November News
November has been a busy time once again. A variety of visitors called at the school and the children have also been out on visits.
Dosbarth Eigiau has been learning the story of the Stickman and have been out looking for twigs for their Small World area. While outside wandering they have also been developing their listening skills by listening carefully for different sounds. We also had some snow and ice in the middle of the month and it was a great opportunity for the children to learn about cold weather and what happened to the ice as it warmed up.
Dosbarth Crafnant Class have completed a variety of Forest School sessions with Alys. On one cold day they had the opportunity to light a fire outside and learn how to keep warm and safe at the same time. They also had the opportunity to develop their creative skills by creating a collage with multicolored leaves that had fallen from the trees. They have also been developing their measuring skills by comparing and measuring their feet in their class shoe shop and also comparing the size of leaves and measuring with conkers.
The children of Dosbarth Melynllyn visited Llanrwst to learn about the history of Llywelyn our Last King and they also had the opportunity to visit the bridge and learn about the different names it has. The Mayor - Mostyn Jones showed them around. It was an extremely interesting morning and they learned about Dafydd ap Siencyn, William Salisbury, William Morgan, they had the opportunity to visit Cylch yr Orsedd and the council office before going to spend some of their money in the sweet shop . The children had also been busy creating Guy Fawkes to put on the bonfire in Tal y Bont on Bonfire Night .
The children in Dsoabarth Dulyn have been learning about Wales and have been learning facts about the counties and the capital city Cardiff. They have also been evaluating various versions of the national anthem – Land of My Fathers. Following that they have been working together in groups to perform their own verswin by singing and using instruments. A few pupils have been sharing new talents with us which isfantastic to see.
Some of the children from Dosbarth Geirionydd competed in a football tournament in Llandudno and it was lovely to hear the organisers praising the children's behaviour. We will receive a new sports kit soon and look forward to wearing it in various competitions. Cwmni Theatr Clwyd came to perform to the children and held a workshop on making wise choices and teaching the children about the justice system. In addition, Ifan, the Dyffryn Conwy Rugby Officer has been holding weekly sessions with the children and they have been responding brilliantly. As part of the 'Wales' theme the children have also been learning about local and national politics and Caryl Hughes came here from the Welsh Assembly to share information about the purpose of the government and the type of work that takes place there. Perhaps the politicians of the future are amongst them!
