Welcome to Elms
Teachers: Mrs Lemmon, Miss Jones & Mrs Barnett
Welcome to Elms Class! We are committed to creating a caring and supportive environment where every child feels happy, safe and confident to learn. We encourage children to do their very best, show kindness to others and take pride in their achievements. We are excited to work together and make this a successful and enjoyable year for everyone.
📚 Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Friday.
✏️ Spellings
Spellings will be sent home at the beginning of each spelling unit and children will be tested at the end of the unit.
As our spelling units vary in length, please check the spelling sheet carefully for the date of each spelling test. Regular practice at home will help children make excellent progress.
📖 Reading
Children should read at home every day for at least 10–15 minutes.
Daily reading plays a vital role in developing fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills, so we encourage reading to become part of your child’s everyday routine.
💻 Reading Plus
Children should complete 5 Reading Plus texts each week, both in and out of school.
There will be two opportunities during the school week for children to access Reading Plus. Any texts that have not been completed in school should be finished at home as part of their homework.
Regular use of Reading Plus helps to develop reading fluency, comprehension and confidence, supporting children’s progress across all areas of learning.
🔢 Times Tables
Children should continue to practise their times tables daily, including regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars (TT Rock Stars) at home.
Frequent practice helps children improve their recall speed and accuracy, building confidence in mathematics and supporting their learning across the curriculum. Even a few minutes each day can make a significant difference.
⚽ PE – Wednesday
Our PE day is Wednesday, where children will be supported by Mr Peden. Please ensure that children come to school with the correct PE kit.
We are looking forward to working together and making this a fantastic year in Elms Class!
Resources:
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Online Homework and Information
Year 5/6 Homework 25.9.26
This week, homework is in CGP books and online. Elms Y5 English – p6-7 Modal Verbs Maths - p8 - Ordering and Comparing Big Numbers and p9 - Counting in powers of 10. Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the week) plus at least 10 minutes reading per...
UKS2 VR Headsets Geography
Today, Beeches, Oaks and Elms enjoyed an exciting geography lesson using VR headsets to explore the world around them. The children developed their understanding of longitude and latitude by virtually visiting different locations across the globe. They also...
Learning about Drugs in Year 5/6
In our Science lessons, Year 5/6 have been learning about legal and illegal drugs and the effects they can have on our bodies. We have explored how medicines can help us when they are used correctly, while other substances can be harmful to our health and affect...
Year 5/6 Homework 18.9.26
This week, homework is in CGP books and online. Elms English - p5 - Verbs Maths - p7 - Place Value in Big Numbers Oaks Y5 English – p4 - Nouns and p5 - Verbs Y5 Maths – p7 - Place Value in Big Numbers and p10 - Rounding Y6 English – p4 - Nouns and p 6 - Verbs Y6 Maths...
UKS2 Knife Crime Workshop
Our Year 5 and 6 children recently took part in an informative knife crime workshop led by a local police officer. The session helped pupils understand the laws surrounding different types of knives, why some people may carry knives as part of their job, and the...
LKS2 Fundraisers Visit Brysons Animal Shelter
The girls in Lower KS2 were delighted to visit Brysons Animal Shelter after raising money during our recent school fayre. Thanks to their hard work and enthusiasm, they were able to donate the funds they had raised to support the wonderful work carried out by the...
Summer Concert 2026!
This July, we held our superb Windy Nook Primary Summer Concert in the school hall. Parents and carers were treated to excellent recitals, brilliant singing and expert signing by our amazing Sign Squad. Brass, violin, woodwind and drums were all sounding tip top! The...
A Day Full of Adventure and Exploration
What an Adventure! All year groups enjoyed an exciting day of outdoor learning, exploring the natural world through a variety of hands-on activities. From pond dipping and discovering fascinating wildlife to sketching the beautiful environment around us, there was...
Summer Reading Challenge
Gateshead Libraries are running their fantastic summer reading challenge again over the holidays. It is completely free to take part and begins tomorrow (Saturday 11th July) and runs until September. Children are able to borrow books and collect stickers and prizes,...
🤠 A Fantastic Year 6 Summer Fayre Success!
Last Friday, our Year 6 children hosted a fantastic Summer Fayre, and what a wonderful afternoon it was! It was great to see so many children embracing the Country and Western theme, with plenty of cowboys, cowgirls and western-inspired outfits on display. The themed...
Young Entrepreneurs Raise £103.35 for Charity!
A huge well done to Isabelle, Elsa, Leia, Rosie, Harper, Ava, Ada, Olivia, Poppy and Sophie, who demonstrated fantastic enterprising skills during our recent school fayre. The girls planned, organised and ran their own bracelet stall from start to finish, showing...
Drowning Prevention Week
Last week, Windy Nook took part in the Drowning Prevention Week campaign organised by the Royal Life Saving Society UK. We began the week with a whole-school assembly exploring the importance of water safety and the potential dangers associated with open water and...