Dosbarth Un were very lucky to have a visit from Sharon today who came to teach us all about bees and honey. The learners had prepared their own thoughtful questions before the session and were eager to ask these. During the visit, they discussed the vital role bees play in our world and why it’s so important to look after them. The session was full of fascinating facts and buzzing excitement! A huge thank you to Sharon for generously giving up her time to visit us, and for her kind gifts – each learner received a pot of her delicious honey to try, as well as some seeds to plant and help support our pollinators. Diolch yn fawr, Sharon – your visit was very much appreciated by us all!

Dosbarth Un had a visit from PC Viv today who talked to learners about people who help us and how to stay safe on our holidays. She discussed various community helpers, emphasising the importance of knowing who to turn to in different situations. With the holiday season approaching, PC Viv also discussed essential safety tips to ensure the learners remain safe during this time, such as stranger awareness and safety by water.

Dosbarth Un has had an exciting week welcoming some new wriggly friends into our classroom. The learners now have some baby caterpillars to care for and observe as they grow and transform. This ties in with our class theme this term, allowing the learners to explore the fascinating process of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly and connect with the natural world around us.

Dosbarth Un have been working hard to design and create their own wildlife watch area within their class garden. The learners worked in groups to design this on paper first, thinking carefully about the features they wanted to include and the reasons for these. They then put their ideas into action to create it. The learners are looking forward to using this after half term to see what wildlife they can spot.

Yesterday, Dosbarth Un had a fantastic visit to Moorcourt Farm to learn all about farming and growing. The learners had an exciting day exploring the growing process of strawberries, raspberries, cherries and apples. They were able to see the different growing stages and also the machinery and vehicles used on the farm. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Moorcourt Farm for hosting such an engaging and educational workshop, it is greatly appreciated. 

The learners within the Eco-Committee are delighted to announce that three full boxes of used batteries have been successfully sent off for recycling. Thank you to everyone who contributed by bringing in their used batteries. Please continue to support this initiative by bringing these in – every contribution makes a difference! 

Today, Dosbarth Un engaged in a ‘No Mow May’ workshop led by Eco-Schools Wales and Plantlife Cymru, delving into the significance and benefits of plant life and wildflowers. This campaign encourages individuals and communities to leave their lawns uncut during May to support biodiversity and provide habitats for pollinators like bees and butterflies. The learners actively participated throughout the workshop, showing great enthusiasm and answering questions thoughtfully. They were also excited to think about how they could contribute in their own gardens and school grounds.

Dosbarth Un have been collaborating in groups to bring the story of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ to life through role-play. The learners embraced their character with great imagination, using expressive voices and thoughtful actions throughout. Well done everyone! 

Last week, Dosbarth Un began exploring the story ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. We started by listening carefully to the story and then worked together in groups to describe the main characters. After that, we used story maps to help us sequence the main events of the tale. Watch this space to discover what’s coming next in our learning about the story! 

The learners in Dosbarth Un have been exploring the Easter story and why some people celebrate Easter. As part of this, they planted their own sunflowers to take home to symbolise new life and decorated their pots with pictures representing new beginnings. We also talked about how to take care of the sunflowers to help them grow healthy.