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
Children In Need 2022
Today all of the children in school have celebrated and raised money for Children In Need. As a school we have raised an amazing £509.82. A huge thank you to everyone for your generous donations. In classes, the children took part in a spot design competition...
Homework 18.11.22
English Homework - Page 32 – 33 (“ur” and “hard c” sound) Maths Homework – Pages 24 – 25 (Autumn Workout 12) Article 42: You have the right to know your rights! Adults should know about these rights and help you learn about them, too.
2022 Remembrance Day
This week as a whole school we have been preparing poppies to create a poppy garden and a fallen poppy display in the entrance of school. Today the whole school came together to pat their respects at 11am for a 2 minute silence around the poppy garden. They listened...
Windy Winners!
Last week our two awards were for a Top Attitude and a Top Reflector. Well done to all of our winners! Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can. Class Top Attitude Top...
A Fantastic Walk to School Month at Windy Nook
As you may have been aware, last month was walk to school month. Schools across the country made an extra effort to travel to school in a more active way to celebrate it. As part of walk to school moth, our active travel was logged against other schools in Gateshead....
Black History Month
The children have enjoyed taking part in this years Black History Month. Each year group had someone different who has made a difference. They found out about Rosa Parks who refused to give up her seat on a bus, Joe Clough was the first black bus driver in London,...
Nightingales Homework 4.11.22
English Homework - Page 12-13 Maths Homework – Pages 16-17 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.
Nightingales Homework 21.10.22
English Homework - Pages 10 - 11 Maths Homework – Pages 14 -5 and 12 – 13 (if uncomplete) Article 23: You have the right to special education and care if you have a disability, as well as all the rights in this Convention, so that you can live a full...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners: Top Effort, Top Investigator and our value of the month which is for Thoughtfulness. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can. Class Top Effort Top...
Spelling support for parents
Please select the link below for ideas and strategies to support your child with spelling at home. KS1 Spelling Parent support 2022 Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners. Top Growth Mindset and Top Sportsperson. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can. Class Top Growth Mindset Top Sportsperson Dragonflies Bethany...
Cauliflower Christmas Cards!
The past couple of weeks the children across school have been creating some Christmas cards. Each year group have taken up a different design and had fun using their art skills to make them look amazing! We look forward to seeing some of them transformed...