Harry Potter World Book Day Celebrations
For World Book Day this year all the children at John Wilkinson celebrated by taking part in lots of Harry Potter themed activities. Throughout their PE lessons they learnt how to play Quidditch and even got to ride their very own broomstick. They were placed in one of the four houses from the books and had to compete against each other.
At break and lunchtime the rain did not stop us as they also had the opportunity to take part in orienteering for book characters, map building of Hogwarts, spell potion building and Quidditch matches against other children within the school. They all looked like they had lots fun and we even had music to go with it.
Finally the year 5 and 6 children got to compete against each other in a World Cup style Quidditch Match. They competed to win points for their house and these were combined over the two year groups to have an overall winner.
Thank you for all the hard work from the staff and the children for making it such an enjoyable day.
William Brookes Football Development League
John Wilkinson took two boys teams and a girls team to the recent William Brookes Football Development League. Our teams faced opposition from Brockton, Much Wenlock, Barrow, Church Preen and Broseley C of E. We are delighted to say that we either drew or won all of our matches across the three weeks with the teams doing a fantastic job of representing the school. Special congratulations to Jason Bristow and Ethan Arch who won awards for teamwork and co-operation!
Primary Dance Festival
39 pupils took part in the 'Stepping Up' primary dance festival at William Brookes on 19th and 20th March at William Brookes School. The only school to perform on both evenings, our children danced their hearts out to 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Make your own kind of music'. They did a fantastic job and we are very proud of them all.
New Age Kurling tournament
On Thursday 4th April, our year 6 Bronze Ambassadors participated in the New Age Kurling tournament at William Brookes School. 24 teams from schools all over East Shropshire took part to win the chance to represent East Shropshire at the Summer School Games. Elinor Willis, Sienna Turner, Charlie Brennan and Jason Bristow performed brilliantly and made it through to the quarter final play-offs narrowly being beaten by Shifnal who came second overall! A huge well done to the year 6's for their fantastic effort and teamwork.
'Go Ride' Cycling Tournament
‘Go Ride’ Cycling tournament
On Monday 20th May, John Wilkinson hosted the East Shropshire ‘Go Ride’ cycling tournament. 46 children from 6 schools participated in sprint, skills, slalom and relay bike races. The children worked in teams of 4 with the year 6 Bronze Ambassadors and year 5 Active Leaders helping to organise and time events.
This was a School Games qualifying event and we are delighted to report that John Wilkinson came 1st and 2nd with both teams now selected to represent East Shropshire in cycling at the School Games in Shrewsbury on 2nd July – a fantastic result! Well done to all the John Wilkinson children for their contribution on the day.