Summer 2
Our class had a fantastic trip! We enjoyed learning about the vital role of the RNLI volunteers, watching the lifeboat launch, and trying on some of the rescue equipment. After a picnic and time to play in the park, we enjoyed an ice cream and had fun on the beach. We also visited the Swansea Jack Memorial, bringing our learning to life. It was a wonderful day filled with fun, learning, and memorable experiences.
Gŵyl Dyfodol was a vibrant celebration filled with fun, colour, music, games, and unforgettable moments. We enjoyed a lively atmosphere alongside special appearances from some of Wales’ most beloved characters, making it a truly memorable event for all.
Lots of fun with Ms B playing games!
Thank you to Milo and Mrs Rees for teaching us how dogs thrive and survive. We loved learning about the amazing ways dogs adapt, and it was wonderful to hear about so many heroic dogs too!
Zooming around on the bikes and scooters
Keeping cool in the shade of the trees and enjoying a good book.
We are so pleased to hear that so many of our pupils are sharing their learning with parents and family members at home. It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm continuing beyond the classroom. Ellis visited the Swansea Jack Monument over the weekend after learning about Swansea Jack in class. Theo also shared a fascinating family connection: his great-grandfather’s dog had puppies, and one of them was actually Swansea Jack! We love hearing these stories and seeing children make meaningful connections between their learning and the world around them.
Children explored their creativity by making forest faces with clay and natural materials.
A huge thank you to Emily and Harry for representing our class at Morriston Primary School for the Welsh cluster event. They spoke confidently in both Welsh and English, sharing and explaining the work we have done based on the Jac Abertawe story.
Lots of fun activities to develop our understanding of analogue and digital clocks
As part of the United Nations International Day of Play, we spent time together at our local park. The day celebrates every child's right to play and recognises the important role play has in supporting wellbeing, learning and development. By enjoying the fantastic spaces within our community, we can build friendships, create happy memories and develop a sense of belonging in the place we call home.
Telling the time to five minute intervals
The Curiosity Cube is designed to spark excitement and encourage children to ask questions about our new theme: What do living things need to survive and thrive? Through the clues inside, pupils will explore animals, habitats, the story of Swansea Jack, and the importance of water safety. The cube encourages curiosity, discussion and investigation as children discover how living things depend on food, water, shelter and safe environments to flourish.
Living Things: What Do They Need to Survive and Thrive?
This term, pupils will explore the big question: What do living things need to survive and thrive? Through hands-on science, local investigation, and creative learning, children will develop an understanding of how plants, animals, and humans depend on their habitats and on each other.
Using the story of Swansea Jack, a famous local rescue dog, children will also learn about water safety, kindness, and responsibility, linking learning to our local environment in Swansea Bay and surrounding habitats.
Throughout the theme, pupils will investigate:
- What makes something living
- Different habitats and ecosystems
- Food chains and how animals depend on each other
- Life cycles and how living things grow and change
- How humans can positively and negatively affect the environment
Children will explore local wildlife and environments, including rivers, beaches, and school grounds, helping them understand the importance of caring for the natural world around them.
They will also develop important skills in science, maths, literacy, and digital learning, including:
- Collecting and presenting data about living things
- Creating graphs and using statistics
- Producing digital posters and presentations
- Writing stories inspired by their learning
This topic encourages pupils to think about how people can protect habitats, keep waterways safe, and help living things thrive. By the end of the term, children will understand that the beauty of the world depends on healthy ecosystems, responsible human actions, and a shared commitment to caring for the environment.