by Mr Brown | Dec 11, 2024 | News
In Years 3 and 4, the children have completed a science investigation based on making an effective switch. It was done as part of our learning about electrical circuits and electricity. The children had to choose between a coin, a split pin and a paper clip, after...
by Mr Brown | Nov 29, 2024 | News
This term, one of our D&T projects involves building a bridge. The children have worked on all of the important stages of the process: research, prototype, design, make and evaluate. Each class used materials such as straws and paper, as well as sticky tape and...
by Mr Brown | Nov 18, 2024 | News
On Friday, Year 4 were lucky enough to spend the day at Beamish Museum. The children had been learning all about the coal-mining industry of our local area. They discussed the science behind coal – how it is made from plant matter – and how the trapped...
by Mr Brown | Nov 8, 2024 | News
This week, Windy Nook Primary was visited by a group of very talented musicians who delivered a superb guitar and singing workshop. The event was highly interactive. Children sang, did vocal exercises and body percussion. They also did dance actions to the live guitar...
by Mr Brown | Oct 18, 2024 | News
This week, Year 4 were visited by the Tyne and Wear Fire Service. They shared discussions in an excellent assembly delivered by our visitor who is an experienced firefighter. He told the children about the dangers of overloading sockets, charging devices overnight and...
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