Croeso i Dosbarth Mars

Welcome to Class Mars

Welcome to Mars 25/26! I’m Miss Purcell and we are supported by Mrs Cornelius (TA) and Mrs Jones & Mr Tolley (PPA)

Our exciting topic for this term is..... ‘Blast from the past’.This term, our pupils will be learning all about World War Two. They will explore how the war began, what life was like for people on the Home Front, and the experiences of evacuee children. The children will have the chance to look at artefacts, listen to wartime music, and discover how rationing changed everyday meals. They will also create their own propaganda posters and write diary entries in role as evacuees. This topic will help pupils to understand the impact of World War Two on ordinary people and reflect on the importance of peace today.

Communication

Class Dojo is a brilliant communication tool and used on a regular basis to keep parents/guardians up to date with announcements and messages, as well as posting pictures of classroom activities. It is beneficial that all parents/guardians are set up on Class Dojo. If you require any support with this, then please speak with Miss Purcell.

If you need to contact Miss Purcell, please email purcella27@hwbcymru.net.

Daily Routines:

Our school gates will be open from 8:40 at Soar Terrace, they will be supervised by staff until the bell rings at 8:50.

Our school day finishes at 3:10 and children will exit on to the yard. If you wish for your child to walk home or to a meeting point, please ask for a consent form (Year 5 only).

We advise that children are provided with a water bottle to bring to school and a healthy snack to eat during their morning playtime. Alternatively, fruit can be purchased in school at 25p per piece of fruit.

Wednesday

• Secret Garden is on a Wednesday, please bring wellies or old trainers to change into and a coat

Friday

• Spelling Test
• PE Friday- Please ensure appropriate clothing and footwear is worn to school.

Homework

New spelling words are given out on a Monday ready for a test on Friday.

Cross Curricular homework linked to our topic will be set termly and will take the form of a homework 'menu' for you and your child to enjoy together. If there are any problems or queries regarding your child’s homework, then please don’t hesitate to ask.

In addition to set homework tasks, we encourage children to read at home often. The school uses ActiveLearn. Children can access Bug Club Reading Books as well as Maths games.