Year 5 and 6 Netball

by J Gbson | Mar 2, 2026 | Beeches, News, Newsletters, Oaks, School Teams, Sport

Students took part in a netball competition at Gateshead International Stadium, where they delivered an outstanding performance. They finished second in their group, with only one loss, earning a place in the semi-finals. After a closely contested match, they narrowly...

Owls complete the pattern

by Mr McKay | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Maths, Outdoor Learning, Owls

To end this half term, Owl’s took their learning outside and attempted to complete patterns. They had to look carefully at the previous sequence and work together as a team to add to the patters. Great work Owls! Article 28: Every child has the right to an...

Perfect Pancake Fun!

by Mrs Ramanandi | Feb 18, 2026 | Dragonflies, Ladybirds, News, Science

This week Reception have been exploring the traditions of Pancake Day and learning why families enjoy pancakes before Lent begins. The children helped make pancake batter, watched it cook, and talked about how ingredients change when heated. They were especially...

Celebrating the People We Love in Nursery

by Amanda Clough | Feb 16, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning, Science

This week in Nursery, the children have been thinking about the people they love and those who are important to them. With Valentine’s Day approaching, we explored what love means, why certain people make us feel happy, safe and cared for, and how we can show kindness...

Year 5/6 Homework 6.2.26

by Mrs Traynor | Feb 6, 2026 | Beeches, News, Oaks

This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.44 and 45 Y5 Oaks – English- p.46 and 47 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the week) plus at least 10 minutes...

Years 3 & 4 Engineering Challenge: Protecting Our Teacakes!

by ryanhill | Feb 6, 2026 | Bluebells, News, Science, Snowdrops, Tulips

This week, Years 3 and 4 put their engineering hats on as part of their science learning about the human body. The children were challenged to design and build structures using paper straws to protect the chocolate layer of a teacake. The teacake represented our vital...