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.
Mental Health and well-Being for Children Drop in Hub in Gateshead
Plaes click on the link below for more information. Information HUB Bill Quay farm Aug 25 Invite to Hub Opening (TIME@Gateshead)
SEND Lego Club in Gateshead
Please click on the link below for more information. Lego club
Research Oral Health and Neurodivergent Children in Gateshead
To take part and receive a £30 Amazon voucher click on the link below. CORE 20 Poster July 2025.pdf (A4) Article 14: You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you decide what is right and wrong, and what is best for you....
Anxiety and Transition Support in Gateshead
Please click on the links below for support with children's anxiety and transition support. July Drop Ins, Transitions How to Tackle Student Anxiety GCYPPCMS drop in poster Article 14: You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents...
Support for parents – webinars and groups
The Toby Henderson Trust are offering support to parents and carers. Please click on the links below. TTHT newsletter June - Sept Summer Metrocentre Support group dates 2025 Summer Gosforth Suport group dates 2025 All Support group dates 2025 (2) _Webinars...
Summer Activities for Neurodivergent Families 2025
Please click below for information about Summer activities. SEND Summer Activity Guide 2025 SEND Summer Activity Guide 2025 Summer_Toolkit Article 31: You have the right to play and rest. Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and...
KS1 Science Week
This week has been Science Week and KS1 have loved all of the activities. We have been chemists and physicists; exploring how different chemicals react and making predictions. The children took part in a hands on experiment using acids, alkalis and indicators. Using...
Good Samaritans in KS1
We were delighted to welcome Lynn and Ken from St Albans Church to our school this week. They spent time with the children, helping them explore what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, Lynn and Ken...
A Journey Around the Attic in KS1
Robins have been using Grandad's Island to develop their vocabulary. We went on an imaginary journey around Grandad's attic using our senses as we listened to lots of adjectives to describe what we could see. We have some fabulous actors! Then we worked in partners to...
KS1 Visit to St Alban’s Church
This week KS1 went to visit St Alban's Church. Reverend Danie gave us a huge welcome when we arrived. We learned about the features of a Christian church and had lots of time to explore. Before we left we enjoyed singing and dancing to a new song 'My Lighthouse'!...
Musical Fun in KS1
In KS1 we have been learning about beat, pitch, pulse and rhythm in Music lessons. We were really good at the clapping game 'Hi Lo Chickalo' and we loved taking different roles with the song 'We will Rock You'! We had to really concentrate to get it right but it was a...
KS1 Investigate Terrific Trees
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