Viking Visit!
On Friday, Years 3 and 4 were lucky enough to be visited by three historians from Durham University for a full day of workshops about the Vikings. The day was the perfect way to round off what has been a brilliant history topic that we've all enjoyed a lot. Throughout...
Safer Internet Day 2023: Parent Information
This afternoon, a workshop was held in school to support parents to have up-to-date knowledge of online safety issues faced by our children. Thank you to parents who were able to attend, and we hope you found the session to be useful and informative. For those parents...
Making story sacks – Family Learning
We delighted to have the opportunity to welcome family learning back at school. Michael from family learning has been working with families and children making story sacks linked to favourite stories. Article 3 All organisations concerned with children should...
Year 5 trip to Safety Works
Today year 5 had the opportunity to go on a trip to Safety Works in Newcastle. They took part in activities about fire safety, road safety, rail safety, safety around dogs and responsible behaviour and choices with the police. Children were able to get involved with...
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...