Dear Parents/Carers,

We’re excited to let you know that on Monday 29th September we will be holding our next Jump In Day, the way we launch our whole-school inquiries each term.

Jump In Days are a chance for children to immerse themselves in their new learning in a fun, exciting, and memorable way. They always create a real buzz across the school and spark genuine enthusiasm for the term ahead.

This term our inquiry theme is Power and Conflict – What happens when people fight for power? Each class will explore this through a different historical lens:

• Nursery, Reception & Year 1 – Pirate Perils!
  Why were pirates so scary?
  ➡️ Please dress as a pirate. Children will be building pirate boats.

• Year 2 & Year 3 – Celtic-Roman Clash!
  How did the Romans change life in Wales?
  ➡️ Please dress as Celts. Children will be making shields and den building.

• Year 4 & Year 5 – Castle Chronicles!
  Why were castles built, and how did they change Wales?
  ➡️ Please dress as kings, queens, knights, jesters etc.
  ➡️ Bring a picture or artefact linked to castles.
  ➡️ Please also bring one piece of fruit so we can share a banquet at the end of the day.

• Year 6 – Wales at War!
  How did war change life for people?
  ➡️ Please dress as an evacuee (shorts, shirts, dresses, jumpers, long socks, name tags, gas mask box).
  ➡️ Pack a small bag with five “important things” (e.g. favourite book, teddy, family photo) – be ready to explain why you’ve chosen them.

Pirate Day Resource Wishlist 🏴‍☠️

For our younger pupils, we’d also be very grateful for any of the following items you may have at home:

• String

• Corks/corkscrews

• Egg boxes

• Foil

• Plastic or chocolate gold coins

• Plastic jewels or beads

• Buttons

Thank you as always for your support – we can’t wait for another exciting Jump In Day to kick off our new inquiries!

Best wishes,
James Griffiths
Headteacher