Croeso i Blwyddyn 5!

 

Our teachers are Mr. Lewis (Lime), Mrs Jackson and Mrs Roberts (Larch)

PE days this year are: Tuesdays and Wednesdays - children are expected to bring fresh PE kit to each lesson. They are able to leave school in their PE kit but must ensure their school uniform is neatly stored away in their bag.

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. 

This term, we are excited about launching our whole-school context for learning of the year: Reboot

Our class text is: The Little People, BIG DREAMS series by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara.

The children will discover the lives of key figures from throughout history, from creatives and activists to scientists and politicians. Told as a story, with a facts and photos section at the back, every story begins with that person as a small child. Containing figures from many different experiences, backgrounds and journeys, the series aims to develop children’s empathy and their understanding of the world.

 

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Our Whole School Context: Reboot

This term, our whole school will be delving into an exciting new Science and Technology driven context titled Reboot. Year 5 and 6 students will help revive and reboot our school allotment.

The children will:

- Learn the structure of plants, including biological cells. 

- Contribute to their community and reach out to local businesses. 

- Grow as ethical, informed citizens and recognise the impact of actions upon communities and the environment. 

- Build entrepreneurial and design skills to create and sell bird feeders. 

- Take inspiration from the works of artists Van Gogh and Gwyn Jones. Pupils will analytically respond to their work and produce art mimicking them.

- Develop writing skills, creating instructional and information texts, ensuring accuracy through the Habit of Mind, Get it Right.

- Through Helpwr Heddiw and Welsh sessions, expand their vocabulary when expressing wants and desires, as well as giving opinions. 

- Gain valuable life skills in swimming sessions. 

- Foster teamwork and resilience, as well as creatively problem-solving using the Habit of Mind, in Margam Park Adventure.