Welcome to Ladybirds
Our teacher is Mrs Ramanandi, who is accompanied by Mrs Cole.
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
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html
http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.html
Autumn Adventures and Natural Art
Reception have been exploring the beautiful changes that autumn brings. During our autumn walk around school, the children carefully looked for signs of the season, spotting colourful leaves, fallen treasures and changes in the environment. We then learned...
Wear Red Day 2026
Today, Windy Nook was a sea of red as our wonderful pupils and staff came together to support Wear Red Day, organised by Show Racism the Red Card! We proudly wore red to show our support for the campaign and to raise awareness of racism and the importance of...
Windy Nook Science STEM Raffle – Fantastic Prizes to Be Won!
We are excited to let you know that we are holding a Science and STEM fundraising raffle to help raise money for exciting, hands-on science (STEM) activities for our children during Science week in July 2027. We would particularly like to thank Rosa 12, Fratelli and...
Brushing Our Teeth with Keith the Teeth
As part of our daily toothbrushing routine, the children have been learning why it is important to look after their teeth and how to brush them correctly. Using Keith the Teeth, we explored the best brushing technique and talked about keeping our teeth clean and...
Ready, Steady, Move!
Over the last few weeks, the children have been developing their physical skills during PE sessions, learning to listen carefully, move safely and follow instructions with growing confidence. Through a variety of games and activities, they have practised running,...
Outdoor Adventures and Creative Play
This week, the children enjoyed a range of exciting outdoor learning experiences. In the water and sand areas, they explored pouring, filling, measuring and building, helping them develop early problem-solving and language skills. The children worked together to...
Reception’s Wonderful Start to the School Year
Our Reception children have continued to make a fantastic start to school life and are settling into their new routines beautifully! We have been so impressed by their growing confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning. This week, the children have enjoyed...
A Fantastic Final Week in Reception!
Reception have had a fantastic final week, making the most of the warm weather by enjoying time outdoors to cool down with water play and ice lollies. The children absolutely loved paddling their feet in the little pools, creating lots of smiles and special memories....
A Day Full of Adventure and Exploration
What an Adventure! All year groups enjoyed an exciting day of outdoor learning, exploring the natural world through a variety of hands-on activities. From pond dipping and discovering fascinating wildlife to sketching the beautiful environment around us, there was...
Summer Reading Challenge
Gateshead Libraries are running their fantastic summer reading challenge again over the holidays. It is completely free to take part and begins tomorrow (Saturday 11th July) and runs until September. Children are able to borrow books and collect stickers and prizes,...
Fresh From Our Garden!
Our Reception children were delighted to see how much the vegetables they planted in the spring have grown. After harvesting some of the produce, the children took part in washing, preparing and chopping the vegetables before having the opportunity to taste them. It...
🤠 A Fantastic Year 6 Summer Fayre Success!
Last Friday, our Year 6 children hosted a fantastic Summer Fayre, and what a wonderful afternoon it was! It was great to see so many children embracing the Country and Western theme, with plenty of cowboys, cowgirls and western-inspired outfits on display. The themed...