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
The Crafty Dragonflies Class
It has been a very creative week in the Dragonflies. One friend inspired the whole class to get busy making picture frames. They all hang proudly in our classroom. The children also created their own spring flower artwork. They used forks to print paint to create...
Windy Winners!
It's been another fantastic week in Windy Nook and as usual we are rightly proud of our children's achievements. Dragonflies - Aleah Ladybirds - Ella Robins - Bobby Owls - Alex Nightingales - Isla - J Bees - Asher Bluebells - Evan Tulips - Chloe Snowdrops - Max Elms...
Letter from Alice Wiseman and Steve Horne
25th March 2021 Dear Parents/Carers Whilst the number of positive Covid-19 cases being identified in our communities is reducing, those cases are only a small percentage of the people who potentially have the infection as many will not have any symptoms. It is likely...
Virtual Easter Egg Competition
We would normally hold our annual Easter egg decorating competition next week, however, due to COVID restrictions we have decided to hold a virtual competition. We would still like the children to decorate an egg and send in a photo of the design to windyrl@gatedu.org...
Growth Mindset: Information for Parents
Dear parents and carers, We have recently re-launched growth mindset across school with all children, and we would really appreciate your support in instilling a growth mindset in our pupils. If you would like to find our more about growth mindset, and learn...
Growth Mindset and Well-being
Since our full return to school on 8th March, all of our classes have been focussed on supporting the children's mental health and well-being. We have conducted pupil well-being surveys, spent lots of time in class discussing and doing work around our mental...
Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages
Hello! Hola! مرحبا Bonjour! 你好! Ciao! Pẹlẹ o! Namaste! नमस्ते! From the 22nd to the 26th of March is 'Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages'. It is a celebration of the diverse languages, cultures and communities in the region and our connections with the...
Brighten The Day ‘Cook n’ Eat’ Boxes
If you are entitled to a 'Free School Meal' then you are eligible for this scheme. RE: Holiday & Activities Programme – BrightenTheDay ‘Cook n’ Eat’ Boxes Dear Parent/Guardian We are writing to tell you that following the success of last summer’s Summer...
Torch Design Winners
Last week, children across the school designed Olympic torches for the Virtual Torch Relay. A winner from each class in KS1 and KS2 was chosen as well as a winner across EYFS. The designs were judged by Year 5 and 6 torch bearers. Winners: EYFS- Ella Robins- Evie...
Windy Winners!
This week our children have demonstrated their skills and talents across a variety of different subjects, so let's hear it for our Windy Winners! Dragonflies- Huda Ladybirds - Bo Owls - Hayden Robins -Adrian Nightingales - Tim Bees - Alex Bluebells - Aryam Tulips-...
Mental Health Support Line
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind have launched a new mental health support line from 08.00am until 8.00pm every weekday until 31st March 2021. This will provide a friendly voice and listening ear on the end of a phone. Please call (0191) 4774545
That’s about the size of it!
The children have enjoyed exploring size and measuring this week. They have discussed why, what and how we measure. They predicted, estimated and measured friends and cuddly toys in the classroom. Some children recorded their findings on whiteboards. Super...