Dosbarth Bedw is a Year 3 and 4  class led by myself, Miss Murphy.  The year ahead is certainly an exciting one with a range of opportunities for pupils to participate in a variety of learning experiences which will inspire and engage learners. Our aim as part of the New Curriculum is to develop ambitious learners who feel capable and ready to learn both now and into the future. 

  

Our classroom environment provides opportunities for our pupils to develop skills across the six areas of learning and experience: Language, Literacy and Communication; Mathematics and Numeracy; Science and Technology; Humanities; Health and Wellbeing and Expressive Arts. We have access to a wealth of resources including the use of enhanced provision, technology and the outdoors. Learners are encouraged to set themselves high standards and seek and enjoy challenges. Pupils regularly voice what skills they want to further develop independently and this in turn forms our weekly ‘Missions’. They will have opportunities to engage in creativity, problem solving and risk taking. 

  

Our class topics have been tailored to ensure a broad and balanced curriculum which gives pupils opportunities to develop their literacy, numeracy and DCF skills across the six AoLEs. Our Spring term topic is ‘Alive and Kicking’ where we will be looking at a variety of things such as pollution, life cycles and habitats. Cynefin- a sense of belonging to Wales and the local community is extremely important in Dosbarth Bedw. As part of our topic, we will be exploring the local area, working collaboratively with local organisations to help develop and improve our community. 

  

In order to embed the learning that takes place in school it is important to encourage pupils to participate in home-learning. Basic mental math number skills are needed to access all areas of mathematics and numeracy. Therefore, counting in 2s, 5s and 10s, 3 and 4 times tabes and quick recall of number facts such as number bonds/doubling and halving are essential. 

  

Please ensure that you read with your child daily using their school reading books; your own personal books and the website ‘Oxford Owl’. The purpose of a reading book is to ensure learners develop strategies to sound and blend whilst also reading for meaning and understanding. Pupils will engage in various reading activities throughout their lessons as well as one-to-one reading and group guided reading sessions. Pupils will be expected to read every day at home. As little as ten minutes per day can have a huge impact on their learning. They also need to ensure they bring their reading book to school every day so that we can listen to them and change their book regularly. 

  

Weekly spelling lists will be given out and will need to be taken home to learn. Please encourage your child to practise their spellings ready for their test on a Thursday. It is also important that they understand the meaning of the word and should be able to put the word into a sentence.  

  

We promote healthy, active, lifestyle choices and encourage regular physical exercise through PE which takes place on a Tuesday. If your child brings a packed lunch, please include healthy foods and plain water. Pupils may bring a piece of fruit from home to have at break time and a bottle of water to keep in class.  

  

If you require any further information or wish to discuss anything I am available at the end of the day or via Class Dojo. Your child’s well-being is of utmost priority in order for them to become happy, healthy and confident. Should you have any concerns please do not hesitate to drop me a message. 

I am very much looking forward to being a part of your child’s educational journey and hope to make this year an enjoyable and memorable!

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Miss Murphy

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