Willows (Y5)
Miss CroweWelcome to Willows
We are the Willows and are looking forward to working hard in Year 5 our teacher is Miss. Crowe.
Resources:
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/windy-ne10
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/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 Thursday – children are expected to have their kit to participate (P.E. kit will be taken home after use and not left on school premises).
Swimming is on a Friday morning for the Year 5 – children are expected to have their kit to participate (Swimming 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
Positive Behaviour Information for Parents
The links below offer information to support parents: Final PBS flyer design Spring23 v1 Information about PBS workshops for staff working with families v2
Year 5 Homework (27.1.23)
This week our homework is as follows (27.1.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) Conquer Maths- Problems involving multiplication and division Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity Google Classroom- English-...
Working towards the Artsmark!
Our journey towards achieving the Artsmark award has begun. This award (accredited by Arts Council England) is the only creative quality standard for schools and will allow us to reflect on our curriculum for subjects such as art and design and music. Over the next...
Year 5 Macbeth Drama!
The last two weeks in year 5, we have been learning about Shakespeare and in particular his play, Macbeth. We were looking at the first 2 acts and began the topic by exploring the story and getting to know the characters. As children got more confident with the...
UKS2 netball tournament
On Friday, 8 children from year 5 and 6 went out to a netball tournament. The children in the team were some of the members of the netball club from the previous term. In the club, the children learnt a variety of different skills and tactics and practised these in...
Windy Winners!
Congratulations to all of our winners this week. Our two awards were for a Top Mathematician and a Top Effort. Class Top Effort Top Mathematician Dragonflies Amaris Elliott Ladybirds Tovino Emily Robins George Riley Owls Louie Harry Heidi ...
Year 5 Homework 20.1.23
This week's homework for year 5 will be in their CGP books. English- p.14 determiners and p.4 nouns. Maths- p.12 and p.13- Written addition and subtraction Children should also remember to read regularly and record it in their reading diaries. This can include reading...
Victory at the UKS2 Basketball!
This afternoon, 2 teams of children from year 5 and 6 went to Heworth Grange to compete in a basketball competition. The two teams competed in separate groups- year 6 as Windy Nook Team A and year 5 as Windy Nook Team B. Team B had two tough matches against Brandling...
Windy Winners!
We would just like to say a huge well done to all of our winners this week - Top Handwriter and Top Growth Mindset. 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 Growth...
Year 5 Homework (13.1.23)
This week our homework is as follows (13.1.23) Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary CGP Maths- rounding and Roman Numerals. Pages 10 and 11 Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity CGP English- ough spelling rule....
Nurses Visit to Discuss Healthy Lifestyles
Children in Years 5 and 6 were visited by nurses this week to discuss healthy lifestyles. Children learned about the risks associated with Vaping and how many children succumb to Peer Pressure, without any other motivation to start. Children also learned about other...
DT – The Cushion for Christmas
And here they are - our final products. I'm sure that everyone will agree that they are fantastic! 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...