Welcome to Oaks
Hello. We are the Oaks. In our class we believe in working our hardest to reach our full potential and to thrive at school. We also have a lot of fun along the way too!
Our teacher is Miss Smith.
Resources:
https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/login
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
Important information:
Homework will be given out on a Friday and returned the following Thursday (Maths, Grammar and Reading Comprehension – there is also online homework too, which includes Conquer Maths and Reading Plus).
Spellings are expected to be practised regularly over the week.
P.E. is on a Monday– children are expected to have their kit to participate (P.E. kit will be taken home after use and not left on school premises).
If your child is having a school lunch please ensure that payment is now done through our online payment service.
Online Homework and Information
Kingswood Day 2!
Good evening from day 2 of Kingswood! We've enjoyed another jam packed day filled with den building, climbing, high ropes courses and obstacle courses. Some of the children have really conquered their fears and done themselves proud. We've enjoyed Mexican night in the...
Good morning from Kingswood!
Good morning from Kingswood! The children had a great night's sleep and have INCREDIBLY full bellies ready for the day ahead. We have a jam packed schedule of shelter building, fire lighting and fencing to name but a few activities. Watch out for more updates!
Kingswood Day 1!
A huge hello from Kingswood! The year 6s have had a fantastic first day taking part in loads of different activities. We've been on the zipwire, scaled the high ropes, took part in problem solving challenges and did our best Robin Hood impressions in archery. A...
Sports Day 2024!
On Monday, we were lucky enough to have our sports day. 3 representatives from the GSSP came into set up and run the day with a range of exciting activities. In the morning, KS1 began to earn points for their house teams with the Rubies gaining the most in the morning...
Year 5 Homework 07.06.24
Year 5 homework this week will be online. English- Google Classroom - research details of your life to help write an autobiography next week. This task can be done on paper if preferred. THIS IS DUE ON TUESDAY. Maths- Conquer Maths - complete the 2 tasks on addition...
Year 6 Homework 7.6.24
As we have had a big writing focus in class this week, we have chosen to just set maths homework for year 6, which will be on Conquer Maths. Children need to complete the 4 place value lessons. Reading- regular reading at home recorded in your diary. Homework is due...
UKS2 Cricket
Students from Year 5/6 took part in a cricket competition at Felling Cricket club two of our 3 teams manged to make it to the semi final and one of our teams finished 2nd and has qualified for the Gateshead finals later this academic year! All teams showed great...
Y6 Fun run
A huge well done to our Y6 Children who all attended the Fun run at saltwell park. the children represented the school amazingly. a huge thank you to Gateshead school sports partnership for hosting the event. Article 24: You have the right to the best quality...
Investigating Forces in UKS2
This half term, in UKS2, we have been looking at forces as part of our science curriculum. We began by learning about how gravity was discovered and looked at how it was measured using a newton meter. We then looked at air resistance and how this could be sometimes...
Liz Million visits Windy Nook!
Yesterday, Liz Million came to Windy Nook for the day to share her amazing knowledge on illustrating. She worked with the whole school in workshops across the day. Liz began to share her story to the children about how she is from Darlington, went to university in...
Year 5 Homework 17.5.24
Year 5 homework this week will be in the CGP books: English- p.40 and p.41 Maths- p.38 and p.39 Homework is due in on a Thursday. Any homework not completed by then will need to be done during golden time on Friday.
SATs Week
As always our Year 6 have given 100% this week during SATs. Their attitude and willingness to do well has been evident for all to see. They should be really proud of themselves. However, it might have had something to do with the fantastic breakfast which was supplied...