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KS1 look at colour and pattern
In art this half term the children have enjoyed using paint and pattern. They began the topic by looking at primary colours on a colour wheel and how those primary colours can be mixed together to make secondary colours. They also created warm/cool shades and...
Easter Service at St Albans
Once again our children excelled at St Alban's Church for our Easter service. Everything from musicians, Sign Squad, Singing and especially the Year 5 children who narrated the service was excellent. We would like to that St Alban's Church and Rev. Danie for allowing...
Poet Matt Goodfellow in UKS2
This term, Years 5 and 6 have been studying poet Matt Goodfellow in English. They listened to and studied a range of his poems, eventually choosing one to learn and perform to the class. They also looked at his life and used their research to write a biography....
Art around the world!
In LKS2, this term, we have been looking at art for our topic and in particular, focussing on the skills of a range of artists from all over the world. We began our topic by using a map to find four figure grid reference for the places that artists such as Picasso,...
Hockey in UKS2
This term in PE, we have been looking at hockey in UKS2. Children recapped their learning from LKS2 and began to develop their control of the ball, passing and defending. We looked at the rules of hockey and thought more tactically about how to work as a team. The...
Another Fantastic Year at the Dance Festival!
On Tuesday, a group of children form year 5 and 6 were lucky enough to attend the Gateshead schools Dance Festival. The children had put weeks of hard work into after school practices to learn their routine. The theme for the event was 'Equality' and we chose to...
Windy Winners!
A huge well done to all of our winners this week: 'Top Effort and Top Writers'. 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 Writer Handwriter ...
Rehearsals in full swing!
The last few weeks KS2 have been practicing their singing in preparation for the Easter service next week! The musicians were excellent, sign squad were brilliant and Year 5 were great with their speaking parts. We are now looking forward to the real thing! Article...
Comic Relief at Windy Nook
Staff and children at Windy Nook made a great effort on Friday to support comic relief, with many wearing red to support the day. Children shared their best jokes in a competition which saw a winner chosen from each class. As well as the show of support in clothing...
Windy Winners!
A huge well done to all of our winners for both this week and last. 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 Reader Handwriter Dragonflies Haroon...
Super Street Dancing in UKS2
This half term in PE, UKS2 have been learning some street dance moves. The children began by watching a few street dance performances and learning some individual moves. They then used these moves and some of their own to create some brilliant routines, which they...
Greek Busts in UKS2
This term as part of our Eureka topic, we have been looking at Greek busts and how they are formed. The children practised different clay techniques and then made a bust. They used techniques such as blending and moulding to create a realistic structure that would...