Class Gorwel
Teacher Katie Dickson
Welcome: My name is Mrs Dickson and I am the year 5/6 teacher at Ysgol Swn y Don. I am looking forward to working alongside you to make sure your child achieves to the best of their ability and has a great experience in Gorwel. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me either through the office or via email.
Your child has already been given a reading book and a reading record, I have asked them to read twenty minutes each day. The children are capable of reading alone, however I do ask that parents encourage and support their child to achieve this objective and sign the reading record once your child has read please.
Key Info: Forest School:
Our forest school sessions will be held each Tuesday afternoon with Mr Gallagher. Please ensure your child comes into school ready for this session in the correct clothing:
- School jumper or fleece.
- Outdoor shoes/ wellies available for the session (pupils will be given the opportunity to change shoes).
- A warm and waterproof coat.
- Warm hats and gloves (when the weather is cooler).
PE/Outdoor:
Your children will be immersed in a range of exciting and interesting activities both in class and through learning outside the classroom, for this reason, we ask that children come into school prepared for outdoor learning activities by wearing their active uniform and a warm, waterproof coat. The active uniform is also essential for P.E. which is on a Friday. Please ensure that clothing is appropriate for each season, as outdoor learning will be taking place throughout the year come rain, wind or shine (within reason).
What we are learning:
We have a very exciting year ahead of us planned out this year. In line with the new curriculum, children will be given the opportunity to help plan and suggest activities they would like to explore. After having an initial chat with them we have decided that during the first term we will be looking at what diversity means, which will include, investigating religion, race and racism, the Welsh culture and whether our bodies are the same or different.
Gorwel are also being given the opportunity to go to Nant BH for a couple of nights at the end of November. This is an invaluable experience which I would strongly suggest all children take part in. It always provides lifelong memories that your children will cherish.