Johnston Community Primary School February 24th 2023

We look forward to welcoming back pupils on Monday, 27th February! We have a short but very busy half-term ahead of us and we look forward to sharing our learning with you!

What are pupils going to be learning about?

The 'rhythm of the year' is very important at Johnston and as we enter the Spring, many of our classes are going to be moving away from a history focus and using the outside to enhance their learning. We already have beach cleans, river studies and climate summits planned!

• Y6– Global Goals. How do we work together to address the climate crisis?
• Y5—Rescue the Rainforest. What changes can we make to support our planet?
• Y4—Oceans & Pollution. What can we do to reverse ocean pollution?
• Y3—The Arctic. How can we help the polar bears from Wales?-
• Y2— Dragons. Fact or Fiction?
• Y1- Splendid Skies. What’s the forecast today?
• R- Beautiful Botswana! Where do elephants come from?
• N— On Our Doorstep. What can we find in Maes Methrin?
• LRC - What effect is pollution having on us? LRC (Y2) - What do we need to survive? LRC (Y3) - How do things travel? (Humans and items)LRC (Y4) - How does the weather affect us?

Strike Update

The NEU have announced a strike on Thursday 2nd March. I will update parents on the impact that this will have by the end of Monday 27th February. It is likely that there will be significant disruption.

Eisteddfod Competitions 2023 -LAST CHANCE

Our theme this year is Ein Hanes Ni (Our History). This gives you the choice to use any aspect of Wales from special places of interest to famous people. All entries must be returned to school by/on Monday 27th February.

NURSERY & RECEPTION -

The pupils in Nursery & Reception classes may enter the following categories: -

1. Cookery – bake or decorate a Welsh-themed biscuit
2. Art & Craft – junk model inspired by Wales – could be a building/place/person etc

Years 1 & 2 - The pupils in Years 1 & 2 may enter the following categories: -

1. Cookery – Welsh cakes
2. Art & Craft – Ein Hanes Ni (Our History) – art work inspired by our country, Wales.

Years 3 & 4 -The pupils in Years 3 & 4 may enter the following categories: -

1. Cookery – decorate a Welsh-themed cupcake
2. Art & Craft – Ein Hanes Ni (Our History) - art work inspired by our country, Wales.
3. Writing – describe your favourite place in Wales – where is it? What is there? Why is it so special to you?

Years 5 & 6 –The pupils in Years 5 & 6 may enter the following categories: -

1. Cookery – Bara Brith
2. Art & Craft Ein Hanes Ni (Our History) – art work inspired by our country, Wales.
3. Writing - write your own poem about Wales in English.

World Book Day Information

World Book Day will take place on 3rd March (PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A NEW DATE DUE TO THE NEU STRIKE) this year and we are inviting both children and staff to wear their (warm!) pyjamas to school for a day of wonderful stories. Don’t forget to bring your favourite (small) cuddly toy and your favourite book! All children will receive a £1 WBD book token.

Nursery pupils will have the opportunity to celebrate WBD on Monday, 6th March

Parents and children, who want to find out more about World Book Day, may wish to look on www.worldbookday.com, which gives more information and also has some fun activities.

Thank you for visiting our Museum!