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
Elms Homework 14.2.25
This week’s homework pages for Elms are as below: English: CGP books Pages 8 & 9 Maths: Pages 16 & 17 Reading Plus: ensure this week’s 5 texts are completed by Thursday. Homework is due in on Thursday 20th February. Any children who have not handed homework in...
Learning About Grace Nichols in Elms
Over the past couple of weeks, Elms have been studying the poet Grace Nichols. We have read, performed and analysed some of her brilliant poems and learnt about the poet herself. We researched her life and worked together in groups to create the fantastic...
School open as normal – Tuesday 11th February
School will be open as normal tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience caused from today's disruption. Thanks The Windy Nook team
Elms Homework 7.2.25
This week’s homework pages for Elms are as below: English: CGP books Page 37 & 38 Maths: Page 27 & 28 Reading Plus: ensure this week’s 5 texts are completed by Thursday. Homework is due in on Thursday 13th February. Any children who have not handed homework...
Year 5 at Safetyworks!
Last week, Year 5 had the opportunity to visit Safetyworks! as part of our PSHE curriculum. We took part in a number of sessions in small groups that taught us how to stay safe in a number of scenarios. These included: what to do in a house fire; how to stay safe...
UKS2 Art
In UKS2, we have been learning all about the Maya. We have researched and designed our own Maya masks, focusing on colour, pattern and shape. In the coming weeks, we will create masks using the media of cardboard and paint. Keep a look out for our finished Masks!...
Elms Homework 24.1.25
his week’s homework pages for Elms are as below: English: CGP books Page 90-91 Maths: Page 14 Reading Plus: ensure this week’s 5 texts are completed by Thursday. Homework is due in on Thursday 30 January. Any children who have not handed homework in by Thursday will...
La Tamborrada – Festival of Drums
In the 1800s, the city of San Sebastían (in Northern Spain) was under the occupation of ever-changing foreign armies. The people lacked freedom and, annoyed at the soldiers who marched with their drums every day outside the city walls, decided to fight back. To mock...
UKS2 Netball
The students had a fantastic time at the netball competition, Showcasing excellent teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the afternoon. They preformed exceptionally well, loosing only one game and finishing in an impressive 3rd place. A huge well done to the team and...
Elms Homework 17.1.25
This week’s homework pages for Elms are as below: English: CGP books Page 68 & 69 Maths: Page 12 & 13 Reading Plus: ensure this week’s 5 texts are completed by Sunday. Homework is due in on Thursday 23rd January. Any children who have not handed homework in by...
Elms Homework 10.1.25
This week's homework pages for Elms are as below: English: CGP books Page 56 & 57 Maths: Page 8 & 26 Complete Dance Festival programme front cover design. Reading Plus: ensure this week's 5 texts are completed by Sunday. Homework is due in on Thursday 16th...
Road to RIAT STEM Event in UKS2
Today, Elms, Oaks and Beeches have taken part in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) event, which was run by the Smallpiece Trust in partnership with the RAF. Children were given the opportunity to learn about how rockets travel into space and how...