Welcome to Dosbarth Caradog's class page where we will keep you updated on classroom activities, progress, and upcoming events. Please also follow our class Twitter/X page (linked below) where you will find photographs of the children at work and reminders throughout the year. 

Dosbarth Caradog will be taught this year by Mrs. Powell

As a school we encourage open communication between staff and parents and we really value your insights and involvement in your child's education.

I am very much looking forward to working with both you and your children this year. 

We recently enjoyed an engaging and educational visit to Plantasia, where we explored the intricate dynamics of predator-prey relationships within rainforest ecosystems. During our trip, we constructed our own food chains, tracing the flow of energy from producers through various consumer levels—primary, secondary, and tertiary—to apex predators. This hands-on activity deepened our understanding of how energy moves through an ecosystem and the roles different organisms play.
A highlight of our visit was the opportunity to handle a variety of animals representing different levels of the food chain, providing a tangible connection to the concepts we studied. We then ventured into Plantasia's rainforest biome, where we sought answers to specific questions and encountered fascinating creatures such as alligators and marmoset monkeys. This immersive experience brought the rainforest to life, enhancing our appreciation for its biodiversity and the complex interdependencies among its inhabitants.

End of Topic Showcase

We ended our Roman topic with an exciting showcase! Pupils shared their PowerPoints, presented ‘Guess the Artefact’, and taught others about Roman toilets—testing leaves, moss and sponges for durability, wipeability and absorbency! They also proudly demonstrated their aqueducts and games with Years 4, 5 and 6.

Topic – Roman Aqueducts and Engineering
This fortnight, we have been planning, designing, and building our own aqueducts! We tested different materials to consider their strength, durability, and waterproofing before working in teams to construct our own. Using technology, we also explored aqueducts and Roman cities by creating digital models in Minecraft for Education, helping us understand their engineering in a fun and interactive way.

Science – Roman Hygiene and Rocks
We conducted a fascinating experiment comparing different materials the Romans used for hygiene, such as a sponge on a stick, leaves, moss, their left hand, and rocks. We tested each for wipeability, softness, durability, and absorbency, and concluded that the sponge was definitely the best tool for the job!

We also had a visit from Jackson Geo Services, where we learned about different rock types—sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. We discovered how heat and pressure turn rocks into metamorphic rocks and how crystals form when molten rock cools, with slower cooling producing larger crystals. We got to handle a variety of rocks and fossils before conducting an investigation to test rock durability using a real rock-crushing machine, recording our results in a table.

Literacy – Animal Reports
In literacy, we researched and wrote reports about animals of our choice. Using laptops, we gathered information, planned our reports, and developed key skills such as using expanded noun phrases to make our writing more interesting. We also practised using a variety of sentence starters to improve our work.

Maths – Measuring and Number Lines
In maths, we have been working with measurements, using centimetres, millimetres, and metres. We practised converting between different units and predicting measurements. Additionally, we placed numbers onto different number lines with varying start and end points, strengthening our understanding of number placement.

Welsh – Talking About Ourselves
In Welsh, we have been practising asking and answering questions about what we like and dislike doing. We also wrote sentences about where we live, the type of house we live in, and who we live with. To expand our learning, we explored different types of homes and people from various countries.
Showcasing Our Learning
We have been enjoying sharing our PowerPoints about the Romans during our daily show-and-tell time. To celebrate our hard work, we are creating a museum display that will showcase our projects, including PowerPoints, games, aqueduct models, and more. Other classes will have the opportunity to explore and learn from our exhibits.

The children have been researching and applying their knowledge of the Romans to create their own PowerPoint presentations. Their work has covered topics such as Roman homes, soldiers, battles with Boudicca, impressive engineering, food, and mosaics. They have begun presenting their findings to the class.

End of Term Showcase

What a fantastic term it has been!

The children have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the fascinating geographical features of Wales, France, and our local area. They have learned about human and physical geography, map reading, plotting features on maps, coding, directions and using and interpreting coordinates. They even created their own maps of Talbot Green.

The children have researched areas to visit and created detailed fact files, as well as comparing graphs on rainfall and temperature. They have explored topics such as rivers, mountains, population, and more, comparing features of Wales and France. They will share their findings with the pupils we have linked with in France. Additionally, they have created Adobe videos and posters showcasing their learning.

To view their creations, log in to HWB with your child’s details, go to Google for Education, and click on Adobe. Your child can also experiment with creating new projects at home!

Thank you for your continued support this term. Have a wonderful holiday!

Mrs Powell

Weekly Timetable

Year 3 - Useful Learning Websites

General

Our class Twitter/X page

Hwb (access to Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace for Education, Adobe Creative Cloud Express, Just2Easy, classroom resources, curriculum guidance and support materials

Our School's YouTube channel

Mathematics and Numeracy

Practise number bonds, times-tables, doubles and halves
 

Pick a skill you want to practise

Languages, Literacy and Communication

Ruth Miskin Parents’ Page (from the creator of Read, Write Inc.)

FREE eBook Library from Oxford Owl for Home

Pick a picture for some writing inspiration

Cyw – Welsh Language games, songs and activities