Welcome to Nightingales
Teachers: Miss Thompson, Mrs Welsh and Mrs McDonald
Welcome to Nightingales!
Welcome to Nightingales! We want our classroom to be a happy, friendly place where children are encouraged to feel confident, cared for and excited about learning. In Nightingales, we love celebrating achievements, supporting one another and helping every child to do their very best. We look forward to sharing lots of wonderful learning experiences and making happy memories together throughout the year!
Year 2 Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Thursday. Year 2 children will complete activities from their CPG books, alternating weekly between Maths and English tasks.
Year 1 Homework
During the first term, Year 1 children will take part in a ‘Pick and Mix’ style homework programme. Each week, children can choose an activity they would like to complete. Homework will be given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Thursday.
Spellings
A spelling overview will be sent home at the beginning of each half term, outlining all the spellings children will be learning. Children will also receive a weekly spelling list containing that week’s focus words. Regular practice at home will help children to become confident and successful spellers.
Reading
Children should read at home every day for a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes.
Daily reading is vital for developing children’s fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills. We encourage families to make reading a regular and enjoyable part of their child’s daily routine.
PE
PE Day: Wednesday
This term, PE lessons will be taught by Mr Peden. Please ensure that children have the correct PE kit in school each week.
We appreciate your support and look forward to working together to help every child achieve their very best.
Resources:
Must Reads KS1 master copy
https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/2/Year-2
https://www.thereaderteacher.com/year2
Nightingales Homework 16.1.26
This week’s homework for Nightingales is CPG English Pages 2&3 – Nouns and Noun Phrases Please return to school by Wednesday.
Lego Club Chowdene Family Hub Jan 2026
Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.
Nightingales homework 9.1.26
This week’s homework for Nightingales is - CPG Maths pages 6 and 7 Place value and Numbers to 100 Please return to school by Wednesday.
Angel of the North by KS1 Angels!
This week in Key Stage One, children have been taking inspiration from Antony Gormley's Angel of the North to create their own masterpiece. The children had to roll, shape join the clay before adding intricate details using a range of tools! We can't wait to paint...
The Bossy King brings down the house
What a fantastic week KS1 have had performing their Christmas nativity 'The Bossy King'. They performed to the children of Reception and Nursery on Wednesday for their dress rehearsal and then for their parents/carers on Thursday and Friday. We are so proud of all of...
Lego Club additional needs
Please click on the link for information. SEND LEGO Club Dec25 Article 23: You have the right to special education and care if you have a disability, as well as all the rights in this Convention, so that you can live a full life. Article 29: Your education...
Year 1 and 2 Multi-skills
10 students from Year 1 and 2 took part in a fun and energetic fitness competition, giving it their all in a range of events. From teamwork challenges to individual activities, everyone pushed themselves, supported one another, and had a fantastic time. We’re so proud...
Panto perfection for KS1 and EYES!
We were delighted to welcome Gateshead College Actors and Production Arts students to our school for two fantastic pantomimes, Christmasaurus and Father Christmas Needs a Wee. Both performances were full of fun, laughter, and festive cheer, and our Key Stage 1 and...
Making mammals
This week in science the children in KS1 learned all about mammals. We found out what features mammals have and even learned that we are mammals! Then we created our own mammals on paper using our mammal checklist. Article 28 - Access to education
Exploring the Human Form in KS1
This term, KS1 are exploring the work of Antony Gormley, a sculptor known for creating pieces that often focus on the human form. We learned how he uses industrial materials like metal, wood, and concrete to build striking, large-scale sculptures. To bring these ideas...
Key Stage 1 are digital artists!
Over the past 2 weeks, Year 1 and 2 have been exploring digital art. The children have had to use a range of tools and apply their mouse skills in order to create their own masterpieces inspired by Henri Matisse and Piet Mondrian. What a fantastic job they have done!...
KS1 make friends with some creepy crawlies
This term the children in KS1 have been learning about different animals and their habitats. As part of this, today we had some very special visitors. Guy from Bugsnstuff came into school to talk to us about a range of different minibeasts or as we are now calling...