OAK CLASS
Welcome to Oak Class
Oak is taught by Mrs Mul
supported by Mrs Duffy, Mrs Jackson, Mrs King, Mrs Larkins & Mrs White
Autumn 2023
Our history topic this term is Ancient Greece. We will learn about Greek myths, Greek food, democracy and much more.
Welcome Evening for Parents - September 2023
25 - 29 September
18 - 22 September
This week we have been learning about online community safety. We also performed our own versions of Pandora's Box. On Thursday we started hockey with our special visitors from Berkshire Hockey Team. We had lots of fun!
11 - 15 September
This week we have tasted some delicious Greek food. In PE we have learnt new netball skills and put together a routine in Bollywood dancing.
4 - 8 September
Well what a brilliant first week back we've had! Launching straight into Greek Myths we've poured our stage skills into acting out the infamous Theseus and the Minotaur myth, in English. We heard some impressive speeches for the House Captain and School Council positions, showed off our rhythm and synchronization skills in PE - learning Bollywood dance, practised days of the week in French, compiled historical fact files about the Ancient Greek Empire and ...
Reminders
Please wear your PE kit to school on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Don't forget to bring a water bottle, a reading book and pencil case with the super 6, everyday.
Homework
Spellings are set on Friday, to be tested the following Friday.
All other homework is also set on Friday and should be returned the following Wednesday.
Reading
It is expected that children read at least 5 times a week and record this in their reading journal. These will be checked each week.
Spellings
Every week we will learn around 10 spellings. To practise play the games on Spelling Shed (see link below).
Useful websites to support home learning
Useful dates:
Monday 4th September - Back to school
Wednesday 13th September 5pm - Welcome meeting for parents
Week beginning 25th September - Year 6 Bikeability
Tuesday 3rd October - Ancient Greek Day
Friday 6th October - School disco
Tues 17th & Thurs 19th October - Parent / teacher consultations
Monday 23rd October - Half term holiday
Monday 30th October - INSET day (no children in school)
Tuesday 31st October - Everyone back to school
Saturday 2nd December - PTA Christmas Fayre
Tuesday 5th December - Phase 2 Carol Service at St Mary's Church
Tuesday 12th December - Christmas lunch
Friday 15th December 1.30pm - End of term