Welcome to Beeches
Welcome to Beeches Class! We work hard, respect each other and have fun. We enjoy learning and always strive to be the best we can be. In Beeches, we are Ready, Respectful and Safe, creating a happy and positive place where everyone can learn and grow.
Throughout the year, we will encourage the children to develop their confidence and independence, helping to prepare them for the next step in their learning journey.
Our Team
Our teachers are Mrs Traynor and Miss Raine, supported by Miss Henderson, Mrs McNally and Mrs Barnett.
Homework
Homework is given out on Friday and returned the following Friday. Children should also complete two Reading Plus assignments each week at home.
Reading
Please encourage your child to read every night and sign or comment in their reading diary. Reading books and diaries should be brought to school every day.
Spellings & Times Tables
Spellings are given out at the beginning of each spelling unit and tested at the end of the unit. Units vary in length so a little practice each day will help children feel confident and prepared.
Children should also practise their times tables daily, including regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars (TT Rock Stars) at home.
PE
PE is on Friday. Children should come to school in their PE kit, with suitable clothing for indoor or outdoor lessons. No jewellery should be worn.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a happy and successful year together in Beeches! 🌳
Resources:
Our Final Evening at Kingswood
We're all tired now after a busy couple of days but the children enjoyed eating their sweets from the tuck shop and taking part in the Mini Olympics.
More Kingswood Photographs From This Afternoon’s Activities
The fun continued this afternoon with zipwire, fire building, climbing and more.
Our Second Day of Activities: Year 6 at Kingswood
Some photographs from this morning's activities. Everyone having lots of fun still!
Second Day at Kingswood: Breakfast Time!
After a settled night’s sleep, we’ve all woken up hungry and raring to go for the busy day ahead!
First Activities at Kingswood
This afternoon we have taken part in our first activities. We enjoyed our tea and are now wearing ourselves out ready for bed time! The children are all having fantastic time. The wi-fi isn't great so we will post as much as we can but rest assured we're taking plenty...
Year 6 Visit Durham University Politics Department
To further our understanding of politics (and linked to our work on the British Value, democracy) Year 6 today visited Durham University's politics department. We had the opportunity to learn more about what politics is and how it influences our lives, as well how we...
Cricket Taster Sessions
Before half term children across KS1 and KS2 got the opportuni9ty to take part in crocket tasters with Mr Mawson who came on behalf of Durham Cricket Club. He did a range of cricket activities to give them an idea of what clubs outside of school may be like. Felling...
Zak: Music, Online Bullying and Mental Health and Well-being Assembly
Today, Years 4,5 and 6 took part in an assembly hosted by Zak. Zak is a 14-year-old singer who visited our school to perform and share crucial messaging about online safety, online bullying and its impact on mental health and well-being. They shared their story of...
A visit from Professor Brainstorm
Throughout science week, all of the children had a visit from Professor Brainstorm. He explained and demonstrated lots of different investigations focusing on various scientific areas. Professor Brainstorm was very knowledgeable and the children learned some new...
Doing our part for the environment!
Science week this year focused on climate change and investigating what we can do to help our environment. The children were set a challenge to think of ways that they could reduce, reuse and recycle and reduce their carbon footprint in school and at home. Following...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for being ‘Top Scientists’ and for our Value of the Month, which is caring. 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 Value - Caring Top...
En Classe in UKS2
This half term in French we have been learning about how to describe classroom objects. The children learnt individual objects and then put them in full sentences. They also learnt about the gender of different words. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality...