A check-up on our eyes!

This week, the Reception children had an exciting visitor. A lady came to check our eyes were working properly, the children focused really well and could point to the matching letters and pictures. Before the visit, we watched an episode of Topsy and Tim where Tim...

Owls and Robins Partition

Owls and Robins have been exploring the numbers 11- 19 this week. We have been partitioning numbers into tens and ones practically, pictorially and using pure number. We have used base 10 and counters to make each number as well as rehearsing our number sentences...

Smile!

To start our science topic of teeth and eating, Lower Key Stage 2 have been learning lots about the four types of tooth. Everyone got the chance to shape teeth made from play dough. The children moulded incisors, canines, molars and pre-molars. We considered the...

Welcome new nursery friends!

A warm welcome back to our 'old friends' and also to our new ones. Our 'old friends' have made us proud with how well they have helped adults and set an excellent example to our new children. We are also proud of our new children who are beginning to familiarise...

Road to RIAT STEM Event in UKS2

Today, Elms, Oaks and Beeches have taken part in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) event, which was run by the Smallpiece Trust in partnership with the RAF. Children were given the opportunity to learn about how rockets travel into space and how...

Teacher Training Day (School Closed to Children)

Just a reminder that school is closed 06/01/2025. We look forward to welcoming the children back 07/01/2025.

2024, what a year!

As the year comes to an end, we want to say well done to everyone who is part of the Windy Nook family. We all enjoyed a Christmas sing-song to end the year and start the holidays with a bang. From all the staff at Windy Nook, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a...

Mr Leighton, over and out!

Today is a very special day for Mr Leighton as he celebrates his retirement. We wish him all the best after almost 11 years at Windy Nook! Please don't be a stranger.

Welcome

Welcome to Windy Nook

school entranceThe 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.

Lucie Forrest – Head Teacher

Attendance Last Week

  • Whole School Attendance 94.2% 94.2%
  • Whole School Attendance without Nursery 94.3% 94.3%

  • Dragonflies (Rec.) 90.1% 90.1%
  • Ladybirds (Rec.) 96.7% 96.7%
  • Robins (Year 1/2) 94.9% 94.9%
  • Owls (Year 1/2) 93.3% 93.3%
  • Nightingales (Year 2) 95.5% 95.5%
  • Bluebells (Year 3) 94.0% 94.0%
  • Snowdrops (Year 3/4) 95.3% 95.3%
  • Tulips (Year 4) 96% 96%
  • Elms (Year 5) 93.1% 93.1%
  • Oaks (Year 5/6) 98.4% 98.4%
  • Beeches (Year 6) 89.5% 89.5%

School News

Owls and Robins Partition

Owls and Robins Partition

Owls and Robins have been exploring the numbers 11- 19 this week. We have been partitioning numbers into tens and ones practically, pictorially and using pure number. We have used base 10 and counters to make each number as well as rehearsing our number sentences...

read more
Smile!

Smile!

To start our science topic of teeth and eating, Lower Key Stage 2 have been learning lots about the four types of tooth. Everyone got the chance to shape teeth made from play dough. The children moulded incisors, canines, molars and pre-molars. We considered the...

read more
Year 5/6 Homework 10.1.25

Year 5/6 Homework 10.1.25

Children in UKS2 have been set a challenge by Gateshead SSP. They have been asked to create a design for the official Dance Festival programme for 2025 displaying the theme of RESPECT. The winning design will be printed on the programmes which will be available at the...

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Elms Homework 10.1.25

Elms Homework 10.1.25

This week's homework pages for Elms are as below: English: CGP books Page 56 & 57 Maths: Page 8 & 26 Complete Dance Festival programme front cover design. Reading Plus: ensure this week's 5 texts are completed by Sunday. Homework is due in on Thursday 16th...

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