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
NumBots – KS1
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KS1 have been exploring a very special book in Judaism — the Torah. We began by learning that the Torah is the most sacred text in the Jewish faith. It contains stories, teachings, and laws that guide how Jewish people live their lives. We discovered that the Torah is...
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Key Stage One had an amazing (though slightly wet) day when we saw first hand how destructive fire can be. We listened to Mark's safety talk and knew how to stay safe around fire. Mark then set up our houses to recreate Pudding Lane before we watched from a safe...
Bringing History to Life!
This week, Year 2 stepped back in time to 1666! Through drama and freeze frame activities, the children acted out key moments from the Great Fire of London. These powerful scenes helped us imagine what it might have felt like to live through the fire, and gave us...
National Poetry Day 2025!
Let me be first to say, What a fabulous way! To have fun with rhymes And have a wonderful time On National Poetry Day! It was great to see the whole school enjoy National Poetry Day, with lots of fun activities going on in different classes. We even had poetry recital...
KS1 Athletics
Well done to our amazing KS1 students who recently took part in an athletics event! They played brilliantly, showing fantastic teamwork, effort, and enthusiasm throughout the day. We’re especially proud to share that the school was awarded the Self-Belief Award — a...
KS1 get programming
During KS1 Computing this half term we have been looking at creating our own algorithms. We have had great fun programming Bee Bots to move around the classroom and navigate obstacles. They worked in groups to give each other positional directions and then key in the...
KS1 Enter 1666
KS1 got their first taste of what life was like in 1666 when they looked at different jobs. They looked at different jobs from the past and thought if we still had them in 2025. They then chose a job that they wanted to do and one they didn't. At first being a 'gong...
Gateshead Family Hubs Information
Gateshead Family Hubs Gateshead's Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community. Our Family Hubs support families from conception to the age of two to give all children the best start in life. We continue to support families of children up...
Summer Activities in Gateshead- Brighten the Day
Plaese click on the links below for Summer activities for children who receive free school meals. https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/28369/Brighten-the-Day-holiday-clubs-SEND-provision https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33171/Brighten-the-Day-summer-2025...
Banksy Art at Windy Nook
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Gateshead Secondary School SEND Offer
Please click on the links below for more information. XPG - Primary SENDCo Network Whickham School-Offer for Addtional Needs Thorp SEND Offer 2025 Presentation St Thomas More Primary School Information for SEND Transition (1) Lord Lawson Primary presentation Emmanuel...