Welcome to Tulips!
Teachers: Mrs Hope & Mrs Bulch
Welcome to Tulips! We want our classroom to be a happy, welcoming place where everyone feels safe, supported and ready to learn. In Tulips, we work hard, help one another and celebrate everyone’s achievements. We are looking forward to a fantastic year together!
Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Friday.
Spellings
Spellings will be sent home at the beginning of each spelling unit and children will be tested at the end of the unit.
Our spelling units are different lengths, so please check the spelling sheet for the date of each spelling test. Regular practice at home will really help!
Times Tables
Times tables should be practised daily to build speed and confidence and to prepare children for the Multiplication Tables Check.
Little and often is best – even a few minutes each day makes a difference.
Reading
Children should read at home every day for a minimum of 10–15 minutes.
Daily reading is essential for developing children’s fluency, vocabulary and understanding, so please make this part of your child’s everyday routine.
PE – Tuesday
Our PE day is Tuesday. Please make sure children have the correct PE kit in school.
Swimming – Wednesday
Swimming takes place every Wednesday.
Where possible, please send children to school wearing their swimming kit underneath their uniform to make changing quicker and easier.
Please remember to bring a towel every Wednesday.
Resources:
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/477/Multiplication-Tables-Check
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/multiplication.htm
History Club in LKS2
This half term some of the children from LKS2 took part in a History after school club following on from their topic Vicious Vikings. The allowed them to make some Viking Longships. The first week saw them drawing around net templates for the ship, shields and the...
Singing at The Sage
On Friday, our Windy Nook Choir took part in the Spring Sing at Sage Gateshead. Our children sang at the event with around 300 other children, in an event themed 'Sing With A Smile.' We sang songs linked to mental health and wellbeing, in front of a very busy concert...
Investigating Light in LKS2
This half term, Tulips, Snowdrops and Bluebells have been enjoying learning all about light in Science. In the last two weeks, we have investigated how shadows move and change, and we have also explored which surfaces reflect light. We tested lots of materials such as...
Down’s Syndrome Awareness
To raise awareness about Down's Syndrome, Matthew Atkinson, a young adult who has Down's Syndrome presented an inspirational assembly this morning. He talked about what it is like to have Down's Syndrome and the amazing things that he has achieved with his life so...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our winners this for their 'Top Efforts' and for being 'Top Writers' as well. 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. Class Top Effort Top Writer Dragonflies ...
Tulips’ Homework 24.3.23
Hello Tulips! This week, you should have taken home a time table booklet to complete for homework. The first page of this booklet should either be called 3, 4, 6 and 8 Times Table Maths Riddles OR 2, 5 and 10's Times Table Maths Riddles. The children should know which...
Terrific Tennis in LKS2
This half term in PE, the children in years 3 and 4 have been developing their tennis skills. They have been focussing on basic racket skills by playing different games. The children have also focussed on their positioning inside the court and how to win points. These...
Great mums
Today we have been thinking about all of the great mums in our lives - these might be our mum, our nana, our aunty or anyone else who is important to us. We have written poems and made a bouquet that we can give to our special person on Sunday.
School Council Talk Mental Health
On Friday, our school councillors met with Mrs Hope to discuss mental health across the school. The children helped to create our Windy Nook definition of mental health. The children then discussed strategies in place across school that help their mental health. They...
Windy Winners!
Well done to our Top Scientist and Attitude winners this week! 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. Class Top Attitude Top Scientist Dragonflies Lucy Enya Ladybirds ...
LKS2 Brush Up!
Today, the children in LKS2 were visited by three dentistry students from Newcastle University. The children learned all about oral hygiene. One one station, the children learned all about brushing their teeth. They learned we should brush for two minutes using...
Windy Winners!
Congratulations to all of our winners this week. Top Reader and Top Effort. Well done everyone! Class Top Effort Top Reader Dragonflies Ayla Poppy Ladybirds Gracie Theodore Robins Harry Faye Owls Elsa Bobby Nightingales Charlie Myla ...