Welcome to Beeches
We are the Beeches, we work hard, respect each other and have fun. We enjoy learning and strive to be the best we can be.
Our teacher is Mrs Traynor, who is accompanied by Mrs Bulch during morning lessons.
Resources:
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Homework will be given out on a Friday and returned the following Thursday (Maths, Grammar and Reading Comprehension – there is also online homework too, which includes Conquer Maths and Reading Plus). Children can choose to come to homework club on a Thursday lunchtime to ensure the word is completed on time.
Spellings are expected to be practised regularly over the week, spelling tests will be on a Friday.
P.E. is on a Friday– children are expected to come to school in their kit (white t-shirt, black short/joggers, school jumper/cardigan and trainers)
If your child is having a school lunch, please ensure that payment is now done on Arbor.
- Mrs J. Traynor (Assistant Head Teacher & Phase Leader UKS2)
- Miss D. Smith
- Mrs. L. Hope
- Mrs. C. Herring (Maternity Leave form September)
- Mrs J. Traynor (Assistant Head Teacher & Phase Leader UKS2)
- Miss D. Smith
- Mrs. L. Hope
- Mrs. C. Herring (Maternity Leave form September)
Key Stage Two Easter Service 2026
This morning, key stage two children took part in our Easter service. The children were all exceptional in their roles. Some played instruments, some were part of Sign Squad and everyone sang their hearts out. Year 5 told the Easter story and their hard work to learn...
Cricket Tasters
Last week, KS1 and KS2 were lucky enough to have the opportunity to take part in some cricket tasters with the Durham Cricket Foundation. Each class had a 30 minute taster session where they learnt some new cricket skills and were told all about the exciting...
Support for Families – External Agencies & Professional Services
At Windy Nook, we understand that families sometimes need help accessing the right support for their child. Below is a collection of trusted local and national services, including SEND support, mental health, behaviour, online safety, sleep support, and more. We hope...
Year 5/6 Homework 27.3.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books and online. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p74 and 75 - Reflection Y5 Oaks – English- p46 and 47 - Commas after fronted adverbials Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the week) plus at least 10 minutes reading per...
Computing with the Beeches
Year 6 Beeches have had a fantastic time learning all about Vectors! They explored what a vector is and used shapes and online tools to create their very own digital designs. The children learned how to copy, paste, change colours and size using online drawing...
UKS2 Studying the Stone Age
This term, UKS2 have been exploring British history from the Stone Age through to the Iron Age, developing their understanding of where these periods sit on a historical timeline. Throughout the unit, pupils became young historians—examining artefacts, asking...
Science Fun in UKS2
This week, Elms, Beeches and Oaks have enjoyed taking part in a range of science week linked activities. We have watched live lessons about farming, Eid and space. We also completed a range of mini investigations to develop our skills in working scientifically,...
Year 5/6 Homework 13.3.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books and online. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p64 and 65 - 3D Shapes Y5 Oaks – English- p18 and 19 - Trickier Relative Clauses Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the week) plus at least 10 minutes reading per night...
Year 5/6 Homework 6.3.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books and online. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p72 and 73 - Regular and Irregular Polygons Y5 Oaks – English- p30 - Present Tense and Past Tense, p31 - Verbs with 'ing' and p32 - The Present Perfect Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in...
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...