Windy Nook: a school and community at War
1914-1918
WW1 Project and its Legacy
At Windy Nook Primary we have always valued the history of our locality, so we are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund First World War; then and now grant to help us investigate Windy Nook: A School and Community at War 1914-18.
In 1914 the village was a still a distinct Edwardian community, ‘occupying’, according to Whellan’s 1894 Directory, ‘an elevated and exposed position’ within Felling Parish. The largest employers were local mines and quarries. Our school opened in 1883 and played a prominent part in local life. During the summer term 2018 our Year 6 children, led by Mr Hawdon and Mr Brown explored the impact of that terrible conflict on local people.
This project had a profound and lasting effect on everyone at Windy Nook Primary School; therefore, and quite rightly so, we have decided to continue to contribute to this page. It is our tribute to the fallen men and women who sacrificed theirs lives to give us the British values that we cherish: democracy; the rule of law; individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths.
Explore & Research
Learning through…
Field Trips
We have field trips planned to Heugh Battery, Hartlepool, Newcastle University and St Alban’s Church.
Local Archives
We’ll be looking at the old school log books and using military service records, CWGC resources, newspapers, maps and census materials.
Expert Visitors
Artist Kate Hancock, ICT expert Martin Bailey and WW1 re-enactor Sgt Chapman will be visiting school to help our Y6 children.
Project Resources
Trade
Directories
Windy Nook
Hero
Finding John
Brown King
Leading Up
To WW1
School Log
Books
WW1 Links
Marching Through History! Y3/4 Visit to Segedunum
Today, our class had the incredible opportunity to visit Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend — a site rich in history and bursting with stories from Roman Britain. From exploring the remains of the ancient fort to climbing the viewing tower and discovering Roman...
Hammering into Autumn: Building Strong Hands and Minds
We’ve been busy exploring the wonders of autumn and building strong hands for writing through a variety of exciting and sensory-rich activities. The children used real claw hammers to gently tap golf tees into pumpkins, learning the parts of the hammer — the handle,...
Year 5/6 Homework 17.10.25
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.32 - Equivalent Fractions Y5 Oaks – English- p16-17 - Basic Relative Clauses 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts plus at least 10...
Elms Homework 17.10.25
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – p56 & 59 Maths – p24 & 25 Reading Plus – 5 texts to be completed by Thursday. Time is given in class and children are usually able to complete 3-4 in class; the remainder are to be completed at home....
Brilliant Brushing & Smiles All Round!
This week, our Reception children explored the importance of dental hygiene. They learned what teeth are used for and how to keep them clean. Using a giant model and their own toothbrushes, they practised brushing for 2 minutes each day. Their curiosity...
The Centre for Life Was Out of this World!
Today, Year 5 and 6 visited the Centre for Life. We all had an amazing day! We explored the different zones of the centre, as well as visiting the planetarium, watching a live science show and taking part in a workshop about how astronauts live in space. We had so...
Autumn Cup Champions!
A huge congratulations to our amazing students who took part in the recent afterschool Autumn Cup football tournament! After a series of strong performances, our team qualified for the final without conceding a single goal — and they kept that incredible form going...
Year 5 and 6 Girl’s Football
A huge well done to our brilliant Year 5 and 6 girls who took part in a recent football competition! Despite some very challenging weather conditions, the team showed great determination, resilience, and teamwork. The rain didn’t put them off — they played with real...
Roman Tiles in Lower KS2
This week, Lower Key Stage 2 have been diving into the world of Ancient Rome through art as part of our History topic. After learning about Roman designs and patterns, the children became Roman artists themselves! They sculpted their own clay tiles, carefully carving...
LKS2 Painting and Sculpting
As part of our Romans topic, we have been using clay to make Roman tiles. The children used sculpting tools (as well as their hands!) to create lovely designs. We were so impressed by how intricately and carefully these were then painted! Well done LKS2! Article 28:...
UKS2 Tag Rugby
This week, UKS2 were working hard on improving their tag rugby skills of passing, weaving and dodging. Each team had a coach/player to explain the rules and to offer tips to improve their teamwork and game play. Excellent communication from all. Article 28: You...
From Leaves to Lupins: Another Week of Discovery
This week, our nursery children have been busy continuing their autumn topic with lots of hands-on exploration and creativity. They closely examined branches, leaves, and acorns collected last week, then created beautiful drawings for our oak tree wall display in the...
Image credits
Banner image: Imperial War Museum Photograph Archive Collection
Response Memorial: Photograph by Jacqueline Banerjee from the Victorian Web
Inside Heugh Battery: Paul Buckingham [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
