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March 11, 2010

Bling Your Bike to Windy Nook

What a fantastic effort from our children and families this morning!

Alan Barlow (our Bike It Officer from Sustrans) witnessed 82 'blinged bikes' arriving at school (a bit of a hectic start as we'd planned for 30 to 40!) Alan had very kindly set up a free breakfast for all those braving the cold weather.

Some excellent examples of just what we can do when we work together with friends and family at home. In fact the spread of bikes were so great, Alan decided to double the prizes. So now not only do all children taking part get a medal but 12 children will be awarded a bike it T-shirt in tomorrows Windy Winners assembly.

Click on this link to see who you can spot on our Animoto video!


Hockey Tournament

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On Friday 5th March the Hockey team went to a Hockey Tournament at Gateshead Stadium. They played three games and everyone played well.  The team enjoyed their afternoon at Gateshead Stadium and fun was had by all.

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March 8, 2010

Bike It @ Windy Nook

Click this link to see some of the happy (and cold) faces from Class 1 & 2 as they battled to cycle without stabilisers for the first time!


I'll have to get Mr Hawdon to show me the flashy trick to paste the Animoto image straight in... for now... just click the link and leave a comment!

Mr Firth

February 28, 2010

Sustrans Bike It Virtual Bike Race 2010

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The race begins today!

Find out more in Monday's assembly.

Check our progress by clicking the link below and opening the leader board.

http://vbr.leprojects.co.uk/

February 25, 2010

High Five Netball Tournament

On Tuesday 9th February, the netball team attended the High Five Netball Tournament at Thomas Hepburn School.  They played a number of games and they came third out of eleven teams.  The team said that they enjoyed the tournament and are looking forward to the next one.  Well done everyone on the netball team!!

February 13, 2010

Enterprise Week in UKS2

Thumbnail image for enterprise.JPGWhat a week it's been in UKS2 the children have been learning about business. They have had a host of visitors talking to them about their different occupations. Then they used this knowledge to develop their own enterprising ideas ranging from bird boxes, cakes, door hangers, face painting and even a relaxing hand treatment spa.

Click on the gallery link below to see more photographs.

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February 12, 2010

Enterprise Week 2010 in Key Stage 1.

 

S7300114.JPG Fantastic fun has been had by all in Key Stage 1 during Enterprise Week. We have had lots of interesting visitors to tell us about their job. Each class made products to sell at our market on Thursday. We interviewed staff at Windy Nook School to find out about their jobs and we thought about which jobs we would like to do when we grow up.

Click on the link below to see more photographs in the gallery.

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February 10, 2010

Enterprise Week In Class Six

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Look at the 'PowerPoint' link to see the fantastic things they have been making...

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January 16, 2010

Luke's Brain Teaser

Can you work out Luke's 'brain teaser'?

 

3 men walked into a restaurant and bought a meal each. It cost £10.00 each (£30.00 into total) The waiter takes the £30.00 and gives it to the cashier. The cashier tells the waiter to give £5.00 back. On the way back the sneaky waiter takes £2.00 for himself and then gives each man £1.00 each. They think that they have payed £9.00 for their meal. 3 x £9.00=£27.00 + £2.00 (that the waiter took) = £29.00. 

 

Where did the other £1.00 go?

Please leave your answers or suggestions in comments

 

Do you have any puzzles or challenges that you think children, parents or staff might want to try. Please bring them to Mr. Hawdon and I will put them on the website for anyone to try.

 

Please don't forget Class 9 numeracy set - Mathletics homework  

January 10, 2010

Ideal for an igloo

Alexander has been making the most of the snow too. He tells us...

I thought I'd prepare for more snow, if anyone gets stuck at school I have a "home" going spare in the garden, but I'll need some more snow for the en-suite!! (thermal clothes not provided)

Love the potted planting you've added to the from of the property Alexander; definitely adds curb appeal!



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Snow Sculpture

Those arty Morans have been at it again...

Anyone spotted this beast around the lochs of Windy Nook?

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January 9, 2010

Making the most of it!

Probably not the most straight forward week in the life of Windy Nook Primary School - for parents or staff!

However, hopefully the snowman competition will prove to be a fond memory for the children involved...

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Then it was back indoors to warm up!

