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
Year 5 Homework (3.2.23)
This week our homework is as follows (3.2.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) Conquer Maths- Problems involving fractions Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity Google Classroom- English- Relative Clauses...
Year 5 trip to Safety Works
Today year 5 had the opportunity to go on a trip to Safety Works in Newcastle. They took part in activities about fire safety, road safety, rail safety, safety around dogs and responsible behaviour and choices with the police. Children were able to get involved with...
National Storytelling Week
This week is National Storytelling Week. It is a chance to celebrate the integral role that stories play in our lives, particularly when we are children. The week began with a virtual author visit from Wendy Shearer. As an author of three books, Wendy talked to the...
Positive Behaviour Information for Parents
The links below offer information to support parents: Final PBS flyer design Spring23 v1 Information about PBS workshops for staff working with families v2
Year 5 Homework (27.1.23)
This week our homework is as follows (27.1.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) Conquer Maths- Problems involving multiplication and division Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity Google Classroom- English-...
Working towards the Artsmark!
Our journey towards achieving the Artsmark award has begun. This award (accredited by Arts Council England) is the only creative quality standard for schools and will allow us to reflect on our curriculum for subjects such as art and design and music. Over the next...
Year 5 Macbeth Drama!
The last two weeks in year 5, we have been learning about Shakespeare and in particular his play, Macbeth. We were looking at the first 2 acts and began the topic by exploring the story and getting to know the characters. As children got more confident with the...
UKS2 netball tournament
On Friday, 8 children from year 5 and 6 went out to a netball tournament. The children in the team were some of the members of the netball club from the previous term. In the club, the children learnt a variety of different skills and tactics and practised these in...
Year 5 Homework 20.1.23
This week's homework for year 5 will be in their CGP books. English- p.14 determiners and p.4 nouns. Maths- p.12 and p.13- Written addition and subtraction Children should also remember to read regularly and record it in their reading diaries. This can include reading...
Victory at the UKS2 Basketball!
This afternoon, 2 teams of children from year 5 and 6 went to Heworth Grange to compete in a basketball competition. The two teams competed in separate groups- year 6 as Windy Nook Team A and year 5 as Windy Nook Team B. Team B had two tough matches against Brandling...
Windy Winners!
We would just like to say a huge well done to all of our winners this week - Top Handwriter and Top Growth Mindset. 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 Growth...
Year 5 Homework (13.1.23)
This week our homework is as follows (13.1.23) Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary CGP Maths- rounding and Roman Numerals. Pages 10 and 11 Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity CGP English- ough spelling rule....