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 21.11.25
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.40 and 41 – Rounding Decimals Y5 Oaks – English- p.12 – Pronouns 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts plus at least 10 minutes reading...
Year 5/6 Homework 14.11.25
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.42 and 43 – Ordering and Comparing Decimals Y5 Oaks – English- p64 – Punctuating Speech in Two parts 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus...
Personification in Oaks
In English this term, Oaks have been looking at a short video called Alma. This week we began looking at how to use personification to convey a specific tone and atmosphere in an opening setting description. We spent lots of time reading examples from a range of texts...
Y5/6 Sports Hall Athletics Finals
This afternoon, a group of 30 Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in the Gateshead finals of sports hall athletics. The children all competed excellently and did our school proud.
The Christmas Story with Rev. Danie and Rev. Elaine
Today, children in year 5 and 6 were lucky enough to have a visit from Reverend Danie and Reverend Elaine from St Alban’s church. They talked us through the Christmas story from a different perspective using drama to interview the innkeeper. Everyone was engaged and...
The Christmas Story with Rev. Danie and Rev. Elaine
Today, children in year 5 and 6 were lucky enough to have a visit from Reverend Danie and Reverend Elaine from St Alban’s church. They talked us through the Christmas story from a different perspective using drama to interview the innkeeper. Everyone was engaged and...
Year 5/6 Homework 7.11.25
This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.34 and 35 - Adding and subtracting fractions Y5 Oaks – English- p62 and 63 - Punctuating Speech 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts...
Year 5 Visit Safetyworks!
On Thursday this week, Year 5 visited Safetyworks! We learned all about how to keep ourselves safe. We completed sessions where we learnt about online safety, water safety, rail safety, fire safety and anti-social behaviour. We all really enjoyed the opportunity to...
Informed or Overwhelmed: Children and the News – Information for Parents
Helping Children Navigate Online News Today’s children are surrounded by online news — from TikTok and YouTube to social media feeds. While this helps them stay informed, it can also expose them to upsetting or misleading stories. A new Internet Matters report,...
Girls Football finals
Our students showed amazing resilience and team spirit in the recent Girls football finals competition! In one of their seven matches, they came back from 3–0 down to draw 3–3, showing incredible determination, skill. A fantastic game filled with great goals,...
Tag rugby finals
Our students put in a phenomenal performance at the Tag Rugby Finals! They showed outstanding determination and sportsmanship throughout the competition, giving their all in every match. They displayed great skill, quick thinking, and a never-give-up attitude that...
Year 5/6 Athletics finalists!
Our Year 5 and 6 athletics team put on a fantastic performance across a variety of track and field events. They showed great teamwork, determination, and competitive spirit, finishing an impressive 3rd overall and qualifying for the Gateshead finals! What a brilliant...