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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. 

Netball in UKS2

Netball in UKS2

This term in UKS2, we have been learning how to play netball in PE. We started by recapping our knowledge of passing from year 3 and 4 and then moved on to think about how to improve our defending. The children then learnt about the different positions in netball and...

Dip and Dab!

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...

Year 6 Homework (8.12.23)

Year 6 Homework (8.12.23)

This week our homework is as follows (8.12.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Fractions, Decimals and Percentages pages 28 and 29 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on area and perimeter – remember that the videos will help you if...

Computing at Newcastle University

Computing at Newcastle University

Last week, UKS2 had an amazing opportunity to visit Newcastle University to participate in some computing lessons with their incredible staff. The children learned about how computing is used to unlock DNA and also how AI is used in data logging. Article 28: You have...

RAF Glide into Windy Nook

RAF Glide into Windy Nook

Children in Year 5 and Year 6 recently enjoyed an online event hosted by the RAF in which they worked in teams to design, build and fly their own glider. Children learned principles of aerodynamics to help them to design a glider which could last the distance in our...

Windy Winners!

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 ...

Year 6 Homework (1.12.23)

Year 6 Homework (1.12.23)

This week our homework is as follows (1.12.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Dividing decimals and rounding decimals pages 26 and 27 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on fractions, percentages and decimals – remember that the videos...

Tag Rugby Finals

Tag Rugby Finals

Our Y5/6 Tag rugby team took part  at Gateshead school sports partnership tag rugby finals competition at Blaydon Leisure centre. All our children played fantastically well during all their games their were 8 teams who qualified for the Gateshead finals and we played...

Anti Bullying and NSPCC Workshops

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

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...

Year 6 Homework (24.11.23)

Year 6 Homework (24.11.23)

This week our homework is as follows (24.11.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 Page 24 Multiplying Decimals page 25 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on fractions, percentages and decimals – remember...

Support for Families in Gateshead

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...