Year 5

English In English, we will spend two days reading and comprehending the text; one day on the grammar focus and two days planning, writing and editing a text. Text – Biography: Captain Tom Moore Captain Tom reading comprehension Comprehension Captain Tom questions Captain Tom answers Grammar focus –

Another week of home learning is complete, the first of the last half term of this academic year. Time really does seem to be flying by. Once again, we are really pleased to see the children working hard on Reading Plus, Mathletics and TT Rockstars.  This week several children in year 5 have moved

As families will know, due to various concerns, Gateshead schools made a collective decision to delay the wider reopening of schools beyond the priority children until Monday 8th June, at the earliest.  With the current information coming out at the end of last week, it very much appears that this

Task – Balanced Argument This week, your writing challenge is to write a balanced argument about whether families should visit the beach during lockdown. As restrictions of lockdown reduced a little, many people have taken the opportunity to visit our beautiful coastline. Whilst some think this is

Have you had a go at this week’s challenge?  We created the Class of 2020 but couldn’t quite match the names to the faces so needed your help! If you have tried, then the answers are attached.  If you have not tried, then try not to sneak a peek at them and you can still have a go. Well done if yo

Exciting news: J. K. Rowling is releasing a new book called ‘The Ickabog.’ It is her first children’s book since the legendary Harry Potter series. She has decided that she would like children to illustrate it! Below, is a link with details and also the story, which will be released in chapters each

As the government announces cautious changes to the lockdown restrictions, there is great excitement in being able to do a little more, especially more of a chance to see family face-to-face, even if that is in a restricted manner.  In all the information sharing about how we will open up in a grad

We announce with great sadness Vi Symons died suddenly on Sunday 17th May.   Vi had a 38 year teaching career, 12 of which were as Head Teacher of Harlow Green Infant School.  A dedicated professional who met anyone stepping through the school doors with enthusiasm and friendliness, Vi had a repu

Well, for some of you that’s another half term completed at home! For others, it’s been a half term of coming into school, making new friends and discovering new talents! We’re incredibly proud of you all and we can see how hard you’ve all been working (both at home and at school). Because May half

Potential Phased Reopening of Schools in Gateshead Dear Parent/Carers. I wrote to you all last week in relation to the potential reopening of school to greater numbers of pupils beyond those from priority groups who have been accessing childcare over the last few weeks.  This was in light of the go