Welcome to Elms
We are the Elms and always have fun and work hard in Year 5. Our teacher is Mrs Hope, who is accompanied by Miss Henderson in the mornings and Mrs Bulch for our English lessons.
Resources:
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
Important information:
Homework will be given out on a Friday and returned the following Thursday (Maths, Grammar and Reading – there is also online homework too, which includes Conquer Maths and Reading Plus).
Spellings are expected to be practised regularly over the week. They will be tested in line with our unit planning – this may not be weekly.
P.E. is on a Thursday – 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
3…2…1…Blast Off!
In keeping with our Space theme in science, UKS2 carried out an investigation into trajectory. They worked in pairs to make a rocket out of card and then the whole phase headed outside to test which angle of trajectory would send their rocket the furthest. 1 child...
Windy Winners!
This week our awards were for Top Reader and Top Growth Investigator. Well done to all of our winners Class Top Reader Top Investigator Dragonflies (Phonics) Francesca Lily Ladybirds (Phonics) Lilly Oscar Robins Louie Hudson Owls Ariadne ...
Space Art in UKS2!
This half term, our topic has been all about space. As part of this, we have studied and created pieces of artwork based on space. The children started by analysing pieces of work by Peter Thorpe and then created a rocket picture inspired by his work. They then also...
Learning about Humanism
This term in UKS2 we having been learning about Humanism. We have leaned that Humanists do not believe in a god. They believe it is possible to live a good and fulfilling life without following a traditional religion. They do not follow a holy book either. Instead,...
UKS2 Visit Centre for Life
As part of our Space topic, UKS2 visited the Centre for Life in Newcastle to learn about the International Space Station and life beyond our planet. They all took part in a workshop called Destination Space where the children learnt how astronauts live on the...
Year 5 homework 20.10.23
Year 5 homework this week will be in CGP books. English- p. 6 & 7 modal verbs Maths- p.32 & 33 equivalent fractions and ordering fractions Reading Plus- 2 texts. Homework is due in on a Thursday.
Growth Mindset Relaunch
At Windy Nook, we know that one of the most important tools to help us learn is our growth mindset. This week, Key Stages One and Two took part in activities to remind us how to use our growth mindset to help us succeed. Fist we had an assembly where we heard the...
National Day of Spain launches Windy Nook Spanish
Ayer en Windy Nook, celebramos el el día nacional de españa. Yesterday in Windy Nook, we celebrated National Day of Spain. Ahora, los niños aprenden español en ves de frances en nuestro colegio. Now, children learn Spanish instead of French in our school. Para...
Year 5 Homework 13.10.23
Homework this week for year 5 will all be online. English- Google classroom modal verbs task Maths- Conquer Maths- Adding fractions and subtracting fractions Reading- 2 x reading plus texts If your child cannot access a device to do their homework, they can attend...
Year 5/6 Football
A team from Year 5/6 headed to Heworth Grange school for some football matches, the team showed great teamworking skills and sportsmanship throughout the event. Freddy scored a fantastic goal for the team, Well done team Nook. Article 24:you have the right to the best...
Performance Poetry in UKS2
Last week, children in years 5 and 6 looked at war poetry with a particular focus on 'In Flanders Fields' by John McCrae. They explored the imagery used within the poem and how it was structured, later using this as inspiration to write their own World War 1 themed...
Year 5/6 Girls Football
A team from Year 5/6 took part in a football tournament, at Gateshead power league the team showed great teamwork throughout the tournament. Olivia scored a fantastic goal for the team, Well done team Nook. Article 24:you have the right to the best quality healthcare...