Inspiration in Christianity with UKS2
This term, children in years 5 and 6 have been looking at inspirational figures with a particular focus on those linked to the Christian faith. They have studied a number of important people, such as Jesus and Mother Teresa, and reflected on how their lives and...
Road Safety in Year 3
This term, Year 3 have been taking part in road safety lessons. Children have been going outside of school and considering how we can cross the roads safely. They have been taught the green cross code and can now remember this excellently. In our summary lesson, we...
Boccia
Last week students took part in a boccia event at Gateshead stadium. One of our teams managed to qualify for the county finals later on in the year. All Students showed great teamwork, and determination throughout the event. Well done Team Nook. Article 24: You...
Brilliant Basketball in LKS2
On Tuesday a group of students from Year 3 and 4 headed to Cardinal Hume to take part in a basketball competition. They were unbeaten in every single match, conceding only 2 baskets out of the four matches played. The scores were as follows. Windy Nook 6-2 White Mere...
Staying Safe Around Dogs with Dogs Trust
Last week, children in key stages 1 and 2 had a visit from Rachel Hibbard from Dogs Trust. She delivered a whole school assembly where she showed children how to approach a dog to pet it and what to do if an unfamiliar dog approaches them. Children then went off into...
Knife Crime Awareness in UKS2
Last week, UKS2 had a visit from Vikki from Northumbria Police's Prevention Through Education Team. She came to talk to use all about knife crime and the potential implications of carrying knives in the community. The children learnt about the age of criminal...
UKS2 Netball
On Friday our Year 6 took part in the Gateshead netball Tournament at Gateshead stadium. The students all worked together as a team, and managed to finish 3rd in the competition. The students were members of the netball club from the previous term. In the club, the...
A super nativity by Reception!
The children and staff have worked very hard over the last few weeks rehearsing for our school nativity. We hope you enjoyed it as much as the children enjoyed performing it! Have a look at our nativity photographs. We hope you enjoy looking at them! Remember to look...
Dip and Dab!
Today, KS1 and 2 had a visit from Dip and Dab from the BigFoot Arts Company. They put on a hilarious panto for the children and everyone joined in to have a fantastic time. Thank you to all of the parents and carers for your contributions to allow us to give the...
Christingles in KS1 and LKS2
This week, we have been lucky enough to have Reverend Danie and John visit us from St Alban's Church. They came into our classes to talk to us about light at Christmas time. We found out that Christians believe Jesus is the light of the world and they taught us a song...
A visit from Angela’s Ark
This half term, KS1 have been learning about animals. We learned that scientists group animals based on different things. For example; what they eat, their body parts, their habitat etc. To help us with this topic, we had a visit from Angela's Ark. Angela brought...
LKS2 Diwali celebration and Hinduism workshop
This week in LKS2, we were lucky enough to have Kirtida Richardson from the ISKON Hindu temple in Newcastle come to visit us. She delivered a fantastic workshop giving us an insight into the religion of Hinduism and allowing us to explore her beliefs further. Kirtida...