UKS2 Studying the Stone Age

by Mrs Traynor | Mar 23, 2026 | Beeches, Elms, History, Oaks

This term, UKS2 have been exploring British history from the Stone Age through to the Iron Age, developing their understanding of where these periods sit on a historical timeline. Throughout the unit, pupils became young historians—examining artefacts, asking...

Science Fun in UKS2

by Mrs Hope | Mar 13, 2026 | Beeches, Elms, Oaks, Science

This week, Elms, Beeches and Oaks have enjoyed taking part in a range of science week linked activities. We have watched live lessons about farming, Eid and space. We also completed a range of mini investigations to develop our skills in working scientifically,...

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...

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!