Dosbarth Yr Wyddfa
(Year 1 and Years 2)
.Teachers: Mr Francis and Mrs Marriott
Class LSA: Miss Evans
Big Question: Do all heroes wear capes?
Religion, Values and Ethics
We will be looking at 'The Bible. Parables. .Santes Dwynwen day. We will celebrate Chinese New year, Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, St David's day and Easter. We are learning to recite the Lord's prayer in Welsh.
Humanities
In Year 1 and Year 2, pupils will develop a strong sense of Cynefin (belonging) through a range of engaging learning experiences. They will identify and compare Welsh heroes, explore daily and seasonal weather patterns, and learn about key cultural and religious celebrations.
Pupils will develop an understanding of chronology by creating a timeline of fictional superheroes. They will welcome visitors to learn about different jobs within the community and explore significant landmarks in Montgomery, across Wales, and around the world, developing their sense of place and identity.
Literacy, Language and Communication
In Year 1 and Year 2, pupils will take part in a rich literacy programme to develop confident readers, writers and listeners. Children will engage in weekly individual reading, guided reading and Welsh shared reading, supported by a range of Welsh language activities. Daily phonics sessions will develop early reading and spelling skills, while regular listening activities will strengthen comprehension.
Pupils will explore writing through a range of engaging genres, including cards, posters and comic strips, and will create an information book focused on superhero facts to develop non-fiction writing skills. French will be introduced this term to support language development, alongside regular oracy tasks and Makaton to support communication. The term will also include key literacy events such as World Book Day.
Cymraeg
Incidental Welsh is built into all aspects of the school day. We positively promote the advantages of bi and multi-lingualism in the 21st century.
We will focus on traditional and modern Welsh stories.
We will be practising language patterns and using language mats to help us, We will also be singing songs and reading books using our Tric a Chlic reading scheme.
Maths and Numeracy across the Curriculum
Your child will work through the White Rose Maths scheme. They will experience a wide range of activities, which will This term, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will develop their mathematical understanding through engaging, cross-curricular activities with a strong focus on real-life maths. Learning will include place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and shape.
Pupils will also explore money and measurement, including length and height, developing practical problem-solving skills. Matching, sorting and reasoning activities will support early mathematical thinking, while regular use of TT Rockstars will build fluency and confidence with number facts.
Science and Technology
This term, pupils will develop scientific knowledge through hands-on investigations and practical activities. They will explore topics such as melting materials, identifying light sources, and learning about the human body and its organs.
In digital learning, pupils will develop early coding skills by directing Bee-Bots and Rugged Robots. They will learn to log into Hwb, use digital tools and educational apps, upload work to Seesaw, and create Internet Safety posters to support safe and responsible online behaviour.
Health and Wellbeing
This term, pupils will take part in activities that support physical, emotional and social development. Weekly P.E. lessons will focus on balance and ball skills, while the My Happy Mind programme will support wellbeing and positive mental health.
Learning will include important events such as Children's Mental Health Week and discussions about keeping healthy, linked to local heroes. Pupils will take part in circle time to explore emotions, develop practical life skills through cooking, and learn about fairness and Fairtrade, making links to real-life community heroes.
Expressive Arts
Pupils will take part in daily Welsh singing using Ffa La La songs to develop confidence in the Welsh language. They will design and create their own superheroes, including making capes, to encourage creativity and independence.
Throughout the term, pupils will explore a wide range of expressive arts activities, including music creation, celebration events, sewing and textile work, and exploring Pop Art. Seasonal learning and Dydd Gwener Gwych activities will further support creative expression, with expressive arts delivered across the curriculum, including through RVE.
Homework
Please read with your child at least three times a week at home and record this in their reading records.
Develop key maths skills such as: telling the time, reading scales, and learning number facts such as number bonds.
'Topic show and tell' (each child will do show and tell twice this term).
Our show and tell will be about our topic of books.
All children are to bring in topic-related items only.
If your child misses their slot due to absence, they will have the opportunity to show and tell the following week.
If you have any photos, videos etc, please email Mrs Marriott - marriotte11@montgomery.powys.sch.uk