Dosbarth Efydd
Croeso i Dosbarth Efydd!
We are the learning support class for Key Stage 2.
In our class you will find Mrs Roberts our class teacher, Miss Portingale and Miss John, our classroom teaching assistants and Miss Hopson, a braille support assistant. We have eight fabulous pupils in the class.
The class covers all areas of learning and experience through a nurturing and practical approach. Pupils access specific interventions throughout the week to support the targets within their IDP.
Pupils are encouraged to develop their independence and life-skills throughout daily activities.
Dosbarth Efydd’s daily affirmations are “We are smart, we are brave, we are kind, we are helpful, we are unique”.
Pupils will read to class staff on a Tuesday and Friday. Reading books will be sent home on a Friday, please return them on a Tuesday morning.
Apps we use in Dosbarth Efydd:
- We use SeeSaw to celebrate and share children’s work. Parents are able to communicate with class staff through the messenger feature of this platform.
- PurpleMash can also be accessed at home and provides children with a number of games, reading opportunities and quizzes to practise what they have learnt in class.
- Schoop is currently our whole school messaging service. The app can be downloaded to Android and Apple, allowing you to subscribe to our school channel (11150). Schoop is used to share our weekly newsletters and any important class notices or events.
Our class will be taking part in swimming lessons for their Autumn Term PE. This will take place every Friday afternoon at Aberdare Leisure Centre. Please can you send in swimming kit every Friday.
Our Forest School day is every other Thursday, with the first session of the Autumn Term on the 19th September. Please can children bring a coat and wellies on these days.
Our topic for the Autumn Term is ‘From Farm to Fork’.
Our Dazzle Day is a ‘hook’ leading us into the topic. It involves the children taking part in immersive activities throughout the day to engage them in this new and exciting topic. They will dress up as farmers, fruits, vegetables, the colour of their favourite fruit/vegetable or something else of their choice.
We are looking forward to developing our knowledge and skills as the term progresses through the range of areas of learning and experience. We have lots of exciting activities and quests planned.
The Class Community Event will take place at the end of the Autumn Term. Families will be invited to come into school. This is an opportunity for the pupils to showcase their learning.