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
Elms Homework 17.10.25
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – p56 & 59 Maths – p24 & 25 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....
The Centre for Life Was Out of this World!
Today, Year 5 and 6 visited the Centre for Life. We all had an amazing day! We explored the different zones of the centre, as well as visiting the planetarium, watching a live science show and taking part in a workshop about how astronauts live in space. We had so...
Autumn Cup Champions!
A huge congratulations to our amazing students who took part in the recent afterschool Autumn Cup football tournament! After a series of strong performances, our team qualified for the final without conceding a single goal — and they kept that incredible form going...
UKS2 Tag Rugby
This week, UKS2 were working hard on improving their tag rugby skills of passing, weaving and dodging. Each team had a coach/player to explain the rules and to offer tips to improve their teamwork and game play. Excellent communication from all. Article 28: You...
Elms Homework 10.10.25
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – p57 & 58 - Possessive Apostrophes Maths – p21-22 - Multiplying and Dividing by 10,100 and 1,000 Reading Plus – 5 texts to be completed by Thursday. Time is given in class and children are usually able to...
UKS2 Study ‘The Planets Suite’
This term, UKS2 have been studying Gustav Holst, a composer who wrote The Planets Suite. We have listened to and responded to Mars and Venus, drawing images of what we heard, felt and imagined while the music was playing. We then came together as a phase to listen to...
National Poetry Day 2025!
Let me be first to say, What a fabulous way! To have fun with rhymes And have a wonderful time On National Poetry Day! It was great to see the whole school enjoy National Poetry Day, with lots of fun activities going on in different classes. We even had poetry recital...
Elms Homework 3.10.25
Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – 10&11 Adverbs for possibility Maths - p16 & 17 Square and Cube Numbers 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;...
Supporting Gateshead Foodbank – Harvest Help for Our Community
Dear Parents, Carers and Children, As part of our Harvest celebrations, we are supporting Gateshead Foodbank by collecting donations to help local families in need. We would be very grateful for any contributions of non-perishable food items. Tinned meat and fish...
Cross country
We are so proud of our students who took part in the recent cross country event — they all did incredibly well and showed fantastic determination and sportsmanship throughout the races. A huge congratulations to one of our Year 3/4 students who achieved an...
UKS2 Space Talk
Last week, Year 5 and 6 were lucky enough to have a visit from Jamie, Miss Clough’s son. As part of our Science topic this term, we asked Jamie to come in as he has a special interest in Space and works at RAF Flyingdales where satellites are tracked. He told the...
Fantastic Teamwork at the Tag Rugby Tournament
A huge well done to all the students who took part in the recent tag rugby tournament — what an incredible display of teamwork, determination, and school spirit! Team A delivered an outstanding performance, winning all of their group games and securing a well-deserved...