Year 3

Welcome to Year 3

Year 3 is an exciting stage here at The Willows as the children move into Lower Key Stage 2. The children begin their Accelerated Reader programme, which helps to build a love of reading and strengthens their comprehension skills. They also continue to develop their times tables knowledge, becoming more confident and fluent in their maths learning.

Throughout the year, the children explore fascinating topics such as Ancient Greeks, where they delve into history, and Farm to Fork, brought to life with an exciting visit to a local farm. They also study Marvellous Manchester, sparking curiosity and engagement across the curriculum. It’s a wonderful year full of discovery, creativity, and growing independence!

Year 4

Welcome to Year 4

Year 4 is a fantastic and exciting year in Lower Key Stage 2. The children begin their swimming lessons, a highlight of the year, where they develop confidence and important life skills in the water. In the classroom, they continue to strengthen their times tables knowledge, working hard to recall all facts up to 12 × 12 by the end of the year. The children show great determination as they prepare for their Multiplication Check while enjoying a rich and varied curriculum full of engaging learning opportunities.

This year, the children explore the fascinating topic Invaders and Settlers, brought vividly to life through an exciting visit to Chester. They then move into their Natural Disasters topic, always a firm favourite, where they investigate extreme weather and dramatic events from around the world.

Year 5

Welcome to Year 5

Year 5 marks the start of the children's Upper Key Stage 2 journey — a time when their confidence and independence really begin to shine. During the first term, the children immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the Ancient Egyptians, with a fantastic visit to Manchester Museum to deepen their learning.

The children take on new responsibilities and challenges across school, developing greater maturity in their learning. One of the highlights of the year is their exciting topic, Londinium, where they explore the history of our capital city and bring their learning to life with a two-night residential trip to London! It’s a memorable year full of adventure, discovery, and growing ambition.

Year 6

Welcome to Year 6

Year 6 is a very special and memorable year as our children reach the final stage of their primary school journey here at The Willows. Throughout the year, they work hard to prepare for their SATs, showing great determination and resilience.

One of the highlights of Year 6 is our War and Conflict topic, always a firm favourite among the children. As part of this learning, they take part in an immersive World War II workshop, where history is brought to life through hands-on activities and real-world experiences.

The children also enjoy a two-night residential trip to Ghyll Head — a fantastic outdoor adventure filled with teamwork, challenge, and lasting memories. During the summer term, we work closely together to ensure every child feels confident and supported as they prepare for a smooth transition into high school. As the year draws to a close, they proudly prepare and perform their end-of-year production, celebrating their time at primary school before taking their next big step into secondary school.