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://www.purplemash.com/sch/windy-ne10
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/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).
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.
Online Homework and information
Doing our part for the environment!
Science week this year focused on climate change and investigating what we can do to help our environment. The children were set a challenge to think of ways that they could reduce, reuse and recycle and reduce their carbon footprint in school and at home. Following...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for being ‘Top Scientists’ and for our Value of the Month, which is caring. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can. Class Value - Caring Top...
En Classe in UKS2
This half term in French we have been learning about how to describe classroom objects. The children learnt individual objects and then put them in full sentences. They also learnt about the gender of different words. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality...
Year 6 Fun Run!
Today year 6 had a fantastic opportunity to attend the Gateshead Fun Run. Around 3500 children from a variety of schools around Gateshead came together for a brilliant event. The children ran, walked or wheeled a gruelling 1 mile race course. They all tried their best...
Hydrogen Home Workshop
On Thursday afternoon, our school councillors met with two representatives from Northern Gas, after a whole school assembly. They took part in a workshop called Hydrogen Home and learned about how we can be more energy efficient both at home and at school. The...
Get it in Perspective!
This term, Year 5 and 6 have been learning about perspective drawing. We considered what it means and learnt some key vocabulary such as vanishing point, background and foreground. We started off with focussing on 3D shapes, moving on quickly to drawing a bedroom and...
Rounders in UKS2
This term in PE, UKS2 have been doing rounders. We began the term practising our fielding skills (throwing and catching) and then moved on to the batting. We considered some of the techniques that work best when using a rounders bat. We put all this into practice in a...
Studying Islam in UKS2
For RE this term in UKS2 the children have continued to build on their knowledge on Islam. They have studied how the followers of Islam live and on what occasions do Muslims celebrate. As well as exploring the importance of Al-Hirja and the diversity of religious...
Rocket Launchers
Following on from last week, Year 6 carried out their rocket launch investigations. They looked at how the angle of launch effected the distance travelled. Year 6 also had to thick about fair test as well as which variables had to be considered too. Article 28: You...
Year 6 Kingswood Residential Information
Please find below the presentation and kit list information shared with parents at the meeting regarding Kingswood last night. Article 31: You have the right to play and rest. Presentation Kingswood Kingswood Kit List
We Don’t Like Cricket…We Love It! Year 6 Cricket Tournament
Yesterday, some Year 6 children took part in an inter-school cricket tournament. We all had a fantastic day and the children were great ambassadors for our school. Well done, Year 6! Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for their ‘Top Efforts’ and for being ‘Top Artists’ as well. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can Class Top Effort Top Artist Dragonflies ...