Croeso i Blwyddyn 6!

 

Our teachers are Mr. Howard (Elder), Miss Kelly (Elm)

We are delighted to be sharing this space with you, so we can share news and events during this incredibly busy final year. 

PE days this year are: Monday and Thursday - children are expected to bring fresh PE kit to each lesson. They are able to leave school in their PE kit but must ensure school uniform is neatly stored away in their bag (this is good practice for secondary school).  

We will be continuing to set mathematical challenges via our Matheletics platform. Children are welcome to borrow a physical reading book from our library and online books will be available via Oxford Reading Buddies - your child will be provided login details for this. 

Reading Focus – Wonder by R.J. Palacio

As part of our Pwy ydyn ni? context, Year 6 will be reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio, a powerful and uplifting novel that explores identity, empathy and belonging.

The story follows August Pullman, a ten-year-old boy born with a facial difference, as he attends mainstream school for the first time. Through multiple viewpoints, the novel explores how kindness, courage and understanding shape who we are - both as individuals and as a community.

Wonder encourages pupils to reflect on what truly defines us, moving beyond appearance to consider values such as respect, compassion and acceptance. As children journey alongside Auggie, they will make meaningful connections to their own identities, relationships and sense of belonging - perfectly complementing our exploration of cynefin, Welsh identity and the rich diversity within our school community.

The novel provides rich opportunities for discussion, empathy-building and reflection, reinforcing the core message of our context: we are all unique, and our differences are something to be celebrated.

Pwy ydyn ni? – Who Are We?

In Upper Key Stage Two, our new context for learning, Pwy ydyn ni?, places identity at the heart of everything we do. Throughout the term, children will explore what makes us who we are - individually, culturally and collectively - while developing skills and curiosity across all six Areas of Learning and Experience.

Languages, Literacy and Communication will see us donning our green creative thinking hats as we explore how language can be used to entertain, inspire and express identity. Through mythical narrative writing, pupils will delve into the Welsh legend of Taliesin and Ceridwen, discovering how the first bard was born. Poetry will play a central role as children prepare for the prestigious Year 6 Bard Competition, culminating in powerful performances of Slam Poetry that allow pupils to voice their own identities with confidence and flair.

In Mathematics and Numeracy, learners will sharpen their data-handling skills by collecting and analysing information from their local environment. They will explore population data across Wales, interpreting patterns and presenting findings with increasing accuracy and confidence.

Within Science and Technology, children will develop their investigative skills by forming their own enquiries about the world around them. Through fair tests, surveys, observations over time and classification activities, pupils will focus on recording results carefully and interpreting the data their investigations yield.

Our Humanities learning will begin close to home as we explore our cynefin - what makes Wales special and what makes us feel Welsh. Pupils will compare rural and urban Wales before broadening their horizons with an exciting geographical case study comparing Wales and Mongolia, while also considering the Rights of the Child within different contexts.

In Religion, Values and Ethics, children will explore Christian culture in a different country and compare it with the experiences of Christians living in Wales, encouraging reflection, respect and understanding of diverse beliefs.

Health and Well-being remains a key focus, with Year 5 pupils taking part in swimming lessons and Year 6 developing independence and confidence through Cycling Proficiency. Discovery Education sessions will support learning about Healthy Bodies, helping children understand how to look after themselves physically and mentally.

Finally, through Expressive Arts, pupils will enjoy a rich taster of film studies, drama, dance and art, all linked to Welsh identity. After exploring each discipline, children will take the lead in their learning by choosing one area to specialise in for the remainder of the term - developing creativity, confidence and personal expression.

Through Pwy ydyn ni?, pupils will celebrate heritage, culture and individuality while building skills that prepare them for learning, life and citizenship in Wales and beyond.