Welcome to Snowdrops
Our teacher is Mr Hill.
In our classroom, we believe in the power of teamwork, the joy of learning and the value of effort. We support each other, celebrate our wins (big and small), and tackle challenges with determination and a smile.
Resources:
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/login
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/windy-ne10
Important information:
Homework is given out on Fridays and should be returned to school on the following Friday morning. This will consist of maths, grammar and reading. Sometimes, homework will be set online on some of the resources listed above.
Spellings and times tables are expected to be practised regularly over the week.
Spellings will go home every 1-2 weeks depending on the spelling rule being learned.
P.E. is on a Thursday– children are expected to come to school in their kit (white t-shirt, black short/joggers, school jumper/cardigan and trainers).
If your child is having a school lunch please ensure that payment is now done through Arbor.
A Day Full of Adventure and Exploration
What an Adventure! All year groups enjoyed an exciting day of outdoor learning, exploring the natural world through a variety of hands-on activities. From pond dipping and discovering fascinating wildlife to sketching the beautiful environment around us, there was...
Summer Reading Challenge
Gateshead Libraries are running their fantastic summer reading challenge again over the holidays. It is completely free to take part and begins tomorrow (Saturday 11th July) and runs until September. Children are able to borrow books and collect stickers and prizes,...
LKS2 at Bede’s World!
This week, Years 3 and 4 had a super trip to Bede's World Anglo-Saxon Farm. Our day out was the perfect way to boost our learning in this term's Anglo-Saxons topic. We saw a reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon farm - including meeting real-life animals that the...
🤠 A Fantastic Year 6 Summer Fayre Success!
Last Friday, our Year 6 children hosted a fantastic Summer Fayre, and what a wonderful afternoon it was! It was great to see so many children embracing the Country and Western theme, with plenty of cowboys, cowgirls and western-inspired outfits on display. The themed...
Young Entrepreneurs Raise £103.35 for Charity!
A huge well done to Isabelle, Elsa, Leia, Rosie, Harper, Ava, Ada, Olivia, Poppy and Sophie, who demonstrated fantastic enterprising skills during our recent school fayre. The girls planned, organised and ran their own bracelet stall from start to finish, showing...
Careers in Action!
This week, we were visited by student representatives from Intu Universities to talk all about careers. The workshop activities were fantastic for giving hands-on experience of careers in the arts, sciences and humanities. Children got so much from the visit and...
Drowning Prevention Week
Last week, Windy Nook took part in the Drowning Prevention Week campaign organised by the Royal Life Saving Society UK. We began the week with a whole-school assembly exploring the importance of water safety and the potential dangers associated with open water and...
Spanish in Lower KS2
Year 3/4 have been working hard on their Spanish topic, La historia de la antigua Gran Bretaña (Ancient Britain). The children have been focusing on developing their speaking and listening skills, growing in confidence each week. It has been fantastic to hear them...
Silent Play in RE
This week, Lower Key Stage 2 devised silent plays made up entirely of positive gestures. Using hands, facial expressions and body language, each play told a story and gave a positive message e.g. help someone if they are hurt; wish people good luck for the future; or...
Virtual-Reality Rainforests!
In Lower Key Stage 2, we welcomed Mr Peoples from EduPeopleVR for a phenomenal virtual-reality workshop, all about tropical rainforests! Wearing virtual-reality headsets, the children were able to explore all four layers of the rainforest, as well as encountering...
PE in Lower Key Stage 2 – Cricket Skills This Week
This week in PE, our Lower Key Stage 2 children have been developing their cricket skills, with a focus on passing, batting and teamwork. The children practised accurate underarm and overarm passing, learned how to hold and use a cricket bat safely, and worked on...
Musical Cups!
In Lower Key Stage 2, children have been playing cup rhythms! We have learned a traditional Latin American song, as well as playing The Cup Game! The children's sense of timing, rhythm and co-ordination was very impressive. They were also resilient enough to keep...