Blwyddyn 1 / Year 1
Croeso i Dosbarth Y Garn
Welcome to Dosbarth Y Garn
Athrawes dosbarth | Class teacher – Miss Jessica Daniels
Cymhorthydd dosbarth | Classroom assistant – Mrs Mandy Jones
2022 -2023
Our BIG Question this term is:
If we explored Llandudno and beyond what would we find?
We will be looking at the Geography and History of our town Llandudno this term. We will explore the beach, town, animals in our environment, local landmarks and how it has changed over time. We will explore Climate Change and how we can impact the future of the planet through small actions.
The children have expressed a wish to look at Pakistan, Latvia, England, America and space. We will look at local transport and compare it to transport of the past and around the world.
The learners will have the opportunity to write letters, make lists and signs in our literacy genres. Pupils will also be developing their investigative skills by exploring wind power and making their own windmills.
Our Well-Being day will take place on a Friday, developing life skills, teamwork and exercising! Pupils will need: a white t-shirt, black shorts/jogging bottoms, trainers or gym pumps, school jumper or hoody.
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Our BIG Question this term is:
If I had the key to a castle, what would we find?
Project Overview:
This project has an Expressive Arts focus and enables learners to explore the heritage, design and arts that Castles provided to people in the past and present. Children to explore local history and landmarks through mixed media art, music dance, drama and digital media. Opportunities should be provided for learners to explore inquiry based learning, developing their ability to become independent learners.
Working collaboratively to build Castles





Exploring fiction and non-fiction Castle books and stories







Building Conwy Castle in the Discovery Zone








Painting Caernarfon Castle in the style of William Turner




Sewing tapestries for our Castle







