Welcome to Oaks
Teacher: Miss Smith
Welcome to Oaks Class! This year is all about growing in confidence, becoming independent learners and taking pride in everything we do. We will challenge ourselves, learn from our mistakes and support each other along the way. We have lots of exciting learning ahead and can’t wait to see everyone flourish throughout the year!
Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Thursday. Some homework may be completed online. Homework pages and tasks will be available on the class website each week.
Spellings
Spellings are sent home at the start of each unit. Children will be tested at the end of the unit. Please practise regularly, as units vary in length.
Times Tables
Children should continue to practise their times tables daily, including regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars (TT Rock Stars) at home.
Reading
Children should read at home every day for 10–15 minutes. To develop independence and responsibility, children can record their reading in their own reading diary and have it signed by an adult.
Please ensure reading diaries are brought into school every day.
Resources:
https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/login
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
Year 5/6 Homework 24.1.25
Year 5 and 6 homework this week will be in CGP books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.66 and 67 – Angles Y5 Oaks – English- p.14 – Determiners 1x arithmetic paper on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts plus at least 10 minutes reading per...
La Tamborrada – Festival of Drums
In the 1800s, the city of San Sebastían (in Northern Spain) was under the occupation of ever-changing foreign armies. The people lacked freedom and, annoyed at the soldiers who marched with their drums every day outside the city walls, decided to fight back. To mock...
Year 5/6 Homework 17.1.25
Year 5 and 6 homework this week will be in CGP books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.26 – Solving Calculation Problems Y5 Oaks – English- p.21 - Coordinating Conjunctions and p.22 – Subordinating Conjunctions 1x arithmetic paper on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5...
UKS2 Netball
The students had a fantastic time at the netball competition, Showcasing excellent teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the afternoon. They preformed exceptionally well, loosing only one game and finishing in an impressive 3rd place. A huge well done to the team and...
Year 5/6 Homework 10.1.25
Children in UKS2 have been set a challenge by Gateshead SSP. They have been asked to create a design for the official Dance Festival programme for 2025 displaying the theme of RESPECT. The winning design will be printed on the programmes which will be available at the...
Road to RIAT STEM Event in UKS2
Today, Elms, Oaks and Beeches have taken part in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) event, which was run by the Smallpiece Trust in partnership with the RAF. Children were given the opportunity to learn about how rockets travel into space and how...
UKS2 Go Cushion Crazy!
This half term, UKS2 children have been working on designing, making and evaluating cushions to meet a given design brief. We have learnt how to use overstitch, backstitch and blanket stitch, building on our sewing work from KS1 where we used running stitch to make a...
UKS2 Christmas Party
This afternoon Upper Key Stage Two held their Christmas party. The children all looked fabulous and danced their socks off. There were some fantastic dance moves on show from the children and some questionable ones form the staff! Mr Hill played the role of DJ and did...
¡Taco Bingo en Windy Nook!
Children in Key Stage 2 have been enjoying learning more Spanish this term. As a new addition to our curriculum, at the end of each half term, we play Taco Bingo. This is like normal Bingo except the children's cards are filled with Spanish vocabulary. The teacher...
Holes in UKS2
Over the last term, children in years 5 and 6 have been reading the novel 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. They have produced some outstanding pieces of writing based on the book and today were rewarded with a movie day. They all came together with their cosy blankets and...
Dip and Dab Show!
Today, Windy Nook was thrilled to welcome the fantastic Dip and Dab Show to school. Dip and Dab put on a fun and exciting show that was enjoyed by children and teachers alike. Everyone loved participating, joining in with songs, dances and hilarious tasks. Please...
UKS2 R.E
This week Beeches, Oaks and Elms had a visit from Reverend Danie, to look deeper into the Christmas Story. The children discussed what they already knew about the story and compared their knowledge to what was written in the gospels. Reverend Danie spoke to the...