_{We have had a very busy fortnight in Dosbarth Branwen!}

_{Literacy: Diary Writing with Depth}

_{We’ve completed our second writing journey, crafting emotive diary entries that recount a character’s poignant move from a cherished home to a farm. Pupils skilfully used:}

• _{Emotive vocabulary and past participles}
• _{Hyphenated colour phrases (e.g. “sunset-orange sky”)}
• _{Personification to bring scenes to life}

_{Their writing beautifully captured the emotional journey, blending technical skill with heartfelt reflection. We will now start our third writing journey. We will be looking at the discussion genre- focusing on climate change using the wonderful picture book, ‘Window’ by Jeanie Baker.}

_{Maths: Algebra and Angles}

_{This fortnight, we’ve delved into:}

• _{Algebraic thinking: solving simple equations and spotting patterns}
• _{Properties of shape: drawing and measuring shapes with precision}
• _{Angles: applying shape knowledge to sort, measure, and calculate angles}

_{Pupils have shown great resilience and accuracy in their mathematical reasoning.}

_{Diwrnod Shwmae: Welsh Through Drama}

_{To celebrate Diwrnod Shwmae, we embraced our Welsh language skills through drama:}

• _{Pupils created and performed conversational sketches around the school}
• _{We focused on everyday Welsh phrases and expressive delivery}

_{It was a joyful celebration of language and performance!}

_{❤️Wear Red for Racism: Raising Awareness}

_{In support of anti-racism, pupils worked in groups to:}

• _{Plan and act out scenarios that highlight different forms of racism}
• _{Create short videos to raise awareness and spark discussion}

_{These will be displayed in school to promote empathy, understanding, and action.}

_{🌍 Topic: Farming Around the World}

_{During topic we have focused on farming practices:}

• _{Comparing local methods with those around the world}
• _{Discussing sustainability, climate, and cultural differences}

_{Pupils have asked thoughtful questions and made insightful connections.}

_{ICT: Surveys and Source Checking}

_{We’ve been developing our digital literacy through two exciting projects:}

• _{Garden surveys: pupils designed and conducted surveys to explore how people use their gardens in Tonysguboriau, then created graphs to present findings}
• _{Digi Den: we’ve begun learning how to cite sources and check the reliability of news articles}

_{These skills are helping pupils become thoughtful, responsible digital citizens.}

_{Thank you for your continued support. I am so proud of the children’s creativity, empathy, and growing independence. Have a lovely half term!}

_{Warm wishes,}

_{Mrs Powell}