In Wollaton, we value our knowledge rich topics and we view them as an important part of the pupil’s entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum. All of our topics provide the pupils with the opportunities to develop, extend skills and act as an opportunity to express their individual interests, thoughts and ideas.

Through our topic work we aim to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, explore and create.  As pupils progress through their work, they will practise skills to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of the topic.

The teaching and implementation of our work is based on the National Curriculum and linked to all subject areas to ensure a well-structured approach to teaching and learning.

Topic work is embedded throughout the weekly timetable and aims to develop the pupil’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world around them.

In Wollaton class we promote a class ethos where students feel supported, nurtured and listened to. We embrace diversity and celebrate all students’ unique abilities and talents. Our ethos strives to promote an environment that is kind and respectful.

Additional information:

PE will be on Monday mornings, please provide a PE kit and suitable footwear.

Forest School is during the Summer term 2025.

We have the school minibus booked on Thursday afternoons for local visits and other trips; these will be confirmed nearer the time.

Homework will be sent home on Fridays; this will include spellings, a short task and reading (either a phonics book on Collin’s Ebooks and/or a ‘reading for pleasure book.’)

7/11/24 Wollaton had lots of fun at Wollaton park, we played football and tag on the field. And we enjoyed playing on the park. We also got to visit the cafe.

5/11/24 Wollaton had lots of fun making fireworks by using bicarbonate soda, vinegar, glitter and food colouring. We also went and made hot dogs and mushy peas which were really tasty! 

5/11/24 The Royal Forestry Society Visited Wollaton class. We was all environmental safety officers and we looked for any potential dangers around school. We also looked around the school grounds for different colour shades and stuck them on a sticker.  At the end of the lesson we made pictures using leaves.

In Pe This term Wollatons  focus has been football. We’ve been learning all about controlling the football and dribbling skills. We even had time for a match and a penalty shoot-out.

Wollaton Class had lots of fun dressing up for Hello Yellow.