Welcome to Tulips!
Teachers: Mrs Hope & Mrs Bulch
Welcome to Tulips! We want our classroom to be a happy, welcoming place where everyone feels safe, supported and ready to learn. In Tulips, we work hard, help one another and celebrate everyone’s achievements. We are looking forward to a fantastic year together!
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.
Our spelling units are different lengths, so please check the spelling sheet for the date of each spelling test. Regular practice at home will really help!
Times Tables
Times tables should be practised daily to build speed and confidence and to prepare children for the Multiplication Tables Check.
Little and often is best – even a few minutes each day makes a difference.
Reading
Children should read at home every day for a minimum of 10–15 minutes.
Daily reading is essential for developing children’s fluency, vocabulary and understanding, so please make this part of your child’s everyday routine.
PE – Tuesday
Our PE day is Tuesday. Please make sure children have the correct PE kit in school.
Swimming – Wednesday
Swimming takes place every Wednesday.
Where possible, please send children to school wearing their swimming kit underneath their uniform to make changing quicker and easier.
Please remember to bring a towel every Wednesday.
Resources:
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/477/Multiplication-Tables-Check
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/multiplication.htm
Christmas Singalong at the Nook!
This afternoon we took part in our annual Christmas singalong. The whole school gathered in the hall to sing some classic Christmas songs and shake some bells along to it. The children all had a fantastic time and it really got us all in the festive spirit. Merry...
Los Animales – Spanish in KS2
Children in Key Stage 2 have continued their introduction to Spanish this half term with a focus on learning how to say the names for different animals. They have also begun to learn how Spanish has feminine and masculine words and that these have different...
Dip and Dab!
Today, KS1 and 2 had a visit from Dip and Dab from the BigFoot Arts Company. They put on a hilarious panto for the children and everyone joined in to have a fantastic time. Thank you to all of the parents and carers for your contributions to allow us to give the...
Christingles in KS1 and LKS2
This week, we have been lucky enough to have Reverend Danie and John visit us from St Alban's Church. They came into our classes to talk to us about light at Christmas time. We found out that Christians believe Jesus is the light of the world and they taught us a song...
LKS2 Diwali celebration and Hinduism workshop
This week in LKS2, we were lucky enough to have Kirtida Richardson from the ISKON Hindu temple in Newcastle come to visit us. She delivered a fantastic workshop giving us an insight into the religion of Hinduism and allowing us to explore her beliefs further. Kirtida...
Windy Winners!
Our latest Windy Winners awards: Class Top Growth Mindset Top Computer Scientist Dragonflies Polly Charlie Ladybirds Flynn Millie Owls Ayla Theo Nightingales Bluebells Sophie Bronx Tulips Kai Zak Snowdrops James ...
Connecting Computers in LKS2
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Anti Bullying and NSPCC Workshops
Last week, children across the school celebrated anti-bullying week by completing a number of activities to 'make a noise' about bullying. KS2 children also took part in Speak Out Stay Safe workshops delivered by volunteers from the NSPCC to learn about bullying and...
Road Safety Week
This week, children have been learning all about the dangers of the road and how to stay safe as pedestrians/cyclists. We had some workshops on Road Safety delivered by Tyne and Wear Safety, assemblies with Living Streets to learn about the importance of walking to...
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...
Lever Mechanism D&T in LKS2
In LKS2, the children have begun a new project this week. Children have been set the design brief to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing Christmas card using a lever mechanism to create a pop-up effect. This week, children have conducted market research to...
Maths in LKS2
This last term has been full of amazing maths in LKS2 and the children have impressed adults with their knowledge so far! We have covered a range of topics including place value, the four operations and fractions. Using a lots of different materials to help the...