Dosbarth Celyn (Y5/6)
Overview for parents.
Hello everyone and welcome to Dosbarth Celyn!
Teacher: Mrs B. Hilbourne
We are a Year 5/6 class of hardworking, resilient learners!
This Term.
Our main concept for this term is ‘Mountains and Struggles’, however our last two weeks will be based on ‘Welsh Heritage’. We began the term with ‘immersion activities’ where children were introduced to the topic and developed a basic understanding of the theme. I can safely say these activities were enjoyed by everyone!
There will be a focus on similarities and differences between life in Wales and Lesotho, but we will also delve into issues in South Africa at specific points during history with an emphasis on Apartheid and the struggles people suffered. We will be exploring the daily challenges faced by a variety of people, with our main question being; ‘I wonder what unites Wales and Lesotho?’ As many of you might know, we have a link school in Lesotho and we welcomed a Head Teacher from there last year!
Our class novel this term is ‘Journey to Jo’Burg’ by Beverly Naidoo. Children will be exposed to a wide range of genres, experiencing both reading and writing in the styles being studied.
Dates
Crucial Crew Y6 – 29th January
Expressive Arts Workshops - 22nd / 29th January
After school clubs – 19th January (teachers will confirm places)
African Drumming weekly sessions (5 weeks) – 15th Jan – 12th February
Weekly Boxing sessions (12 weeks) – 15th January
Your child will bring home their Digital Passport. All log-in details will be found inside!
Google Classroom is used widely across the county and we use it during lessons.
Accelerated Reader
You will be able to find the Accelerated Reader link on our Google Classroom stream. 💻 😊 Accelerated Reader is a website that provides a ‘quiz’ or set of comprehension questions based on a book your child has read. This will test their reading and understanding.
Purple Mash, Times Tables Rock Stars and Reading Eggs
These platforms can also be accessed from home. We encourage our learners to read and practise times tables every day! It really is so important! 📖 📚 👍🏼
Here is an short overview of these learning sites:
* Purple Mash - a learning platform full of games, templates to type onto and challenges. Lots of fun to be had!
* Reading Eggs - Read books, compete quizzes, collect points and earn trophies!
* TTRS - a learning platform based around brushing up on those times table skills. Participate in battles with other classes, earn points and strive to become a ROCK HERO!
If you are unsure of how to access any of these, please just ask! ☺️
Spelling
New spelling words are sent home fortnightly. Please support your child by helping them to learn these spellings. Diolch!
PE
PE days are Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ensure uniform and appropriate footwear are worn on these days. Diolch!
Best wishes, Mrs Hilbourne.