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:
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...
Cricket Tasters
On Friday, we were very lucky to have Mr Mawson back in school to deliver some cricket taster sessions. Mr Mawson now works for Durham Cricket and came in to give the children a taster of a cricket session. He did a range of different activities and games with all...
Year 6 Homework (26.4.24)
This week our homework is as follows (26.4.24). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Commas after fronted adverbials and Commas for extra information 43, 44 and 45. Conquer Maths – complete the tasks – remember that the videos will help you...
Year 6 Homework (19.4.24)
This week our homework is as follows (19.4.24). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Percentages of amounts pages 38-39 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks – remember that the videos will help you if needed! English – CGP commas after...
Easter Service at St Albans
Once again our children excelled at St Alban's Church for our Easter service. Everything from musicians, Sign Squad, Singing and especially the Year 5 children who narrated the service was excellent. We would like to that St Alban's Church and Rev. Danie for allowing...
Beak Investigation in Years 5 and 6
This term, UKS2 have been learning about evolution and inheritance in Science. They have studied dogs and how they have adapted and been bred over time to suit different jobs and uses. They then moved on to look at how birds have adapted to their environments and...
Poet Matt Goodfellow in UKS2
This term, Years 5 and 6 have been studying poet Matt Goodfellow in English. They listened to and studied a range of his poems, eventually choosing one to learn and perform to the class. They also looked at his life and used their research to write a biography....