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/
Y5/6 Cricket
This afternoon, 3 teams from Windy Nook attended the Y5/6 Countdown Cricket tournament at Felling CC. The children played 5 different matches against different schools and had a fantastic day out improving and learning new cricket skills. Well done team Nook! Article...
Windy Winners!
This week our children had the opportunity to showcase their geography skills. Our supplementary award was for a 'Top Effort'. As always, it's a huge well done to all of our winners! Class Top Effort Top Geographer Dragonflies Isabelle Emily Ladybirds ...
Year 5/6 Boys’ Football
On Thursday, boys from Years 5 and 6 played two matches in the Tyne View League. There was an excellent team spirit; the players really supported each other. The boys also proved their fitness, as their matches were one after the other - on a warm afternoon! Their...
Celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee
Friday 27th May will see the whole school celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee. Children can come to school dressed in red, white and blue. A traditional Punch and Judy show has been arranged, singing by the school choir and sign squad, a royal parade, a picnic...
Windy Winners!
This week our children had the opportunity to display their knowledge of science (Top Scientist) and our additional award this week was for Top Attitude. We also need to make a special mention for our Year 6 children who completed their SATs; needless to say they all...
SATs Celebration Day!
Year 6 have had a great day celebrating the end of SATs week and were rewarded for all their hard work with a non-uniform day off timetable. They've played outside in the sun, had lots of free time to unwind and watched films with popcorn! A huge well done to them all...
Super Scratch Coding in UKS2
This term in computing, UKS2 are looking at how to develop games using coding on Scratch. To start with, the children added their own sprite and background and then inputted some simple code to make the sprite hide and disappear. They then looked at how to add a...
Year 6 Homework (6.5.22)
This week our homework is as follows (6.5.22). Reading Plus – Complete at least two texts Conquer Maths – Complete the test – please remember to use the videos as well. Look through your CGP books - complete some of the tasks. Article 28: You have the right to a good...
Windy Winners!
This week we were looking for Top Mathematicians and it's always a difficult choice. Our other certificate was for a Top Effort. In addition to these two awards our value of the month was for Honesty. So, it's a huge well done to all of our winners! Class Top Effort ...
The Laws of Gravity
This term UKS2 are learning about forces! We will be carrying out an investigation on the different factors when measuring forces. However, this week we were looking into the work that Sir Isaac Newton competed on gravity. Article 28: You have the right to a good...
Year 6 Homework (29.4.22)
This week our homework is as follows (29.4.22). Reading Plus – Complete at least two texts Conquer Maths – Complete the tasks – please remember to use the videos as well. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to...
Support for Parents ASD
There are a number of support groups within the Autism Support Hub. Parents and Carers of children who may be in the process of assessment are also welcome. https://gateshead-localoffer.org/gateshead-autism-information-hub/...