by Crowe | Jun 17, 2022 | Elms, Science, Willows
This term in Science, UKS2 are learning about light and how it travels. This week we focused on how light could reflect off objects such as mirrors. To investigate how this worked, children made their own periscopes out of cereal boxes. The children worked hard to cut...
by R Byrne | Jun 16, 2022 | After School Activities, Dragonflies, Health and Well-Being, Ladybirds, Sport
This week, some Reception children have taken part in their first after school club. We have been practising football skills; shuffling, dribbling and kicking the ball accurately into the goal. All of the children really tried their best and did a super job, , we...
by K Hill | Jun 16, 2022 | Beeches, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, Outdoor Learning
We have had more fun this morning taking part in a climbing wall challenge at the start of the day. Many children were able to beat their previous height on their second try! We then split off into our three groups and took part in the leap of faith, buggy build and...
by K Hill | Jun 16, 2022 | Beeches, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, Outdoor Learning
Good morning all! A successful first night last night with children taking part in a mini Olympics before bed time where the red team were the champions! Children were then able to head back to their rooms and have some final chats before children were fast asleep. We...
by Amanda Clough | Jun 16, 2022 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning, Science
This week we have focused on different forms of transport, in particular, boats. We read Mr Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham and discussed how Mr Gumpy moves his boat by using a steering pole as opposed to using oars. We watched a video of people using oars in...
by K Hill | Jun 15, 2022 | Beeches, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, Outdoor Learning
A big hello to everyone from Kingswood! We have arrived safely at Kingswood and have spent our day enjoying the wonderful sunshine. During the morning, children were able to have some free time to play games, sit and chat and take lots of pictures on their own...
by Mrs Preece | Jun 15, 2022 | English, Health and Well-Being, Nightingales, Outdoor Learning, Owls, Robins
Playtimes at Windy Nook have just got a bit more exciting. We now have lots of pens, pencils and crayons so the children can be creative at playtimes. We have a big box of books so they can lie on the rugs and read together when the weather is dry. We still have lots...
by Mrs Ramanandi | Jun 15, 2022 | Beeches, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, News, Oaks, Sport
Yesterday afternoon, a group of year 6 children participated in the Gateshead Schools Dance Festival at the Sage. Over the last several weeks, the children have stayed after-school choreographing and rehearsing their routine. The theme this year was unity. The...
by A Thompson | Jun 13, 2022 | News, School Council
We are currently collecting donations for our local foodbank. Please read the letter attached for more information. Foodbanks – Letter to Parents
by Mrs Ramanandi | Jun 10, 2022 | Owls, Science
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. 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 17: You have...
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