Croeso I Dosbarth Oak 

The class is taught by Mrs Lewis and Mrs Williams, Mrs Campbell will support the learning of pupils in Year 5 and 6. 

Homework - Sent home on Friday to be returned on Tuesday. Homework is a consolidation of the work that has been taking place in class. An opportunity for pupils to show their understanding without teacher support and keep parents informed on the learning taking place. Maths and literacy will be sent, sometimes in their homework folders, other times on Google Classroom. Mrs Williams and Mrs Lewis will talk through the homework prior to releasing the pupils each Friday. Homework folders will also include a home-reader book for pupils, pupils will also have access to Giglets, an online reading resource with comprehension and reading test questions for pupils to complete. 

PE- Takes place each Monday, unless stated otherwise. Please provide suitable kit and footwear for pupils to change into, PE will take place outdoors as much as possible.

Uniform - Pupils must wear uniform, the class with the most pupils in school uniform are celebrated in Friday's Celebration Assembly. 

Attendance - We have high expectations for attendance in y5/6, being in school every day is the target, please inform the school if your child is ill or has an appointment. The class that tops our attendance tree will be celebrated in Friday's Celebration Assembly. 

Pupil Groups - We value pupil voice therefore in Dosbarth Oak we have the following Pupil Groups:

House Captains - All Y6

Wellbeing Warriors - All Y6

School Council - 2 Pupils

Eco Committee - 2 Pupils

Criw Iaith - 2 Pupils

Super Ambassadors - 2 Pupils

Sports Ambassadors - 4 Pupils

Digital Leaders - 2 Pupils

Podcast Presenters - 4 Pupils

Spring Topic: Alchemy Island 

This term our topic is 'Alchemy Island'. This topic will have a Literacy focus.  During this term we will be focusing on using map skills to identify human and physical features, working Scientifically to sort different materials and much more. During lessons pupils will be working in a range of different ways to further their knowledge and understanding of topics. Pupils will also complete a range of challenges that will support their learning.