Welcome to Nightingales
Teachers: Miss Thompson, Mrs Welsh and Mrs McDonald
Welcome to Nightingales!
Welcome to Nightingales! We want our classroom to be a happy, friendly place where children are encouraged to feel confident, cared for and excited about learning. In Nightingales, we love celebrating achievements, supporting one another and helping every child to do their very best. We look forward to sharing lots of wonderful learning experiences and making happy memories together throughout the year!
Year 2 Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Thursday. Year 2 children will complete activities from their CPG books, alternating weekly between Maths and English tasks.
Year 1 Homework
During the first term, Year 1 children will take part in a ‘Pick and Mix’ style homework programme. Each week, children can choose an activity they would like to complete. Homework will be given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Thursday.
Spellings
A spelling overview will be sent home at the beginning of each half term, outlining all the spellings children will be learning. Children will also receive a weekly spelling list containing that week’s focus words. Regular practice at home will help children to become confident and successful spellers.
Reading
Children should read at home every day for a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes.
Daily reading is vital for developing children’s fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills. We encourage families to make reading a regular and enjoyable part of their child’s daily routine.
PE
PE Day: Wednesday
This term, PE lessons will be taught by Mr Peden. Please ensure that children have the correct PE kit in school each week.
We appreciate your support and look forward to working together to help every child achieve their very best.
Resources:
Must Reads KS1 master copy
https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/2/Year-2
https://www.thereaderteacher.com/year2
A visit from Angela’s Ark
This half term, KS1 have been learning about animals. We learned that scientists group animals based on different things. For example; what they eat, their body parts, their habitat etc. To help us with this topic, we had a visit from Angela's Ark. Angela brought...
Windy Winners!
Our latest Windy Winners awards: Class Top Growth Mindset Top Computer Scientist Dragonflies Polly Charlie Ladybirds Flynn Millie Owls Ayla Theo Nightingales Bluebells Sophie Bronx Tulips Kai Zak Snowdrops James ...
Anti Bullying and NSPCC Workshops
Last week, children across the school celebrated anti-bullying week by completing a number of activities to 'make a noise' about bullying. KS2 children also took part in Speak Out Stay Safe workshops delivered by volunteers from the NSPCC to learn about bullying and...
Road Safety Week
This week, children have been learning all about the dangers of the road and how to stay safe as pedestrians/cyclists. We had some workshops on Road Safety delivered by Tyne and Wear Safety, assemblies with Living Streets to learn about the importance of walking to...
Year 2 Homework 24.11.23
English Homework – Page 21. Remember to practise reading. Spellings can be practised by logging in to Spelling Shed. Maths Homework – Page 37. Times Tables Test Mixed 2x, 5x, 3x, 10x Friday 1st December Homework needs to be in by Wednesday 29th November. All login...
Support for Families in Gateshead
Please click on the links below for some information regarding supporting families within the Gateshead area. Should you require a paper version then please just ask at reception. Early help leaflet offer Early help offer Gateshead family hubs offer Henry information...
Year 2 Homework 17.11.23
English Homework – Page 8 Remember to practise reading. Spellings can be practised by logging in to Spelling Shed. Maths Homework – Page 22 Times Tables Test Mixed 2x, 5x, 3x, 10x Friday 24th November Homework needs to be in by Wednesday 22nd November All login...
KS1 have a visit from That History Bloke
What an amazing experience the children have had this week in history with a visit form That History Bloke. Linked to this half terms topic The Great Fire of Gateshead & Newcastle the children were able to find out lots of super facts of when and how it started...
Year 2 Homework 10.11.23
English Homework – Page 16 Remember to practise reading. Spellings can be practised by logging in to Spelling Shed. Maths Homework – Page 42 Times Tables Test 3x Friday 17th November Homework needs to be in by Wednesday 15th November All login details are in Homework...
Marvellous Music in KS1
We have been learning about the Great Fire of London in history this half term. During our music lesson, we composed a piece of music to retell the story. We chose instruments that were appropriate for different parts of the story. It was so much fun! Article 13: You...
Keeping safe in KS1
This half term the children have enjoyed learning about how to keep safe during their P.S.H.E. lessons. If they were in danger or not feeling safe we discussed who they could speak to or who to contact such as a teacher, the police, fire fighter, doctor and nurse,...
P.E.: Multi Skills in KS1
This half term in Key Stage One we have been doing Multi Skills in P.E. We have focussed on developing our agility, jumping and teamwork skills, working individually and as part of a team. Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and...