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/
Growth Mindset and Well-being
Since our full return to school on 8th March, all of our classes have been focussed on supporting the children's mental health and well-being. We have conducted pupil well-being surveys, spent lots of time in class discussing and doing work around our mental...
Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages
Hello! Hola! مرحبا Bonjour! 你好! Ciao! Pẹlẹ o! Namaste! नमस्ते! From the 22nd to the 26th of March is 'Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages'. It is a celebration of the diverse languages, cultures and communities in the region and our connections with the...
Brighten The Day ‘Cook n’ Eat’ Boxes
If you are entitled to a 'Free School Meal' then you are eligible for this scheme. RE: Holiday & Activities Programme – BrightenTheDay ‘Cook n’ Eat’ Boxes Dear Parent/Guardian We are writing to tell you that following the success of last summer’s Summer...
Torch Design Winners
Last week, children across the school designed Olympic torches for the Virtual Torch Relay. A winner from each class in KS1 and KS2 was chosen as well as a winner across EYFS. The designs were judged by Year 5 and 6 torch bearers. Winners: EYFS- Ella Robins- Evie...
Windy Winners!
This week our children have demonstrated their skills and talents across a variety of different subjects, so let's hear it for our Windy Winners! Dragonflies- Huda Ladybirds - Bo Owls - Hayden Robins -Adrian Nightingales - Tim Bees - Alex Bluebells - Aryam Tulips-...
Mental Health Support Line
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind have launched a new mental health support line from 08.00am until 8.00pm every weekday until 31st March 2021. This will provide a friendly voice and listening ear on the end of a phone. Please call (0191) 4774545
Windy Winners!
It's been great to have everyone back again this week and as ever our children have excelled! Ladybirds- Bronx Dragonflies - Heidi Owls- Zane Robins - Grace Nightingales - Georgia Bees - Emily Bluebells - Issy Snowdrops - Betsy Tulips - Lexi Elms - Tahlia Oaks- Eve...
Celebrating the Olympics for Virtual Torch Relay
This week, the whole school has taken part in The Virtual Torch Relay, an event ran across 34 other schools in Gateshead. Children from each class were assigned an Olympic country and came dressed in those colours. The children decorated flags and learned about their...
Dance Festival in Upper Key Stage Two
Although Year 6 won't be able to perform at the Sage as usual this year, we are still taking part in the Gateshead School Sports Partnership Dance Festival. Over the coming weeks, we will be rehearsing a dance themed around #dancereunite. The Beeches had their first...
Fitness Frenzy workouts in UKS2
Last week UKS2 got the opportunity to get involved in Fitness Frenzy, a programme designed specifically for children in Year 5 and 6. The children took part in a number of daily workouts to keep them fit and healthy. The children all enjoyed the new types of exercise...
Windy Winners!
It's a huge well done to all our Windy Winners this week! Rec - Chloe and Myla Year 1 - Mollie Rose, Harvey Year 2 - William, Lily Year 3 - Christopher, Ava Year 4 - Ollie, Heidi Year 5 - Kaiden, Eve Year 6 - Sofia, Daniel Article 28: You have the right to a good...
World Book Day: Check out Year 5’s book recommendations
As part of our World Book Day work, Year 5 home learners wrote and published book reviews. Check out the Purple Mash display board to see what they recommend. https://www.purplemash.com/displayboard/6041f4d462ac282e1664a278