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/
Read All About It – Rocket Rumble!
Earlier this week, the Beeches and Oaks were looking at the short video clip ' Pigeon Impossible' as a stimulus for writing. With that said, on Monday, they wrote some fantastic newspaper reports! Who is Walter Becket? Was the pigeon a Russian Spy? So many questions...
Orienteering in UKS2
Yesterday Year 5 and 6 got the opportunity to complete some orienteering with B outdoors. The course was set up in the nature park and the children were divided into groups. Each group had a map and a sheet to record their answers. Andy from B outdoors explained to...
Testing Properties of Materials
This term UKS2 have began to look at properties of materials and this week we've decided to carry out some investigations. We looked at different types of paper and tried to measure their respective tensile strengths. Further investigations will be carried out next...
Half term COVID19 Procedures and Protocols
26th May 2021 Dear parents and carers Thank you As half term approaches, I’d like to thank you for all your vital support in helping to ensure that Windy Nook has reopened to all safely. Your co-operation at the start and end of the school day has been greatly...
Science Week – Biodiversity of the school grounds
Last week was Science week here at Windy Nook and we took the opportunity to look at the biodiversity of our school grounds. Each year group had a specific natural aspect to investigate and we explored all around our school grounds, taking notice of the different...
Creating Comic Strips in Oaks and Beeches
Over the past two weeks, Oaks and Beeches have been using a short film titled 'Pigeon Impossible' to inspire their writing. As well as creating newspaper reports about the events of the film, we became comic book authors and created our own comic strips to re-tell the...
Supporting Living Streets Walking Bus
Parents and carers of pupils at Windy Noon Primary School were challenged to rethink how they get their children to school this week to help reduce the number of cars around our school gates. Today over 80 pupils and staff joined up with Gateshead Council's road...
Windy Winners!
The children have continued to work hard and showcase their talents. This week has been 'Science Week' and therefore the focus has been on science with the other award being for a 'Top Effort' Top Effort Top Scientist Dragonflies - Martha Ladybirds - Bronx Owls - Zak...
Keeping safe online
Yesterday, Sean from Northumbria Police came in to talk to our UKS2 children about staying safe whilst online. It was an excellent session and both the children and adults found it both interesting and informative. It will definitely help our children to make the...
Schools Parents and Carers Letter 14.05.21
14th May 2021 Dear parents and carers, We’d like to start by thanking you for your efforts and the sacrifices you have made to help combat COVID-19. The relaxation of certain restrictions from May 17th, when new guidance will come into effect is welcome. This updated...
Windy Winners!
It's been another very productive week at Windy Nook. This week the focus has been on a Top Artist with Top Attitude running alongside it! So let's hear it for all our winners. Top Artist Dragonflies – Scarlett Ladybirds - Savannah Owls – Lainey Robins – Ruby...
Pandemic Heroes…On a Stamp
This week children in KS1 and KS2 have participated in the Royal Mail's stamp competition. The children were tasked with creating a new stamp design which highlighted the heroes of the pandemic. The children created some fantastic designs including images of teachers,...