World Book Day!

by Mr Brown | Mar 5, 2026 | Beeches, Bluebells, Elms, News, Nightingales, Oaks, Owls, Robins, Snowdrops, Tulips

Another wonderful World Book Day was had by all at Windy Nook Primary! We’ve had live, interactive lessons, virtual author visits, book-themed crafting and artwork, story time, book talk and so much more! One particular highlight was how we “dressed...

The Book Fair is in town!

by Mr Brown | Mar 5, 2026 | Beeches, Bluebells, Elms, News, Nightingales, Oaks, Owls, Robins, Snowdrops, Tulips

Step right up! Until Wednesday 11th March, Windy Nook Primary is hosting its annual Book Fair! Hundreds of brand new titles are available at amazing prices! Come along and see what fantastic fiction, non-fiction and poetry books you can find. There are football books,...

Easter Around The World

by Miss Smith | Mar 5, 2026 | Beeches, Elms, News, Oaks

In RE, children in years 5 and 6 have begun looking at how Easter looks around the world in different Christian countries. They worked in groups to research different places and their customs before making fact files about each and plotting them on a map. Some...

Year 5 and 6 Netball

by J Gbson | Mar 2, 2026 | Beeches, News, Newsletters, Oaks, School Teams, Sport

Students took part in a netball competition at Gateshead International Stadium, where they delivered an outstanding performance. They finished second in their group, with only one loss, earning a place in the semi-finals. After a closely contested match, they narrowly...

Puberty Talk for UKS2

by Miss Smith | Feb 17, 2026 | Beeches, Elms, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, Oaks, PSHE

This week, the school nurses came into school to talk children through the emotional and physical changes they will face during puberty. The children were very sensible and had lots of great questions. It was great to see them act so maturely!

Street Dance in UKS2

by Miss Smith | Feb 17, 2026 | Beeches, Elms, Oaks, P.E

This term, children in Year 5 and 6 have been learning how to street dance. They have learnt a series of moves: K-B Bounce, K-B Hop and Pauses and Retreat. They then worked in teams to put these together in a choreographed dance which they performed to the rest of...