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
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...
Easter Service at St Alban’s Church
This morning, Years 3, 4 ,5 and 6 took part in our annual Easter Service at St Alban's Church and did us proud! Year 5 took the lead and did an amazing job telling the Easter story. Sign Squad performed the sign language interpretation of the songs beautifully, and...
Mountain Fact Files
This term UKS2 having been looking at different aspects of physical geography, including: mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes. They have completed some fact files on a mountain of their choice. A few have of them have been uploaded. They talked about how exciting it...
Classification Keys in UKS2
This term, UKS2 have been learning about the classification of plants and animals. They have explored the Linnaean system and learnt how to use MRS GREN to identify living things. This week, children went out and investigated the school grounds looking for a range of...
Yr 5 Football
A team of year 5 children headed to Wardley Primary School for their second round of the spring football league. They played against Wardley in a tough game. Tyler scored a fantastic goal, and the squad all showed a great sense of team work. Well done team Nook!...
Down’s Syndrome Awareness
To raise awareness about Down's Syndrome, Matthew Atkinson, a young adult who has Down's Syndrome presented an inspirational assembly this morning. He talked about what it is like to have Down's Syndrome and the amazing things that he has achieved with his life so...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for their 'Top Efforts' and for being 'Top Writers' 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 Writer Dragonflies ...
Year 5 Homework (24.3.23)
This week our homework is as follows (24.3.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) Conquer Maths- Angles Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity Google Classroom- English- Punctuating relative clauses Article...
Mental Health and Well-being Drama Workshop
Years 5 and 6 took part in a drama-based workshop all about mental health and well-being. The workshop was a fantastic opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings about a wide range of topics. We also took part in some meditation and grounding exercises to...
Year 5 Homework (17.3.23)
This week our homework is as follows (17.3.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) Conquer Maths- Multiplying by 10 and 100 Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity Google Classroom- English- Word Classes Article...
Great mums
Today we have been thinking about all of the great mums in our lives - these might be our mum, our nana, our aunty or anyone else who is important to us. We have written poems and made a bouquet that we can give to our special person on Sunday.
School Council Talk Mental Health
On Friday, our school councillors met with Mrs Hope to discuss mental health across the school. The children helped to create our Windy Nook definition of mental health. The children then discussed strategies in place across school that help their mental health. They...