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... and reminisce in the dressy up box!

January 10, 2010

Snow Vicious!

Harriet and Niamh created this master piece (named Snow Vicious by their Dad - apparently it's a reference to a punk band from the 50's - I can't remember myself but then again... Mr Hawdon is significantly older than I am!)

Fabulous snowman girls!


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Mr Firth's Snow Sculpture

Okay, my snowman was pants!

This is quite arty though... do I win a prize?

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January 9, 2010

Sparkly Snowperson

Well done Katie - first photo to reach us!

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Not sure about the joke you sent in though...

'My snowman came indoors because he wanted an iced tea!'
 
by Katie, Class 11.

Can you beat this snowman - or even the awful joke?

Send to a.firth4@gateshead.org

January 7, 2010

Build a Snowman Competition!

Let's make the most of the snow!

Your challenge is to build the best snowman (or snow creature - look at Mrs Wong's snowcat!)  

 

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Take a photo and email it in to:

 

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December 17, 2009

Pantastic Panto!

Did you see it?

Peter Pan proved to be yet another triumph for Y6 children at Windy Nook!

WEEKS of late night rehearsals were well worth it - a polished performance!

Click this link to see the cast...

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November 30, 2009

International Week

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Class Six focused on America during International Week. They made books, carried out research and made American themed crafts. Follow the link to the 'PowerPoint' to have a look at some of the lovely things that they made...

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Roman Day 2009

On Friday, November 27, Class 8 had great fun learning about the Romans by travelling back in time for the day. They found out very quickly that Roman clothing was very different to school uniform and that putting on a toga was a tricky task.

After togas were securely fastened, the children found out about Roman coins and jewellery.  They made their own jewellery and laurel wreath and then went on to learn about the food that Romans ate.  They enjoyed some Roman style food but stuffed dormice were replaced by chocolate ones.

This was all part of our Roman themed term, where we have already made mosaics and pottery and met a real archaeologist.  Class 8 know that History can be fun.

 

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Flower show

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November 10, 2009

NOOK, NOOK, BLUE & WHITE ARMY!

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They're not singing any more,
They're not singing any more!

Ahem, sorry what we meant to say is...

Well done Windy Nook for taking part in the John Hird Cup!

The cup is a special community football event, held at Gateshead International Stadium in memory of Councillor John Hird, who represented the Felling ward for 13 years.

Obviously it is not the winning or losing that matters but how you take part.

Unless of course you HAMMER all who come before you in your ROMP to VICTORY!


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The HEROES!








FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE... but don't tell Mike Ashley - he'll want to come and sell our best players before trying to rename the school!

WHO ARE YOU, WHO ARE YOU???


October 19, 2009

Reading Star Challenge

Spooky or what?

Not only did two of our children win a fab prize from Gateshead Libraries, but they were brother and sister too!

Claudia and Oliver spent the day at the Newcastle football foundation as their prize for successfully
completing the Reading Stars Challenge during the summer holiday.


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It was a day long football activity at the North Tyneside Soccer Dome, which they clearly both enjoyed.

October 2, 2009

Sunflower Smiles!

Smiles alround in Windy Winners assembly today. Our winning entries were there for all to see, as was a powerpoint presentaion showing many of the photographs sent in to school since we started our Sunflower competition.

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Click the link below to view the presentation from the comfort of your own home!

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Well done all!

September 27, 2009

Final Measures

This is it then, the final measurements are coming in thick and fast...

Can you believe how much they have grown?

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September 23, 2009

Calling all sunflower growers - your time is up!

Thanks to all those who have joined in the fun, growing spectacular sunflowers from seeds. It has been great receiving your photos and I hope you had fun measuring!

We shall award the two £10 prizes in our Windy Winners assembly - Fri 2nd October.

This is our normal celebration assembly so I'm afraid there will be no spare space for families - but we'll take plenty of photos for you to view on the website.

Remember the prizes are:-
£10 prize for the tallest sunflower, measured from the soil level to the top of the flower head.
£10 prize for the flower head with the largest diameter.

So... please measure your flowers over the weekend then let me have a final result either at the school office or e-mail to a.firth4@gateshead.org. I don't need photo evidence as a couple of 'Sunflower Judges will come out with their tapes if we have a close call! Any child wanting to bring their sunflower into school ready for the assembly (Oct 2nd) are more than welcome to - it will make a great photo opportunity!

