by Mrs Hope | May 1, 2026 | Elms, English, News, Tulips
This week saw Elms and Tulips reach the final stage of the Speak Up Gateshead project. Three children from across the two classes were chosen to go on a very special visit to the civic centre in Gateshead. They went into the council chambers along with representatives...
by Mrs Ramanandi | Apr 30, 2026 | News
This week, children explored Where Fruit Comes From through the story Oliver’s Fruit Salad. They named a range of fruits, talked about taste using words like sweet and juicy, and confidently joined in food preparation. Children practised saying simple sentences such...
by Amanda Clough | Apr 24, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning, PSHE, Science
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of our new children and their families. It has been a pleasure watching everyone settle in, and we are incredibly proud of how our “older” children have welcomed, supported, and nurtured our new starters. Their...
by Miss Smith | Apr 24, 2026 | Beeches, Elms, News, Oaks, P.E
To start the summer term, years 5 and 6 have been playing Cricket in PE. This week, we looked at how to stand correctly in front of the wicket to maximise protection and which stance to adopt to bat successfully. Lots of the children surprised themselves with their...
by Mr Brown | Apr 24, 2026 | Beeches, Bluebells, Elms, News, Nightingales, Oaks, Owls, Robins, Snowdrops, Tulips
This week, Windy Nook Primary have put on a very well-received tuck shop! The spring sunshine was perfect for the delicious ice creams and milkshakes on sale. So many children enjoyed the treats on offer. KS1 held their tuck shop on Thursday and KS2 sold their goods...
by Mr McKay | Apr 22, 2026 | Maths, News, Owls, Robins
This week in KS1, our Owls and Robins have been busy growing their number confidence all the way up to 100! The children have been partitioning numbers into tens and ones, helping them really understand what numbers are made of rather than just recognising them. Using...
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