Computing in Lower KS2

This week, Lower KS2 have continued their work on branching databases. We have had some excellent discussions about how to identify attributes to separate objects into groups. The children were able to start to create their own branching databases digitally using the...

Autumn Leaves and Fruit!

This week we have completed our 'Cauliflower Cards' which look fantastic!  We made some playdough by following each step in our recipe booklet. We voted for which colour to use to dye the playdough by placing a counter next to our chosen colour of paint or food...

Skilling up in PE

In PE this week, the Ladybirds and Dragonflies have been practicing different ways of moving around the hall. They walked, jogged, jumped, ran and crawled in lots of different directions. After this, the children participated in 4 different stations focusing on...

Computing in LKS2

The last few weeks, in computing, LKS2 have been learning all about branching databases. We began the topic by looking at yes and no questions and figuring out how to sort objects into different groups. Now confident with this, we were ready to have a go at creating a...

Reception Phonics Meeting

Further to the Reception class parent reading meeting in school this week, please find attached information about phonics and reading information. You can download the presentation as a PDF, where there are QR codes signposting you to different areas of support from...

Science with Year 6 Beeches

This week in Science, the children learned all about balanced diets and eating healthy  They predicted the amount of sugar in different drinks and were very shocked by some of the results. The children wrote a healthy meal plan, applying their learning of the food...

Maths in LKS2

This week, the Snowdrops, Tulips and Bluebells have been doing addition and subtraction. The children have been reaffirming their understanding of more and less, place value, exchanging and carrying. They have used dienes and place-value counters to assist their work...

Welcome to nursery old and new friends!

We have had an excellent first two weeks in nursery. Our existing pupils have welcomed our new pupils warmly, demonstrating empathy and kindness which has helped towards creating a calm and happy environment. We have been getting to know each other by spending time in...

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 96.4% 96.4%
  • Whole School Attendance without Nursery 95.4% 95.4%

  • Dragonflies (Rec.) 93.8% 93.8%
  • Ladybirds (Rec.) 91.3% 91.3%
  • Robins (Year 1/2) 97.2% 97.2%
  • Owls (Year 1/2) 95.4% 95.4%
  • Nightingales (Year 2) 97.5% 97.5%
  • Bluebells (Year 3) 96.0% 96.0%
  • Snowdrops (Year 3/4) 91.3% 91.3%
  • Tulips (Year 4) 95.5% 95.5%
  • Elms (Year 5) 99.7% 99.7%
  • Oaks (Year 5/6) 99.4% 99.4%
  • Beeches (Year 6) 91.6% 91.6%

School News

Computing in Lower KS2

Computing in Lower KS2

This week, Lower KS2 have continued their work on branching databases. We have had some excellent discussions about how to identify attributes to separate objects into groups. The children were able to start to create their own branching databases digitally using the...

read more
Skilling up in PE

Skilling up in PE

In PE this week, the Ladybirds and Dragonflies have been practicing different ways of moving around the hall. They walked, jogged, jumped, ran and crawled in lots of different directions. After this, the children participated in 4 different stations focusing on...

read more

Using Watercolour Paints in Elms

This week in Elms, our favourite activity has been designing our Christmas cards for the Cauliflower Cards project. We used watercolours to create a colourwash background of a wintry sky. We then used thicker paints to add trees and snow, creating our beautiful winter...

read more
Year 5/6 Homework 4.10.24

Year 5/6 Homework 4.10.24

Year 5 and 6 homework this week will be in CGP books. Year 5 English- p.6 and 7 - Modal verbs Maths- p.23 - Mental multiplying and dividing Reading- 2 x reading plus texts plus at least 10 minutes reading per night recorded in your diary. Year 6 English- p.58 and 59 ...

read more

Video

windy nook logo bar

CEOP - KEEPING SAFE

CEOP

When should I report to CEOP?

CEOP helps children stay safe online. Has someone acted inappropriately towards you online, or to a child or young person you know? It may be being asked to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable or someone being insistent on meeting up. You can report it to CEOP below.

Other people who can help

For advice and to seek help on a range of issues, from hacking to cyberbullying, click here.

Our Children Love Their School!

COME AND SEE WHY

Book a school visit!

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

twitter-117595_640

Our site posts are auto-tweeted. Catch them!