Well done all!

Mr Firth

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September 16, 2009

A Late Contender?

... another one enters the frame!

Here is Katy (Nursery) and her huge 264cm sunflower!

The gloves are off...

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September 13, 2009

Super Sunflowers!

Things are getting out of control... well the sunflowers certainly seem to be!
This week saw a deluge of enormous sunflower pics come in to school - here are a few of the front runners:-

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Megan from Class 10 has a sunflower which after 18 weeks, now stands 220cm tall and the head is 22cm wide!
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Hannah in Class 3 has managed to reach 29cm wide and 2m 24cm tall!

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Whilst Amy and Joe have a 9' 1" beast which is still growing! 

July 13, 2009

One small step for man...One giant leap for Years 4 and 5

Years 4 and 5 had a fab day out last week at the Gateshead Stadium, where they met the crew the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery STS-119.

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STS-119 was a space shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS).  The STS-119 mission delivered the final set of solar arrays needed to complete the ISS complement of electricity-generating solar panels.

 

You can read more about the mission by clicking the link below to the NASA website:

NASA Website

 

Read on to see more pictures of our fantastic day...

 

 

Continue reading "One small step for man...One giant leap for Years 4 and 5" »

July 12, 2009

Shrinking Children?

What is going on?
Either the children of Windy Nook Primary School are shrinking or... yet another MONSTER SUNFLOWER has been grown!

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But just look at it now - just four weeks later!

July 10, 2009

Windy Nook Get Active!!

Children at Windy Nook use a short series of exercises called Activate in class every day.  Each class were challenged to make their own Activate activity.  One child from each class was then chosen by their teacher for most effort, idea contribution etc. The winning children were then entered into a prize draw to win four tickets at Alton Towers. The routines were performed in an special assembly.

 

CLASS 1

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CLASS 2

 

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CLASS 7  

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June 27, 2009

Athletic Festival at Gateshead Stadium

On Friday 26th June a group of children went to the Athletics Festival at Gateshead Stadium.  48 schools took part and everyone remained upbeat even though the rain came down. 

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There were a number of semi-finalists and finalists and Alexander Boyle got a gold medal for spring jumps and the year 3/4 boys relay team got a bronze medal.

 

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Fun was had by all and well done to all our athletes!!

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June 11, 2009

Sunflower Catch Up!

Thanks to all those families posting updates to us as their sunflowers grow...

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Open this powerpoint to see how big they are getting!

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June 5, 2009

What a healthy, environmentally friendly school!

What a healthy school we are at Windy Nook, and we are kind to the environment too!

Before the holidays children took part in the walk to school week, then on our return to school, our new bike sheds had been installed on the top yard. Lots of boys and girls have been showing how healthy they are by cycling to school or using their scooters, all week. Keep up the good work. S7300233.JPG

We even brave the rain to stay healthy and look after our environment at Windy Nook.

 

The weather was much better for cycling after the holiday.

 

 

 

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We lock our bikes safely in the shelter.

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There's even a place for our scooters.

June 3, 2009

Bluereef Trip!

Just a quick 'well done' to our Y5/6 pupils. Your behaviour and spark was excellent on today's trip!
Fantastic!

May 13, 2009

Are You Getting Involved?

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Ok so 'loving it' might be a little over the top... but there are still lots of activities going on next week where parents, carers and pupils can share a laugh together having a go at some of our specially planned activities.

There is plenty of space for you still to get involved. Don't be shy, don't delay, ask your child's class teacher and book a space today!

April 30, 2009

Guiness Book of Records Skipping Challenge!

Today at Windy Nook around 300 pupils and staff took part in an attempt to break a real life WORLD RECORD!

At 11am the Deputy Mayor of Gateshead started the three minute skip with a blow of the whistle...

Off We Go!  Infants are off!

It was an amazing site, with both yards packed with smiling faces skipping their socks off!

Keep Going!   Just a bit longer...

The Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress thanked us for inviting them saying, visiting children in schools like Windy Nook was the best part of their job!

Mayor  Phew!

As you can see we took a well earned rest when the final whistle blew...

