Welcome to 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 during morning lessons.
Resources:
https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/login
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). Children can choose to come to homework club on a Thursday lunchtime to ensure the word is completed on time.
Spellings are expected to be practised regularly over the week, spelling tests will be on a Friday.
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 on Arbor.
- Mrs J. Traynor (Assistant Head Teacher & Phase Leader UKS2)
- Miss D. Smith
- Mrs. L. Hope
- Mrs. C. Herring (Maternity Leave form September)
- Mrs J. Traynor (Assistant Head Teacher & Phase Leader UKS2)
- Miss D. Smith
- Mrs. L. Hope
- Mrs. C. Herring (Maternity Leave form September)
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
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!
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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...
Year 6 Trip to Nissan
This week, children in year 6 have had a fantastic opportunity to visit Nissan in Sunderland. While there, the children learnt about the history of Nissan including some the Japanese traditions the company uses. They made a Daruma doll, which wishes them luck, to...
Victory at the UKS2 Basketball!
2 teams of children from year 5 and 6 went to Heworth Grange to compete in a basketball competition. The two teams competed in separate groups. Team A had two tough matches against Colegate which ended in a draw and were beaten against Lingey House despite fantastic...
Year 6 Homework (17.11.23)
This week our homework is as follows (17.11.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – check test papers Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on Decimals – remember that the videos will help you if needed! English – check your grammar test paper...