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:
Fun with Fairground Rides for UKS2 DT
This term saw UKS2 work on designing and creating fairground rides in DT. The children have worked hard all term on creating sturdy structures and complex electrical component controlled using ICT. They had to work in groups to research and design Ferris wheels and...
Reverend Danie Visits UKS2
This term, children in year 5 and 6 have been looking at Christianity. When looking at the Christmas story, Reverend Danie and Ken paid us a visit to look at it from a different perspective: that of the angels. The children listened intently to the story and then...
How To Steal Christmas!
This week in UKS2, we have been looking at writing instructions inspired by the story of The Grinch. The children read the original Dr Seuss story and watched some clips from both film adaptations to understand the character of the Grinch. They then wrote a detailed...
Maths in UKS2
This term UKS2 have covered a variety of different objectives maths, ranging from: position and direction, area and perimeter, percentages, decimals, volume and statistics. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to...
Circuits in UKS2!
This term, our Science has been all about electricity. We started by recapping some basic facts about electricity and learning about the history of it. We then started to think about the different parts of a circuit and how to draw these using scientific symbols....
Netball in UKS2
This term in UKS2, we have been learning how to play netball in PE. We started by recapping our knowledge of passing from year 3 and 4 and then moved on to think about how to improve our defending. The children then learnt about the different positions in netball and...
Dip and Dab!
Today, KS1 and 2 had a visit from Dip and Dab from the BigFoot Arts Company. They put on a hilarious panto for the children and everyone joined in to have a fantastic time. Thank you to all of the parents and carers for your contributions to allow us to give the...
Year 6 Homework (8.12.23)
This week our homework is as follows (8.12.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Fractions, Decimals and Percentages pages 28 and 29 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on area and perimeter – remember that the videos will help you if...
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...