Year 5/6 - Oak Class
Mrs Ingham
Oak Class is the final class our pupils are part of before they leave us for their chosen high schools. Each year group, having been divided up as they move through Year 4 and Year 5, come back together as a whole as Year 6s in Oak Class. Due to our mixed age key stage two classes, they are always joined by a group of Year 5s too.
Mrs Ingham, our Deputy Head, teaches in Oak Class, leading the children through their lessons. The final years of the Primary National Curriculum can be demanding, and whilst our pupils have to work hard to meet the challenge of this, Mrs Ingham ensures there is still lots of fun to be had.
Our Year 6s take on many responsibilities during their final year, from house captains, playground and lunch buddies to hall and technical monitors. They take on these vital roles to help school life run smoothly and be great role models for those pupils following in their footsteps. A real highlight of the final year at Overton is our week long residential, outdoor and adventurous trip. Here, lasting memories are made and true friendships are cemented before pupils move on towards high school and the challenge of things to come.
Mrs Emma Ingham
I became the Deputy Headteacher at Overton St. Helen’s in September 2024. I have been part of the Overton St. Helen’s family since September 2015 when I joined the school as the KS1 leader and taught Reception in Maple Class. I then moved to Elm Class and taught our Year 2 class before moving to Oak Class in September2024 to teach our Year 5/6 class. My experience across school means that I know how important it is for the children to have a firm foundation developed by their early years’ experiences and the strong relationships we build between home and school. Seeing how the children have flourished by the end of their primary school journey is a real privilege too, and I am very excited to be continuing as Oak Class teacher.My teaching experience isn’t ...
Within school, I have been responsible for leading and developing areas of the curriculum including English, History and Geography. I am really passionate that the children in our care should be proud of the area in which we live and I work hard to develop links with local experts to enhance our curriculum. I have worked with colleagues from local schools to develop the Morecambe Bay Curriculum and I am also very pleased that Overton St. Helen’s staff continue to work hard to form links with Lancaster University to ensure the best provision for our pupils.
Outside of school I wear many hats; including being a taxi driver, chef, cheerleader (for the many sports my girls participate in), volunteer and gardener (just the usual mum jobs). When I do get a few minutes to myself I love to go for a walk along the shore or to read a good book sitting in my garden.
