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14/07/23SEND Careers and Employment Awards
Last week we were delighted that Willoughby was recognised in the Lincolnshire SEND careers and Employment awards. Thomas won the 'Eager Beaver' Award, Sam received a commendation for his work experience, Evelyn won the 'Extra Mile' award and Willoughby also won the best school for t...Read Full Story
30/06/23'Willoughby finds Nemo'
WOW!!!! What a busy week. ‘Willoughby finds Nemo’ was amazing, all the children should be so proud of themselves. Thank you very much for supporting the production, Hilary is now planning the Christmas one! Further photographs from the show will be included in next week’s newslet...Read Full Story
23/06/23Bluebell Class Trip to Grimsthorpe Castle
Bluebell class have been to Grimsthorpe Castle this week for their school trip. Luckily, the sun shone on both days. We started our tour by looking around the grounds, smelling the different flowers, and herbs before going into the castle. The castle was nice and cool, we enjoyed looking at the ligh...Read Full Story
16/06/23Buttercup Class - Burghley Adventure Play Area
Despite the incredible heat on Monday, Buttercup class had a great time under the shade of the trees at Burghley. Their new adventure playground is amazing and we had a super time exploring, climbing and sliding. We started by clambering over and through hills and tunnels and followed the mole trail...Read Full Story- 09/06/23
Save the Date - Willoughby's Summer Event
On the afternoon of Friday 7th July Willoughby will be holding a ‘Summer Event’ which we would like to invite all parents/carers to. More information will follow closer to the date.Read Full Story 
12/05/23Snapdragon Class
In Snapdragon class this week, we have been investigating the properties of materials, whether they are flexible, soft, transparent or waterproof for example. We have also looked at the differences between gases, liquids and solids and how temperature for instance can change these materials sometime...Read Full Story
05/05/23King's Coronation Willoughby Street Party
This afternoon pupils enjoyed a “Willoughby Street Party” in the playground and canteen to celebrate the King’s Coronation. Pupils ate party food and cakes made with Alison as well as enjoying dancing with their friends. We were really lucky as the weather was kind to us!Read Full Story- 28/04/23
Performing Arts - Willoughby Finds Nemo
We are very excited to announce that tickets for our school production 'Willoughby finds Nemo' will go on sale on Tuesday 2nd May. The school production is taking place on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th June and starts at 9.30am, approximate finish time 11.30am. Tickets are £2.50 eac...Read Full Story 
21/04/23Introducing Laura Mills - Deputy Headteacher
Hi, I am Laura Mills and I am delighted to be the new Deputy Headteacher at Willoughby Academy. I am family first in my thinking and I love being a mum of four children. I try to make some time for me and run weekly as well as work closely with Bishop Grosseteste University on SEND resea...Read Full Story
31/03/23Easter Bunnies
On Wednesday we welcomed two Easter Bunnies into Willoughby! The bunnies visited all classes to spread Easter cheer and handed out Easter eggs to pupils. As you can imagine, pupils were very excited to see the bunnies! Thank you to Anita and Heulwen from Cummins for their time and their ongoing supp...Read Full Story
24/03/23Tesco - Work Experience
Ben from Protea class has started his busy work experience placement at Tesco. So far, Ben has completed a range of different jobs including stacking shelves, greeting customers and printing promotional labelsRead Full Story