Welcome to Dosbarth Melyn
Spring Term 2026
Our theme is
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'Knights, Castles and Dragons'
Through this theme we will be discovering…
- what castles were for and who lived in them.
- the features of a castle such as towers, battlements, moats and drawbridges.
- why there are so many castles in Wales and look closely at famous examples.
- coat-of-arms designs and their meaning
- medieval patterns and illuminated letters.
- skills in drawing, painting, collage and model making.
- what life was like in medieval times.
- the roles of kings, queens, knights, servants and villagers.
- food, clothing, homes and jobs in the past and compare with life today.
- medieval music and learn about instruments used in the past/simple rhythms, patterns and group performances.
- medieval-style dances and take part in class activities that link movement to music.
St David’s Day
- Learn more about St David was and why he is important in Welsh history.
- Explore Welsh traditions, symbols and celebrations.
World Book Day
- Share in activities to promote a love for reading and experience a variety of different texts.
- Reading for pleasure and sharing why we liked a book – this is important at home and school.
Tuesday 6th January 2026 Please see below
Take a look at our activities. We have been very busy !
Information to make sure you are ready for your school day...
It is important that we arrive on time everyday and ready to learn...
Activities are available to support learning
Each child can access HWB, Active Learn and Oxford Owl using
their personal login details.
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