Ysgol Gynradd 
Da​fen 
Pr​imary School 

 

Autumn Term's 'Big Question'... | ‘Cwestiwn Mawr’ Tymor y Gwanwyn…

‘Where does our food come from, and how does it get to our plates?'

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During the Spring term, we will be…

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• Writing Magic Porridge Pot-inspired stories, focusing on character and dialogue.

• Creating and following simple porridge recipes, writing step-by-step instructions.

• Designing and creating our own porridge.

• Planting, growing, and observing seeds, vegetables, and herbs in our classroom allotment.

• Investigating what plants need to grow.

• Exploring food journeys from garden/farm to plate, discussing sustainability and local produce.

• Learning about food waste and composting, and how to care for the planet while enjoying our food.

• Focusing on dance and movement in PE.

• Focusing on number, operations of number, measurement, shape and data handling in maths.

• Taking part in special events, including St David’s Day, Safer Internet Day, World Book Day and Dydd Santes Dwynwen.

• Reading stories and poems about plants, food, and growing.

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

• Exploring Christianity and Judaism – focusing on Easter and Tu Bishvat celebrations.

• Discussing healthy vs unhealthy foods and which help us grow strong and stay healthy.

• Writing our own planting-inspired poetry.

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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.

 

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 £11 for the 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 plan to spend a lot of time learning outdoors. Should you wish for your child to change their footwear, then please send appropriate outdoor footwear (e.g. wellies) into school in a labelled bag. This can be left in school on your child’s peg if you wish. This is optional and not required.

 

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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Take a look at our previous Newsletters

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