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
Support for Families – External Agencies & Professional Services
At Windy Nook, we understand that families sometimes need help accessing the right support for their child. Below is a collection of trusted local and national services, including SEND support, mental health, behaviour, online safety, sleep support, and more. We hope...
Elms Homework 27.3.26
This week's homework pages are: CGP books English: 18 & 19 Maths: 82 & 83 Homework is due THURSDAY 2nd April. Five texts to be completed on Reading Plus by Thursday.
Elms Speak Up!
Over the last two weeks, Elms class have started work on the Speak Up, Gateshead! project, which is designed to improve children’s oracy skills. We have worked on presentational skills such as voice projection and begun to put together our presentations about the...
UKS2 Studying the Stone Age
This term, UKS2 have been exploring British history from the Stone Age through to the Iron Age, developing their understanding of where these periods sit on a historical timeline. Throughout the unit, pupils became young historians—examining artefacts, asking...
Science Fun in UKS2
This week, Elms, Beeches and Oaks have enjoyed taking part in a range of science week linked activities. We have watched live lessons about farming, Eid and space. We also completed a range of mini investigations to develop our skills in working scientifically,...
World Book Day!
Another wonderful World Book Day was had by all at Windy Nook Primary! We've had live, interactive lessons, virtual author visits, book-themed crafting and artwork, story time, book talk and so much more! One particular highlight was how we "dressed up" - because,...
The Book Fair is in town!
Step right up! Until Wednesday 11th March, Windy Nook Primary is hosting its annual Book Fair! Hundreds of brand new titles are available at amazing prices! Come along and see what fantastic fiction, non-fiction and poetry books you can find. There are football books,...
Easter Around The World
In RE, children in years 5 and 6 have begun looking at how Easter looks around the world in different Christian countries. They worked in groups to research different places and their customs before making fact files about each and plotting them on a map. Some...
Puberty Talk for UKS2
This week, the school nurses came into school to talk children through the emotional and physical changes they will face during puberty. The children were very sensible and had lots of great questions. It was great to see them act so maturely!
Street Dance in UKS2
This term, children in Year 5 and 6 have been learning how to street dance. They have learnt a series of moves: K-B Bounce, K-B Hop and Pauses and Retreat. They then worked in teams to put these together in a choreographed dance which they performed to the rest of...
Elms Homework 6.2.26
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – pages 40 & 41 Maths – pages 36 & 37 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...
Elms Homework 30.1.26
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – pages 32 & 33 Maths – pages 10 & 11 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...