After the long summer break I’m sure you will want your child settled back into the school routines as quickly and smoothly as possible. I am looking forward to teaching the class again this year and wanted just to outline one or two things for you to note.
The class is now named DOSBARTH LLEW (the Lion class) as all classes in school have Welsh animal based names. Information on what’s been going on in class will be posted on the internet via our blog – www.ffynnontafpri.blogspot.com during the course of the year.
PE for year 5/6 will be on Fridays. Please ensure they have their PE kit on Fridays including footwear (eg. trainers) as while the weather remains mild I intend to do some lessons outside on the yard or on the field. We will have swimming lessons again soon – details to follow.
This term we will be learning about The Victorians in a mainly history based topic. If you have any Victoriana or artefacts in the family from this time please bring them in. A residential school trip at Danywenallt (Brecon Beacons) has been booked for next April - more details will follow.
Talk homework will be set every Monday to be completed by Fridays for Big Writing sessions. During the term other homework tasks will be set too – these might include model making, maths work and ‘talk presentations’ which the children will need to prepare. Your child will be expected to continue to read regularly both at home and at school on a daily basis and record this in their home/school log.
If your son/daughter needs any regular medication please let me know eg. I can keep spare asthma pumps on my desk ready for PE lessons/playtimes.
In the meantime I hope this year will be a busy and enjoyable one for your child. If you need to see me about anything just pop in or ring the school to make an appointment.
Mr C Brown
Year 5/6 teacher/Deputy Headteacher
