Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves

This week the children have been helping clear up the mountains of leaves on the yard. We have used brushes, hands, litter pickers and other items to pick up leaves and put them in our compost piles. We have also had fun using some of the leaves in our role play games...
Performing Poetry in UKS2

Performing Poetry in UKS2

Over the past two weeks, Years 5 and 6 have been studying and enjoying a range of poetry inspired by World War One. This week, we have focussed on ‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’ by Wilfred Owen, culminating in putting together performances of the poem which we...
Guitar!

Guitar!

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...
UKS2 Science Investigation

UKS2 Science Investigation

Last week, the children investigated whether exercise increases brain power.  They took part in three activities which included: beep test, own pace and control.  Before and after the tests, the children completed a ‘Stroop Test’ to see if they improved...