Welcome to Beeches
Welcome to Beeches Class! We work hard, respect each other and have fun. We enjoy learning and always strive to be the best we can be. In Beeches, we are Ready, Respectful and Safe, creating a happy and positive place where everyone can learn and grow.
Throughout the year, we will encourage the children to develop their confidence and independence, helping to prepare them for the next step in their learning journey.
Our Team
Our teachers are Mrs Traynor and Miss Raine, supported by Miss Henderson, Mrs McNally and Mrs Barnett.
Homework
Homework is given out on Friday and returned the following Friday. Children should also complete two Reading Plus assignments each week at home.
Reading
Please encourage your child to read every night and sign or comment in their reading diary. Reading books and diaries should be brought to school every day.
Spellings & Times Tables
Spellings are given out at the beginning of each spelling unit and tested at the end of the unit. Units vary in length so a little practice each day will help children feel confident and prepared.
Children should also practise their times tables daily, including regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars (TT Rock Stars) at home.
PE
PE is on Friday. Children should come to school in their PE kit, with suitable clothing for indoor or outdoor lessons. No jewellery should be worn.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a happy and successful year together in Beeches! 🌳
Resources:
Performing Poetry in UKS2
Over the past two weeks, Years 5 and 6 have been studying and enjoying a range of poetry inspired by World War One. This week, we have focussed on 'Dulce Et Decorum Est' by Wilfred Owen, culminating in putting together performances of the poem which we shared with the...
Year 5/6 Homework 15.11.24
Year 5 and 6 homework this week will be in CGP books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks - English- p.72 and 73 – Hyphenating Prefixes Y5 Elms - p30 and 33 - Past and Present Tense and Standard English Maths- p.40 and 41 – Rounding Decimals 1x arithmetic paper...
Year 5/6 Homework 7.11.24
Year 5 and 6 homework this week will be in CGP books. Year 5 English- p.42 and 43 – Commas to avoid confusion Maths- p.36 and 37 – Multiplying with fractions Reading- 2 x reading plus texts plus at least 10 minutes reading per night recorded in your diary. Year 6...
Firework and Bonfire Safety in UKS2
This afternoon, the Elms, Oaks and Beeches classes have been learning about safe behaviour around fireworks and bonfires. We learnt about the Firework Safety Code, what to do in an emergency relating to fires and fireworks, and about the consequences of anti-social...
UKS2 Science Investigation
Last week, the children investigated whether exercise increases brain power. They took part in three activities which included: beep test, own pace and control. Before and after the tests, the children completed a 'Stroop Test' to see if they improved their time,...
Year 5/6 Homework Half Term
During half term, children in Year 5 and 6 will not be set any formal homework. We encourage children to access the following: Reading plus - try to complete 5 texts throughout the week. Times Table Rock Stars https://ttrockstars.com/ Spelling...
Gateshead Music Service ‘Jammin’ at Windy Nook
This morning, we were extremely fortunate to have The Gateshead Music Service visit Windy Nook. They played for all the children across two assemblies and got us up on our feet dancing and singing along to some well known classics. Some of the children had the chance...
Food Bank Donations – Thank you
Today, the Trussell Trust Gateshead Foodbank came to collect the kind donations from the school community. The food will be packaged and given out next week, helping to feed some of the 10,000 people who use the service in Gateshead each year. School Councillors met...
Year 5/6 Homework 18.10.24
Year 5 and 6 homework this week will be in CGP books. Year 5 English- p.36 - Capital Letters and Full Stops and p. 39 – Sentence Practice Maths- p.32 - Equivalent Fractions and p. 33 – Ordering Fractions Reading- 2 x reading plus texts plus at least 10 minutes reading...
Drug Awareness in UKS2
Last week, Years 5 and 6 had a visit from Northumbria Police to talk about the legal and health implications of drugs. Suzanne discussed the different types of drugs and how these can have a very negative impact on a person's life. The children learnt about the legal...
Year 5/6 Homework 11.10.24
Year 5 and 6 homework this week will be in CGP books. Year 5 English- p.10 and 11 – Adverbs of Possibility Maths- p.24 and 25 – Written Multiplication and Written Division Reading- 2 x reading plus texts plus at least 10 minutes reading per night recorded in your...
Year 5/6 Homework 4.10.24
Year 5 and 6 homework this week will be in CGP books. Year 5 English- p.6 and 7 - Modal verbs Maths- p.23 - Mental multiplying and dividing Reading- 2 x reading plus texts plus at least 10 minutes reading per night recorded in your diary. Year 6 English- p.58 and 59 ...