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 6.3.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books and online. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p72 and 73 - Regular and Irregular Polygons Y5 Oaks – English- p30 - Present Tense and Past Tense, p31 - Verbs with 'ing' and p32 - The Present Perfect Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in...
World Book Day!
Another wonderful World Book Day was had by all at Windy Nook Primary! We've had live, interactive lessons, virtual author visits, book-themed crafting and artwork, story time, book talk and so much more! One particular highlight was how we "dressed up" - because,...
The Book Fair is in town!
Step right up! Until Wednesday 11th March, Windy Nook Primary is hosting its annual Book Fair! Hundreds of brand new titles are available at amazing prices! Come along and see what fantastic fiction, non-fiction and poetry books you can find. There are football books,...
Easter Around The World
In RE, children in years 5 and 6 have begun looking at how Easter looks around the world in different Christian countries. They worked in groups to research different places and their customs before making fact files about each and plotting them on a map. Some...
Notes from Norway
An exciting opportunity has presented itself to the Year 6s in Oaks and they have received pen pal letters from 15 Year 6 children in Norway. Their first letters have introduced themselves and some of their interests, and now the children in Oaks are preparing their...
Year 5 and 6 Netball
Students took part in a netball competition at Gateshead International Stadium, where they delivered an outstanding performance. They finished second in their group, with only one loss, earning a place in the semi-finals. After a closely contested match, they narrowly...
Puberty Talk for UKS2
This week, the school nurses came into school to talk children through the emotional and physical changes they will face during puberty. The children were very sensible and had lots of great questions. It was great to see them act so maturely!
Street Dance in UKS2
This term, children in Year 5 and 6 have been learning how to street dance. They have learnt a series of moves: K-B Bounce, K-B Hop and Pauses and Retreat. They then worked in teams to put these together in a choreographed dance which they performed to the rest of...
Year 5/6 Homework 6.2.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.44 and 45 Y5 Oaks – English- p.46 and 47 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the week) plus at least 10 minutes...
Year 5/6 Homework 30.1.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.38 and 39 – Writing Decimals as Fractions Y5 Oaks – English- p.86 and 87 - 'ei' and 'ie' words 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5...
Police Visit UKS2
Today, UKS2 had a visit from the community police. They talked to the children about many current issues such as anti-social behaviour, laws in our community, safety around disused buildings and what to do in emergencies. The children asked excellent questions and...
Year 5/6 Homework 23.1.26
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.58 and 59 – Area Y5 Oaks – English- p.72 and 33 – Hyphenating Prefixes 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts (5 in total throughout the...