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Dosbarth Pili-pala

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Summer Term 2026 / Tymor yr Haf 2026

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During the Summer Term Dosbarth Pili-pala will be studying the following topic:

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This term our class will be stepping "Under the Big Top - Circus" as we explore the exciting imaginative world of the circus. This fun filled theme will engage learners through creativity, storytelling, and active learning experiences. This topic will provide rich opportunities for learners to develop their skills across the curriculum through creative, practical and engaging learning experiences. 

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How do patterns help create the magic and movement of the circus?

Throughout the term, learners will explore how patterns appear in many areas of learning—from movement and music to maths and storytelling.

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​What will your child be learning?​
Learners will:

  • Learn about the different roles in a circus, such as performers, clowns, acrobats, and ringmasters

  • Explore how circuses have changed over time

  • Develop confidence through performance, role play, and movement

  • Use their imagination to create their own circus acts and stories

  • Build teamwork and cooperation skills through group activities

Areas of Learning Covered:

Literacy:

  • Reading and exploring circus-themed texts

  • Writing in different genres such as: Descriptions, Diary entries, Advertisements and Stories

  • Developing speaking and listening through: Role play (e.g. ringmaster, performers) and Group discussions and presentations

  • Building vocabulary linked to the circus

Mathematics:

  • Working with money (ticket prices and change)

  • Creating and interpreting data (tally charts and graphs)

  • Exploring patterns and sequences

  • Problem-solving through real-life circus scenarios

Science and Technology

  • Investigating forces and balance (acrobatics)

  • Exploring sound (rhythm and music)

  • Learning about light and shadows (circus effects)

  • Understanding materials and how they are used

Expressive Arts:

  • Designing circus-themed artwork using patterns and colour

  • Creating music using rhythm and repetition

  • Taking part in drama and performance

  • Filming and evaluating their own performances

Humanities:

  • Learning about the history of the circus

  • Exploring how circuses travel around the world

  • Discussing values such as: Fairness and Teamwork

  • Respect (including discussions about animals in circuses)

Health & Well-being:

  • Developing balance, coordination, and movement

  • Creating movement sequences inspired by circus acts

  • Working as a team and building confidence

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How you can support learning at home

  • Talk about any experiences your child has had of the circus or performances

  • Encourage imaginative play (e.g. putting on a mini “show” at home)

  • Read stories or watch age-appropriate clips about the circus together

  • Help your child practise simple skills like balancing or coordination in a safe space

  • Encourage your child to read regularly

  • Practise telling the time and using money

  • Talk about patterns you see in everyday life

  • Discuss online safety and responsible use of technology

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We are looking forward to a term full of creativity, fun and learning together!

If you have any questions or resources you'd like to share with us, please feel free to get in touch.

Thank you for your support!

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Further Information

Homework

Homework Tasks will be set either on our Google Classroom (Google for Education “Dosbarth Pili-pala 🦋 Year 3/4 ”) or paper copies given, to be completed in homework books. Each homework task is explained to the pupils and should be completed independently as it is reinforcement of the tasks completed in school during the week.

 

  • English, Maths or Thematic homework will be given on a Friday and should be returned by Monday.

  • Spelling or Multiplications Tables - every week on a Monday (test on Friday)

  • Times tables need to be revised every night.

  • Poem of the Week, on google classroom to be read every week.

  • Reading should be carried out regularly at home

 

Reading Books

Reading books are to be returned daily in blue school reading bags . Please write in your child’s record book if they have read to you at home. The children will also have the opportunity to borrow books from the library and these must be returned weekly. Our class library day will be a Tuesday every week. 

 

PE

PE will take place every Tuesday. Pupils are asked to arrive to school wearing their PE clothes. 

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Healthy School
Learners are encouraged to bring water bottles (containing only water) to drink throughout the day, this can be refilled during playtimes and dinner times. 
We have a fruit tuck shop where learners can purchase fruit for morning play if they wish (30p per day or £1.50 for the week). Learners are encouraged to go to the fruit shop to buy their own fruit OR they can bring in their own fruit for morning play. 
 

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Thank you once again for all your continued support. 

Diolch yn fawr.

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Mrs S Phillips

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