Making Networks!
Years 3 and 4 have been making themselves into computer networks! They learned all about connections and how this means a link between two or more people or things. In the case of a computer network, it is a link between two or more computers. The children passed...
A Toy for Christmas in UKS2
This half term, Elms, Oaks and Beeches have been working on creating their very own toy for Christmas. They were given a design brief, carried out research and then designed their own ferris wheel. They manufactured their ferris wheels using a number of DT skills,...
UKS2 Christmas Party
Beeches, Elms and Oaks celebrated the end of term with their Christmas party yesterday. We played games, had fun with our friends and took part in an epic dance off! We had ice cream and juice and loads of fun! It was a lovely way to finish a term in which the...
Key Stage One’s Christmas Party
Owls, Robins and Nightingales had a fantastic time at their Christmas party. There was dancing, party games and a special treat that all the children enjoyed. We were even lucky enough to get a visit from Santa who gave the children an early Christmas present. Merry...
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....
St. Alban’s Christmas Service
Once again, the children of Windy Nook's Key Stage 2 put on a superb Christmas Service in our local community. St. Alban's Church were our lovely hosts as we told the Christmas story through fantastic narration, beautiful songs and brilliant acting. With the help of...
QE Hospital Carol Singing
Windy Nook was very proud to visit the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and sing carols for the staff and patients this Christmas. Our choir and Sign Squad did a full repertoire of carols, from Little Donkey to Silent Night, and were very warmly welcomed by their audience on...
Paralympic Festival
Our students recently took part in a variety of fun activities at Gateshead stadium. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to to try new games. The students worked together, supported each other, and most importantly, had an amazing time. Well done Team Nook!...
UKS2 Basketball
The students displayed incredible determination and commitment throughout the basketball competition. Their hard work in the morning club paid off, with both teams reaching the final after winning their respective groups. It was a close final, with Windy Nook 1...
Our Reception children shone brightly this week in their very first school Nativity
Our Reception children shone brightly this week as they performed their very first school Nativity. From the very first rehearsal to the final bow, they showed such focus, growing confidence, and pride. Over the past few weeks, the children have been busy learning...
Christmas Jumpers and Christmas Lunch at Windy Nook
This week, our school was filled with Christmas spirit as we celebrated Christmas Jumper Day and enjoyed a lovely Christmas Lunch Day together. The hall was full of bright colours and festive patterns as pupils and staff wore their favourite Christmas jumpers to mark...
Calendars, Craft, and Christmas Cheer in Nursery!
We have had a wonderfully creative and festive week in nursery! The children designed their very own calendars to take home as a keepsake for the year ahead. They began by choosing a coloured card for the base and selecting paint for handprints using both hands. Once...