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
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...
Ladybird Class Home Learning Week beginning 7.12.20
Hello Ladybirds, Click on the link for home school learning this week. Home School learning - Ladybird Class 7.12.20 Within the home school learning document there are links for the activities. Some of the links will take you to external websites and others will...
Home Learning Support
Dear parents/ carers, The five closed classes will all be learning at home from tomorrow. Initially, the classes will be set tasks in Google Classroom for KS1 and KS2 classes using a combination of resources already familiar to the children. Work for Ladybirds (Mrs...
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...
Day Monkey Night Monkey
Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go...
Stop Look and Listen
The children have enjoyed learning all about road safety. The children watched a video explaining how to cross the road safely. They then went outside and took turns with their partner to cross the road safely. Mrs Cole kindly dressed up as a Lollipop lady to show the...
Odd Socks Day 2020!
As part of a wide range of activities for Anti-Bullying Week 2020, the children of Windy Nook Primary celebrated Odd Socks Day on Monday 16th November. We had some wonderful combinations of odd socks, with staff and children all getting involved. The idea behind Odd...
Ladybirds enjoy Children In Need
Article 27: You have the right to food, clothing, a safe place to live and to have your basic needs met. You should not be disadvantaged so that you can't do many of the things other kids can do. Ladybirds have had a fun packed day celebrating Children In Need. They...
Early Years Maths – A guide for parents
We have attached some booklets about how to support your child with early maths. We hope you find them useful. If you have any questions please contact a member of the Early Years Team who will happy to help. Regards Mrs Ramanandi Article 17: You have the right to get...
Ladybirds Celebrate Diwali – The festival of light
Article 14: You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you decide what is right and wrong, and what is best for you. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the...
Access the Tapestry Online Learning Journal
If you have not activated your Tapestry Online Learning Journal please check your email and follow the activation link. Remember to check your junk mail as the link may be in there. Please use the youtube tutorials which show how to activate your account, view...