Croeso i Dosbarth Eyry!
Our teacher is Mrs Halley
Mrs Koscinska and Miss Davies is the teaching assistant in our classroom.
We share our class information as well as lots of the things that our class have been learning about using Seesaw. Should you need a link to your child’s Seesaw account please contact the school office or speak to Mrs Halley at the end of the school day.
To help us to do this, we would like to share some of the adventures we plan to go on this year….
Teaching and learning in our school changes each year according to the needs of the children in our classes however we would still like to give you an insight into what a year in Dosbarth Eyry looks like!
In the Pioneers Phase, all of our learning is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a global framework designed to help us build a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable world. Every topic we explore in Year 5 connects directly to one or more of these goals, helping our learners see how local stories link to global issues.
Through a purposeful, inquiry-based curriculum, our children are encouraged to ask big questions, explore real-world challenges, and find creative solutions that make a positive difference. Learning in the Pioneers Phase isn’t just about gaining knowledge – it’s about developing empathy, responsibility, and the skills to shape a better future.
Autumn Term – From the Mountain Face to the Future
Driven by:
🌐 SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
🌱 SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
🌎 SDG 13 – Climate Action
Our adventure begins in Wales, uncovering the stories our mountains hold. We’ll investigate the coal and slate mining industries that powered progress and shaped our communities, exploring both their achievements and their lasting impact.
Through the Gresford Disaster, we’ll examine the human cost of industry and the resilience of mining families. We’ll question how mining changed our landscapes, what happens when natural resources run out, and how we can move towards sustainable energy solutions.
Working with the Wrexham Miners Project, children will take on the roles of different stakeholders – miners, families, environmentalists, and business leaders – in a COP30-style summit as we debate the question: Should mining continue in Wales?
Alongside this, we’ll read Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol, using classic literature to understand what life was like during the Industrial Revolution and how inventions, inequality, and innovation shaped society.
🌆 Spring Term – Sustainable Cities: Wrexham and Beyond
Driven by:
🌍 SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
💼 SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
⚡ SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
In the spring, we turn our focus to the future of our planet’s growing cities. Starting with our very own Wrexham, we’ll ask:
• What makes a city sustainable?
• How can we balance growth, travel, and tourism with caring for the environment?
• How can we make our local area more sustainable?
We’ll explore how Wrexham’s new city status brings both opportunities and responsibilities, comparing it with cities around the world that are leading the way in sustainability. Children will become urban designers, researchers, and problem-solvers as they explore how to create greener, fairer, and more connected communities.
🌊 Summer Term – Life Below Water
Driven by:
💧 SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
🐠 SDG 14 – Life Below Water
Our final term takes us from the land to the sea as we explore the importance of protecting water and marine life. Inspired by Brian Patten’s “The River’s Story”, we’ll trace how rivers and oceans have been affected by industrial change and human impact.
Then, our Pioneers will take charge of their own learning, choosing inquiry pathways that matter to them – from plastic pollution and ocean health to access to clean water and the global challenges of sanitation.
Through research, creativity, and action, the children will discover how every drop counts – and how small actions can make a big difference to the health of our planet.
🌱 Learning with Purpose in the Pioneers Phase
Every topic in the Pioneers Phase is rooted in the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring our learning is connected, meaningful, and globally relevant. We use a process-based, inquiry-led approach that responds to children’s ideas, questions, and learning styles.
Our pupils don’t just learn about the world – they explore their place within it. Through collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, they become global citizens who understand that they have the power to make change happen – locally, nationally, and globally.
In Year 5, we’re not just studying the world.
We’re shaping its future. 🌍✨
