Welcome to Dosbarth Elm and Elder!

Our class teachers are Mr. Howard and Miss Kelly. 

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: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 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. 

This term, we are excited about launching our second whole-school context for learning of the year: Reboot 25!

Our class text for this term is 'Can you see me?' by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott. 

 

Year 6 Summer Term Reading: Can You See Me?
This summer term, our Year 6 children will be reading Can You See Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott — a heartfelt and insightful story that follows Tally, an autistic girl navigating the transition from primary to secondary school. The book offers a powerful message about empathy, acceptance, and embracing differences, making it a perfect companion as our pupils prepare for their own journey to high school. Through Tally’s experiences, children will explore themes of friendship, change, and understanding, helping to foster a more inclusive and supportive mindset within the classroom and beyond.

Reboot: Innovation, Regeneration and Community – Year 5 and 6 Learning Context

This term, our whole school will be exploring an exciting, science and technology-focused context for learning titled Reboot. In Years 5 and 6, pupils will be delving into themes of innovation and regeneration, with a key focus on improving our school allotment.

In science, children will study plant reproduction and investigate the impact of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They will also explore recipes and food technology, using home-grown vegetables and herbs. As part of their Language, Literacy and Communication (LLC) lessons, pupils will produce cooking demonstrations and advertisements, as well as work with infographics and information texts to communicate their ideas effectively.

In a hands-on, apprentice-style task, children will design and build bird feeders, using their design and technology skills to support sustainability and biodiversity. Humanities lessons will focus on physical geography, particularly the properties of soil and land essential for growing plants.

Through Expressive Arts, pupils will create observational paintings of flowers, plants, and trees, while exploring a variety of artists who have used nature as their inspiration. This will allow them to develop their artistic skills and deepen their understanding of how nature influences art.

Running through the Reboot context is a strong theme of community, encouraging pupils to think about how we can work together to care for our environment and support one another through creative, purposeful learning.