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
Reminder Information for Parents/Carers
This is a reminder information: Dear Parents & Carers As we come to the end of a very difficult of year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your vital support in keeping the Gateshead School community safe and ensuring your...
Christmas Angel Trail
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Parent Online Learning Feedback Survey – Thank You!
Dear parents/ carers, Thank you so much for the many responses to the Home Learning Feedback Survey. The responses were overwhelmingly positive; comments have been passed on to all staff and are very much appreciated by us all. We have taken all feedback on board, and...
Home Learning Feedback
A huge thank you to all parents who have completed the home learning survey so far; we really appreciate your input. Your feedback will help us to improve our home learning, and we already have some ideas for improvements we can make after Christmas. There is still...
Home Learning Feedback
Dear parents and carers, Firstly, I'd just like to say again how much we all appreciate your support in our efforts to minimise the disruption to our pupils' learning while classes have been closed. We are always looking to improve, and we'd be grateful if you could...
End of Term Message
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Nativity Photographs
The children and staff have worked very hard over the last few weeks rehearsing for our virtual nativity. We can't wait for you to see it! In the meantime have a look at our slideshow of nativity photographs. We hope you enjoy looking at them! Article 29: Your...
Winter Runderland Week 2
Well it's been another fantastic week across the school for our Winter RUNderland challenge. The children have been earning even more carrots both in school and at home. The activities this week have ranged from dance, to running to yoga! It is so great to see so many...
Important Information for parents/carers (11.12.20)
11th December 2020 Dear Parents & Carers As we come to the end of a very difficult of year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your vital support in keeping the Gateshead School community safe and ensuring your son/daughter maintains their...
Important Information for all Parents/Carers
9/12/20 Dear parents / carers As you may be aware, we have had 2 more members of staff test positive for COVID in school. This has resulted in 2 more classes having to be closed in school today. Staff are receiving their test results at approximately 6:30am; I then...
Live Learning Policy
In preparation for live teaching we have put together a policy to ensure the safeguarding of all stakeholders. Please take some time to read it and do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns. Live Teaching Policy Aim: To maintain...
Important Information for all Parents/Carers
06/12/20 Dear parents / carers As you may be aware we have had to shut 5 classes this weekend due to positive COVID cases in school. We have had 2 pupils test positive (both from the same family) and 2 members of staff (who are not linked). One member of staff has...