Welcome to Owls
Hi and welcome to Owls. Our teacher is Mr McKay, who is accompanied by Mrs Collison.
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:
Homework will be given out on a Friday and we ask that it is back in school by the following Thursday.
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.
Measure! Measure! Measure in Owls
Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go...
Creating Torah Scrolls in KS1
In KS1 the children have been learning about why the Torah is so special to Jewish people. After looking at a Torah scroll they created their own scrolls and added their own special message. Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article...
Windy Winners!
This week we were looking for Top Mathematicians and it's always a difficult choice. Our other certificate was for a Top Effort. In addition to these two awards our value of the month was for Honesty. So, it's a huge well done to all of our winners! Class Top Effort ...
Support for Parents ASD
There are a number of support groups within the Autism Support Hub. Parents and Carers of children who may be in the process of assessment are also welcome. https://gateshead-localoffer.org/gateshead-autism-information-hub/...
Parent Workshops KS1
During the last week of term we will be inviting parents into the classroom to take part in a craft session alongside their child. The children will be creating a diorama depicting life under the ocean. As space will be tight can we ask that just one adult attends the...
Easter Egg Winners!
It's a huge well done to all of our Easter Egg Winners this year. We'd also like to say a huge thanks as well to everyone who entered. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can....
March Walk to School Badges
This month children across the school continued to make active trips to earn their March walk to school badge. As a school, we recorded 4187 active trips and 206 children were awarded their badge. Article 24: You have the right to the best quality...
Easter Egg Competition 2022
We have had some fantastic entries into this years competition. We have loved seeing all the amazing designs. A huge thank you to all the families who have taken part. Winners will be announced later this week. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality...
Creating algorithms
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 28: You have...
Windy Winners!
This week our children were rewarded for being 'Top Writers' and all the staff agreed that it was a difficult choice. 'Top Effort' certificates were also given and these were for a variety excellence across the curriculum. Well done as always to our winners. Class ...
Cricket Taster Sessions in KS1 and LKS2
This week, children in KS1 and LKS2 were lucky enough to have a visit from Durham Cricket Club. The coaches gave them some information about the cricket clubs that they offered in the local area and then gave the children a taster of what attending one of these clubs...
Windy Winners!
This week our focus was on a 'Top Geographer' and this gave our children the opportunity to show us their understanding of the physical features of the earth. Our other award was for a 'Top Attitude' and children have demonstrated this through a variety of different...