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:
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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)
The Book Fair is in town!
Step right up! Until Wednesday 11th March, Windy Nook Primary is hosting its annual Book Fair! Hundreds of brand new titles are available at amazing prices! Come along and see what fantastic fiction, non-fiction and poetry books you can find. There are football books,...
Easter Around The World
In RE, children in years 5 and 6 have begun looking at how Easter looks around the world in different Christian countries. They worked in groups to research different places and their customs before making fact files about each and plotting them on a map. Some...
Year 5 and 6 Netball
Students took part in a netball competition at Gateshead International Stadium, where they delivered an outstanding performance. They finished second in their group, with only one loss, earning a place in the semi-finals. After a closely contested match, they narrowly...
Puberty Talk for UKS2
This week, the school nurses came into school to talk children through the emotional and physical changes they will face during puberty. The children were very sensible and had lots of great questions. It was great to see them act so maturely!
Street Dance in UKS2
This term, children in Year 5 and 6 have been learning how to street dance. They have learnt a series of moves: K-B Bounce, K-B Hop and Pauses and Retreat. They then worked in teams to put these together in a choreographed dance which they performed to the rest of...
Year 5/6 Homework 6.2.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.44 and 45 Y5 Oaks – English- p.46 and 47 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the week) plus at least 10 minutes...
Year 5/6 Homework 30.1.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.38 and 39 – Writing Decimals as Fractions Y5 Oaks – English- p.86 and 87 - 'ei' and 'ie' words 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5...
Police Visit UKS2
Today, UKS2 had a visit from the community police. They talked to the children about many current issues such as anti-social behaviour, laws in our community, safety around disused buildings and what to do in emergencies. The children asked excellent questions and...
Year 5/6 Homework 23.1.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.58 and 59 – Area Y5 Oaks – English- p.72 and 33 – Hyphenating Prefixes 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the...
Ancient Greece in UKS2
Last week, children in year 5 and 6 began looking at Ancient Greece. We placed it on a timeline and looked at how the country has changed between now and then. We then focused on why the country was made up of city-states due to the geographical features of the land.
Learning About Christianity in UKS2
Today, UKS2 were visited by Reverend Ken and Lynn, who are members of our local community from St. Alban’s Church. They explained their Christian beliefs to the class, and talked about some of the amazing work they do in the community, such as supporting homeless...
Year 5/6 Homework 16.1.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.56 and 57 – Perimeter Y5 Oaks – English- p.82 and 83 – Word endings - 'able', 'ible', 'ably', and 'ibly.' 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus...