Welcome to Elms
We are the Elms and always have fun and work hard in Year 5. Our teacher is Mrs Hope.
Resources:
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/windy-ne10
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
Important information:
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 Thursday – 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
Learning about St. George’s Day
In England St. George's day is celebrated on 23rd April. We have been learning about the legend of St. George and the dragon but also finding out about the real St. George. We found out that St. George is the patron saint of lots of different countries. We enjoyed...
Year 5 Homework (28.4.23)
This week our homework is as follows (21.4.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) CGP Maths- pages 14 and 15. Rounding and checking using addition and subtraction Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity CGP...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for their ‘Top Efforts’ and for being ‘Top Mathematicians’ 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 Mathematician ...
Year 5 Homework (21.4.23)
This week our homework is as follows (21.4.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) CGP Maths- pages 8 and 9. Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity CGP English- pages 56 and 57 Article 28: You have the right to...
Yr 5 Football
A team of year 5 children headed to Wardley primary school for their third round of the spring football league. Mason scored a fantastic goal from the halfway line, and the team showed great teamworking skills, and sportsmanship throughout the game. Well done, team...
Support for Parents – SEN information
If you have a child with Special Educational Needs or a disability you may be elegible to apply for a MAX card. You can also apply if you are caring for a looked after child. The MAX card offers discounts for venues such as bowling alleys, trampoline parks and zoos....
Tennis in UKS2
In spring term, UKS2's PE focus was tennis. The children built on skills previously learnt in lower KS2 and learnt about volleying. They then progressed to be able to play a doubles match by the end of the term. All the children tried really hard with a very difficult...
Year 5 and 6 Game Creators
This half term, Elms, Willows, Oaks and Beeches classes have used Purple Mash to create our own multi-level platform games. We planned and designed the game environment with a theme in mind, then set to work creating this using 2DIY3D in Purple Mash. We created a...
St Alban’s Drama
On Thursday, Years 5 and 6 walked to St Alban's Community Centre, along with children from other schools in our local area. It was a fantastic opportunity to follow up on our drama workshop in school, where children gave their true thoughts and feelings about a range...
Worry Boxes
This half term, our school councillors worked alongside members of staff to redesign and launch our worry boxes. Our school councillors thought carefully about how the boxes would look, how best to record their worries and how the box would be checked. Each class has...
French Weather Forecasts in Year 5!
This term in Year 5 we have learnt about the weather in French. Children began by learning the phrases such as 'it is sunny' and began to build up their confidence in the pronunciation. Over the weeks, we were able to put these into sentences. We then focussed on how...
Dazzling at the Dance Festival!
Yesterday, our after school dance club- made up of children in year 5 and 6- went out to the sage to take part in the Gateshead Schools Dance Festival. The children performed in front of a huge audience at The Sage alongside 16 other acts. The girls had been working...