Welcome to Nightingales
Our teacher is Miss Thompson, who is accompanied by Mrs Welsh.
In Year 2 we work hard, always do our best and have fun!
We like to look out for each other and work as a team.
Resources:
Must Reads KS1 master copy
https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/2/Year-2
https://www.thereaderteacher.com/year2
Important information:
- Reading books will be changed on a Friday. Please ensure children bring their reading book and diary every day as they will also read in school. Please fill in the diary when you have read with your child at home.
- Our PE day is Wednesday – children come into school wearing their PE kit on this day.
- Homework will be given out on a Friday and we ask that it is back in school by the following Thursday.
- Weekly spellings will be introduced to the children on a Monday and should be practised throughout the week, little and often.
- If your child is having a school lunch, please ensure that payment is now done on Arbor.
Last Athletics Club of the Term
Tonight was Nightingales's last athletics club. Over the last 5 weeks the children have learnt a variety of new skills and games. They have also really improved their teamwork skills. It has been great being able to do after school clubs again and the children have...
We are Great Britain
This term in KS1 our topic has been 'We are Great Britain'. The children have been learning about the countries in the United Kingdom. They started by locating them on a map and then they wrote some detailed fact files about each place. They looked at maps, famous...
Half term COVID19 Procedures and Protocols
26th May 2021 Dear parents and carers Thank you As half term approaches, I’d like to thank you for all your vital support in helping to ensure that Windy Nook has reopened to all safely. Your co-operation at the start and end of the school day has been greatly...
Science Week – Biodiversity of the school grounds
Last week was Science week here at Windy Nook and we took the opportunity to look at the biodiversity of our school grounds. Each year group had a specific natural aspect to investigate and we explored all around our school grounds, taking notice of the different...
Cricket Taster Sessions in KS1
This morning, all classes in KS1 were lucky enough to have a coach from Durham Cricket Club come in to deliver a taster session with them. The children took part in a number of different cricket activities to get an idea of what it's like. Information about All Stars...
Drama in English
This week in English we have been reading the book 'Over the steamy swamp'. To help them understand the point of view of the characters, the children took part in some drama. Each group acted out and narrated a different section of the story. We all had a lot of fun...
Windy Winners!
The children have continued to work hard and showcase their talents. This week has been 'Science Week' and therefore the focus has been on science with the other award being for a 'Top Effort' Top Effort Top Scientist Dragonflies - Martha Ladybirds - Bronx Owls - Zak...
Schools Parents and Carers Letter 14.05.21
14th May 2021 Dear parents and carers, We’d like to start by thanking you for your efforts and the sacrifices you have made to help combat COVID-19. The relaxation of certain restrictions from May 17th, when new guidance will come into effect is welcome. This updated...
Windy Winners!
It's been another very productive week at Windy Nook. This week the focus has been on a Top Artist with Top Attitude running alongside it! So let's hear it for all our winners. Top Artist Dragonflies – Scarlett Ladybirds - Savannah Owls – Lainey Robins – Ruby...
Street Art in Nightingales
This term in Nightingales we have been looking at some street art. We have specifically focused on the artist Banksy and have tried to recreate some of his work using stencils and paint. The children drew round a stencil and then made it more personal by adding lines,...
Pandemic Heroes…On a Stamp
This week children in KS1 and KS2 have participated in the Royal Mail's stamp competition. The children were tasked with creating a new stamp design which highlighted the heroes of the pandemic. The children created some fantastic designs including images of teachers,...
Hurdling in Athletics Club
This week in Athletics club we have been learning how to jump over hurdles. To start the children just practiced their sprinting technique to make sure they were running quickly. Then they had a practice with just one hurdle and then added another. The children...