UKS2 Science Investigation

Last week, the children investigated whether exercise increases brain power.  They took part in three activities which included: beep test, own pace and control.  Before and after the tests, the children completed a 'Stroop Test' to see if they improved their time,...

Marvellous Maths in Owls and Robins

This week has been all about shapes in Owls and Robins. We have been sorting 2D and 3D shapes into groups according to their properties. We have also used shapes to make repeating patterns. Article 12: You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen...

Delicious Pumpkin Soup in Nursery!

Following on from our pumpkin and Autumn activities last week, we used the flesh and seeds from the pumpkins to make some pumpkin soup and roasted pumpkin seeds. To make our soup we chopped onion and pumpkin, added a stock cube and some water and then we cooked it in...

All Hallows eve at St Alban’s

Join Reverend Danie Lindley this Halloween from 5-7 at St Alban's. This is an opportunity to have some hot chocolate and treats whilst taking part in some fun activities and staying warm. Have a spook-tacular time!  

Gateshead Music Service ‘Jammin’ at Windy Nook

This morning, we were extremely fortunate to have The Gateshead Music Service visit Windy Nook. They played for all the children across two assemblies and got us up on our feet dancing and singing along to some well known classics. Some of the children had the chance...

Food Bank Donations – Thank you

Today, the Trussell Trust Gateshead Foodbank came to collect the kind donations from the school community. The food will be packaged and given out next week, helping to feed some of the 10,000 people who use the service in Gateshead each year. School Councillors met...

Owls visit to Beamish

Article 17: You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the...

Singing in LKS2

This afternoon, LKS2 started their music topic of Life on the Tyne. They started singing songs about the keel row and the industrial times of the North East's past. Children began learning the songs and thinking about pitch and pace. Once we were more confident with...

Welcome

Welcome to Windy Nook

school entranceThe principle purpose of Windy Nook Primary School is to provide high quality education to enable pupils to achieve success. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents/carers and pupils and we hope that you find what you are looking for.

We hope that our website reflects our endeavour to create an atmosphere of mutual consideration and respect regardless of age, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, social or home background and family circumstances. It is a celebration of all of the fabulous work and activities that our children participate in. Please feel free to leave a comment or contact the school direct with any queries you may have.

Thank you and enjoy your visit.

Lucie Forrest – Head Teacher

Attendance Last Week

  • Whole School Attendance 94.7% 94.7%
  • Whole School Attendance without Nursery 94.5% 94.5%

  • Dragonflies (Rec.) 91.3% 91.3%
  • Ladybirds (Rec.) 93.9% 93.9%
  • Robins (Year 1/2) 92.4% 92.4%
  • Owls (Year 1/2) 90.8% 90.8%
  • Nightingales (Year 2) 98.6% 98.6%
  • Bluebells (Year 3) 95.0% 95.0%
  • Snowdrops (Year 3/4) 95.9% 95.9%
  • Tulips (Year 4) 97.4% 97.4%
  • Elms (Year 5) 95.2% 95.2%
  • Oaks (Year 5/6) 96.1% 96.1%
  • Beeches (Year 6) 93.2% 93.2%

School News

Internet Safety Day 2014

To celebrate the day, our school is encouraging all pupils to understand the issues around safer Internet usage through the use of drama. Pupils in KS2 will create their own show, performed to the whole school to demonstrate their understanding of this powerful...

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When is a fire drill not a drill?

For those parents and carers who were on site at the end of the school day yesterday, you might be thinking that 3.12 p.m.isn't an ideal time for a fire drill. And you'd be right! Yesterday's events were our response to an actual fire alarm, and I'm pleased you had...

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Victorians in Year 5 and 6

This term we will be learning all about the Victorians and the influence that they had on Great Britain and the wider world. Please take some time to click on the links below and find out more about them. http://victorians.swgfl.org.uk/...

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CEOP - KEEPING SAFE

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When should I report to CEOP?

CEOP helps children stay safe online. Has someone acted inappropriately towards you online, or to a child or young person you know? It may be being asked to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable or someone being insistent on meeting up. You can report it to CEOP below.

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For advice and to seek help on a range of issues, from hacking to cyberbullying, click here.

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