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/
Music of the Solar System
This half term, children in Year 5 and 6 have been listening and responding to music from Gustav Holst. To fit in with our 'Space' theme, children were immersed in Holst's seven-movement orchestral suite, each dedicated to one of seven planets. After discussing the...
Fraction Fantastic in UKS2
This term, UKS2 worked on place value and the basic operations in maths before moving on to look at fractions. The children have recapped how to find equivalent fractions and have used this to support new learning in adding and subtracting fractions; multiplying and...
3…2…1…Blast Off!
In keeping with our Space theme in science, UKS2 carried out an investigation into trajectory. They worked in pairs to make a rocket out of card and then the whole phase headed outside to test which angle of trajectory would send their rocket the furthest. 1 child...
Windy Winners!
This week our awards were for Top Reader and Top Growth Investigator. Well done to all of our winners Class Top Reader Top Investigator Dragonflies (Phonics) Francesca Lily Ladybirds (Phonics) Lilly Oscar Robins Louie Hudson Owls Ariadne ...
Space Art in UKS2!
This half term, our topic has been all about space. As part of this, we have studied and created pieces of artwork based on space. The children started by analysing pieces of work by Peter Thorpe and then created a rocket picture inspired by his work. They then also...
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...