Welcome to Elms
We are the Elms and always have fun and work hard in Year 5. Our teacher is Mrs Hope, who is accompanied by Miss Henderson in the mornings and Mrs Bulch for our English lessons.
Resources:
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
Important information:
Homework will be given out on a Friday and returned the following Thursday (Maths, Grammar and Reading – there is also online homework too, which includes Conquer Maths and Reading Plus).
Spellings are expected to be practised regularly over the week. They will be tested in line with our unit planning – this may not be weekly.
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 21.11.25
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – p21&22 Maths – p64&65 Reading Plus – 5 texts to be completed by Thursday. Time is given in class and children are usually able to complete 3-4 in class; the remainder are to be completed at home. Daily...
Elms Homework 14.11.25
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – p30&31 Maths – p40&41 Reading Plus – 5 texts to be completed by Thursday. Time is given in class and children are usually able to complete 3-4 in class; the remainder are to be completed at home. Daily...
Y5/6 Sports Hall Athletics Finals
This afternoon, a group of 30 Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in the Gateshead finals of sports hall athletics. The children all competed excellently and did our school proud.
The Christmas Story with Rev. Danie and Rev. Elaine
Today, children in year 5 and 6 were lucky enough to have a visit from Reverend Danie and Reverend Elaine from St Alban’s church. They talked us through the Christmas story from a different perspective using drama to interview the innkeeper. Everyone was engaged and...
The Christmas Story with Rev. Danie and Rev. Elaine
Today, children in year 5 and 6 were lucky enough to have a visit from Reverend Danie and Reverend Elaine from St Alban’s church. They talked us through the Christmas story from a different perspective using drama to interview the innkeeper. Everyone was engaged and...
Year 5 Visit Safetyworks!
On Thursday this week, Year 5 visited Safetyworks! We learned all about how to keep ourselves safe. We completed sessions where we learnt about online safety, water safety, rail safety, fire safety and anti-social behaviour. We all really enjoyed the opportunity to...
Elms Homework 7.11.25
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – p62 & 63 Maths – p34 & 35 Reading Plus – 5 texts to be completed by Thursday. Time is given in class and children are usually able to complete 3-4 in class; the remainder are to be completed at home....
Informed or Overwhelmed: Children and the News – Information for Parents
Helping Children Navigate Online News Today’s children are surrounded by online news — from TikTok and YouTube to social media feeds. While this helps them stay informed, it can also expose them to upsetting or misleading stories. A new Internet Matters report,...
Elms Homework 24.10.25
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – p16 & 17 Maths – p32 & 33 Reading Plus – 5 texts to be completed by Thursday. Time is given in class and children are usually able to complete 3-4 in class; the remainder are to be completed at home....
Girls Football finals
Our students showed amazing resilience and team spirit in the recent Girls football finals competition! In one of their seven matches, they came back from 3–0 down to draw 3–3, showing incredible determination, skill. A fantastic game filled with great goals,...
Tag rugby finals
Our students put in a phenomenal performance at the Tag Rugby Finals! They showed outstanding determination and sportsmanship throughout the competition, giving their all in every match. They displayed great skill, quick thinking, and a never-give-up attitude that...
Year 5/6 Athletics finalists!
Our Year 5 and 6 athletics team put on a fantastic performance across a variety of track and field events. They showed great teamwork, determination, and competitive spirit, finishing an impressive 3rd overall and qualifying for the Gateshead finals! What a brilliant...