Welcome to Bluebells
We are the Bluebells.
Our teacher is Mrs Lemmon, who is accompanied by Mrs Barnett and Miss Carr, and Mrs Pattison in the mornings.
In the Bluebells, we always try our best, ensure we are respectful and make sure to have lots of fun!
Resources:
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Important information:
Homework is given out on Fridays and should be returned to school on the following Friday morning. This will consist of maths, grammar and vocabulary. Sometimes, homework will be set online on some of the resources listed above.
Spellings and times table are expected to be practised regularly over the week.
Spellings will go home every 1-2 weeks depending on the spelling rule being learned.
P.E. is on a Monday– 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 through our online payment service.
Windy Winners!
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Anti Bullying and NSPCC Workshops
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Road Safety Week
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Support for Families in Gateshead
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Lever Mechanism D&T in LKS2
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A visit to Gateshead Food Bank
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Windy Winners!
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Growth Mindset Relaunch
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National Day of Spain launches Windy Nook Spanish
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