Welcome to Beeches
Welcome to the Beeches.
We are the Beeches, we work hard, respect each other and have fun. We enjoy learning and strive to be the best we can be.
Our teacher is Mrs Traynor, who is accompanied by Mrs Bulch and Mrs Johnson.
Resources:
UKS2 essential reads
https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/login
https://www.mathshed.com/en-gb/
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/windy-ne10
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
Homework will be given out on a Friday and returned the following Thursday (Maths, Grammar and Reading Comprehension – there is also online homework too, which includes Conquer Maths and Reading Plus).
Spellings are expected to be practised regularly over the week.
P.E. is on a Friday– 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
African Drumming in Year 6
During the last couple of weeks Year 6 have been leaning to play djembe drums. These are a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands, originally from West Africa. We just want to say a huge thanks to Fanuel, who is from Zimbabwe, for coming in and...
Children’s Mental Health Week Assembly
Yesterday, Callum from RISE held an assembly to discuss Children's Mental Health Week with Key Stage One and Two. The theme this year is 'My Voice Matters', and we discussed how children can ensure their voices are heard. We talked about who they can turn to for...
Tchoukball at Windy Nook
Tchoukball is a sport that we have introduced at lunch times, at windy Nook to give students more options of sports to play in school. Next term this sport will be offered as an afterschool club for Year three and four. The students have started to play matches within...
Boccia
Last week students took part in a boccia event at Gateshead stadium. One of our teams managed to qualify for the county finals later on in the year. All Students showed great teamwork, and determination throughout the event. Well done Team Nook. Article 24: You...
Basketball Finals
A Huge well done to our Y5/6 Basketball team who competed in the Gateshead Basketball Finals and finished 4th out of 50 schools. The students showed great determination throughout the competition. Article 24:you have the right to the best quality healthcare Article...
Windy Winners!
A huge well done to our Windy Winners for their fantastic efforts last week. Top Attitude and Top Reflector. 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 Attitude Top...
Year 6 Homework (9.2.24)
This week our homework is as follows (9.2.24). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP BODMAS Page 14 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on fractions and calculations – remember that the videos will help you if needed! English – CGP Sentence...
Year 6 Homework (2.2.24)
This week our homework is as follows (2.2.24). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Solving Calculation Problems Page 16 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on fractions and calculations – remember that the videos will help you if needed!...
Staying Safe Around Dogs with Dogs Trust
Last week, children in key stages 1 and 2 had a visit from Rachel Hibbard from Dogs Trust. She delivered a whole school assembly where she showed children how to approach a dog to pet it and what to do if an unfamiliar dog approaches them. Children then went off into...
Knife Crime Awareness in UKS2
Last week, UKS2 had a visit from Vikki from Northumbria Police's Prevention Through Education Team. She came to talk to use all about knife crime and the potential implications of carrying knives in the community. The children learnt about the age of criminal...
Year 6 Homework (26.1.24)
This week our homework is as follows (26.1.24). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Multiples, Factors and Primes Page 15 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on fractions and calculations – remember that the videos will help you if needed!...
UKS2 Netball
On Friday our Year 6 took part in the Gateshead netball Tournament at Gateshead stadium. The students all worked together as a team, and managed to finish 3rd in the competition. The students were members of the netball club from the previous term. In the club, the...