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
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...
Supporting Living Streets Walking Bus
Parents and carers of pupils at Windy Noon Primary School were challenged to rethink how they get their children to school this week to help reduce the number of cars around our school gates. Today over 80 pupils and staff joined up with Gateshead Council's road...
Windy Winners!
The children have continued to work hard and showcase their talents. This week has been 'Science Week' and therefore the focus has been on science with the other award being for a 'Top Effort' Top Effort Top Scientist Dragonflies - Martha Ladybirds - Bronx Owls - Zak...
Schools Parents and Carers Letter 14.05.21
14th May 2021 Dear parents and carers, We’d like to start by thanking you for your efforts and the sacrifices you have made to help combat COVID-19. The relaxation of certain restrictions from May 17th, when new guidance will come into effect is welcome. This updated...
Windy Winners!
It's been another very productive week at Windy Nook. This week the focus has been on a Top Artist with Top Attitude running alongside it! So let's hear it for all our winners. Top Artist Dragonflies – Scarlett Ladybirds - Savannah Owls – Lainey Robins – Ruby...
Dragonflies find out all about milk
The children have continued their learning through the Vivian French book, Oliver's Milkshake. The children had lots of knowledge about milk, and they were keen to share this with their friends. The children watched a documentary which showed the children all about...
Geography Week – The Ripple Effect
We have teamed up with Northumbrian Water to find out what the Ripple Effect is and as a school how we can make some small changes to make a big difference. Water is vital for all life on this planet. It is a precious resource that is essential for the environment...
Windy Winners!
What another fantastic week it's been in the 'Nook'! The focus has been on writing with children across the school show-casing what they can do with everything from writing narratives to instructions. Congratulations to all our winners from Reception to Year 6: ...