WELCOME TO REDWOODS
Redwoods class is the home to the oldest children in our school – Years 5 and 6.
As role models for younger children, Redwoods take their whole school responsibilities seriously; they are expected to model excellent behaviour, a positive attitude towards school and learning, and take pride in their work at all times.
Learning in Redwoods is engaging and challenging. Redwoods children are exposed to a variety of teaching styles which ensure all children are excited and enthused in their learning, make the maximum possible progress while also developing independence.
Mr Abraham teaches Redwoods.
PE lessons are every Wednesday with Mrs Bamber (PE teacher).
Please ensure that PE kit is worn to school on these days.
Homework is designed to encourage independence. Our expectations are as follows:
- Reading on a daily basis (minimum of 15 minutes per day)
- Spellings taken from the Y5/6 and/or Y3/4 list (follow links below)
- Times Tables practice - this should include at least 15 x 1 minute sessions on TT Rock Stars (children all have their unique user ID and password which can be used to access from home)
- Project learning themed around our termly topic where the children will be able to choose from a range of activities designed to take their learning out of the classroom.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. The best time to speak to us is at the end of the day, but if it is urgent, please leave a message at the office and we will get back to you at our earliest convenience or email: adminbearnes@thelink.academy
Redwoods Parent Update - Friday 28th March 2025
Dear Redwoods parents,
We’ve had another great week, the highlight being a trip to the Courtenay Centre to take part in the Stover Project. We are helping to cultivate the seeds and saplings that will be transferred to Stover Country Park in the near future. We also had a lovely time with our Cricket Engagement Day activities with Niall!
In English, we have written the first draft of our information text, switching between formal and informal voices for effect. In maths, we have started learning about the relationship between fractions and decimals. In science, we conducted an investigation to find out how age affects reaction times.
Well done to our star of the week, Olivia, who has produced some excellent writing related to the residential.
For home learning, children should:
- Read for at least 20 minutes daily and write it in their Reading Record
- Practise their times tables using https://ttrockstars.com for at least five minutes every day
- Complete the maths tasks assigned on https://www.maths.co.uk/
- Complete the reading comprehension task about Mother’s Day.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Abraham
Dear Redwoods parents,
We’ve had another great week, the highlight being a trip to the Courtenay Centre to take part in the Stover Project. We are helping to cultivate the seeds and saplings that will be transferred to Stover Country Park in the near future. We also had a lovely time with our Cricket Engagement Day activities with Niall!
In English, we have written the first draft of our information text, switching between formal and informal voices for effect. In maths, we have started learning about the relationship between fractions and decimals. In science, we conducted an investigation to find out how age affects reaction times.
Well done to our star of the week, Olivia, who has produced some excellent writing related to the residential.
For home learning, children should:
- Read for at least 20 minutes daily and write it in their Reading Record
- Practise their times tables using https://ttrockstars.com for at least five minutes every day
- Complete the maths tasks assigned on https://www.maths.co.uk/
- Complete the reading comprehension task about Mother’s Day.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Abraham
Joel Abraham
Y5/6 Teacher
Laura Gratton
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Erika Sowten
Teaching Assistant