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
Space Art in UKS2!
This half term, our topic has been all about space. As part of this, we have studied and created pieces of artwork based on space. The children started by analysing pieces of work by Peter Thorpe and then created a rocket picture inspired by his work. They then also...
Learning about Humanism
This term in UKS2 we having been learning about Humanism. We have leaned that Humanists do not believe in a god. They believe it is possible to live a good and fulfilling life without following a traditional religion. They do not follow a holy book either. Instead,...
UKS2 Visit Centre for Life
As part of our Space topic, UKS2 visited the Centre for Life in Newcastle to learn about the International Space Station and life beyond our planet. They all took part in a workshop called Destination Space where the children learnt how astronauts live on the...
Year 5 homework 20.10.23
Year 5 homework this week will be in CGP books. English- p. 6 & 7 modal verbs Maths- p.32 & 33 equivalent fractions and ordering fractions Reading Plus- 2 texts. Homework is due in on a Thursday.
Growth Mindset Relaunch
At Windy Nook, we know that one of the most important tools to help us learn is our growth mindset. This week, Key Stages One and Two took part in activities to remind us how to use our growth mindset to help us succeed. Fist we had an assembly where we heard the...
National Day of Spain launches Windy Nook Spanish
Ayer en Windy Nook, celebramos el el día nacional de españa. Yesterday in Windy Nook, we celebrated National Day of Spain. Ahora, los niños aprenden español en ves de frances en nuestro colegio. Now, children learn Spanish instead of French in our school. Para...
Year 5 Homework 13.10.23
Homework this week for year 5 will all be online. English- Google classroom modal verbs task Maths- Conquer Maths- Adding fractions and subtracting fractions Reading- 2 x reading plus texts If your child cannot access a device to do their homework, they can attend...
Year 5/6 Football
A team from Year 5/6 headed to Heworth Grange school for some football matches, the team showed great teamworking skills and sportsmanship throughout the event. Freddy scored a fantastic goal for the team, Well done team Nook. Article 24:you have the right to the best...
Performance Poetry in UKS2
Last week, children in years 5 and 6 looked at war poetry with a particular focus on 'In Flanders Fields' by John McCrae. They explored the imagery used within the poem and how it was structured, later using this as inspiration to write their own World War 1 themed...
Year 5/6 Girls Football
A team from Year 5/6 took part in a football tournament, at Gateshead power league the team showed great teamwork throughout the tournament. Olivia scored a fantastic goal for the team, Well done team Nook. Article 24:you have the right to the best quality healthcare...
Year 5 Homework 6.10.23
Year 5 homework will all be online this week. It is as follows: Maths- Conquer maths- Improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions English- Google Classroom- Comprehension questions on 'In Flanders Fields' Reading- 2 reading plus text to...
Cross-Country
Yesterday children went to Watergate forest park to compete in a cross-country competition with many other schools across Gateshead. The children had to run just over a mile, and all tried their best to keep going and motivate each other. The children did really well...