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 16th May 2025
Dear Redwoods parents,
We’ve reached the end of SATs week (at last!) so I would like to say a big congratulations to all our Year 6 students who have worked incredibly hard. We are all extremely proud of their diligence and resilience, and they can now look forward to enjoying their final half-term at Bearnes (and the nice weather)!
In Art this week, Redwoods learned about an important contemporary artist called Chris Ofili. The children studied the messages Ofili gives through his work about black culture and history and shared their own thoughts and opinions about Ofili’s work, especially the work ‘No Woman, No Cry’. The children then created their own version of ‘No Woman, No Cry’ in their sketchbooks and annotated their work with their thoughts and feelings about its messages.
Well done to our Star of the Week, Layla, who has shown outstanding resilience and determination during her SATs. And another well done to Faith B, who has been nominated for the Random Act of Kindness award for always showing empathy and being kind and supportive to staff and classmates.
As it is also Mental Health Awareness week, instead of traditional homework, students could choose one or more of the following:
Dear Redwoods parents,
We’ve reached the end of SATs week (at last!) so I would like to say a big congratulations to all our Year 6 students who have worked incredibly hard. We are all extremely proud of their diligence and resilience, and they can now look forward to enjoying their final half-term at Bearnes (and the nice weather)!
In Art this week, Redwoods learned about an important contemporary artist called Chris Ofili. The children studied the messages Ofili gives through his work about black culture and history and shared their own thoughts and opinions about Ofili’s work, especially the work ‘No Woman, No Cry’. The children then created their own version of ‘No Woman, No Cry’ in their sketchbooks and annotated their work with their thoughts and feelings about its messages.
Well done to our Star of the Week, Layla, who has shown outstanding resilience and determination during her SATs. And another well done to Faith B, who has been nominated for the Random Act of Kindness award for always showing empathy and being kind and supportive to staff and classmates.
As it is also Mental Health Awareness week, instead of traditional homework, students could choose one or more of the following:
Acts of Kindness
- Write a kind note or draw a picture for a neighbour or family member and deliver it.
- Help someone at home with a chore without being asked.
- Make a “thank you” card or video message for someone in their local community (like a shopkeeper, post person, or teacher).
Time Outdoors with Others
- Go on a nature walk with a friend or family member and take a photo or draw something you notice.
- Litter pick with a sibling, friend or grown-up in your local park or street.
- Play a sport or outdoor game with someone else in your community.
Creative Connections
- Create a piece of artwork, poem or song about what community means to you and share it with someone.
- Make a “community gratitude jar” with your family—everyone adds one thing they’re thankful for.
- Draw a “mental wellbeing map” of your community—mark places or people that help you feel safe and happy.
Talk and Listen Time
- Spend 10 minutes asking a family member how their day was—and really listen!
- Have a screen-free chat or board game night with family or friends.
- Interview a grandparent or older neighbour about what helped them feel good when they were your age.
Calm and Connection
- Teach someone at home a calming activity you’ve learned, like breathing exercises or mindfulness colouring.
- Have a tech-free hour with someone—read, draw, cook or just relax together.
- Try a “kindness meditation”—sit quietly and send kind thoughts to someone in your life or your community.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Abraham
- Write a kind note or draw a picture for a neighbour or family member and deliver it.
- Help someone at home with a chore without being asked.
- Make a “thank you” card or video message for someone in their local community (like a shopkeeper, post person, or teacher).
Time Outdoors with Others
- Go on a nature walk with a friend or family member and take a photo or draw something you notice.
- Litter pick with a sibling, friend or grown-up in your local park or street.
- Play a sport or outdoor game with someone else in your community.
Creative Connections
- Create a piece of artwork, poem or song about what community means to you and share it with someone.
- Make a “community gratitude jar” with your family—everyone adds one thing they’re thankful for.
- Draw a “mental wellbeing map” of your community—mark places or people that help you feel safe and happy.
Talk and Listen Time
- Spend 10 minutes asking a family member how their day was—and really listen!
- Have a screen-free chat or board game night with family or friends.
- Interview a grandparent or older neighbour about what helped them feel good when they were your age.
Calm and Connection
- Teach someone at home a calming activity you’ve learned, like breathing exercises or mindfulness colouring.
- Have a tech-free hour with someone—read, draw, cook or just relax together.
- Try a “kindness meditation”—sit quietly and send kind thoughts to someone in your life or your community.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Abraham
Joel Abraham
Y5/6 Teacher
Laura Gratton
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Erika Sowten
Teaching Assistant