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
Celebrating Creativity at Crochet Club
This half term, we have enjoyed a very successful Crochet Club with a group of enthusiastic Year 5 and Year 6 pupils. Some children joined the club with a little experience of crocheting, while others were complete beginners. We started by learning the chain stitch,...
Wear Red Day 2026
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Windy Nook Science STEM Raffle – Fantastic Prizes to Be Won!
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Year 5/6 Homework 16.10.26
This week, homework is in CGP books and online. Elms Maths – pg 21 and 22 – Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 English – pg 9 - Adverbs Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the week) plus at least 10 minutes reading per night recorded in...
UKS2 Maths
In UKS2 maths this week, children used manipulatives to investigate squared numbers, helping them to spot patterns and develop their understanding of mathematical rules. Through excellent partnership work and collaboration, they shared ideas, challenged each other’s...
Year 5/6 Homework 9.10.26
This week, homework is in CGP books and online. Elms Maths – pg 21 and 22 – Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 English – pg 9 - Adverbs Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the week) plus at least 10 minutes reading per night recorded in...
Year 5/6 Homework 2.10.26
This week, homework is in CGP books and online. Elms Y5 English – p12 - Pronouns and p13 Relative Pronouns Maths – p10 – Rounding and p9 – Roman Numerals Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the week) plus at least 10 minutes reading per night...
3D Modelling Using Tinkercad
Throughout this term, Year 5/6 have been enjoying the start of their new computing unit on 3D modelling using Tinkercad. The children have been learning how to navigate the software, use a range of design tools and create three-dimensional objects from simple shapes....
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...