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! 🌳
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Good morning from Kingswood!
Good morning from Kingswood! The children had a great night's sleep and have INCREDIBLY full bellies ready for the day ahead. We have a jam packed schedule of shelter building, fire lighting and fencing to name but a few activities. Watch out for more updates!
Kingswood Day 1!
A huge hello from Kingswood! The year 6s have had a fantastic first day taking part in loads of different activities. We've been on the zipwire, scaled the high ropes, took part in problem solving challenges and did our best Robin Hood impressions in archery. A...
Sports Day 2024!
On Monday, we were lucky enough to have our sports day. 3 representatives from the GSSP came into set up and run the day with a range of exciting activities. In the morning, KS1 began to earn points for their house teams with the Rubies gaining the most in the morning...
Year 6 Homework 7.6.24
As we have had a big writing focus in class this week, we have chosen to just set maths homework for year 6, which will be on Conquer Maths. Children need to complete the 4 place value lessons. Reading- regular reading at home recorded in your diary. Homework is due...
UKS2 Cricket
Students from Year 5/6 took part in a cricket competition at Felling Cricket club two of our 3 teams manged to make it to the semi final and one of our teams finished 2nd and has qualified for the Gateshead finals later this academic year! All teams showed great...
Y6 Fun run
A huge well done to our Y6 Children who all attended the Fun run at saltwell park. the children represented the school amazingly. a huge thank you to Gateshead school sports partnership for hosting the event. Article 24: You have the right to the best quality...
Investigating Forces in UKS2
This half term, in UKS2, we have been looking at forces as part of our science curriculum. We began by learning about how gravity was discovered and looked at how it was measured using a newton meter. We then looked at air resistance and how this could be sometimes...
Liz Million visits Windy Nook!
Yesterday, Liz Million came to Windy Nook for the day to share her amazing knowledge on illustrating. She worked with the whole school in workshops across the day. Liz began to share her story to the children about how she is from Darlington, went to university in...
SATs Week
As always our Year 6 have given 100% this week during SATs. Their attitude and willingness to do well has been evident for all to see. They should be really proud of themselves. However, it might have had something to do with the fantastic breakfast which was supplied...
UKS2 Take a Trip to Felling!
This term in geography, UKS2 have been looking at trade. In class, we learnt about how trade has changed over time and what is classed as local, national or international. We then had the opportunity to go out on a fieldwork trip where we looked at the different types...
Online Safety Parent Information Session
Last week, we held our online safety parent information session which was hosted by our safeguarding partners, Clennel Education Solutions. The session included key messages about how to keep our children safe online. A number of useful resources and links were...
Year 6 Homework (2.5.24)
This week our homework is as follows (2.5.24). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Statistics pages 82 to 87 Conquer Maths – complete and outstanding tasks English – CGP apostrophes pages 52 to 55 Article 28: You have the right to a good...