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Tayfield Rd, Woodhouse Pk, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 1BQ.

A day at the Adventure Farm

A day at the Adventure Farm

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Kiwi Club (Leading Aspect Award)

Kiwi clubs are a partnership between Manchester Children's Fund, Manchester UFA and 9 primary schools around the city from the school improvement network. The aim of this network was to explore different ways of children learning and teachers teaching inspired by Alistair Smith's work on accelerated learning. The Willows Primary School is one of the networked schools. Children are expanding their life experiences by attending a variety of after school activities.

Kiwi clubs aim to positively impact on raising attainment and attendance by providing positive extended learning opportunities for groups of children after school and at weekends. Kiwi clubs are underpinned by the philosophy of the University of the First Age which promotes extended learning opportunities for children based on desire to connect home, school and community and an unshakeable belief in the potential to achieve success.

Corrina and Jane are our Kiwi club co-ordinators. Corrina and Jane have a clear focus and are fully trained in the delivery of this programme. They assist the children in developing and planning activities outside their normal school environment and operate a rigorous monitoring process to ensure that the children have a tremendous time as well as developing excellent life skills.

Children who attend the Kiwi Club receive certificates, gifts and a celebration party to acknowledge their achievements. Parents/carers are welcome to attend.

The simple messages we have taken on board for the kiwi clubs are:

To be effective learning must be fun!
Learning will not take place when the brain is in a state of stress. Everyone needs to feel emotionally secure and safe.
Experiences which are multi-sensory - unusual or emotionally strong are remembered in more detail than routine experiences.
Learners are more motivated when they have some control over their own learning.

Easter Challenge 2009

The children had a fantastic two days with our Dynamic Duo, Jane and Corrina when they went wall climbing in Ardwick.

The children from Baguely Hall and The Willows had a fun packed two days and enjoyed I.T., Healthy Eating, Outdoor Fun and Circuit Training.

What difference does it make?

Improvement of self perception

Improvement of coping strategies

Improvement of behaviour

Improvement of attendance at school

Improvement of language skills

Improved relationships with parents

A group of 8 - 11year olds from The Willows Primary School were involved in an innovative ecological and participatory programme to decorate their playground and leave a lasting impression on the school grounds.