Welcome to Elms
Teachers: Mrs Lemmon, Miss Jones & Mrs Barnett
Welcome to Elms Class! We are committed to creating a caring and supportive environment where every child feels happy, safe and confident to learn. We encourage children to do their very best, show kindness to others and take pride in their achievements. We are excited to work together and make this a successful and enjoyable year for everyone.
📚 Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Friday.
✏️ Spellings
Spellings will be sent home at the beginning of each spelling unit and children will be tested at the end of the unit.
As our spelling units vary in length, please check the spelling sheet carefully for the date of each spelling test. Regular practice at home will help children make excellent progress.
📖 Reading
Children should read at home every day for at least 10–15 minutes.
Daily reading plays a vital role in developing fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills, so we encourage reading to become part of your child’s everyday routine.
💻 Reading Plus
Children should complete 5 Reading Plus texts each week, both in and out of school.
There will be two opportunities during the school week for children to access Reading Plus. Any texts that have not been completed in school should be finished at home as part of their homework.
Regular use of Reading Plus helps to develop reading fluency, comprehension and confidence, supporting children’s progress across all areas of learning.
🔢 Times Tables
Children should continue to practise their times tables daily, including regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars (TT Rock Stars) at home.
Frequent practice helps children improve their recall speed and accuracy, building confidence in mathematics and supporting their learning across the curriculum. Even a few minutes each day can make a significant difference.
⚽ PE – Wednesday
Our PE day is Wednesday, where children will be supported by Mr Peden. Please ensure that children come to school with the correct PE kit.
We are looking forward to working together and making this a fantastic year in Elms Class!
Resources:
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Online Homework and Information
Police Visit UKS2
Today, UKS2 had a visit from the community police. They talked to the children about many current issues such as anti-social behaviour, laws in our community, safety around disused buildings and what to do in emergencies. The children asked excellent questions and...
Elms Homework 23.1.26
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – 86 & 87 Maths – there is no written maths homework this week. We are taking part in a Times Tables Rockstars Battle against Oaks and Beeches. Elms homework this week is to do Times Tables Rockstars. This...
Ancient Greece in UKS2
Last week, children in year 5 and 6 began looking at Ancient Greece. We placed it on a timeline and looked at how the country has changed between now and then. We then focused on why the country was made up of city-states due to the geographical features of the land.
Learning About Christianity in UKS2
Today, UKS2 were visited by Reverend Ken and Lynn, who are members of our local community from St. Alban’s Church. They explained their Christian beliefs to the class, and talked about some of the amazing work they do in the community, such as supporting homeless...
Elms Homework 16.1.26
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – 26 & 27 Maths – there is no written maths homework this week. We are taking part in a Times Tables Rockstars Battle against Oaks and Beeches. Elms homework this week is to do Times Tables Rockstars....
Lego Club Chowdene Family Hub Jan 2026
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UKS2 Spanish
This term the children in Beeches, Oaks and Elms are learning how to say and write about clothing in Spanish (La Ropa). They learned ten items of clothing this week and will learn how to use the words and phrases in conversations.
Elms Homework 9.1.26
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – 60 and 61 - Apostrophe practice Maths – 6 & 14 Reading Plus – 5 texts to be completed by Thursday. Time is given in class and children are usually able to complete 3-4 in class; the remainder are to be...
A Toy for Christmas in UKS2
This half term, Elms, Oaks and Beeches have been working on creating their very own toy for Christmas. They were given a design brief, carried out research and then designed their own ferris wheel. They manufactured their ferris wheels using a number of DT skills,...
UKS2 Christmas Party
Beeches, Elms and Oaks celebrated the end of term with their Christmas party yesterday. We played games, had fun with our friends and took part in an epic dance off! We had ice cream and juice and loads of fun! It was a lovely way to finish a term in which the...
Paralympic Festival
Our students recently took part in a variety of fun activities at Gateshead stadium. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to to try new games. The students worked together, supported each other, and most importantly, had an amazing time. Well done Team Nook!...
Elms Celebrate Christmas Jumper Day
Elms have had a fantastic day celebrating Christmas Jumper Day! We made Christmas crowns, enjoyed our Christmas lunch and sang along to Christmas songs.