Little Acorns

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Little Acorns Class Page

Mes Bach – Little Acorns is the pre-school in Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon.

We can have 14 children per session and there are always two members of staff.

Opening times are as follows.

Monday 9:15 – 11:45  
Tuesday 9:15 – 11:45  
Wednesday 9:15 – 11:45
Thursday 9:15 – 11:45
Friday 9:15 – 11:45

For more information call in at the school and ask for a welcome pack.

All parents are welcome to come and take a look around at any time.

Overview

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Welcome to our class pages.

You can find general information about each class by selecting your language stream and year group below.

Each class also has its own page updated by the class teachers with the latest class news, current projects and term activities as well as a class photo gallery and document download area. You can visit the class pages from the menu above.

Please note, the class pages will be updated over the coming days and weeks.

English Stream

Little Acorns 3 Year Old Setting

Mes Bach

Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2

Your class teacher for the Spring Term is Mrs Jemma Davies

We understand that starting school is a big step for both the children and their parents. Here at Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon we offer a rich and caring environment. We have a flexible approach to each year group, which can change to suit the needs of individual children.

The children quickly become confident and independent individuals who learn through their play based curriculum, which incorporates 7 areas of learning:

  • Personal and Social Development, Well-Being and Cultural Diversity
  • Language Literacy and Communication Skills
  • Mathematical Development
  • Knowledge and Understanding of the World
  • Welsh Language Development
  • Physical Development
  • Creative Development

These areas complement each other and all work together to provide a practical relevant curriculum for 3 to 7 year olds. Emphasis is placed on developing children’s skills across all the areas of learning.

Year 3 – Year 6

Your class teacher is Mrs Beth Jones

 

Welsh Stream

Little Acorns 3 Year Old Setting

Mes Bach

Nursery, Reception

Your class teacher is Miss Rebekah Owen

Children learn more during the first five years than at any other time in their lives. In the early years we are laying the foundations for all future learning.

In the Nursery and Reception class we aim to give a broad and balanced basis for children’s learning and development. The emphasis will be placed on play and active learning which will have a positive effect on the children.

The Foundation Phase

The curriculum for The Foundation Phase has been developed under seven Areas of Learning with Religious Education as an additional statutory requirement.

The seven Areas of Learning are:

  • Personal and Social Development, Well-Being and Cultural Diversity
  • Language, Literacy and Communication Skills
  • Mathematical Development
  • Bilingualism
  • Knowledge and Understanding of the World
  • Physical Development
  • Creative Development

Remember to visit our class page to find out about this term’s activities.

Year 1, Year 2

Welcome to the Year 1 and 2 class, Welsh stream. Our teacher is called Mrs Sara Aeron and our classroom assistants are Mrs Sallie Richards and Miss Emma Baker.

We follow the Foundation Phase framework in our class. We learn a lot and have fun. Come and see our class page.

 Year 3, Year 4

Your class teacher is Miss Sian Jones

Year 5, Year 6

Your class teachers are Mrs Mair Ashton and Miss Elen Lionel.

Healthy Schools

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Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon is a member of the Powys Healthy Schools project.

Congratulations!

Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon has been awarded its third Healthy Schools leaf and a Healthy Schools flag, following a recent inspection by a team of assessors. Two representatives of the Healthy Schools scheme visited and were very impressed with the level of ‘healthy’ work taking place. The assessment took place during our Healthy Schools afternoon, as part of our science week. Each class was able to demonstrate a high level of health awareness and evidence was presented to support each of the seven themes:

  • Food and Fitness
  • Mental and Emotional Health and Well Being
  • Personal Development and Relationships
  • Substance Use and Misuse
  • Environment
  • Safety
  • Hygiene

Fully involved in the assessment process, were the recently appointed Healthy Schools Ambassadors:

  • Ffion Williams  (Year 1)
  • Forest Love-Barkway    (Year 2)
  • Llywela Thomas    (Year 3)
  • Ffion Pal (Year 4)
  • Matthew Higgins    (Year 5)
  • Heledd Jarman (Year 6)

The Healthy Schools Ambassadors now have their sights set on achieving phase 4, which will be inspected in 2 years’ time.

A selection of the projects planned for Spring 2015 are listed below.

Year 5/6 projects on substance misuse

  • Key Stage 2 Running Club
  • Foundation Phase Dina School
  • Breakfast Club (Whole School)
  • School Nurse visit to demonstrate good hand washing (Whole School)
  • Golden Rules (Whole School)
  • Internet Safety competition  (Whole School)

Urdd

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Yr Urdd means “The League of Youth” and most children in Wales are involved.

The big event of the year is the Eisteddfod festival, which is a national gathering of children from all over Wales. At Eisteddfod there is singing, dancing, acting, arts and crafts and much more.

The Urdd Club at Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon meets weekly on Thursday afternoons from 3.30 – 5.00 p.m.

It’s an opportunity for the children to take part in various activities:

  • Drama
  • Singing
  • Cooking
  • Swimming
  • Bingo
  • Quizes
  • Arts and Crafts

and Many more…

During the Spring Term the children will be busy preparing for the Eisteddfod – dancing, reciting and singing, and also prearping craft work.