WE ARE THRILLED TO TELL YOU THE WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT WAS A SUCCESS!

Up to now over 15,000 skippers have been counted, shattering the previous record!

What a fab day... perhaps if you enjoyed it as much as I did you too will find a moment to say thanks to Mrs. Prynn for the huge amount of work to get it all organised!

March 27, 2009

Sweet Ending to a Diverse Week!

karah.jpgWhilst Y6 were off chilling out with a spot of origami, Y5 celebrated the end of Diversity Week by indulging in some sweet treats!

 

We stumbled across these tasty treats whilst studying the Sikhism.

Why not use this link to investigate further:-

Karah Prasad 

 

Or have a go yourself by following the recipe we used:- 

Karah Prasad

You will need:

110g unsalted butter

55g plain flour

110g semolina

¾ pint of water and 110g sugar boiled together.

 

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and then add the flour,
  • Mixing well with a wooden spoon,
  • Pour in the semolina and beat well, heating the mixture until the butter separates.
  • Gradually add the sugared water and mix vigorously until a paste is formed.

One Merit Point for all children who leave a comment on this entry, telling us what the equal measure of butter, sugar and semolina represent!

 

March 23, 2009

Need a Plumber? ...Call Mrs Plug!

Lots of mums, and grandmas, and dads and grandads turned out to see our Mothers' Day performance on Friday.
Children in Nursery and Reception classes re-enacted the story of a perfect plumber.......Mrs Plug, equipped with over-sized bag and terrific tools!

Everyone participated in the story telling, and the mums were sent off, sound in the knowledge that they were loved!

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Cultural Crafts in Year 5/6!

Thumbnail image for S7300156.JPGAs part of our 'Diversity Week' activities, in Year 5/6 each class linked up with a class from Year 3/4 to share an artistic craft from another culture. In Classes 8 and 11 we did some mexican weaving with paper, in Class 7 and 10 we used handprinting to create Unity Wreaths and in Classes 6 and 9 we we did some mexican weaving with wool.

Have a look at the photos and tell us what you think!

 

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February 25, 2009

What did Class Six do during Environment Week?

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February 6, 2009

The Dog Warden Pays UKS2 a Visit

As part of 'Environment Week', Ian Skinner, a Dog Warden from Gateshead council , came into school to talk to classes 9. 10 and 11 about his job and how we canavoid getting a fine!

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Continue reading "The Dog Warden Pays UKS2 a Visit" »

February 2, 2009

KS2 SATs Meeting

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Thanks again to all the parents and carers who braved the grotty weather to hear our words of wisdom this afternoon!
We hope you found it useful and as promised we will be adding further information to this post (helpful links etc.)
Please remember SATs week begins May 11th.

Thanks again,

UKS2 Team

January 19, 2009

Friends in the North

Year 5/6 were rolling back the years this afternoon.

Three friends we made through our involvement with the 'That Was Then' local history project, came to speak to us about a host of experiences linked to living through World War II.

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Are you in Y5/6?

If you are, why not leave a comment telling everyone one fact you learned.

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Better still use the link below to leave a comment on the website Mrs. Minns runs. Let her know what you enjoyed most about the afternoon.

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www.webwanderers.org

Thanks again to our special guests:
Mrs Minns
Col. A. Johnson MBE
Mr S. McRae

December 1, 2009

Flying High Launch

Back by popular demand!

We've added this document (used with parents and friends at this mornings 'Times Tables Tricks' meeting) Feel free to print it off and colour to show how many answers you can give with 10sec thinking time. Perhaps you could print another and colour the answers you can give within just 5sec! If you don't have a printer, don't panic, just ask Mr Firth for a paper copy.

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Looking for the games it talked about to support your times tables?

Well you are in the right place! Just click the link below to access the games.
Have FUN!

Continue reading "Flying High Launch" »

July 26, 2008

Mr Cronnie Ruined Your Day Too?

"You've never been to the Sunderland Air Show?" he said.
"Fantastic, the kids will love it!" he insisted!

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Five hours with Hannah on my shoulders and Tom begging to go back to the fair - not a plane in sight!

Of course Mr Cronnie 'claims' not to know the dense sea fret was coming - I have my doubts.

