Croeso i Fflwyddyn 6!

Welcome to Year 6!

 

This year, our classes are:

Dosbarth Coch - Mr McLeod

Dosbarth Glas - Miss Hewitson

 

 

 

Year 6 PPA teacher will be Mrs McFarlane and Miss Perryman.  PPA will be fortnightly on a Tuesday.

 

 

Year 6 Coch - 8.45am until 3.00pm

Year 6 Glas - 8.45am until 3.00pm 

Dear Parents & Carers

We would like to welcome the pupils back for their final time at Bryn Hafod Primary School. We are looking forward to a jam-packed timetable, filled with learning experiences. We have included a few details below that might help you out over the next few weeks as the children settle in.

 

PE Days

PE days for both classes  this term will be on a Monday.  Children can wear PE kit into school on this day to save changing etc.  Please make sure that children wear suitable footwear for PE e.g. trainers not sandals or football boots.

 

 

Home Reading

Children in Year 5/6 are encouraged to change their reading books when needed. Reading at home is extremely important to your child’s education, so we ask all parents/carers to read with children wherever possible, helping them by starting difficult words for them and ask your own questions along the way about the story and the characters actions in the story. 

“Why did he do that?” 

“How could she feel now?” 

“What may happen next?” 

Help them by breaking longer words into sounds. 

 

All children should know there Giglets password and log in, on Giglets they will be able to find serval books that they can read at home. If your child does not know their log in please contact their class teacher and they will be able to give it to you. 

 

Water

Please ensure your child brings a bottle of water to school with them. Please avoid providing fizzy drinks and also note that energy drinks are not allowed.

 

Applications for High School

Over the next few weeks, we will be informing you that applications for High School are open.  It is important that you complete the online applications before the deadlines given to ensure your child gets a place in your preferred school.  They usually have to be completed by mid  November.  Over the past few years Eastern High and St Iltyds have been oversubscribed so getting your application in on time will ensure that your child has the best possible chance.  I cannot stress this enough as parents over the past few years have been left disappointed.  If you wish to receive support with completing your child’s application, please contact the school in plenty of time to allow us to put a plan in place. 

 

Walking Home

If you wish for your child to walk home from school by themselves, please write a letter to your child’s class teacher providing written consent for your child to do so.  Children without a letter will not be allowed to leave the school premises.

 

We hope we have your support in helping your child to achieve the very best that they can. It’s going to be a very busy, yet exciting year.

Accessing Google Classroom from Home

To access Google classroom pupils can download a FREE app via the App store on an ipad or iphone and via the Google Play Store on Android devices. Pupils then need to sign in using the username and password

provided to them by the class teacher. 

 

To access google classroom on a laptop or PC pupils need to go to classroom.google.com and sign in with their HWB details.

 

Forgotten your HWB details?  No problem, notify your class teacher and they can help you out.

Topic Overviews for Parents 

 

Topic 1 - Once upon a Crime 

With plots to uncover; mysteries to solve and codes to break, join the very best junior detectives of Llanrumney to strengthen your critical thinking, problem solving and empathy skills. Forensic science is one of the most important aspects of any criminal investigation. 

It’s time to step behind the police cordon and dive straight into the heart of the crime scene to find and analyse the crucial pieces of evidence. 

Are you determined enough to solve it?

 

Topic 2 - Cymru am Byth

 

Get ready to explore the incredible story of Wales! This land of mountains, castles, and legends has a fascinating past, filled with mighty kings, ancient warriors, and breath taking landscapes. From the towering peaks of Snowdonia to the rugged coastline, Wales has shaped history and helped influence the world. 

Join us as we uncover the secrets of Wales, its geography, history, and how it connects to the world!

 

Topic 3 - Step into the Spotlight

 

A creative and performance filed journey where children will explore the magic of theatre storytelling and all the behind the scenes secrets. 

Children will design and make puppets and bring characters to life before making them into a film. We will also dive into Welsh musicians and look at which locations in Wales have been chosen to be parts of Hollywood Films. Through this topic children will develop creativity, teamwork and performance whilst exploring the science that makes stage and screen magic possible.

 

Topic 4 - The Pale Blue Dot

 

 

Overall, these units provide a rich and engaging learning experience for your child, helping them to develop their critical thinking, empathy, and understanding of complex issues related to conflict, designing, creating and evaluating, sustainability, and legacy. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher for more information.