Ysgol Gynradd 
Da​fen 
Pr​imary School 

 

 

Summer Term's 'Big Question'... | ‘Cwestiwn Mawr’ Tymor y Haf…

‘What patterns can we find around us?'

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During the Summer term, we will be…

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• Writing Kasim and the Greedy Dragon-inspired stories, focusing on character and setting descriptions.

• Writing information texts about dragons.

• Investigating what happens to different materials when mixed (chemical reactions).

• Exploring our local area and how Dafen has changed from past to present.

• Focusing on team games, football and athletics in PE.

• Focusing on measurement, money, time, fractions and patterns/sequences in maths.

• Taking part in special events, including Earth Day, World Bee Day, The Big Green Week and World Environment Day.

• Reading stories and poems about Wales, our community and dragons.

• Developing our Welsh language skills through songs, everyday language, and games.

• Exploring Judaism – focusing different celebrations, such as Shavuot.

• Exploring patterns in maths and music through sequences and repetition.

• Investigating measure through designing and testing paper planes in D&T.

• Using digital technology to create patterns, digital art, and music.

• Taking part in outdoor learning experiences, exploring patterns, nature and the local environment.

• Learning how to care for our environment and the importance of sustainability and global responsibility.

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Further Information​ | Mwy o Wybodaeth

Reading Books | Llyfrau Darllen

• Your child will bring home a reading book and/or Read Write Inc. flashcards, along with their reading record. Once your child has read at home, please return these items to school for more to be issued. Just 10 minutes of daily reading and practising sounds will make a huge difference to their progress.

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Spelling Tests | Profion Sillafu

• Spelling tests will take place every Friday. Half-termly spelling words will be sent home at the start of each half term, along with all test dates. Please practise these words with your child at home.

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PE

• PE will take place every Wednesday. Pupils should come to school wearing their PE clothes (t-shirt, joggers, shorts, trainers, etc.) as there will not be an opportunity to change in school.

 

Snack Time | Amser Snac

• The cost of the daily class snack is £1 per week, which can be paid weekly, half termly or termly (£1 a week, £6 for the half-term, or £13 for the full term). Learners will receive a healthy snack, usually a range of fruits and vegetables, and a cup of milk or water. Please note this is separate from the school tuck shop.

• Any money raised (after purchasing snack) is used to buy resources for the class, such as crafting materials, baking supplies, etc.

• To support our healthy school approach, learners should bring water bottles containing only water. They can refill them throughout the day as needed.

 

Outdoor Learning | Dysgu Awyr Agored

• Outdoor learning is a key part of our school curriculum, and we aim to spend a lot of time learning outside, which may include getting muddy at times. We advise that children bring a change of footwear (e.g. wellies) in a labelled bag, which can be kept in school on their peg if preferred.

 

Jumpers and Clothing | Siwmperi a Dillad

• Please ensure all jumpers, cardigans and clothing are clearly labelled with your child’s name. We understand how expensive uniform can be and hope to avoid anything going missing.

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Please keep an eye on Piota (as well as Facebook, Instagram and our school website) for any updates, messages and information. Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Diolch yn fawr,​

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​​Mr Patterson and Miss Rees

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