Welcome to Tulips
Our teacher is Mr Brown, who is accompanied by Mrs Boyle.
Our class philosophy is to work hard, encourage one another and have fun!
Resources:
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/multiplication.htm
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/477/Multiplication-Tables-Check
Important information:
Homework is given out on Fridays and returned the following Friday. This will consist of maths, grammar and vocabulary.
Spellings and times tables are expected to be practised regularly over the week. We take home a new set of spellings every Monday, to learn for our test each Friday. Reading diaries should be signed by an adult each evening after children read at home.
P.E. is on a Tuesday – children should wear their PE kit to school on Tuesdays.
If your child is having a school lunch, please ensure that payment is now done through our online payment service.
Hockey Tournament
on Tuesday, children from year 3 and 4 had the opportunity to take part, in a Hockey Tournament at Lord Lawson. Olivia scored a fantastic goal, and all the students demonstrated great teamworking skills, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Well done, team...
Support for Parents – SEN information
If you have a child with Special Educational Needs or a disability you may be elegible to apply for a MAX card. You can also apply if you are caring for a looked after child. The MAX card offers discounts for venues such as bowling alleys, trampoline parks and zoos....
Worry Boxes
This half term, our school councillors worked alongside members of staff to redesign and launch our worry boxes. Our school councillors thought carefully about how the boxes would look, how best to record their worries and how the box would be checked. Each class has...
Amazing Art in LKS2
This half term, the children in years 3 and 4 have been studying the painting Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. They thought about how the piece makes them feel and what they like or dislike. The children then used oil pastel and water colour to recreate the piece....
Easter Service at St Alban’s Church
This morning, Years 3, 4 ,5 and 6 took part in our annual Easter Service at St Alban's Church and did us proud! Year 5 took the lead and did an amazing job telling the Easter story. Sign Squad performed the sign language interpretation of the songs beautifully, and...
History Club in LKS2
This half term some of the children from LKS2 took part in a History after school club following on from their topic Vicious Vikings. The allowed them to make some Viking Longships. The first week saw them drawing around net templates for the ship, shields and the...
Singing at The Sage
On Friday, our Windy Nook Choir took part in the Spring Sing at Sage Gateshead. Our children sang at the event with around 300 other children, in an event themed 'Sing With A Smile.' We sang songs linked to mental health and wellbeing, in front of a very busy concert...
Investigating Light in LKS2
This half term, Tulips, Snowdrops and Bluebells have been enjoying learning all about light in Science. In the last two weeks, we have investigated how shadows move and change, and we have also explored which surfaces reflect light. We tested lots of materials such as...
Down’s Syndrome Awareness
To raise awareness about Down's Syndrome, Matthew Atkinson, a young adult who has Down's Syndrome presented an inspirational assembly this morning. He talked about what it is like to have Down's Syndrome and the amazing things that he has achieved with his life so...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for their 'Top Efforts' and for being 'Top Writers' as well. 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 Top Effort Top Writer Dragonflies ...
Tulips’ Homework 24.3.23
Hello Tulips! This week, you should have taken home a time table booklet to complete for homework. The first page of this booklet should either be called 3, 4, 6 and 8 Times Table Maths Riddles OR 2, 5 and 10's Times Table Maths Riddles. The children should know which...
Terrific Tennis in LKS2
This half term in PE, the children in years 3 and 4 have been developing their tennis skills. They have been focussing on basic racket skills by playing different games. The children have also focussed on their positioning inside the court and how to win points. These...