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.
Online Homework and Information
Year 6 Homework (20.1.23)
This week our homework is as follows (20.1.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus this week (two texts). Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on calculation – please remember to use the videos as well. Maths – CGP Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 page 24 Grammar – CGP Passive...
Romeo and Juliet Drama in Year 6
Over the past couple of weeks, Year 6 have been reading and enjoying Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. This week, we developed our speaking and listening skills by acting out the fight scene between Tybalt, Mercutio and Romeo. The hall became our theatre and...
Victory at the UKS2 Basketball!
This afternoon, 2 teams of children from year 5 and 6 went to Heworth Grange to compete in a basketball competition. The two teams competed in separate groups- year 6 as Windy Nook Team A and year 5 as Windy Nook Team B. Team B had two tough matches against Brandling...
Windy Winners!
We would just like to say a huge well done to all of our winners this week - Top Handwriter and Top Growth Mindset. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can. Class Top Growth...
Nurses Visit to Discuss Healthy Lifestyles
Children in Years 5 and 6 were visited by nurses this week to discuss healthy lifestyles. Children learned about the risks associated with Vaping and how many children succumb to Peer Pressure, without any other motivation to start. Children also learned about other...
Year 6 Homework (13.1.23)
This week our homework is as follows (13.1.23). Reading Plus – Reading Plus this week (two texts). Conquer Maths – complete the tasks on place value – please remember to use the videos as well. Maths – CGP Multiplying with Decimals page 25 Grammar – CGP Subject and...
DT – The Cushion for Christmas
And here they are - our final products. I'm sure that everyone will agree that they are fantastic! Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other...
UKS2 party time!
This afternoon, children in year 5 and 6 have enjoyed a lively disco! All the children wore their best outfits and danced away. We had a quick break for some snacks and then quickly resumed the party! A great way to end off a great term! Merry Christmas everyone!...
A festive singalong for the whole school
The whole school came together this morning for a festive singalong. We sang our hearts out, danced our socks off and even played the jingle bells. What a way to end the term! We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New...
Christmas Service at St. Alban’s
On Tuesday, Years 3-6 delivered a superb Christmas Nativity Service at St. Alban's Church. Our actors, speakers, singers and Sign Squad all played their parts wonderfully well. The church was packed and the congregation was certainly impressed with the quality of the...
UKS2 get musical!
The last couple of weeks have involved several music lessons in Year 5 and 6 alongside our singing practices for the Church service. Our focus this term was on flash mobs and how a performance can grow from the start to the end by inputting more instruments/sounds....
A Huge Foodbank Thank you!
The school council paid a visit to Gateshead Foodbank this afternoon and delivered the many donations given by our school community. The children had a tour of the foodbank warehouse with Vic, who is one of the volunteers, and learned about how the donations are...