Welcome to Oaks
Hello. We are the Oaks. In our class we believe in working our hardest to reach our full potential and to thrive at school. We also have a lot of fun along the way too!
Our teacher is Miss Smith.
Resources:
https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/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 Monday– children are expected to have their kit to participate (P.E. kit will be taken home after use and not left on school premises).
If your child is having a school lunch please ensure that payment is now done through our online payment service.
Year 5/6 Homework 14.11.25
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.42 and 43 – Ordering and Comparing Decimals Y5 Oaks – English- p64 – Punctuating Speech in Two parts 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus...
Personification in Oaks
In English this term, Oaks have been looking at a short video called Alma. This week we began looking at how to use personification to convey a specific tone and atmosphere in an opening setting description. We spent lots of time reading examples from a range of texts...
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 5/6 Homework 7.11.25
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.34 and 35 - Adding and subtracting fractions Y5 Oaks – English- p62 and 63 - Punctuating Speech 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts...
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...
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,...
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...
Y5 and 6 Football Heworth
Our Year 5 and 6 football team put on an incredible performance at Heworth Grange school. Showing there teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day. The team played with amazing determination and a fantastic attitude from the first whistle to the last. They scored...