Caerau Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 29th April

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?
What’s going on this week? 

Dydd Llun - Monday 

Spelling test

Also if your child could please bring in 1 piece of wooden doweling or a hanger with a flat bottom

Please see picture below for example. The children will make a solar system mobile to bring home in shine time.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Literacy

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Learn it’s check 

Diolch Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 22nd April

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?
What’s going on this week? 

Dydd Llun - Monday

Earth Day 🌎 

Today we will be celebrating our planet Earth. We will be learning the importance of sustaining our planet by all working together to reduce, reuse, recycle.♻️♻️ ♻️ We will also be discussing why we switch off the light when we leave a room, turn off the tap whilst we are brushing our teeth etc 

As by making small changes we can make a big difference! 

For one of our activities please can your child bring in an empty plastic yogurt pot/jelly pot (I have shown the children an example). 
(No spelling test today) 

Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday

Spelling test today (just for this week) 

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Maths

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Learn it’s check 

Diolch Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 15th April

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?
What’s going on this week? 

Dydd Llun - Monday

Spelling test 

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Language 

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Learn it’s check 

We are also still collecting empty Easter egg boxes, foil and plastics as part of a competition 🐣🍫

Diolch Mrs Bevan

Foundation Phase Film Night

Please see poster below for information

Week beginning 8th April

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter holidays and I am really looking forward to hearing all about it  on Tuesday! Can you believe this is our final term in Year 1 and in our current school building? We have so much to look forward to! I am so excited 😆 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What’s going on this week? 

Dydd Llun - Monday

INSET DAY - NO SCHOOL

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Back to school

Spelling tests- all pupils will be assessed and come home with a list to learn for a test the following Monday.
Spelling tests will be every Monday. 

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Maths

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Learn it’s check 

Can't wait to see you all. Enjoy the next couple of days and I will see you on Tuesday!

Mrs Bevan

What a fantastic Spring term we have had! It has absolutely flown bye. I am so incredibly proud of how hard everyone has worked, and the amazing progress everyone has made. Enjoy your well deserved rest and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 9th April for our last term together. 

Pasg Hapus- Happy Easter 🐣 

Diolch 

Mrs Bevan 

Week Beginning 18th March

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

On Friday the children had the opportunity to view the Scholastic school book fair. They enjoyed viewing and looking at what book they would like to purchase. We have given the children a post it note with the title and price of the book. If you would like your child to purchase a book please could you bring the money in an envelope with their name on. The Book Fair will be open Monday-Thursday.

Dydd Llun - Monday

Parents Evening

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Parents Evening 

Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

🌟 Enjoy your Easter break, Dosbarth Caerau! 🌟

No homework, just endless fun! But try to dive into books and read as much as you can, signs, leaflets, shopping lists etc

Don’t forget to count your chocolate eggs, and make unforgettable memories 📚🍫🎉

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Fit 4 Fun - please wear kit to school

What is World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.

The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

#WorldDownSyndromeDay

Why mark WDSD?

On this one day we have a chance to make a change. A better chance than any other day!

So, on 21 March we create a single global voice advocating for rights, inclusion, and well-being. Please join us in raising awareness of Down Syndrome by wearing either lots of socks or odd socks to school on this day!

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Last day of term

Have a fantastic Easter and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 9th April.

Diolch

Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 11th March

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 

A heartfelt thank you once more to all our volunteers for joining us on both trips last week. The children delighted in the enriching experiences at the library and Techniquest, showcasing impeccable behaviour that truly reflects the values of Penygawsi Primary School.

I have uploaded lots of photos for you to view, please see below. 

Dydd Llun- Monday 

Today your child will come home with a personal QR code for you to access SeeSaw. It will go live from 4pm. 
 

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday

Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 
 

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please wear PE kit to school.

Any questions please feel free to see me. 
 

Diolch

Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 4th March

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 

A massive thank you again for all our volunteers for our upcoming visit to the library on Tuesday and Techniquest on Friday. If your name was randomly selected a text message was sent out confirming details. 

We have a very busy week ahead- 

Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

Library visit

Please ensure your child has a waterproof coat and suitable walking shoes.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

World Book day 🌍📚

Reading is our super power 

Please come dressed to school in your hero’s costume. 

Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 
 

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Our class trip to Techniquest.

Children to wear school uniform, bring a packed lunch and water bottle.

Any questions please feel free to see me. 
 

Diolch

Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 26th February 

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 

A massive thank you for all the junk modelling materials, we had so much we are able to create jet packs in Mission Control too!
We worked collaboratively to design and build purposeful machines such as caravans, busses, Santa’s sleigh, snowmobiles and a crane/bulldozer! I was blown away by their creativity.
We will evaluate our work next week!

Again a massive thank you for the response in volunteers for our upcoming school trip. I will confirm names this week once I double check ratios. 

We have a very busy week- 

Dydd Llun-Monday

Uniform recycling coffee morning. Please see poster below for more information. 

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

School Eistedfodd please wear Welsh costume/Jersey to school. 

Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework.

School Disco 5-6pm, parents to stay. Please see poster below for more information. 

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please can children wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Learn it’s check. 
St David’s Day photographs 

Please wear Welsh costume/ jersey to school. 
 

Diolch

Mrs Bevan

World Book Day 2024

A special message from Curriculum Committee :

This year we will be celebrating World Book Day on Wednesday 6th March. The theme is 'Reading is my super power'. We would like you to dress up as your hero. Here are some suggestions of what this could be:

• Superheroes
• My hero in my family 
• Celebrity hero 
• Sporting heroes
• Hero from a story
• Hero from a film or TV programme 

Week beginning 19th February 

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 

On Friday 8th March we will be visiting Techniquest Cardiff Bay. The trip will be all day and the children will need a packed lunch.

Details of payment to follow but could any volunteers please let me know if you would be able to join us so I can complete the risk assessment. 
Diolch Mrs Bevan 

Dydd Llun-Monday

Children return to school.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please can children wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Learn it’s check. 
Today we are going to be working in small groups and will be challenged to build a vehicle that either pushes or pulls an object. We are learning all about transfer of energy.
If you have any ‘junk modelling’ equipment e.g empty cereal boxes, kitchen towel inserts, empty bottles please can you bring in prior. This would be greatly appreciated. 

Diolch 

Mrs Bevan 
 

Week beginning 5th February 

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 

Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

Internet safety day.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please can children wear PE kit to school.

Audio tests for any children who didn’t have it done last time the nurse came to school. 

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Learn it’s check. 
 

Happy Half Term 

Children return to school on Monday 19th February.

Diolch 

Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 29th January

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 
 

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please can children wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Learn it’s check. 
 

We have had a great week in Dosbarth Caerau learning all about push and pull forces, gravity and friction. Ask your children about what different forces they use everyday! 
 

Your little scientists are super excited for more investigations and experiments this week🥼🧪

Diolch

Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 22nd January 2024

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 
 

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please can children wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Learn it’s check. 

If you haven’t already please return any Seesaw permission slips so you can see what we have been getting up to this term in Dosbarth Caerau!

If you have lost the permission slip and require a new one, please come and see me and I can print off a new one.

Diolch Mrs Bevan. 

Week beginning 15th January 

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon? 
What is going on this week? 
 

The children had a fantastic first week back after the Christmas break. Mrs Rowley, Mrs Evans and I feel that they have settled in lovely. 🥰
The children are happy to be back together and I’m so excited about the year ahead. We have set ourself goals and wishes for the upcoming year and we are all very excited to kick start our learning journey.

Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday 

Last week I said homework would be posted to J2 Homework but due to the change of classes/children it couldn’t be uploaded unfortunately, but homework will definitely be uploaded to J2 Homework this week.

Hook

Explore, Engage and Explain! 

Wednesday kicks off our Science and Technology topic with an exciting hands on Knex Company workshop by XL Wales.

Our workshop is Push it, Pull it! 
The children will have the opportunity to make things move using pushes and pulls. We will explore magnetism, friction, weight and air resistance. 

Dydd Iau/ Thursday 

Please can children wear their P.E kit to school.

Fit for fun.

Dydd Gwener/ Friday

Learn it’s check! 

If you haven’t already brought back in the Seesaw permission slip please do this ASAP as all photographs/ videos will now be uploaded there. 
 

Diolch yn fawr

Mrs Bevan

Croeso yn Nol! - Welcome back!

