Welcome to Beeches
Welcome to the Beeches.
We are the Beeches, we work hard, respect each other and have fun. We enjoy learning and strive to be the best we can be.
Our teacher is Mrs Traynor, who is accompanied by Mrs Bulch and Mrs Johnson.
Resources:
UKS2 essential reads
https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/login
https://www.mathshed.com/en-gb/
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/windy-ne10
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
Homework will be given out on a Friday and returned the following Thursday (Maths, Grammar and Reading Comprehension – there is also online homework too, which includes Conquer Maths and Reading Plus).
Spellings are expected to be practised regularly over the week.
P.E. is on a Friday– 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 our online payment service.
Online Homework and information
Support for Families in Gateshead
Please click on the links below for some information regarding supporting families within the Gateshead area. Should you require a paper version then please just ask at reception. Early help leaflet offer Early help offer Gateshead family hubs offer Henry information...
Year 6 Trip to Nissan
This week, children in year 6 have had a fantastic opportunity to visit Nissan in Sunderland. While there, the children learnt about the history of Nissan including some the Japanese traditions the company uses. They made a Daruma doll, which wishes them luck, to...
Victory at the UKS2 Basketball!
2 teams of children from year 5 and 6 went to Heworth Grange to compete in a basketball competition. The two teams competed in separate groups. Team A had two tough matches against Colegate which ended in a draw and were beaten against Lingey House despite fantastic...
Year 6 Homework (17.11.23)
This week our homework is as follows (17.11.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – check test papers Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on Decimals – remember that the videos will help you if needed! English – check your grammar test paper...
Year 6 Homework (10.11.23)
This week our homework is as follows (10.11.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Book – Dividing Fractions page 23 Maths - complete the questions on translation and reflection Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on Position and Direction...
Year 6 Football
Our Year 6 boys football team participated in the Gateshead FC National League Cup. We achieved 2nd place out of 24 teams, demonstrating excellent teamwork skills and team morale. it's been a fantastic term of sports here at Windy Nook. Article 24: You have the right...
Indoor Athletics
Our Year 5 and 6 indoor athletics team participated in a Gateshead School Sports partnership event, At Gateshead Stadium. The competition was split into two parts, track and field events. Our team demonstrated great determination in their events, and their efforts...
A visit to Gateshead Food Bank
Some of the School Council members from Windy Nook visited Gateshead Food Bank, Team Valley. They gathered together the food and household items, that have been generously donated by our school community, and travelled to the warehouse. On arrival, we were greeted by...
A Spooktacular Halloween Disco
The PTFA organised and hosted 3 back to back spooktacular Halloween Discos yesterday!!! There were spooky decorations, a tuck shop and fantastic music and games played all night long. The children all dressed in their best Halloween costumes and danced til they...
Year 6 Homework (27.10.23)
This week our homework is as follows (27.10.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Book – Adding and Subtracting Fractions pages 21 and 22. Multiplying Fractions page 23 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on calculations – remember that...
Music of the Solar System
This half term, children in Year 5 and 6 have been listening and responding to music from Gustav Holst. To fit in with our 'Space' theme, children were immersed in Holst's seven-movement orchestral suite, each dedicated to one of seven planets. After discussing the...
Fraction Fantastic in UKS2
This term, UKS2 worked on place value and the basic operations in maths before moving on to look at fractions. The children have recapped how to find equivalent fractions and have used this to support new learning in adding and subtracting fractions; multiplying and...