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November 2019 Newsletter
Please click on the document below for a copy of November’s newsletter. Nov 19 Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people.
A huge thank you to the COOP!
A huge THANK YOU to the local COOP stores and the funeral home for choosing Windy Nook Primary as one of their local charities. Over the past year the COOP and it's members have raised an astounding £6365.03 for the outdoor learning environment in the early years. We...
Avocado dip anyone?
For snack today we made avocado dip by mashing avocado, garlic salt, Greek yoghurt and lime juice together. We then spread the dip onto triangular pieces of pitta bread and arranged a variety of toppings to resemble a Christmas tree. Article 24: You have the right to...
UKS2 create a light bulb moment
Up in UKS2 the children have been working towards creating their own fairground rides. As part of this, last week we investigate how we could create an electrical circuit. Firstly we discussed the different components in a circuit and listed them. We then drew a...
Learning about cleaning our hands and teeth
The children in the Reception Classes had a visit from some nurses who talked to them about keeping healthy with good hygiene. The children discussed how important it is to catch it, bin it, kill it - when coughing or sneezing. They also discussed the importance of,...
Marquisway wheelchair Christmas dancing
The School Councilors were privileged to join the St Alban's parish community to watch amazing festive wheelchair dancing. Well done and thank you the Marquisway wheelchair dancing group, and thanks also to the St Alban's parish community for your hospitality. Article...
A visit from Ken and Lynn (St. Albans Church)
This week, as part of our learning about worship and what it means to Christians, Upper Key Stage 2 welcomed Ken and Lynn, from St. Alban’s Church. Our visitors shared artifacts that they use in worship, as well as fielding the thoughtful questions that were posed by...
Advert Research in Oaks
As part of our Christmas build up in English, children are going to be making their own adverts to persuade everyone to buy sprouts this festive season. Today, they all carried out some research into effective adverts by looking at a range of different brands and...
Year 5/6 Sportshall Athletics Finals
After their success in the qualifiers, the 18 Year 5/6 finalists made their way to Gateshead Leisure Centre today for the Sportshall Athletics Finals. 7 schools were involved in a range of field and track events. The atmosphere was electric with all the schools...
Year 5/6 Girls’ Football Final
Last night marked the Year 5/6 girls football finals. They were ready and raring to go to play against the 2 other qualifying teams. They all worked their socks off securing a win, a draw and 2 unfortunate losses to the overall winners. The Nook came an impressive 2nd...
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