Welcome to Dragonflies
Our teacher is Miss Hill, who is accompanied by Miss Foster.
Our PE day is a Friday – Children should wear their PE kit to school on Friday’s.
If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher.
Click on the link below to access information about the year or should you require a paper version then just ask the class teacher or at the office.
Reception-class-parent-Information
Early Reading and Phonics at Windy Nook Primary School
Early Reading and Phonics Policy Windy Nook Primary School
At Windy Nook Primary School, we teach phonics using the RWInc Phonics Program.
For information about phonics please visit the Read write Inc website or click on the link below or scan the QR code to watch videos that support parents with understanding phonics and supporting children with phonics at home.
We host a Early Reading / Phonics meeting for parents every year in the Autumn Term. Click on the link below for a copy of the Reading Meeting Power point. Current Reception parents will have received a copy of this document via ping in the Autumn term.
Phonics and early reading parents meeting
Other resources that you may wish to download to use and support your child at home.
rwi phonics formation mat updated
rwi-set-1 flashcards – letter and rhyme hook
rwi-set-2 flashcards – letter and rhyme hook
Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html
For further information about supporting your child with Early Reading and Phonics, please contact a member of the Early Years or Key Stage 1 Staff.
Resources:
Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm
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Shaping Up Our Learning!
Reception have been busy exploring the exciting world of 3D shapes this week! Children revisited familiar 2D shapes before diving into the features of 3D ones—identifying faces, edges and vertices with growing confidence. They investigated real-life objects to spot...
Science Fun in EYFS
This week, Nursery, Ladybirds and Dragonflies have enjoyed taking part in a range of science week linked activities. We have completed a range of mini investigations to develop our skills in working scientifically. In Reception we created our own boats and tested them...
Super Scientists Save the Gingerbread Man!
This week, we’ve loved celebrating Science Week by linking our learning to The Gingerbread Man. The children became real scientists as they explored how to help the Gingerbread Man cross the river safely. They designed and tested bridges and boats, using key...
Perfect Pancake Fun!
This week Reception have been exploring the traditions of Pancake Day and learning why families enjoy pancakes before Lent begins. The children helped make pancake batter, watched it cook, and talked about how ingredients change when heated. They were especially...
Look What Happened When We Mixed Colours!
This week the children explored colour mixing and were often amazed by the surprising new colours they created. They made thoughtful predictions, tested ideas, and used vocabulary such as “lighter”, “darker”, and “shade”. We were especially proud of the independence...
Measuring Up!
This week, our reception children have been busy exploring weight and capacity through lots of hands‑on investigation. The children enjoyed using scales to compare objects, deciding which items were heavier or lighter and discussing their thinking with great...
Gymnastics in action!
Over the past few weeks, the children have been enjoying our gymnastics unit, where they have explored a range of movements including rolling, jumping and balancing. Each session has given them the chance to experiment, refine their coordination and try out new ideas...
People Who Help Us: Spotlight on Vets!
This term, our learning is centred around People Who Help Us, and the children have enjoyed discovering the many important roles within our community. This week, we explored how vets care for animals, and the children loved immersing themselves in our veterinary...
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.
Drawing Club Fun!
Our Drawing Club has been full of imagination this week! Children have loved creating their own pictures inspired by The Enormous Turnip and have worked hard to add writing to their drawings. They’ve been practicing CVC words and short captions, showing fantastic...
Reception’s Christmas party!
Ladybirds and Dragonflies have had their Christmas party today and had an amazing time! We did lots of dancing, played party games and even had a visit from Santa! We then had some party snacks which went down very well! The children all had a lovely time....