by Amanda Clough | Nov 10, 2023 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, News, Outdoor Learning, Science
This week in nursery we have focussed on Remembrance Day. We discussed why we wear poppy badges in the week leading up to Remembrance Day and we created poppies in many different ways. We painted, drew, used the interactive white board, made collages and used some...
by Mrs Ramanandi | Oct 27, 2023 | Beeches, Bees, Bluebells, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Dragonflies, Elms, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, School Council
Some of the School Council members from Windy Nook visited Gateshead Food Bank, Team Valley. They gathered together the food and household items, that have been generously donated by our school community, and travelled to the warehouse. On arrival, we were greeted by...
by Mrs Ramanandi | Oct 27, 2023 | After School Activities, Beeches, Bees, Bluebells, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Dragonflies, Elms, Events and Visits, Ladybirds, News, Oaks, Owls, PTFA
The PTFA organised and hosted 3 back to back spooktacular Halloween Discos yesterday!!! There were spooky decorations, a tuck shop and fantastic music and games played all night long. The children all dressed in their best Halloween costumes and danced til they...
by Amanda Clough | Oct 27, 2023 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning, Science
Our activities this week have linked to Halloween. On Monday, we made black playdough and added silver sparkles. We created some wonderful Halloween themed items like; spiders, slugs, worms, bats and creatures with multiple eyes! We have worked on strengthening our...
by Amanda Clough | Oct 13, 2023 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning, Science
This week we have read the story of Elmer. We discussed diversity and having similarities and differences by linking the premise of the story and the fact that we are all different. We participated in Elmer themed activities by creating Elmer/elephant pictures, using...
by Mr Newman | Oct 13, 2023 | Beeches, Bees, Bluebells, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Dragonflies, Elms, Events and Visits, Ladybirds, News, Nightingales, Oaks, Owls, Robins, Snowdrops, Tulips
Ayer en Windy Nook, celebramos el el día nacional de españa. Yesterday in Windy Nook, we celebrated National Day of Spain. Ahora, los niños aprenden español en ves de frances en nuestro colegio. Now, children learn Spanish instead of French in our school. Para...
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