Owls (Y1/2)
Mrs Short
Welcome to Owls
Hi and welcome to Owls. Our teacher is Mrs Short.
In Owls we love to have fun and learn lots of new and exciting things. We always try our best in everything we do.
Resources:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/BuriedTreasure2.html
Important information:
P.E.
Is every Friday. Please make sure your child has a full P.E. kit; a white t-shirt, black shorts trainers/plimsolls with their name on.
Home Reading Books
Your child’s book will be changed every Thursday.
Reading books are changed by the child with guidance from teaching staff. Each child is expected to read regularly at home (at least 3 times per week).
Maths and English Homework
This will be given out every Thursday to be returned to be returned on Monday. It will alternate – one-week Maths the following week English.
RWInc. Phonics
This will be given out on a Thursday to be returned the following Thursday.
Spelling Test
Your child will receive new spellings on a Friday to be tested the following Friday.
In Owls we encourage the children to be as independent as possible. It is their responsibility to ensure they take their books and homework out of their bags and place them into the correct baskets. If your child does not complete or return their homework they will miss their Golden Time reward on a Friday afternoon.
Terrific Times Tables!
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Multiplication Rap
Today Year 2 became professional rappers when they performed times tables in front of each other. 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...
The Global Goals at Windy Nook Primary School
Last month in June there was a focused week on sustainability called Climate Week. During this week the pupils in each class focused on a different goal from the Global Goals. The Global Goals were created by world leaders to aim for a better and fairer world by...
KS1 School Games Day
A great morning was had by Key Stage, during our School Games Day. The children paraded around the yard waving banners and flags based on chosen World Cup countries. Nursery and Reception opened our Games with a dance and then we all joined in. After that we were put...
How many ways are there to make 24?
Year 2 have been investigating different ways to make 24. They know number facts like half of 48 and have used the 4 operations to create calculations. Article 28: Your right to learn and go to...
Saying farewell to Owls class butterflies
Following on from our trip to Butterfly World we thought it was time to release our class butterflies into their natural environment. Owls have watched them develop from when they arrived as caterpillars to then creating their cocoons and finally hatching into...
Owls take a beautiful trip to Butterfly World.
What a fantastic time was had by all of Owls on our trip to Butterfly World and Preston Hall Museum. The children had the opportunity to see see a vast amount of different types of butterflies. They were amazed by their beautiful colours, patters and how friendly they...
Watch out! Tigers in Year 2!
This week Year 2 are considering how tigers in captivity may feel. Some of the children were Hot Seated as tigers while other children asked them questions. The children are using enriched vocabulary such as 'velvet pads', 'cemented cells' and 'stalking' in their...
Science and Family Learning at Windy Nook
Last week, as part of our Science focus, we welcomed Kay and her team from Family Learning. They delivered three science workshops across school. The spaces were limited and the lucky few experienced a range of experiments and science fun! Take a look at the pics....
Super Scientists
What an amazing week Owls have had. They have been very luck to have 3 fantastic workshops linked to Science. They had great fun with Nick the chef learning about food science and healthy eating. Then a habitat workshop with Mike the scientist and finally ending...
Super Science Festival
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Royal wedding preparations
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