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.
Learning about Humanism
This term in UKS2 we having been learning about Humanism. We have leaned that Humanists do not believe in a god. They believe it is possible to live a good and fulfilling life without following a traditional religion. They do not follow a holy book either. Instead,...
UKS2 Visit Centre for Life
As part of our Space topic, UKS2 visited the Centre for Life in Newcastle to learn about the International Space Station and life beyond our planet. They all took part in a workshop called Destination Space where the children learnt how astronauts live on the...
Year 6 Homework (20.10.23)
This week our homework is as follows (20.10.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Book – Simplifying Fractions and Ordering Fractions pages 18 and 19 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on calculations – remember that the videos will help...
Year 5 homework 20.10.23
Year 5 homework this week will be in CGP books. English- p. 6 & 7 modal verbs Maths- p.32 & 33 equivalent fractions and ordering fractions Reading Plus- 2 texts. Homework is due in on a Thursday.
Growth Mindset Relaunch
At Windy Nook, we know that one of the most important tools to help us learn is our growth mindset. This week, Key Stages One and Two took part in activities to remind us how to use our growth mindset to help us succeed. Fist we had an assembly where we heard the...
National Day of Spain launches Windy Nook Spanish
Ayer en Windy Nook, celebramos el el día nacional de españa. Yesterday in Windy Nook, we celebrated National Day of Spain. Ahora, los niños aprenden español en ves de frances en nuestro colegio. Now, children learn Spanish instead of French in our school. Para...
Year 6 Homework (13.10.23)
This week our homework is as follows (13.10.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus two texts Reading Plus Maths – CGP Book – Solving Number Problems page 9 Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on fractions – remember that the videos will help you if needed! English – CGP Book...
Year 5 Homework 13.10.23
Homework this week for year 5 will all be online. English- Google classroom modal verbs task Maths- Conquer Maths- Adding fractions and subtracting fractions Reading- 2 x reading plus texts If your child cannot access a device to do their homework, they can attend...
Year 5/6 Football
A team from Year 5/6 headed to Heworth Grange school for some football matches, the team showed great teamworking skills and sportsmanship throughout the event. Freddy scored a fantastic goal for the team, Well done team Nook. Article 24:you have the right to the best...
Performance Poetry in UKS2
Last week, children in years 5 and 6 looked at war poetry with a particular focus on 'In Flanders Fields' by John McCrae. They explored the imagery used within the poem and how it was structured, later using this as inspiration to write their own World War 1 themed...
Year 5/6 Girls Football
A team from Year 5/6 took part in a football tournament, at Gateshead power league the team showed great teamwork throughout the tournament. Olivia scored a fantastic goal for the team, Well done team Nook. Article 24:you have the right to the best quality healthcare...
Year 5 Homework 6.10.23
Year 5 homework will all be online this week. It is as follows: Maths- Conquer maths- Improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions English- Google Classroom- Comprehension questions on 'In Flanders Fields' Reading- 2 reading plus text to...