 Blwyddyn Newydd dda! - Happy New Year!
 

Spring Term
 

Week commencing 8th January 2024

I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and New year. I can’t wait to hear all about it on Tuesday! 
We have an exciting new topic which is Science and Technology based and we have lots of fun things planned. 
Groupings and reading days will be changing and I will keep you updated in your child’s yellow reading diary. 

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon? What’s going on this week? 
 

Dydd Llun-Monday 

Inset day- No school for pupils. 

Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday 

Children return to school.

Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

Homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework.  

Dydd Iau-Thursday 

Audio tests for all Year 1 children. 

Fit for fun/ Please can children wear their P.E kit to school.

Diolch yn fawr- Mrs Bevan 

A massive ‘thank you’ ‘diolch yn fawr’ for all our lovely Christmas gifts 🎁 we have been well and truly spoilt !! Overwhelmed with your kindness and generosity ❤️ We hope you all have a magical time 🎄 See you next year 🥰✨ Merry Christmas-Nadolig Llawen🎅

Gentle reminder that the first day of Spring term is a teacher training day, the children will return to school on Tuesday 9th January. 

Week beginning 18th December 

How is it the last week of term?

I am so incredibly proud of every single one of the children this term, they have worked so hard and have made fantastic progress!
We’ve captured so many amazing moments and memories together. 
We are going to miss our Reception friends lots in January but will see them regularly! 

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon? 
What is going on this week? 

Here’s to a fun filled Christmas week 🎄✨🎅

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Christmas party 🎉 🎄

Children can come dressed to school in their party outfits for an afternoon of party fun and games 🥳

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

No PE today 

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Last day of term ✨

Merry Christmas- Nadolig Llawen 🎄

Have a magical time everyone 

Diolch for your continued support 

Mrs Bevan✨

A massive thank you to our wonderful volunteers today ! Truly appreciate your help, Diolch yn fawr.

The children had a lovely time and their behaviour was impeccable, a credit to you and Penygawsi Primary School. It definitely feels like Christmas 🎅 

Week beginning 11th December

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 

It must be Christmas!! So much going on this week-

Dydd Llun-Monday

Year 1-2 Concert at 9.30am

Reception Concert- 2pm

Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday 

Our school trip to Colliers.

Children need to bring a packed lunch.

Children to wear school uniform.

Please arrive on time for school as the bus will be departing at 9.15am.

Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

Welsh Whisperer workshop

Dydd Iau-Thursday 

Reception Concert at 9.30am

Year 1-2 Concert at 2pm

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Christmas jumper day and Christmas lunch.

Please can all children please wear a Christmas jumper.

Diolch 

Hope you’ve all had a lovely weekend! See you all tomorrow for our very busy week.

Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 4th December

Beth sy’n digwydd y wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week?

If you received a text message to say you have been randomly selected to join us on our school trip, please can you confirm this on Monday as we will be completing our risk assessment.

Diolch 

CHRISTMAS CONCERT TICKETS - We do still have spare tickets for our performances, so if anyone would like to order more, then please send money in to school in a labelled envelope stating your child’s name and which days you would like, tickets are £2 each. These are sold on a first come, first serve basis. 

CHRISTMAS COSTUMES - Our dress rehearsal for the other classes is on Friday, so please can all costumes be sent in by Tuesday.

Please label the bag AND ALL parts of the costume.
All costumes/Christmas jumpers will be kept in school until our last performance next Thursday.

Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

Please can all Christmas costumes be in by today please.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Homework again is learning all songs for the Christmas concert and any lines your child has. The songs are on shared files on your child’s HWB account.

Dydd Iau-Thursday

Fit for Fun

Please can children wear their P.E kit to school. 
 

A heartfelt thank you for joining us in celebrating your child’s rich task ‘Moments Gallery’. I am incredibly proud of all their hard work this term. 

Mrs Bevan 

Week beginning 27th November

Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 
 

A massive thank you to all the volunteers who have put their name down to join us on our school trip. I will let you know who has been randomly selected once I have received the correct ratios for my class. Many thanks again Mrs Bevan. 

Dydd Llun- Monday

A text will be sent out on the release of further concert ticket sales.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Our Moments gallery will take place at 2.30pm

Please bring small change to purchase your children’s artwork.

