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Dear Parents/Carers, April 2026
Here is the team who will be supporting your child this year:
Teacher – Mrs C Bound Teaching Assistant (s): Miss Morris, Mrs Charming- Grey, Mr Pritchard, Mrs Gidley
Your child will be very busy developing their skills and knowledge in the following Areas of Learning (AoLE):
Summer Term – Responsibility
- Inquiry questions: What does it mean to be responsible?
- How do our choices affect others and the world around us?
- How can we care for our school, community and planet?
| Languages, Literacy and Communication (Eng) | Mathematics and Numeracy | Health and Well-Being | Languages, Literacy and Communication (Welsh) |
| Children will develop reading and writing through a range of engaging texts linked to our theme. They will write poetry using their senses and shape poems, and create non-chronological reports (fact files) about creatures and the environment. They will also write their own action stories. There will be a strong focus on regular reading, comprehension and developing speaking and listening skills through discussion, empathy and presentations. | Children will develop their number skills through White Rose Maths scheme. They will also apply maths in real-life contexts such as measuring plants, spaces in the garden, collecting data (e.g. litter, water use) and using money during our enterprise project. | They will focus on developing kindness, empathy and positive relationships. Pupils will learn how to take responsibility for their own wellbeing and support others, including understanding feelings and making good choices. Children will explore the themes Healthy Me and Changing Me, helping children understand how to stay healthy, manage emotions and recognise how they grow and change. | Children will develop their Welsh through songs, games and simple conversations. They will learn and use vocabulary linked to our theme- Yn yr ardd, including caring for the environment and helping others, and begin to use simple sentences in speaking and writing. They will continue to explore the Welsh culture through Welsh tales and stories linked to Wales |
| Science and Technology | Expressive Arts | Humanities | Other Learning Experiences |
| Children will explore how to care for the environment through investigations into living things, habitats, materials and water. They will develop enquiry skills by asking questions, exploring and finding solutions to real-life problems. As part of this, children will also take part in designing and making activities, creating simple products using recycled or sustainable materials to contribute towards our summer fair enterprise project. | Children will express their ideas through art, drama and music, including creating environmental artwork, exploring feelings through role play and designing products for our end-of-term enterprise project. They will also create art and models using recycled materials, and produce artwork inspired by caring for the planet and the natural world. | Children will learn about their local area and community, including how people in Wales and Carmarthen care for the environment. They will explore how our actions can affect the world and how we can make positive changes. We will also introduce children’s rights, helping pupils understand their right to a safe, healthy environment and how they can take responsibility to care for others and the world around them. | Outdoor learning and environmental activities School eco-projects and investigations Walk to School Week and other themed events Enterprise project and Summer Fair Opportunities to work collaboratively and share learning Visit from the school nurse to talk about looking after ourselves Visit to a local recycling centre Visit from HSBC to learn about money and enterprise Opportunities to walk in the community and learn about road safety |
Our curriculum is underpinned by the 4 Core Purposes:
Ethical, Informed Citizens Ambitious, Capable Learners
Healthy, Confident Individuals Enterprising, Creative Contributors
Whilst developing skills in the Areas of Learning identified above, we will also be ensuring that your child develops skills in the Three Cross Curricular Responsibilities:
LITERACY CROSS-CURRICULUM NUMERACY CROSS-CURRICULLUM
DIGITAL COMPETENCE CROSS-CURRICULUM
Above all else, we want your child’s school experience to be happy, with engaging activities which will inspire them. This works best when school and homework together. Please approach your child’s teacher or make an appointment if we can help in any way.
Here are some ways that you can help:
READING – The key to success in school is the ability to read and to foster a lifelong love of it. Please read with your child as often as possible and make listening to them read an enjoyable experience. There will be regular library sessions where your child can select a book to enjoy at home. These will need to be returned when completed. Please also encourage reading a range of materials such as leaflets and magazines.
PE KIT – PE kit can be worn to school instead of uniform, on your child’s PE day (black or grey shorts, leggings or joggers and a white t shirt). PE day is a Wednesday. Over the warmer months, we will encourage trainers to be worn to practice school sports.
FRUIT – being a ‘Healthy School’ we promote eating fruit as a morning snack. Fruit and water can be brought in from home.
LUNCH – School dinners provide a healthy, balanced meal for pupils each day. If your child brings a packed lunch, please support us by ensuring it is healthy and includes a variety of foods, aiming to include part of their 5 a day. We kindly ask that packed lunches do not include sweets or fizzy drinks. Please note that we are a nut-free school, so no products containing nuts should be brought in
JEWELLERY – may we remind parents / carers that for safety reasons, jewellery should be kept to a strict minimum. Small, stud earrings are permitted.
UNIFORM – we enjoy a sense of belonging by wearing a school uniform every day. Plain black shoes or trainers are fine, as well as plain black or grey jogging bottoms. All items MUST be labelled.
ATTENDANCE – excellent attendance of 95%+ is essential for learning and social success. Please give your child the best chance of making progress by being on time every day. Call the Office if your child is unwell.
COMMUNICATION – classroom staff use ClassDojo to keep parents / carers up to date with class news.
Please check it regularly and stay in touch with school throughout the term.
Here’s to another fun and busy term ahead. We look forward to working with you to support your child.
Diolch yn fawr / thank you very much,
