Events and Visits
A monster visit from Gateshead Library
Maria from Gateshead Library service came to launch this years Book Start with this years Reception children, she read the children two stories all about monsters. The stories were called 'Don't Call Me Sweet!' by Smriti Prasadam and 'We're Going to Find a Monster' by...
Victory at the UKS2 Basketball!
This afternoon, 2 teams of children from year 5 and 6 went to Heworth Grange to compete in a basketball competition. The two teams competed in separate groups- year 6 as Windy Nook Team A and year 5 as Windy Nook Team B. Team B had two tough matches against Brandling...
Christmas Service at St. Alban’s
On Tuesday, Years 3-6 delivered a superb Christmas Nativity Service at St. Alban's Church. Our actors, speakers, singers and Sign Squad all played their parts wonderfully well. The church was packed and the congregation was certainly impressed with the quality of the...
A Huge Foodbank Thank you!
The school council paid a visit to Gateshead Foodbank this afternoon and delivered the many donations given by our school community. The children had a tour of the foodbank warehouse with Vic, who is one of the volunteers, and learned about how the donations are...
Nursery Christmas Party
We have had a super Christmas party this morning! We played Pass the Parcel, Musical Statues and Christmas Corners. We showed off some fabulous moves as we danced to Christmas music and pop music. We were delighted and also a little shy when Santa Clause visited us...
KS1 Dip & Dab Panto 2.12.22
Last Friday, KS1 enjoyed the pantomime performance of Dip & Dab. Children from all classes came up to the front and joined in with the fun. The morning was full of silly games and dancing. KS1 thoroughly enjoying themselves. ...
LKS2 Explore The Baltic
Yesterday, the children in years 3 and 4 went on a trip to The Baltic. We began the day by walking over the millennium bridge. We then headed inside where the three classes participated in different activities. The children were given a guided tour of the Land of...
Dib and Dab Show!
On Friday, Windy Nook was thrilled to welcome the fantastic Dib and Dab Show to school. Dib and Dab put on a fun and exciting show that was enjoyed by children and teachers alike. Everyone loved participating, joining in with songs, dances and hilarious tasks. Please...
Paralympic Sport Festival
This morning, some children from KS2 had the opportunity to go to the Top Sportability Paralympic Sport festival. This is a completely inclusive event, which aims to give children the opportunity to try new sports and activities without the pressure of a competition....
Champion Cheerleaders!
This afternoon, children from year 4 and 5 who have attended Miss Hogg's cheerleading after school club went to the Gateshead cheerleading and gymnastics festival. The team had practised a routine that involved some elements of dance, stunting and tumbling. We were...
Road Safety Day 2022
Windy Nook celebrated Road Safety Day by taking part in various activities that raised awareness of how to be safe when in or around vehicles. Classes took part in practical activities that looked at how a seatbelt/helmet works; the importance of crossings and why...
Children In Need 2022
Today all of the children in school have celebrated and raised money for Children In Need. As a school we have raised an amazing £509.82. A huge thank you to everyone for your generous donations. In classes, the children took part in a spot design competition...