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for fun with coach Liam.

Please can children wear their school uniform to school.

Dydd Gwener -Friday

Our Christmas PTA school fete will take place straight from school. 
Please see posters below for more information regarding token sales. 
 

Again a gentle reminder that homework is learning all the songs for your child’s concert and to practise any lines they may have.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Bevan 

In class this week we have been exploring John Dillwyn Llewelyn, a photographer and botanist from Swansea. We have been inspired to explore capturing moments of nature just like John Dillwyn Llewelyn.

Week beginning 20th November

Beth sy’n digwydd y wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 

Lots of important information below 👇 

🎄🎅Our Christmas school trip will be to Colliers Farm on Tuesday 12th December. We are going as a Foundation phase which is Nursery-Year 2. 

We are looking for volunteers to come with us to ensure our pupil ratios are correct. 
Please come and see me or send in a note with your child by the end of the week as we need to complete risk assessments ASAP.

If you are able to attend I will add you to the list and then once we have all volunteers from across the Foundation phase classes we will randomly select parents. 

Date for your diary 📔

Caerau’s Moments Gallery 

Wednesday 29th November at 2.30pm.

Our moments gallery will take place a little earlier than anticipated due to Christmas concerts, school trips and the general busyness of the season.

Our moments gallery will culminate your child’s rich task of our Expressive Arts AOLE. 
Skills from Literacy, Maths and Expressive arts will be assessed and you are welcome to be part of it.

For their Math skills you will be able to purchase your children’s artwork Reception children up to 10p and Year 1 children up to 20p. Please bring small change so they have the opportunity to count and recognise what coins they require in order to complete their sale.

I will provide questions for you to ask on the day. 

I completely understand that lots of you will be at work or have other commitments. There is absolutely no pressure to attend and other staff will be ready to view the gallery and will ‘purchase’ and complete the tasks on your behalf if your unable to attend. 

Diolch 
Mrs Bevan
 

Dydd Llun- Monday

Christmas concert tickets will be on sale. A link to the order form for tickets was sent out via text last week.
Reception children’s concert will take place on Monday 11th December at 2pm and Thursday 14th December at 9.30am.
Year 1 children’s concert will take place on Monday 11th December at 9.30am and Thursday 14th December at 2pm.

Please order your tickets via the form and then send the money in a labelled envelope. Tickets will be sent out at the beginning of next week.  
Year 1 form 

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Reception form 

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Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for fun with coach Liam

Please can children wear their P.E kit to school 

Homework 

Homework for the next few weeks will be learning any lines your child has and all the Christmas songs which has been shared on Hwb.

Week beginning 13th November 

Our role play this half term is a Christmas Post office with present wrapping station. If you would like to donate any wrapping paper or empty boxes (this can be anything from a cereal box, shoe box etc) please can you send it in with your child next week! They cannot wait to start wrapping gifts and send off their letters to Father Christmas. 

Beth sy’n digwydd y wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week ? 

Dydd Llun-Monday

Please can your child wear odd socks to school to mark the start of anti-bullying week.

Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

Dydd Iau-Thursday 

Fit for Fun with Coach Liam. Please can your child wear their P.E kit to school. 

Dydd Gwener-Friday 

Children in need 

50p donation for non school uniform 

Children to wear bright colours, spots or pyjamas to school.

More information on Children in need activities-

What's Happening? There will be a range of activities run by Super Ambassadors and The Rights Rangers for the children to enjoy in the school hall throughout the day.

Activities? 

* Pin the bandana on Pudsey (free)

* Colouring station (free)

* Nail Art station (20p donation)

* Glitter Tattoo station (20p donation)

* Decorate a cupcake station (50p donation)

* Decorate a biscuit station (20p donation)

* How Many Sweets in The Jar? (20p donation)

* Name the Teddy (20p donation)

* Find Pudsey Games (free)

Week beginning 6th November

Beth sy’n digwydd y wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 
 

Dydd Llun-  Monday

Shine coffee afternoon 

Dydd Mercher-  Wednesday 

Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework 

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Fit for Fun

Please can children wear their P.E kit to school

I hope everyone has had a fun filled half term and I can’t wait to hear all about it on Monday.

