Welcome to Dosbarth Mynydd!
This class is made up of Year 5 and Year 6 children.
The class teacher is Mrs Murphy and the class LSO is Mrs Sadd.
This class is made up of Year 5 and Year 6 children.
The class teacher is Mrs Murphy and the class LSO is Mrs Sadd.
Key Information about our Class
P.E. Days - Tuesday and Thursday - Please can the children have the correct kit in for these days.
Reading, spelling and times tables - We encourage the children to dedicate a little bit of time each night to these activities as they are the foundation of the literacy and numeracy learning that takes place in the classroom. The children need to only spend about 10-15 minutes a night on each of these activities.
Homework Diaries - When you listen to your child read, please sign the 'Tonight I Must' box to show this. Please can diaries have a parental signature every Friday.
Learning Logs - Homework in Dosbarth Mynydd is set using a learning log. Children are to complete a literacy and numeracy task, as well as chose an activity from the topic grid. . Pupils are encouraged to research in detail and present their learning in a variety of ways. They are expected to complete approximately two pages in their book. We encourage the children to do a little on this project every night and to fit their homework in around their clubs and after school activities.
Class Dojo points –The children get to collect class dojo points through the week for hard work or great behaviour. This year we have also discussed having a class reward for the class total of Dojo points. These rewards will include extra free time or a longer break. The dojo is a great way of keeping in touch if you have any questions you would like to ask me. You are also able to see how well you child is working in the class by checking the points they get each week.
Reading, spelling and times tables - We encourage the children to dedicate a little bit of time each night to these activities as they are the foundation of the literacy and numeracy learning that takes place in the classroom. The children need to only spend about 10-15 minutes a night on each of these activities.
Homework Diaries - When you listen to your child read, please sign the 'Tonight I Must' box to show this. Please can diaries have a parental signature every Friday.
Learning Logs - Homework in Dosbarth Mynydd is set using a learning log. Children are to complete a literacy and numeracy task, as well as chose an activity from the topic grid. . Pupils are encouraged to research in detail and present their learning in a variety of ways. They are expected to complete approximately two pages in their book. We encourage the children to do a little on this project every night and to fit their homework in around their clubs and after school activities.
Class Dojo points –The children get to collect class dojo points through the week for hard work or great behaviour. This year we have also discussed having a class reward for the class total of Dojo points. These rewards will include extra free time or a longer break. The dojo is a great way of keeping in touch if you have any questions you would like to ask me. You are also able to see how well you child is working in the class by checking the points they get each week.
Our Class Curriculum
In Dosbarth Mynydd we have a two year cycle of topics:
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Year A
Autumn Term - Black Gold Inquiry Question "What were working conditions like for children working in Victorian mines? How did the situation change?" Expert Team: Pit Inspection Client(s): Earl of Shaftesbury Commission To carry out a full inspection of the mines, discover the working conditions of the children working there, and to report back to Parliament with their findings. Spring Term - Tribes, Trees and Toucans Inquiry Question: ‘What if there were no rainforests?’ Expert Team: Trainee Conservationists Client: Size of Wales Charity Commission: Children are trainee conservationists. They need to research and find about about the plants, animals and humans that call the rainforest their home. They then research and debate the issue of deforestation. Finally they organise the whole school awareness and fund raising day for the charity. Summer Term - Castaways Inquiry Question: ‘What if we were stranded on a desert island?’ Expert Team: Castaways Client: Bear Grylls Commission: The castaways have been stranded on a desert island as part of a reality TV programme. They have to show that they can survive on the island and get off it! |
Year B
Autumn Term - Mission To Mars TBC! Spring Term - Bend and Flow TBC Summer Term - Off with her Head TBC! |
Parent Overviews
Black Gold
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Tribes, Trees and Toucans
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Castaways: The Island
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Special Events
St David's Day
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Trip to Botanic Gardens
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