Westwood Primary School: Our Gallery

Young Voices, by Mrs Brown

Date: 20th May 2017 @ 9:19pm

We are so proud of Westwood's Young Voices - Fantastic singing

Can't wait until next year - all booked now so watch this space.

Mrs Brown

Summer Booknic, by Mrs Brown

Date: 20th May 2017 @ 4:31pm

`Summer Success for Westwood's First Ever Booknic!`

There is nothing better than spending time with friends, reading a good book and enjoying a drink with a snack. Put the three together and what do you get - a Booknic! This is exactly what we did at Westwood on Friday afternoon and it was a perfect end to our week.

At 2:30, Westwood's children and staff spilled out onto the school field for our first ever Westwood Booknic. Armed with books, carefully selected from our fabulous school library beforehand, and with a 'drink & snack stand' set up by our staff, almost 200 children sat out in the sunshine on picnic mats to go on a reading adventure.

It was fabulous to see the older children sitting with the younger classes sharing books; some reading to their brothers/sisters too. Check out our pictures to see the fun we had together, choosing books from our library shelves and reading for enjoyment.

We all had a wonderful time and hope to do it again very soon. Maybe next time some of our parents would like to join us too. If you want to join us on our next Booknic adventure... watch this space! In the meantime remember, #it's great lose yourself in a good book.

Mrs Brown and Westwood Staff

Daffodils in bloom, by Mrs Brown

Date: 2nd May 2017 @ 12:51am

It has been fabulous to see the children's hard work paying off. Our playground has been a blaze of colour with an array of beautiful daffodils and pansies, planted during the autumn term by our avid gardeners at Westwood. Sadly the daffodils are dying off now, perhaps we will plant some tulips and blue bells too this year so next year we will have more colour to look forward to.

Did you know...the most famous poem in the English language 'Daffodils' was composed in 1804, two years after William Wordsworth saw the flowers while walking by Ullswater on a stormy day with Dorothy, his sister.

Daffodils

I wandered lonely as a Cloud
That floats on high o'er Vales and Hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd
A host of dancing Daffodils;
Along the Lake, beneath the trees,
Ten thousand dancing in the breeze.

The waves beside them danced, but they
Outdid the sparkling waves in glee: --
A poet could not but be gay
In such a laughing company:
I gazed -- and gazed -- but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude,
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the Daffodils.

Chocolate surprises in our raised beds!, by Mrs Brown

Date: 2nd May 2017 @ 12:38am

Some people say the strangest things can happen at school.

Well on Friday that was true.

Mrs Jones' class, along with Class 7 pupils, were out on the field when suddenly one of the Class 7 pupils squealed with delight.

Mrs Jones' class gathered around excitedly, only to find three dozen egg shaped surprises in one of the raised beds. What do you suppose they were?

Perhaps you will have to speak to the children in Mrs Jones' class, as they took them away to investigate!

World Book Day!, by Miss Bennett

Date: 6th Apr 2017 @ 4:01pm

Class 5 PJ party!, by Miss Bennett

Date: 6th Apr 2017 @ 1:24pm

As a treat for all thier hard work Class 5 decided they would like a PJ party!

Le Corbier Skiing Trip, by Mrs Williams

Date: 19th Mar 2017 @ 9:10pm

You have seen the the pupils and photos and our Tweets during our skiing adventure. What an amazing week we have had. Not only learning to ski but making friends, developing skills, gaining confidence and independence.

We have had the best time over the last eight days and here are some of the highlights of the visit.

Next year's skiing trip has already been arranged and the meeting is on 29th March at 5.30 in the main hall.

Skiing Letter for 2018 trip http://www.westwoodprimary.co.uk/serve_file/157445

Why not join us? Enjoy the pics and vids and just think next time, it could be you!

Click in the link to see the video of the skiing presentation http://youtu.be/h5wlw-C97g8

http://youtu.be/h5wlw-C97g8

Nant BH, by Mrs Brown

Date: 15th Mar 2017 @ 11:03pm

Our fantastic three days of high impact, adventure learning with a brilliant group of pupils has been such an adventure.

The determination and courage dislayed by the children, to overcome fears and obstacles during our stay, has been simply tremendous. Watching the 34 pupils who accompanied us to Nant Bwlch Yr Haearn has made us all so proud. The children have proved, that together, they can achieve many things; the team work, the problem solving and the will to take on every challenge has helped the children to make so many magical moments - it has been a real pleasure to be part of it.

Enjoy the photos and the memories the children will talk about for a long time to come.

Mrs Brown, Mr Nicholson, Mrs Williams, Mrs Hughes and Mrs Ellis

World Book Day, by Mrs Brown

Date: 12th Mar 2017 @ 11:17am

Thank you to all parents and pupils who put in so much effort to bring World Book Day to life at Westwood on Friday.

What an amazing way to celebrate the joy that books and reading bring.

Diolch yn fawr pawb!

Video to follow soon.

Going on a bear hunt for World Book Day, by Mrs Brown

Date: 11th Mar 2017 @ 11:12am

Year 5 and 6 pupils had a lot of fun today leading some of our younger pupils on a bear hunt, during World Book Day.