Diolch 

Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 23rd October

Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon? What’s going on this week? 
 

Dydd Llun-Monday

Parents evening consultations.

Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday 

Parents evening consultations.

Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework.

Dydd Iau-Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please can all children please wear their P.E kit to school.

Dydd Gwener-Friday 

Food bank donations to be brought in for Harvest assembly, which will support so many local families. Please see poster for more details for non perishable food items.

Have a lovely half term everyone. Relax, enjoy and have lots of fun! I can’t wait to hear all about it when we return to school on Monday 6th November.

Diolch Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 16th October 

Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon? What’s going on this week? 

Book fair will be on Monday-Thursday.

On Friday we had a little look at which book your child would like. They would have come home with a post it note with the book title and price. If they would like to purchase a book, please put money in an envelope with their name on it and we will visit the book fair daily until Thursday. 

Dydd Llun-Monday

Parents evening time slots will be available

Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework 

Our music of Wales workshop 

Dydd Iau-Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please can children come dressed in their P.E kits.

School Disco 🪩 

Polite request-

Please try to remember reading bags for your child’s allocated reading day (Year 1 children, please see message in the yellow diary for your child’s day. All Reception children are on a Friday as per the letter) if their book bag is brought in on a different day though I will always change it for them. I am so proud of their progress this half term! Da iawn pawb. 
Diolch

Mrs Bevan 

Moments captured ✨

Week beginning 9th October

Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 
 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday 

School photographs

Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

Dydd Iau/Thursday 

Fit for fun with coach Liam, please can children come dressed in their P.E kit.

Dydd Gwener/Friday 

First of our 2 expressive arts workshops

Clever Cubs -Interactive Story teller

If you haven’t already please complete the online form and submit payment of £6 for these two workshops.

Today is also Shwmae Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Diolch 

Mrs Bevan 

Week commencing 2nd October 2023

Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 
 

Dydd Llun-Monday

No school for pupils

INSET training day.

Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework.

Dydd Iau-Thursday 

Fit for fun

Please can children come dressed to school in their P.E kits.

Dydd Gwener-Friday 

Nasal flu spray

MacMillan coffee morning ☕️🍰🧁

Friday 6th October in the school hall 9am-10am.

Any donations of shop bought cakes will be gratefully received!

Diolch

See you all on Tuesday 

Mrs Bevan 

Week beginning 25th September

Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week?

Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

Math Homework will be uploaded to J2 homework 

Dydd Iau-Thursday 

Fit for fun with Coach Liam

Please can all children come dressed in their P.E kits

Year 1 children 

Kind request that reading books to be brought back on correct day. Please check your child’s yellow reading diary for their group and reading day.

Diolch

Mrs Bevan

Week beginning 18th September

We had a super busy week in Dosbarth Caerau last week. All the children are settling in well and getting used to our new routines. Da iawn pawb! 

Beth sy'n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week?

Dydd Mercher-Wednesday

Homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework

Dydd Iau-Thursday

Fit for fun

Please can children come to school dressed in their P.E kit.

Year 1 children came home with reading books last week. Please check their reading diary for their group and reading day. Please return the book on the correct day to be changed.
Diolch Mrs Bevan 

(I completely forgot about checking the photograph permission slips. I will upload the remaining photos as soon as I have seen the list, so sorry.)

Wow 🤩, what an incredible first week we've had! I couldn't be prouder of how quickly the children have settled in and embraced our learning adventures. They've tackled their bubble tasks with enthusiasm and even conquered two independent peg challenges during our 'Shine Time' ✨.

Throughout the week, we've delved into 'Our Rights as Children' and collaboratively crafted our very own class charter. The children have expressed their creativity by painting self-portraits, inscribing their names in speech bubbles, and reflecting on what they aspire to improve this year.

On Friday, the excitement reached new heights as we unveiled our captivating theme for this term, 'Capture the Moment' 📸🎞️ – an exploration of discovering beauty in everyday and family life. Together, we embarked on an exhilarating scavenger hunt that led us to Teddy Twt. Teddy left behind enchanting memory jars, which allowed us to preserve cherished moments spent together outdoors.

We're bubbling with anticipation as we kickstart our learning journey, nurturing budding artists, photographers, and creators!

