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Beeches (Y6)

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://ttrockstars.com/login 

https://www.purplemash.com/sch/windy-ne10 

https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login 

https://spellingframe.co.uk/ 

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. 

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