Oak Class 2025 - 2026

Oak Class - Mrs Eley (Y5/6)

Welcome to Oak Class!

My name is Mrs Eley and I am the teacher in Oak Class.  I have been at Halebank C of E Primary School for over twenty years and have taught across all age ranges, but have spent most time in Key Stage 2.  I thoroughly enjoy seeing the children mature and develop their skills, such as independence and resilience in preparation for their exciting journeys ahead.  I am passionate about instilling ambition into the children and enjoy seeing them reap the benefits and successes of their hard work.  I love Maths and have been Maths Subject Leader for a number of years.  I am also History Subject Leader, French - (Modern Foreign Language MFL) Subject Leader (one day, I hope to return to college to study Spanish!), Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC), Operation Encompass Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).  I have recently completed a National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership (NPQSL).  In my spare time, I enjoy suporting my two sons in their extra-curricular activities, walking, running, baking, live music and spending time with family and friends.  

My name is Mrs Harris and I'm the TA in Oak Class. I've worked in Halebank for 9 years, most of which have been spent in EYFS.  I am currently enjoying the rewards and challenges of working in upper KS2 and developing my knowledge and skills of the wider curriculum.  I am the WellComm ambassador, paediatric first aider and part of the Speech and Langauge support team.  In my spare time, I enjoy watching and supporting my sons play football and spending time with family and friends.  

PE

Our Class PE is on a Friday

PE kits should be brought into school on a Monday morning and kept in school until Friday home time - occasionally we might have to swap a PE session.  Children also need their trainers every day for the daily mile.  

Homework

All the children have been given a reading book and the children are expected to read at home each evening. Reading books and logs should be brought back into school EVERY DAY, so they can be checked.  Thank you for your support with this. 

Spellings and times tables will be given out on Monday and should be practised ready for a test on Friday. These sheets can be kept at home. 

At home, children can access Times Table Rockstars.

Some children will have IXL and Lexia logins to support learning in maths and English - children are expected to complete at lease half an hour a week at home on IXL and Lexia in order to support learning in school.

Children are given a piece of English homework (SPaG.com) and maths homework (linked to classwork) on a Monday - this should be completed by Friday morning - a treat will be given at the end of each term for consistent completion.

Homework Club is available for pupils that need it - just sign up in the usual way.

Thank you for your continued support :-)