Apr 2020 @ 5:01pm
Scavenger Hunts for all the family, by Mrs Williams
Date: 6th Apr 2020 @ 9:14pm
Enjoy these wonderful scavenger hunts :)
