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Caterpillars and Butterflies (Nursery)

Welcome to Caterpillars and Butterflies

Our teacher is Miss Clough, who is accompanied by Mrs Pedersen-Wylie and Mrs McNally.

We like to explore and have fun.

Information for Nursery Class parents and carers about the structure of the school day and staffing. If you have any questions or queries please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher.
Click on the link below to access it or should you require a paper version then just ask at the office.

Please remember to…

  • Name all of your child’s clothes, shoes and any items that they bring into Nursey.
  • Drop off and collect your child on time.
  • Encourage your child to look in their tray for pictures, letters, jumpers and models.
  • Hand lunch time cover money in every Monday in a named envelope (30 hour children).
  • Resist the temptation to do everything for your child and encourage them to try and do it for themselves. E.G. dressing and toileting.
  • Remember that no worry is too small, if you are concerned about your child please let us know so that we can help.

Resources:

Early Years Book List

Sunflowers, Sandcastles and Summer Fun in Nursery

Sunflowers, Sandcastles and Summer Fun in Nursery

During our final week of the academic year, we have had a wonderful time completing the last sessions of our summer topic. The children were very excited to reflect on all the fun learning experiences they have enjoyed and to take part in some fantastic summer-themed...

Fresh Air, Fresh Fruit and Fantastic Learning in Nursery

Fresh Air, Fresh Fruit and Fantastic Learning in Nursery

This week, Nursery enjoyed two fantastic Outdoor Days on Thursday and Friday, making the most of the warm weather and learning in the natural environment. The children lay on their backs looking up at the sky and used an I Spy Nature identifying frame to spot and talk...

A Day Full of Adventure and Exploration

A Day Full of Adventure and Exploration

What an Adventure! All year groups enjoyed an exciting day of outdoor learning, exploring the natural world through a variety of hands-on activities. From pond dipping and discovering fascinating wildlife to sketching the beautiful environment around us, there was...

Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge

Gateshead Libraries are running their fantastic summer reading challenge again over the holidays. It is completely free to take part and begins tomorrow (Saturday 11th July) and runs until September. Children are able to borrow books and collect stickers and prizes,...

🤠 A Fantastic Year 6 Summer Fayre Success!

🤠 A Fantastic Year 6 Summer Fayre Success!

Last Friday, our Year 6 children hosted a fantastic Summer Fayre, and what a wonderful afternoon it was! It was great to see so many children embracing the Country and Western theme, with plenty of cowboys, cowgirls and western-inspired outfits on display. The themed...

Transition and New Experiences for our Nursery Children

Transition and New Experiences for our Nursery Children

We have had another busy and exciting week in nursery. Our children who will be moving to Reception in September had a lovely time visiting their future classes during transition days on Tuesday and Wednesday, where they enjoyed getting to know Mrs Ramanandi, Mrs...

Our Week in Nursery: Exploring and Growing!

Our Week in Nursery: Exploring and Growing!

This week, the children have been engaged in a range of exciting and purposeful activities across all areas of learning. In the writing area, they created transport-themed collages using a variety of materials, showing great creativity and developing their fine motor...

Reception Class Meeting for Parents

Reception Class Meeting for Parents

Please find attached a PDF containing important information about the transition days taking place in July, along with details and timings for the September induction. Reception Class new starter induction powerpoint for parents 2026 The document also includes useful...

Drowning Prevention Week

Drowning Prevention Week

Last week, Windy Nook took part in the Drowning Prevention Week campaign organised by the Royal Life Saving Society UK. We began the week with a whole-school assembly exploring the importance of water safety and the potential dangers associated with open water and...

From Seeds to Sports: A Week of Growing and Moving!

From Seeds to Sports: A Week of Growing and Moving!

This week we continued our transport theme across all of our learning areas, with a wide range of hands-on and creative activities. In the writing area, the children practised their cutting skills by carefully cutting out different forms of transport and then matching...

Wheels, Words and Wonderful Learning in Nursery!

Wheels, Words and Wonderful Learning in Nursery!

This week we continued our transport topic and the children explored their creativity using the interactive whiteboard to design their own cars. They carefully chose the colour of the body, selected the type of wheels, added numbers or motifs, and even decided what...

Transport Adventures and Sports Day Fun!

Transport Adventures and Sports Day Fun!

This week we have introduced our new focus on transport, and the children have been exploring this theme in lots of creative and hands-on ways. During snack time, we enjoyed reading a range of transport-themed books, which sparked discussion and curiosity about...