LKS2 Fundraisers Visit Brysons Animal Shelter
The girls in Lower KS2 were delighted to visit Brysons Animal Shelter after raising money during our recent school fayre. Thanks to their hard work and enthusiasm, they were able to donate the funds they had raised to support the wonderful work carried out by the...
A Day Full of Adventure and Exploration
What an Adventure! All year groups enjoyed an exciting day of outdoor learning, exploring the natural world through a variety of hands-on activities. From pond dipping and discovering fascinating wildlife to sketching the beautiful environment around us, there was...
🤠 A Fantastic Year 6 Summer Fayre Success!
Last Friday, our Year 6 children hosted a fantastic Summer Fayre, and what a wonderful afternoon it was! It was great to see so many children embracing the Country and Western theme, with plenty of cowboys, cowgirls and western-inspired outfits on display. The themed...
🎉 Hats Off to a Fantastic Festival! 🎉
The Reception Children started the day by making their own hats and getting creative with decorations. Neddy the horse was a big hit! The children were very excited to meet him and couldn't wait to have their photos taken. At lunchtime, we enjoyed an outdoor picnic...
Young Entrepreneurs Raise £103.35 for Charity!
A huge well done to Isabelle, Elsa, Leia, Rosie, Harper, Ava, Ada, Olivia, Poppy and Sophie, who demonstrated fantastic enterprising skills during our recent school fayre. The girls planned, organised and ran their own bracelet stall from start to finish, showing...
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...
Gateshead Library Service inspire learning.
Key Stage 1 were delighted to welcome visitors from the Gateshead Library Service for a special session focused on empathy through storytelling. The children listened carefully to a range of stories and explored how different characters might feel in a variety of...
Virgin Money Make £5 Grow
Today, Year 6 were delighted to welcome Clare and Jen from Virgin Money, who introduced the exciting Make £5 Grow project. Over the next few weeks, the children will take on the role of young entrepreneurs as they learn how to invest money and develop ideas to...
KS1 Trip to Washington Wetlands
KS1 had a fantastic day at Washington Wetlands! The children spent time walking around the wetlands, using their spotter sheets to look for different birds. We visited the bird hides, where the children quietly watched wildlife in its natural habitat – just like real...
County Final Success for Our Year 5/6 Football Team
Our Year 5/6 football team delivered an excellent performance at the County 5-a-Side Finals in Darlington. The team remained unbeaten throughout the competition, winning two matches and drawing one, while showing fantastic determination, teamwork and resilience...
🚦 Road Safety -Stop, Look, Listen & Think 🚦
This week, our Reception and KS1 children welcomed a special Road Safety visitor to school. The session was full of fun, learning and important reminders to help keep our children safe when they are out and about in the community. Through stories, discussion and role...
Family Learning Fun!
We have been delighted to welcome families into school for our recent Family Learning sessions. These sessions give children the opportunity to learn alongside their parents and carers, strengthening learning experiences both at school and at home. During the...