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.
Key Stage Two Easter Service 2019
Key Stage Two performed their Easter Service at St Alban's Church for parents and carers this week. Year 5 took the lead, retelling the Easter story. The narrators and readers all did a fantastic job. We also sang and signed a range of songs, led by the ever brilliant...
Do We Get Fitter From More Exercise?
As part of a scientific investigation into the effects of exercise, Snowdrops have been working on their fitness! To test whether our stamina would improve with more exercise, we have done speed bounce. This has involved jumping from side to side and counting how many...
Getting Maths Fit!
In Snowdrops, we love learning in different ways. To help us understand the idea of angles and turns, we played some throwing and catching games. In a group of five people, we had one person standing in the centre of a square. This person threw and caught a ball from...
Super Spring disco!
A good time was had by all at our Spring disco. Music, dancing, games, food, fun and friends...what more could you ask for? A huge thank you to our PTFA for organising it. Article 31: You have the right to play and rest...
Judo Workshop
Over the last two days, children have had a thirty minute Judo taster session. Children had a brief overview of the rules and tried some of the holds and throws. Thank you to Destination Judo - Gateshead for coming along. Article 29: Your education should help you...
Pop Art in Snowdrops
This week, members of Snowdrops class have been creating artwork in the style of famous Pop Artist, Roy Lichtenstein. By drawing around the outline of their photograph, then printing these markings onto a separate canvas, the children have begun to achieve...
World Book Day at Windy Nook
Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. We have had a fantastic World Book Day at Windy Nook. Thank you for all your efforts in supporting your children getting dressed in a brilliant variety of story book characters. Paul Atkinson, manager at W H...
Time to remember Mrs Greaves.
The memorial to Mrs Greaves is under construction. Already great progress has been made during the last two days. Once the structure is completed it will then be 'personalised' to make it extra special for Mrs Greaves and to not let us forget what a lovely person and...
The Book Fair is on!
Article 29: You have the right to develop your abilities. As you can see the Book Fair is in full swing. It has been really popular with some great book titles available. It is open Wednesday and Thursday during morning break 10.30 - 10.45 and after school from 3.15 -...
Palm Sunday music making
As part of their learning about Palm Sunday, Tulips, Snowdrops and Bluebells imagined themselves as different members of the crowd on that day. Some people were zealots - wishing to wage war on the Romans; some acted as traders - sick of paying taxes to the Romans!...
LKS2 are Busy Bees in Science
This week, the pupils of Tulips, Snowdrops and Bluebells learned all about bees. The children developed their understanding of pollination and discovered the startling amount of food that would be lost from our plates if bees were to die out. As part of their lesson,...
Egyptian Breakfast in LKS2
To round off our study of Ancient Egypt, Tulips, Snowdrops and Bluebells hosted an Egyptian buffet. Family members attended a morning of food, drinks, games and learning, with our children wearing some fantastic costumes! We'd like to say a big thank you to all adults...