Anne hangs up her mop!
After years of keeping Windy Nook sparkling, shining and looking its very best, Anne has decided it is finally time to hang up her mop, park the vacuum and retire! Anne has spent her time at Windy Nook tackling more than her fair share of spills, splashes and muddy...
Sunflowers, Sandcastles and Summer Fun in Nursery
During our final week of the academic year, we have had a wonderful time completing the last sessions of our summer topic. The children were very excited to reflect on all the fun learning experiences they have enjoyed and to take part in some fantastic summer-themed...
Gateshead SSP sports Awards Night!
Last night, a number of our pupils were invited to attend the School Sport Partnership (SSP) Awards Night at The Fed, celebrating the outstanding achievements, dedication and commitment of young people in sport across Gateshead. we are incredibly proud to announce...
A Fantastic Final Week in Reception!
Reception have had a fantastic final week, making the most of the warm weather by enjoying time outdoors to cool down with water play and ice lollies. The children absolutely loved paddling their feet in the little pools, creating lots of smiles and special memories....
Community Day @ Gateshead Community Church
Come down to Gateshead Community Church on Saturday 18th July 10am-12noon for a fun filled family day.
LKS2 Fundraisers Visit Brysons Animal Shelter
The girls in Lower KS2 were delighted to visit Brysons Animal Shelter after raising money during our recent school fayre. Thanks to their hard work and enthusiasm, they were able to donate the funds they had raised to support the wonderful work carried out by the...
Summer Concert 2026!
This July, we held our superb Windy Nook Primary Summer Concert in the school hall. Parents and carers were treated to excellent recitals, brilliant singing and expert signing by our amazing Sign Squad. Brass, violin, woodwind and drums were all sounding tip top! The...
Fresh Air, Fresh Fruit and Fantastic Learning in Nursery
This week, Nursery enjoyed two fantastic Outdoor Days on Thursday and Friday, making the most of the warm weather and learning in the natural environment. The children lay on their backs looking up at the sky and used an I Spy Nature identifying frame to spot and talk...
A Day Full of Adventure and Exploration
What an Adventure! All year groups enjoyed an exciting day of outdoor learning, exploring the natural world through a variety of hands-on activities. From pond dipping and discovering fascinating wildlife to sketching the beautiful environment around us, there was...
Noun Detectives: Sorting and Spotting!
In English, pupils in Owls and Robins class became “noun detectives” as they explored how to sort nouns into different categories. They worked carefully to identify common nouns, such as people, places and things, and to distinguish these from proper nouns. Some...
Summer Reading Challenge
Gateshead Libraries are running their fantastic summer reading challenge again over the holidays. It is completely free to take part and begins tomorrow (Saturday 11th July) and runs until September. Children are able to borrow books and collect stickers and prizes,...
LKS2 at Bede’s World!
This week, Years 3 and 4 had a super trip to Bede's World Anglo-Saxon Farm. Our day out was the perfect way to boost our learning in this term's Anglo-Saxons topic. We saw a reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon farm - including meeting real-life animals that the...