Anyway if you were there and patiently waited for the weather to break (like Tom did really) here is a link to some BBC video and photos from last years show.

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July 10, 2008

KS1 Trip to Beamish

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July 3, 2008

Windy Nook Tea Room

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March 10, 2008

Fab French Comes to Windy Nook!

Lots of lovely learning took place at the launch of our new French web-site!

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Look out for it at; www.fabfrench.org or you can click on the link from the school web-site at; www.windynookprimary.org

December 5, 2007

Operation Christmas Child

Thank you to all who brought in a shoe box filled with goodies for children who are less fortunate than ourselves. we managed to collect an amazing 97 boxes in a short amount of time. Thank you again!

Christmas Parties!

Parties begin at 1pm. Your classs teacher will give you further information.

Mon. 17th Dec. - Key Stage 1
Tues 18th Dec. - Nursery and Lower Key Stage 2
Wed 19th Dec. - Reception
Thurs 20th Dec. - Upper Key Stage 2

Christmas Performances

Wed 12th Dec, 10:45am /2:30pm - Nursery singalong
Wed. 12th and Thurs. 13th December, 6:30pm - Pantomime: ALADDIN, get your tickets quick!
Tues. 18th December - KS1 Christmas performance
Wed. 19th December, 10:30am - KS2 Carol Service, St Albans Church


November 14, 2007

Multi Skill afternoon

Year 2 children had a fun afternoon participating in a number of Multi Skills activities at Thomas Hepburn Community Secondary School.

We are the champions!!

Well Done to the Year 6 football team who competed in the 'Councillor John Hird Cup' tournament on the 12th and 13th November.The boys not only displayed their brilliant football skills but also their sportsmanship in every match.The team played well in all three matches which resulted in the team winning the final against St Johns.Ross Wilson scored a hat trick.Alexander Bainbridge, Ryan Beard and Jay Kirtley also scored in the final.We have now got a big trophy for the school cabinet.A big thanks to Dave and John for giving up their time to train the team.

June 23, 2007

Aveda Invasion

On Wednesday June 20th Lisa White came to speak to pupils in year five and year six about the ways in which Aveda help the global environment.

We watched DVD's and heard about the many projects Aveda is involved with around the world, helping communities to support themselves. Those of us who answered questions correctly even got prizes!

Hair Raising Stuff!

Everyone got to try the products and we came away with not only new facts but an Aveda goody bag too!

If you were there why not click on 'Comment' and type in one of the bits of information you remember most.

Perhaps you can recall what Lisa said happened every 15 seconds?

June 12, 2007

Great Team Spirit

Eight year six girls braved the horrible weather today to represent our school in the Thomas Hepburn Cluster Girls 7 aside football tournament.

Continue reading "Great Team Spirit" »

June 6, 2007

Healthy Week - Year 5/6

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For our Healthy Week last year, the children designed, advertised and sold a range of Smoothies.

Take a look at the videos and adverts below...

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Would these adverts make you buy one of our smoothies?

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May 21, 2007

Day of Dance

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The children in Foundation Stage took part in a Day of Dance.

Continue reading "Day of Dance" »

Shoebox Appeal

For the past two years, Mrs Wong has organised the shoebox appeal in school (the ‘Samaritan’s Purse’ charity.)Small shoeboxes 001.jpg
‘Operation Christmas Child’ seeks to help children abroad in difficult circumstances by providing them with a gift at Christmas time.

Continue reading "Shoebox Appeal" »

Playground Games Club

Year 3/4 have been learning how to play traditional games.

Continue reading "Playground Games Club" »

Dance Mania

The girls and boys of Windy Nook enjoyed an entertaining evening at Gateshead Leisure Centre watching the talented dancers performing their interpretations of the theme Freedom. Dance groups from both primary and secondary schools showed the amazing range of talent the borough has to offer. The support given by staff, parents and pupils made this a memorable evening all round. Miss Stokoe and Mrs. Prynn would love to see any photos or videos taken by friends and family.

Christmas Activities in Lower Key Stage Two

Although it seems ages ago now, we can still remember the great fun we had at Christmas in Year Three/Four. We had a party – lots of dancing and great food! We did lots of craft activities and even managed to fit in a spot of baking too!

Continue reading "Christmas Activities in Lower Key Stage Two" »