Welcome to Dragonflies
Our teacher is Miss Hill, who is accompanied by Miss Foster.
Our PE day is a Friday – Children should wear their PE kit to school on Friday’s.
If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher.
Click on the link below to access information about the year or should you require a paper version then just ask the class teacher or at the office.
Reception-class-parent-Information
Early Reading and Phonics at Windy Nook Primary School
Early Reading and Phonics Policy Windy Nook Primary School
At Windy Nook Primary School, we teach phonics using the RWInc Phonics Program.
For information about phonics please visit the Read write Inc website or click on the link below or scan the QR code to watch videos that support parents with understanding phonics and supporting children with phonics at home.
We host a Early Reading / Phonics meeting for parents every year in the Autumn Term. Click on the link below for a copy of the Reading Meeting Power point. Current Reception parents will have received a copy of this document via ping in the Autumn term.
Phonics and early reading parents meeting
Other resources that you may wish to download to use and support your child at home.
rwi phonics formation mat updated
rwi-set-1 flashcards – letter and rhyme hook
rwi-set-2 flashcards – letter and rhyme hook
Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html
For further information about supporting your child with Early Reading and Phonics, please contact a member of the Early Years or Key Stage 1 Staff.
Resources:
Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm
Exploring Symmetry
The children have explored symmetry. They have used half shapes to make a whole, before making their own symmetrical patterns. The children were amazed and very excited when they revealed their own beautiful symmetrical butterflies created by splatting paint. There...
Windy Winners
Last week our focus was on history and attitude, so let's say a huge well done to all our winners! Class Top Historian Top Attitude Dragonflies Charlie Theo Ladybirds Robins Oscar - Geographer Bobby Owls Leo- Geographer Zane Bees Ellie Alex Nightingales...
Letter for parents 2.7.21
2nd July 2021 Dear Parent/Carer, Now the academic year is coming to an end we know, as parents ourselves, how difficult it has been for you and your children. We do not underestimate the impact of having to self-isolate- sometimes on many occasions. We are very...
June Walk to School Badges
This month another 199 children across the school received their Living Streets Wow badges for active travel. As a school we recorded 3464 active trips and the class of the month were Dragonflies. This month we saw even more children compared to May choosing to travel...
Updates to school procedures – June 2021
Updates to school procedures – June 2021 Sports Day We were hoping to be able to invite parents to our annual Sports’ day, however, due to the continuing restrictions, we are now unable to do this. Sports’ Day will still happen for the children just without spectators...
We’re football crazy in the Dragonflies!
Our first Football skills club was a great success. We started by "walking the dog" where the children learned how to move the ball around the room, keeping the ball close and in control at all times. We then moved on to "juggling the ball" between two feet, and we...
Windy Winners!
Let's hear it for our Windy Winners this week! As usual our children continue to amaze us with their talents and this week has been no exception. Top Handwriter and Top Effort were the certificates that were awarded today. Top Handwriter Top Effort Dragonflies -...
Dragonflies are Busy Bees!
It's been a very busy week in the Dragonflies. This weeks they enjoyed sharing strawberries, exploring what would happen if they shared the same amount of strawberries with more people. The activity was based on the Story "The doorbell rang" By Pat Hutchins. The...
Living Streets Walk to School Badges
Last month our school signed up for a walking to school initiative with Living Streets. As well as our main walking bus event, the children have also been tracking how they travel to school each day. The more active travel the children do, the closer they get to their...
Windy Winners!
Our final week in school before half term gave the children the opportunity to show excellence in Attitude and how to be a Top Reflector with RE. Well done to them all! Top Reflector Top Attitude Dragonflies - Ella Ladybirds - Ella Owls - Lainey Robins - Billy...
Half term COVID19 Procedures and Protocols
26th May 2021 Dear parents and carers Thank you As half term approaches, I’d like to thank you for all your vital support in helping to ensure that Windy Nook has reopened to all safely. Your co-operation at the start and end of the school day has been greatly...
Science Week – Biodiversity of the school grounds
Last week was Science week here at Windy Nook and we took the opportunity to look at the biodiversity of our school grounds. Each year group had a specific natural aspect to investigate and we explored all around our school grounds, taking notice of the different...