Willington News
9th May 2025
Willington Prep - Celebrating 140 years - 1885-2025
9th May 2025
Apologies for publishing this late due to tonight's football and netball tournament. However, it was great to see so many faces, both old and new, at this annual sports festival. To see so many people getting involved and having fun on a social level rather than on a highly competitive one was fantastic. These types of events are usually more based around participation and enjoyment, and there was clearly plenty of that going on!
Congratulations to the winning teams - well done! I'm sure your victory will soon fade from our memories, and you'll just have to spend next year hanging around Mr Brown's Bar telling everybody how great you were!
With it being a short week, one would think we wouldn't be able to pack much in; however, as usual, the children were out and about and busy on many levels. Reception managed to visit the Wetland Centre and Barnes Park, while Year 5 were out on their field studies trip this morning.
It was wonderful to see so many parents in the school today for the Year 2 class assembly, which was a fantastic demonstration of confidence and preparation on the theme of Chinese New Year. Beforehand I had held our usual Prep assembly which commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Next week, I will be in the Lake District with Year 6, who I'm sure are looking forward to their adventures while keeping half a mind on the future with the Summer Fair coming up soon. I have cleared and approved their radio ads, which they made and recorded on our podcasting equipment, which includes some nice jingles! Please see below.
Thank you again to Mr Gibbs and his team for organising tonight's event. Once we have all got over our sore legs in the morning, I hope we can all enjoy a pleasant weekend. KB
PS. Don't forget the upcoming POW events below; the 140th Anniversary Gala and the Golf Day.
Willington Golf Day - Silvermere GC - 7th June 2025 SIGN UP HERE or click on the image above
13th - 17th April 2026 - Open to all pupils Year 4-6 CLICK HERE to sign up