The Lions Class is a Year 2 class and we currently have 22 pupils. We like to have lots of fun and learn a range of new skills every day.
School starts at 8:45am so please make sure you arrive at school on time! Pick up time is at 3:15pm.
Class Teacher: Mr S. Jones
Teaching Assistant: Mrs D. Hansen
Over the School Year, we will cover a variety of topics to develop our skills and knowledge. We will have the opportunity to go on trips to enrich our learning experiences.
Throughout the year we learn about lots of exciting things! Please have a look below to find out more...
Our Heritage
Our Big Questions are:
• Why were castles in Wales?
• Why are traditions important to Wales and it’s people?
• How does where we come from shape who we are?
Over the next 13 weeks we will be:
• Using sources to find information
• Locating key places on a map
• Learning about traditional Welsh culture
• Comparing population, languages and cultures
• Recognising key landmarks
• Celebrating the Glan Gele Eisteddfod
• Exploring castles in Wales and why they were built
• Visiting Erddig Castle
• Writing a letter using persuasive language
We will also be…
• Celebrating the Holi Festival of Colour
• Taking part in the Easter Service
…as well as many other exciting activities!
This half term we are learning to be Healthy Confident Individuals
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Arctic Explorers
Our Big Questions are:
Over the next 7 weeks we will be:
We will also be…
…as well as many other exciting activities!
This half term we are learning to be Ethical Informed Citizens
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All About Me
Our Big Questions are:
• What is a growth mindset?
• How can I improve my skills?
• How did people live in the past?
Over the next 8 weeks we will be:
• Using the story of ‘The Dot’ as a hook
• Learning about different types of art and developing our skills
• Developing our growth mindset
• Designing our own artwork
• Reflecting on the artwork of others
• Creating our own art gallery
• Finding out how our locality has changed over time
• Expressing ourselves through music and dance
We will also be…
• Engaging in activities outdoors to support our learning
• Planning the Harvest Service
• Following the Jigsaw RSE scheme of work to learn about our rights and responsibilities
• Talking about how the Glan Gele Dragons help us become lifelong learners
…as well as many other exciting activities!
This half term we are learning to be Ambitious Capable Learners
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