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Windy Nook
Primary School
Music of the Solar System
This half term, children in Year 5 and 6 have been listening and responding to music from Gustav Holst. To fit in with our 'Space' theme, children were immersed in Holst's seven-movement orchestral suite, each dedicated to one of seven planets. After discussing the...
Fraction Fantastic in UKS2
This term, UKS2 worked on place value and the basic operations in maths before moving on to look at fractions. The children have recapped how to find equivalent fractions and have used this to support new learning in adding and subtracting fractions; multiplying and...
3…2…1…Blast Off!
In keeping with our Space theme in science, UKS2 carried out an investigation into trajectory. They worked in pairs to make a rocket out of card and then the whole phase headed outside to test which angle of trajectory would send their rocket the furthest. 1 child...
Learning about St. George’s Day
In England St. George's day is celebrated on 23rd April. We have been learning about the legend of St. George and the dragon but also finding out about the real St. George. We found out that St. George is the patron saint of lots of different countries. We enjoyed...
Year 3/4 at Discovery Museum
This week, Years 3 and 4 enjoyed a lovely trip to the Discovery Museum in Newcastle. The trip was an excellent opportunity to re-cap lots of our topics from this year such as, bridges, the River Tyne and electricity. The children explored the many superb exhibits and...
Year 5 Homework (28.4.23)
This week our homework is as follows (21.4.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) CGP Maths- pages 14 and 15. Rounding and checking using addition and subtraction Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity CGP...
Bees Homework 28.4.23
English Homework – PAT sheet. Practise reading key words on cards. Play Pairs and Word Thief. Maths Homework – Pages 46-47 Remember to practise reading and spellings too. Homework needs to be in for Friday 5.5.23 Article 29: Your education should help you use and...
A Message from
our Head Teacher
On behalf of the staff, children and governors we would like to welcome you to Windy Nook primary School and our website. Our school caters for approximately 330 pupils from 3 years to 11 years of age. The present school site was opened as a Primary School in 1993, on the existing Infant School site.
We were last inspected by OFSTED in June 2023 where we were graded as good. The inspector noted that, ‘The school is an oasis of calm. The whole school community works hard, shows respect, courtesy and good manners and enjoys being together.’ Please visit the Ofsted section of our website for more information.
Key
Information
Term Dates
School Performance
Pupil Premium
Sen Information Report
Our School Classes
Caterpillars and
Butterflies (Nursery)
Dragonflies
(Reception)
Ladybirds
(Reception)
Robins
(Y1/2)
Owls
(Y1/2)
Nightingales
(Y2)
Bluebells
(Y3)
Snowdrops
(Y3/4)
Tulips
(Y4)
Elms
(Y5)
Oaks
(Y5/6)
Beeches
(Y6)
Welcome to Windy Nook Primary School
The principle purpose of Windy Nook Primary School is to provide high quality education to enable pupils to achieve success. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents/carers and pupils and we hope that you find what you are looking for.
We hope that our website reflects our endeavour to create an atmosphere of mutual consideration and respect regardless of age, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, social or home background and family circumstances. It is a celebration of all of the fabulous work and activities that our children participate in. Please feel free to leave a comment or contact the school direct with any queries you may have.
Thank you and enjoy your visit.
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