Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Children in Need- Fundraising at WPS

  Fri 24 Nov 2023

  The WPS community is such a caring community. This week, the Year 5 and 6 school council reps, enjoyed spending their break and lunchtimes selling Pudsey merchandise to the children in school, to raise money for the Children in Need appeal. We raised £347.84 in total- this is an incredible amount!

  Well done!

  

• The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

  Fri 17 Nov 2023

  Thanks to the whole school community, we raised £298.77 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Thanks to all of the school council representatives for embracing their leadership roles and giving up time at break and lunchtimes to sell other poppy appeal accessories. Well done.

  

• Remembrance events

  Fri 10 Nov 2023

  This morning, the children took part in two different remembrance events during the day.  The whole school took part in a two-minutes silence after breaktime to remember the fallen and veterans from previous and current conflicts.  Eight of the Year 6 pupils, along with Mrs Spencer Lovesey and Mr Rodgers, took part in an act of remembrance alongside the WI members at the village centre.  The children read their own remembrance poems and laid a wreath to commemorate those who had taken part in conflicts over the years.

  

• September 2024 Entry Open Day

  Wed 20 Sep 2023

  Please complete the form to book on to our open day on Thursday 12th October.

   

  https://forms.office.com/e/uf6MwSH7Qq

   

   

   

  

• International Day Of Democracy

  Fri 15 Sep 2023

  Today, we celebrated International Day of Democracy, by carrying out a democratic process in every classroom as the children voted for the new Class Council representatives. The children gave high quality speeches and presentations- some with incredible props and use of persuasive language. All children took part in the ballot process and made anonymous votes for the candidates they felt would be the most effective representative for their class. 

  Well done to everyone who put themselves forward - aspiring to be a school councillor shows courage and character - we are very proud of you. 

  

• Roald Dahl Day - Book and Breakfast/Biscuit and Books!

  Wed 13 Sep 2023

  It was wonderful to see so many families joining us for our 'Book and Breakfast/Biscuit and Books' event on Roald Dahl day. At Willington, reading as at the core of all we do, and it was so lovely to see children reading with grown ups and being read to, with so much enthusiasm and encouragement!

  A wonderful Wednesday! 

  

• Sing up!

  Mon 11 Sep 2023

  We have started our journey to becoming sensational singers at Willington! We are working with the Derbyshire Music Partnership professionals to improve our vocal talents and channel our inner performers! Whole school singing assembly was pure joy today. A brilliant way to start the week!

  

• Rock Steady Concert!

  Fri 14 Jul 2023

  We had the pleasure of attending the first ever WPS Rock Steady Concert today! It was wonderful to see so many of our pupils demonstrating their musicality, confidence and performance skills in front of a very likely crowd! Well done to all of the musicians- keep rocking!

   

  

• African Drumming

  Tue 11 Jul 2023

  Year 2 had a fantastic day learning how to play the African Drums. They were taught African culture through storytelling, learning African songs and dance. The children were so enthusiastic and loved performing to the school and their parents! Well done Year 2- a great day to finish our African topic work.

  

• Olympic Athlete Visit to WPS

  Wed 28 Jun 2023

  Encouraging ASPIRATION at Willington...

   

  On Wednesday, we were thrilled to host GB Olympic swimmer, Joe Roebuck, who was ten times British Champion, double Commonwealth silver medalist, double European medalist and London 2012 Olympic semi-finalist. Amy Smith, also an Olympic swimmer, joined Joe on his visit which meant we were lucky to spend the afternoon with two Olympic athletes! Each class participated in a circuit session and enjoyed cheering each other on throughout the afternoon. We did mountain climbers, spotty dogs, push ups and star jumps… there were a lot of tired bodies and sweaty faces by the end of it! Year 6’s Lola and James did a fantastic job as ‘runners’ going to each class to give a 5 minute warning before they would be needed. Once every class completed their circuit with Joe and Amy, Joe held an inspiring whole school assembly before answering some of the children’s questions. He talked about the importance of practicing, persevering, and cheering yourself, and others on. The children were amazed by his swimming achievements and stories of his travels across the world.

  “I loved doing the mountain climbers” Isla

  “It was tiring doing the circuit but I had a really good time,” Saran Y4