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
Stage 4 letter
12/7/21 Dear parents / carers The government road map will see the lifting of restrictions across the country on the 19th July. They appear to have been unaware that some schools will still be open after that date and have therefore not taken this into account .within...
Closure of Ladybirds class (return to school Tuesday 20th July 2021)
12/7/21 Dear Parent, Advice for Child to Self-Isolate for 10 Days We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school. We have identified that your child has been in close contact with the affected case. In line with the national...
Windy Winners!
This week our children have demonstrated their efforts and attitudes, as they do consistently. We've also had some children working from home and it's been great to see so many of them engaging with our online sessions and learning. A huge well done to all our...
Pirate Ladybirds
Ladybirds have had a fantastic couple of weeks learning all about pirates. They have done so many different activities such as making eye patches, hats, ships with planks, writing what pirates wear, what they find on treasure hunts, drawing treasure maps, addition and...
Northumbria Police Prevent Team
This is a message from Detective Sergeant on the Northumbria Police Prevent Team with a simple request for communicating with parents and guardians as we approach the long summer break. Attached is a digital leaflet designed specifically for parents, guardians, family...
Sports Day Dates w/b 12.7.21
Dear Parent/ Carer Please see the below timetable for your child's sports day next week. Sports day events will take place in bubbles due to Covid restrictions. Unfortunately we are unable to invite parents to spectate but children will still engage in a variety of...
15.07.21. – Break the Rules, Beans Day and Sweet Cones!
It has been a tough year for everyone so, for a little bit of fun, we have decided that Thursday 15th July 2021 is Break the Rules and Beans Day! Scroll down for further information. BREAK THE RULES Choose one (or as many as you dare) of the following rules to break:...
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...
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...
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 -...
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...