Video to follow soon.

Additional Eisteddfod pics 2017, by Mrs Brown

Date: 6th Mar 2017 @ 12:46pm

So many winners! Lots to celebrate.

Young Voices Video, by Mrs Brown

Date: 22nd Feb 2017 @ 7:16pm

The first of our video clips from Young Voices in MP4 format.

Stockport-Class 7 & 8, by Mrs Brown

Date: 12th Jan 2017 @ 7:44am

Our visit to Stockport Air Raid Shelters

A fabulous time was had yesterday with Class 7 and 8 at Stockport Air Raid Shelters.

It was everything we imagined and more. Such a creative way to bring the topic of WW2 alive for children and adults alike. We truly experienced what life was like for evacuees and for people living through war time Britain. We spent some time more than 40 foot underground as the threat of dropping bombs from German planes travelled overhead, and we prepared to be billeted (it was all very real and a number of the children were most disappointed to find they were going home to Wales at 3pm rather than going off to the Market Square to meet their new war time families ).

No doubt the children will remember the experiences for a long time to come.

Enjoy the photos, more to be posted soon.

Stockport Air Raid Shelters, by Mrs Williams

Date: 11th Jan 2017 @ 8:38pm

Wow What an exciting day! Check out the fun on our photographs and our class newspage:

Winner of Christmas art competition, by Mrs Brown

Date: 7th Jan 2017 @ 10:27pm

Proud winner of Tesco's art competition for local schools

We are proud to share the fabulous news that Bella May is the winner of the 'Tesco Art Competition'.

Bella May was delighted to hear that she has been awarded two fabulous prizes from Tesco in Mold, as the winner of the Christmas competition open to schools in the area. Michelle Scott, the schools link colleague visited on Friday to give Bella her prizes. Bella-May and her friends were delighted to hear the fabulous news.

Da iawn ti Bella a gwaith iawn.

School disco fever!, by Mrs Brown

Date: 7th Jan 2017 @ 10:15pm

Stars of the future? Maybe!

Children loving the music at the school disco!

Year 5 and 6 creative exploits with light , by Mrs Brown

Date: 7th Jan 2017 @ 1:36pm

Fun at our fingertips with light

What can you do with light? Year 5 and 6 pupils had lots of fun exploring, with great creativity, the potential of light. They discovered light can make a pair of glasses grow bigger, it can make shadows grow longer, it can be used to create an aviary of birds, show dinosaurs fighting (even though they are extinct!) and make the shadow of a child look monster sized. View our photographs and videos before you see what you can do with light. Remember, we would love to see your ideas too, so if you discover what you can do with light please let us know.

Year 5 and 6

Finding mean averages Year 5, by Mrs Brown

Date: 21st Nov 2016 @ 11:02pm

Great fun finding mean averages in maths - well done everyone.

International Day, by Mrs Brown

Date: 13th Nov 2016 @ 9:07pm

International Day was great fun and the children learnt so much.

Our photographs will give you a taste of the activities and what the children were learning about.

A huge thank you to TESCO for spending the day at Westwood to teach about Diwali. Michelle Scott from TESCO will be back before Christmas to do exciting activities linked to the festive season with children throughout the school - can't wait, thank you Michelle and TESCO in Mold.

Creative 3D learning log activities, by Mrs Brown

Date: 13th Nov 2016 @ 8:56pm

3D Models and creative activities completed as part of learning log homework.

Wow! The staff and pupils, along with parents who joined us for our International afternoon at Westwood have been amazed at the 3D models created in response to learning log homework.

This follows the brilliant 3D models made by the current Year 6's when they were inspired by Victorian homes and traditions.

Take a look and see what you think! For those of you who have never created 3D homework, perhaps you could have a go too - I'm sure there are lots of hidden artists amongst you. Look for something that inspires you and then get to work...don't forget to bring in what you make and share your efforts.

Car Boot Sale, by Mrs Williams

Date: 9th Nov 2016 @ 10:11pm

All the children received a letter on the 21st October advertising the fantastic carboot sale we are holding at Westwood on Saturday 26th November 2016.

Another reminder will be going out on the 10th November as it is just 2 weeks away. Come on down- We hope to see you there!

Car Boot Sale

Keep Buckley Tidy Litter Pick, by Mrs Williams

Date: 7th Oct 2016 @ 10:24pm

The children and our fantastic volunteers worked so hard and made the parks and open spaces look great! We had lovely comments from passers by, who congratulated the children on making a difference to Buckley today. Well done Westwood!

Roald Dahl day!, by Miss Bennett

Date: 14th Sep 2016 @ 8:25pm

To celebrate the 100th birthday of Roald Dahl Class 5 made an outstanding effort to come to school dressed as their favourite characters from his books. As a class we looked in detail at the James and the Giant Peach and the children created some wonderful artwork based on the book. The children enjoyed researching the life of Roald Dahl and listening to his stories. They also made some delicious cakes that they then went on to sell in our school reading cafe in the afternoon. Thank you to all who came and made the cafe such a success :)