School Policies/Useful Documents
Windy Winners!
Our 'Top Sportsperson' is always a very difficult choice, maybe because we have so many talented sports people here at Windy Nook, so it's a huge well done to those winning a certificate. Growth Mindset sits at the very heart of our curriculum, so once again it's...
Fair Trade Fortnight in LKS2
The children in Tulips, Snowdrops and Bluebells have been learning about Fair Trade. We have discussed the benefits of Fair Trade for farmers and growers, as well as for the whole environment. Each class learned about the Fair Trade logo, how Fair Trade farms work to...
Fe, Fi, Fo, Fum
This week in the Reception classes we have been focusing on Jack and the Beanstalk. We couldn’t believe when footsteps were left in our classroom. We used some super detective skills to work out who had left them, we discovered it was the Giant! We have looked at...
Snowdrops’ homework 11.3.22
Hello Snowdrops, This week, I'd like you to complete the following pages in your homework books: YEAR 3: Maths p. 8&9 English p. 24 & 25 YEAR 4: Maths 46 & 47. English 24 & 25 Thank you! Article 29: the Right to education
Marvellous Modelling in Nightingales
Nightingales have been learning about 2D and 3D shapes all week. They have been learning about the properties of shapes and using their knowledge to classify them in different ways. Today they were given art straws cut to different lengths and they had to work out...
Bluebells Homework – 10.3.22
Message also on Google Classroom... ENGLISH: I have sent a paper copy of a reading called 'The Kraken' home with children. Children should read answer the questions in the Google Document (on Google Classroom) as best they can. This is a tricky reading and children...
Tulips Homework 11.3.22
Tulips homework this week is explained below. Maths CGP book pages 44 and 45. English CGP book pages 24 and 25. Spelling Spelling test on Friday 25th March. Homophones - words which are pronounced the same but have different spellings and meanings. accept/except...
Tulips ‘Trip’ to the Windy Nook Café
For the last two weeks, the children in Tulips have been applying their decimals knowledge to solve money problems. They have added and subtracted different amounts to calculate spending and change. The children have also solved word problems and test style questions....
Year 6 Homework (11.3.22)
This week our homework is as follows (11.3.22). Reading Plus – Complete at least two texts Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on conversions – please remember to use the videos as well. Maths – CGP Units pages 48 and 49. Grammar – CGP Formal and Informal writing pages...
Year 5 Homework (11.3.22)
This week our homework is as follows (11.3.22). Reading Plus – Complete two texts Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on percentages and positive/negative numbers Spelling practice. Look, cover, write and check activity Google classroom English- Task on conjunctive...
We are supporting Comic Relief
We are supporting the charity Comic Relief this year. This will take place on Friday 18th March. Dress up / dress down: Children are invited to make a donation and in return come to school dressed in non-uniform. We encourage children to wear something red. Please...
Find Your Wings
Measuring Angles in Year 6
This week in maths Year 6 have been using protractors to measure angles. It was a skill that they first learned in Year 5 and it was great for them to build on that prior knowledge. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged...
Y5 Boy’s Football
Last week, a team of year 5 boys attended an after school football competition. The boys worked really well as a team to play 3 matched against other schools. Unfortunately, they lost 2 of their matches but managed to draw another! The boys had a great time out and...
Understanding Decimals in Year 5
In maths, children in year 5 have been focusing on understanding decimals. This term we have introduced numbers with 3 decimal places. The children have worked hard to understand the role of thousandths within a number and have used practical resources to aid their...
February Walk to School Badges
In February, we had another successful month with our walk to school badges. In February we recorded 2,519 active trips as a school and 202 children received their badges (an increase of over 20 children from last month). We are really pleased that so many families...
Fairtrade Fortnight
Last week we enjoyed exploring Fairtrade Fortnight across the school. We have learned about food producers from different parts of the world and the problems that affect farmers in some countries and areas. We learned what the Fairtrade scheme is and the importance...
Art Club in LKS2-Eygptian fun!
LKS2 Art Club have been getting crafty and creating some fantastic pieces of work afterschool! They have been inspired by the Egyptians and created a sarcophagus and looked at hieroglyphics. The children had lots of positive things to say about the club! Take a look...
KS1 Art Club- Vehicle Creations!
KS1 Art Club were busy last term creating some vehicles linking to their topic, 'Trains, planes and automobiles'. The children were excellent at thinking creatively and thoroughly enjoyed getting to design their own vehicle. Take a look below! Article 31- Rest,...
Windy Winners!
This week sees our children having the opportunity to 'show off' their maths skills - it's an important subject and our children give 100% in every lesson. Our children also give 100% effort in everything that they do. So it's a huge well done to all of our 'Top...
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