Virtual Torch Relay 9.3.21
Dear parents and carers, On the 9th of March Windy Nook will be participating in the Virtual Torch Relay. This is an event ran by the Gateshead School Sports Partnership and has been launched to celebrate the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The torch has travelled round a...
LKS2 Express Themselves
This week we have been celebrating children's mental health week. The children in LKS2 have took part in a range of activities throughout the week. We have listened to stories from the Book of Hopes, listen to music and drew pictures. On Thursday the children all wore...
Children’s Health and Well-being Week
29.01.21 Dear parents and carers, Children's Mental Health Week commences 1st February. The theme this year is Express Yourself. We will be participating in a number of activities. One of which will be asking the children to wear their favourite outfit on Thursday 4th...
Nativity Photographs
The children and staff have worked very hard over the last few weeks rehearsing for our virtual nativity. We can't wait for you to see it! In the meantime have a look at our slideshow of nativity photographs. We hope you enjoy looking at them! Article 29: Your...
We are supporting the Gateshead Foodbank
This year during the Christmas season we are collecting for the Gateshead Foodbank charity. The Gateshead food bank website have provided a list of urgently needed food items Tinned potatoes Milk - long life Tinned fruit Fruit juice - long life Coffee Custard Tinned...
Road Safety in UKS2
This week UKS2 have been looking at road safety and how important it is to keep safe. We all discussed the possibilities of danger when near roads and then collated ideas for how to stay safe. We were impressed with how much children knew! In particular, we looked at...
Ladybirds enjoy Children In Need
Article 27: You have the right to food, clothing, a safe place to live and to have your basic needs met. You should not be disadvantaged so that you can't do many of the things other kids can do. Ladybirds have had a fun packed day celebrating Children In Need. They...
Ladybirds Celebrate Diwali – The festival of light
Article 14: You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you decide what is right and wrong, and what is best for you. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the...
Body percussion workshop in KS1
Last week, KS1 were lucky enough to take part in a body percussion workshop. The children had the opportunity to listen to the band play different instruments and then learnt different beats to go with the songs. The children clapped, tapped and clicked along to the...
Ladybirds Remembrance
Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go...
Remembrance 2020
Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go...
Family Learning On-line Courses for Parents and Carers
We usually offer Family Learning courses at school; however, due to the current pandemic Family Learning have been unable to work with the parents and carers of children in our school and local area. The Family Learning team at Gateshead Council have developed a range...