Welcome to Eagle Owls !

 

We are a mixed Year 5 and Year 6 class. Our teachers are Mrs Paton, Mrs Elliott and Mrs Hodgson. We are also supported by Mrs Harrington, Miss Reed, Mrs Cookson and Mrs Payne, who help us with our learning.

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Eagle Owls love books! Every day, we listen to our class novel together, and it is one of our favourite times of the day. Across our two-year cycle, we enjoy many wonderful stories, including Oh Maya Gods! by Maz Evans, After the War by Tom Palmer, Wonder by R. J. Palacio, Viking Boy by Tony Bradman, Holes by Louis Sachar, Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen, Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Spylark by Danny Rurlander – as well as many more!

During our Whole Class Reading sessions, we discuss what we have read, share our opinions and develop important comprehension skills. We also explore a wide range of non-fiction and information texts linked to our curriculum, science and the world around us.

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In Maths, we follow the White Rose Maths scheme, which helps us to develop a secure understanding of number and strong mathematical reasoning skills. We learn in a variety of ways and enjoy explaining and comparing our methods. Each week, we have a dedicated arithmetic lesson in which we practise efficient mental and written methods. We also take part in daily times tables challenges using Times Tables Rock Stars and aim to conquer the famous 144 Challenge!

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We enjoy a wide variety of topics throughout the year. You can find more information about these on our Curriculum Overview page.

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Each year, we put on an exciting production at the Victoria Hall. Performing on stage is always a highlight of our time in Eagle Owls!

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We also take part in an annual residential trip. One year, we enjoy an outdoor adventure and experience activities such as caving, gorge scrambling and water sports. The following year, we visit a city. Previous trips have included Edinburgh and Glasgow, where we have explored attractions such as Glasgow Science Centre, Dynamic Earth, Camera Obscura and Edinburgh Castle, as well as watching a theatre performance.

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Homework helps us to revisit our learning and prepares us for the increased independence expected at secondary school. Each Wednesday, we receive a mixture of Maths, Grammar and Reading activities to complete and return the following Wednesday. This also helps us to develop our organisational skills. We bring our reading records to school every day and make sure that we read regularly at home.

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Our PE day is Thursday, so we need to bring our PE kits to school.

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On Mondays, we enjoy class worship at St Mary’s Church. Throughout the week, we also take part in whole-school and class worship. On Fridays, we come together to celebrate everyone’s achievements in our celebration assembly.