Summer Term 2026

Dosbarth Crib Goch enjoyed taking part in Base Camp Day for the launch of the Summer Term theme ‘Science in Action’. The children experienced a variety of activities in classes across the school and were incredibly curious, asked big questions and discovered amazing answers! This term, our young scientists will be exploring how the world works through hands‑on investigations, exciting experiments, and lots of wondering why. The three enquiry questions chosen by the children in Dosbarth Crib Goch to lead our learning this term are: 

              How are things made and what makes them change?

              What is our world made of and how does it work?

              How do animals and living things grow and live?

Through observing, testing, building, mixing, and asking questions, children will learn that science is not just something you read about it’s something you do! Get ready for curiosity, creativity, and a little bit of mess as science comes to life!

Spring Term 2026

Dosbarth Crib Goch enjoyed taking part in Base Camp Day for the launch of the Spring Term theme ‘Express It!’ and after experiencing a variety of activities to launch our theme the pupils decided upon 3 enquiry questions:

       How do different countries celebrate their culture?

        What traditional foods do you eat to celebrate? 

        Do languages tell us where people come from?

Dosbarth Crib Goch enjoyed exploring different countries, cultures, and celebrations through practical, creative, and sensory experiences. Pupils developed their understanding of the world by learning about traditions, food, music, dance, and symbols from India, Spain, and Wales.

While learning about India, pupils made Mango Lassi smoothies, giving them the opportunity to follow instructions, prepare food safely, and taste new flavours. They explored a range of Indian foods and spices, using their senses to smell, taste, and describe them, helping to develop vocabulary and confidence when talking about unfamiliar foods. Pupils also learned about important Indian celebrations, including Diwali, the festival of light, and Holi, the festival of colour. They explored Rangoli patterns, learning that these are bright, colourful patterns used during celebrations, and created their own Rangoli designs using coloured sand. This supported creativity, pattern recognition, and fine motor skills.

During our learning about Spain, pupils enjoyed learning and performing a Flamenco dance, developing coordination, rhythm, and confidence through movement. They learned that Flamenco is a traditional Spanish dance and discussed how music and dance can be part of a country’s culture. Pupils also wrote a Spanish menu, helping them link their writing skills to a real-life context and begin to recognise foods from another culture.

As part of our learning about Wales, pupils explored Welsh traditions and symbols. They took part in a Welsh folk dance, working together and following simple dance patterns. Pupils designed and made shields featuring Welsh symbols, such as the dragon, to celebrate Wales and develop their understanding of national identity. They took photographs of daffodils, learning that this flower is a symbol of Wales, and used simple photography skills to capture images from their environment. Pupils also made and tasted Welsh cakes, giving them another opportunity to follow instructions, work cooperatively, and experience traditional Welsh food.

We ended the term with a celebration of learning, where pupils took part in a class assembly comparing the different cultures they had explored. The children confidently shared what they had learned through speaking, movement, and performance. As part of the assembly, pupils wrote and performed a song as a class, using key vocabulary linked to India, Spain, and Wales. They were supported by AI as a creative tool, helping them explore how technology can be used safely and positively to support learning and creativity. This final celebration allowed pupils to reflect on their learning, build confidence, and take pride in their achievements.

Throughout the topic, pupils were highly engaged and enthusiastic, developing skills across a range of areas including communication, creativity, physical development, and understanding of the wider world. Learning through practical activities such as cooking, dancing, making, tasting, and creating helped pupils build confidence, curiosity, and respect for different cultures.

Alongside this, the children also enjoyed celebrating Easter by retelling the Easter story and taking part in our colourful Easter Bonnet Parade, which was a wonderful opportunity for creativity, confidence, and celebration. It has been a joyful term filled with learning, teamwork, and memorable experiences.

Throughout the term, pupils also enjoyed taking part in a range of special standalone celebrations. We celebrated St David’s Day with a school Eisteddfod, where children shared presentations, songs, artwork, and performances, celebrating Welsh culture and creativity. On World Book Day, pupils showed their love of reading by dressing as their favourite characters and taking part in fun activities that celebrated stories and books. We also supported Red Nose Day, learning about helping others while enjoying fundraising activities and coming together as a school community. These celebrations provided joyful opportunities for creativity, confidence, and shared experiences.

Spring Term Newsletter 2026

Autumn Term 2025

Dosbarth Crib Goch enjoyed taking part in a First Aid Workshop as part of Base Camp Day for the launch of the Autumn Term topic ‘Helpers and Heroes’ the children decided upon the following 3 enquiry questions:

• What skills do heroes need?
• What equipment/ clothes do heroes and helpers use and why do they use it?
• Are there any famous heroes and what did they do?

The children are looking forward to finding answers to their questions during the term ahead. 

The Autumn term was incredibly busy, the children began their learning journey by exploring the theme People Who Help Us, with a particular focus on doctors and nurses. They took part in a hands‑on first aid workshop, gaining valuable practical skills and understanding how medical professionals care for others. The children also enjoyed an exciting visit to Police Headquarters, where they took part in a range of planned activities—including taking their own fingerprints! After half term, the focus shifted to Famous Heroes from the Past, where pupils learned about the remarkable contributions of Betsi Cadwaladr and Florence Nightingale, discovering the important roles they played in shaping the history of nursing.

In Literacy, the children explored two rich and engaging texts: The Tear Thief and Little People, Big Dreams: Rosa Parks. Through these stories, pupils developed their descriptive writing skills, created clear sets of instructions, and learned how to write in the style of a newspaper reporter. The children produced detailed newspaper reports retelling Rosa Parks’ brave stand for equality on the bus, as well as an additional report about the inspirational Welsh nurse, Betsi Cadwaladr. These writing opportunities helped the children deepen their understanding of real-life heroes while building confidence and creativity in their written work.

We ended the term on a real high with our Christmas concert, A Nightingale Christmas – Helping Hands Through History, which beautifully showcased the children’s learning from across the term. Their performance was truly incredible, reflecting their hard work, confidence and understanding of the inspirational figures they had been studying. To conclude our learning journey, the children also took part in our enterprising Summit Day, exploring Christmas gift‑giving in Victorian times. They designed, created, and sold their own products—demonstrating fantastic creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit.