Governor viewpoint – Ford Castle Residential

by Mr. Hawdon | Jun 13, 2019 | After School Activities, Beeches, Events and Visits, Governance, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, Outdoor Learning

This week I was lucky enough to accompany year 6 on their residential to Ford Castle and it was absolutely fantastic! The adventure started on Monday morning , the excitement from the children on approaching the castle was a delight to see. After lunch and an hour...

Ford Castle: Year 6, the trailblazers!

by Mr. Hawdon | Jun 12, 2019 | After School Activities, Beeches, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, Outdoor Learning

I took this photograph on Tuesday evening and as you can see the sun was shining brightly on the outer walls of the castle. For me this pic just about sums up our visit this year. This is the first year that Windy Nook has visited Ford Castle and because of the...

Well done to Windy Nook!

by Mr. Hawdon | Jun 12, 2019 | After School Activities, Health and Well-Being, News, Sport

A huge well done to everyone at Windy Nook Primary School who worked hard to achieve this award: Gateshead Schools’ Health and Wellbeing Bronze Award. We will continue to develop health and wellbeing provision in our school – next stop, Silver then Gold. Article...

Ford Castle: the fun continues!

by Mr. Hawdon | Jun 11, 2019 | After School Activities, Beeches, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, Outdoor Learning

Another excellent day it’s been again. Here are more pics of the children having fun!

A very good morning from Ford Castle.

by Mr. Hawdon | Jun 11, 2019 | After School Activities, Beeches, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, Outdoor Learning

The children are well-rested and everyone has enjoyed a full breakfast and ready to take on today’s activities: Nightline, Archery, Survival Skills and Leap of Faith are just a few of the sessions that the children are looking forward to participating in today....