World Book Day!
Another wonderful World Book Day was had by all at Windy Nook Primary! We've had live, interactive lessons, virtual author visits, book-themed crafting and artwork, story time, book talk and so much more! One particular highlight was how we "dressed up" - because,...
The Book Fair is in town!
Step right up! Until Wednesday 11th March, Windy Nook Primary is hosting its annual Book Fair! Hundreds of brand new titles are available at amazing prices! Come along and see what fantastic fiction, non-fiction and poetry books you can find. There are football books,...
Easter Around The World
In RE, children in years 5 and 6 have begun looking at how Easter looks around the world in different Christian countries. They worked in groups to research different places and their customs before making fact files about each and plotting them on a map. Some...
Notes from Norway
An exciting opportunity has presented itself to the Year 6s in Oaks and they have received pen pal letters from 15 Year 6 children in Norway. Their first letters have introduced themselves and some of their interests, and now the children in Oaks are preparing their...
A Mysterious Landing in the KS1 Playground!
Exciting news from Windy Nook Primary School! Early this morning, it appeared that a mysterious spaceship had landed right in the KS1 playground. Before anyone could take a closer look, the Space Accident Investigation Authority arrived and carefully removed the...
Year 3 and 4 Basketball
Students took part in a basketball competition where they demonstrated excellent teamwork and togetherness from the very start. In preparation for the event, they attended a morning club where they focused on developing their understanding of teamwork and...
Year 5 and 6 Netball
Students took part in a netball competition at Gateshead International Stadium, where they delivered an outstanding performance. They finished second in their group, with only one loss, earning a place in the semi-finals. After a closely contested match, they narrowly...
Oracy links in art and writing
In Years 3 and 4, children have been putting their oracy skills to great use. As part of our art topic, they have been discussing portraits and using speaking and listening to assist them in drawing their own portraits. In writing, children have used 'zones of...
Owls complete the pattern
To end this half term, Owl's took their learning outside and attempted to complete patterns. They had to look carefully at the previous sequence and work together as a team to add to the patters. Great work Owls! Article 28: Every child has the right to an...
Crocheting Club Success: Skills Growing Stitch by Stitch!
Our Crocheting Club has enjoyed another wonderfully successful block of sessions, with pupils developing their design and technology skills by planning their creations and choosing their own colours, patterns, and sizes before making a range of fantastic items...
Safer Strangers
This week KS1 have been learning about keeping safe. We have been talking about what makes a stranger a safer stranger. We know that people who wear uniforms and badges can help to keep us safe. . Article 29: Your education should...
Celebrating Chinese New Year and Shrove Tuesday in Nursery
This week in Nursery we have been learning about different celebrations, with a wonderful focus on Chinese New Year. The children enjoyed cooking their own vegetable stir fry and noodles, counting how many pieces of vegetables had been chopped and using mathematical...