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Make A CEOP Report

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Careers in Action!

Careers in Action!

This week, we were visited by student representatives from Intu Universities to talk all about careers. The workshop activities were fantastic for giving hands-on experience of careers in the arts, sciences and humanities. Children got so much from the visit and...
Drowning Prevention Week

Drowning Prevention Week

Last week, Windy Nook took part in the Drowning Prevention Week campaign organised by the Royal Life Saving Society UK. We began the week with a whole-school assembly exploring the importance of water safety and the potential dangers associated with open water and...
Spanish in Lower KS2

Spanish in Lower KS2

Year 3/4 have been working hard on their Spanish topic, La historia de la antigua Gran Bretaña (Ancient Britain). The children have been focusing on developing their speaking and listening skills, growing in confidence each week. It has been fantastic to hear them...
Silent Play in RE

Silent Play in RE

This week, Lower Key Stage 2 devised silent plays made up entirely of positive gestures. Using hands, facial expressions and body language, each play told a story and gave a positive message e.g. help someone if they are hurt; wish people good luck for the future; or...
Virtual-Reality Rainforests!

Virtual-Reality Rainforests!

In Lower Key Stage 2, we welcomed Mr Peoples from EduPeopleVR for a phenomenal virtual-reality workshop, all about tropical rainforests! Wearing virtual-reality headsets, the children were able to explore all four layers of the rainforest, as well as encountering...