Welcome to Owls
Hi and welcome to Owls. Our teacher is Mr McKay, who is accompanied by Mrs Collison and Mrs. McDonald
In Owls we love to have fun and learn lots of new and exciting things. We always try our best in everything we do.
Resources:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/BuriedTreasure2.html
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Important Information for Owls Parents
Homework:
Choose one of the activities each week as a homework task. You can choose any activity you want from the table and you can record it in your homework book. Once you have completed the task, colour the box and add the date you completed it. Homework books will be handed out on a Friday to be returned on the Wednesday.
Spellings
Spellings will be given out half termly. Children will have the chance to learn each week’s spellings throughout the week before applying these in class on a Friday. The children will tick and fix each spelling as they go to encourage application of the spelling rule. If you have misplaced the spelling overview, please ask at drop off or collection and I will get you a copy.
P.E. – Tuesday
Children must come to school in their school P.E. kit of plain white t-shirt, black shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms and plain white or black trainers.
School Lunches
If your child is having a school lunch please ensure that payment is now done through our online payment service.
Please sign up to and check ARBOR for regular updates and information.
Thanks
Mr McKay
Online Homework and Information
Resources
Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm
For more information about helping your child with phonics please refer to the following websites.
P.E.
Hands on fire safety for Key Stage One
This week Key Stage 1 were treated to a visit from Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade to support in our History and PSHE curriculum. Mark talked about the changes in fire safety since 1666 before allowing the children to explore the fire engine, try on a helmet and use...
NumBots – KS1
We’re excited to let you know that ks1 are using NumBots, a fun and interactive online programme designed to help children build strong foundations in number sense, addition, and subtraction. NumBots is all about helping children develop quick recall of number facts...
KS1 explore the Torah
KS1 have been exploring a very special book in Judaism — the Torah. We began by learning that the Torah is the most sacred text in the Jewish faith. It contains stories, teachings, and laws that guide how Jewish people live their lives. We discovered that the Torah is...
London’s burning, London’s burning!
Key Stage One had an amazing (though slightly wet) day when we saw first hand how destructive fire can be. We listened to Mark's safety talk and knew how to stay safe around fire. Mark then set up our houses to recreate Pudding Lane before we watched from a safe...
National Poetry Day 2025!
Let me be first to say, What a fabulous way! To have fun with rhymes And have a wonderful time On National Poetry Day! It was great to see the whole school enjoy National Poetry Day, with lots of fun activities going on in different classes. We even had poetry recital...
Supporting Gateshead Foodbank – Harvest Help for Our Community
Dear Parents, Carers and Children, As part of our Harvest celebrations, we are supporting Gateshead Foodbank by collecting donations to help local families in need. We would be very grateful for any contributions of non-perishable food items. Tinned meat and fish...
KS1 Athletics
Well done to our amazing KS1 students who recently took part in an athletics event! They played brilliantly, showing fantastic teamwork, effort, and enthusiasm throughout the day. We’re especially proud to share that the school was awarded the Self-Belief Award — a...
KS1 get programming
During KS1 Computing this half term we have been looking at creating our own algorithms. We have had great fun programming Bee Bots to move around the classroom and navigate obstacles. They worked in groups to give each other positional directions and then key in the...
“Once Upon a Time…” Owls and Robins Retell a Classic!
This week, our talented Owls and Robins have been showcasing their storytelling skills with a delightful retelling of The Three Little Pigs. Using expressive voices and traditional story language, they brought each character to life — from the brave little pigs to the...
KS1 Enter 1666
KS1 got their first taste of what life was like in 1666 when they looked at different jobs. They looked at different jobs from the past and thought if we still had them in 2025. They then chose a job that they wanted to do and one they didn't. At first being a 'gong...
Owls have a hoot!
What a fantastic first week Owls have had! We have talked about our school rules and are working hard to remember how we show we are ready, how we are respectful and how we stay safe in school. In English, we have been reading 'The Friendship Bench' and as if by magic...
Gateshead Family Hubs Information
Gateshead Family Hubs Gateshead's Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community. Our Family Hubs support families from conception to the age of two to give all children the best start in life. We continue to support families of children up...