(Regarding photograph permissions, I'll be sure to double-check on Monday and share more snapshots from our thrilling week. Apologies for the oversight today; we were all so engrossed in the fun!)

Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

What’s going on this week? 

Dydd Iau

Thursday

 'Fit for Fun' with Coach Liam!
We kindly request that all children come dressed in their PE kits. The excitement is palpable, with everyone counting down the sleeps until Coach Liam's visit 😀.

Thank you for your ongoing support,

Mrs. Bevan 

🎉Croeso yn ol - Welcome Back 🎉

I hope you've had a fantastic summer filled with exciting adventures and lots of laughter. Now, it's time to embark on a new adventure together - our Dosbarth Caerau journey! 🌟

I'm beyond excited to be your teacher this year, and I've been eagerly waiting to see your friendly faces back in the classroom. This is a special year where we'll continue to learn, explore, and grow together.

In our classroom, you'll discover the joy of reading amazing stories, solving interesting math problems, and discovering the wonders of the world around us. We'll paint with colours, play games, and make discoveries that will make your eyes sparkle with wonder.

But here's the best part: you'll make new friends who will be there to cheer you on and share in your adventures. Together, we'll create a supportive and caring class family where everyone is important.

So, are you ready to make new memories, ask lots of questions, and become even more amazing than you already are? I know I am, and I can't wait to see the incredible things we'll achieve together this year. 📚🌎🧡

I can’t wait to share our brand new topic with you all ✨

Here's to an incredible year of learning and laughter!

See you all on Wednesday 

Mrs Bevan, Mrs Hargreaves, Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans. 

Dydd Llun-Monday

INSET training day 

Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday

INSET training day

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Pupils return to school

Every day, please ensure your child brings a healthy snack and a drink to school. It's important that these items are labeled, and we kindly request that snacks are nut-free to accommodate all children.

Additionally, we ask that you label all of your child's clothing to prevent any mix-ups.

Our PE day is Thursday. On this day, children should come to school dressed in their PE kit, which includes plain navy shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms, a white T-shirt, a navy jacket or hoody, and trainers. This will begin next week, starting on September 14th.

I aim to update the school website with new information every Sunday evening. For any urgent matters, I will send text messages to keep you informed. Please check the main page of the website for general school information and important dates for the term.

This week, we will focus on helping your child settle into our new classroom, getting to know their classmates, reviewing our class rules, and creating our class charter. 

Last Post

Well where did that year go? We can’t believe how fast it went. Time certainly flies when you are having fun, and that’s something we have definitely had this year. We are so proud of the progress that each child has made, not only academically, but socially too. You should be extremely proud of your child. We have had a blast! 

Have a wonderful summer holidays! 
 

Over and out!
 Pen y Fan 2022-2023

Mrs Farrell, Mrs Black, Miss Binding and Mrs Huxtable

Week beginning 17th July 2023

Beth sy’n digwydd yr Wythnos hon? 

We can’t believe we are in the last week of the academic year! Where has the time gone? Time flies when you are having fun. We would like to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank you for the lovely gifts we received on Friday. You are all so thoughtful and kind. Diolch.

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

All pupils to wear PE kit to school for Fit4Fun

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Last day of the school year

Reading books - if you didn’t return your reading book and bag last week, please return to school on Monday morning. We will keep these and hand them over to the next class teacher.

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Fit4Fun Holiday Clubs

Are you looking for something for your child to do over the Summer holidays?  If so, why not try one of the Fit4Fun sessions?  Please click on the link below for information and booking.

https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun

Week beginning 10th July 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Spell check

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

NO MORE HOMEWORK WILL BE SET THIS YEAR

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school.  A reminder that our school PE kit is black/navy bottoms and a plain white T-shirt

Reading books - We will start collecting reading books this week in readiness for the summer holidays.  Your child will not be given any more school books this academic year.  We will also keep your child's reading diary/bag and hand it over to their new class teacher for September.  Please continue to read with your child over the holidays, make use of the local library service and the books, magazines, newspapers that you have at home.  Now is the opportunity to read for pleasure.

Reports and classes for next year - Mr Davies will update the school Blog with this information.

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week beginning 3rd of July 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Spell check

All homework to be completed

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set on j2e

Trip to the Royal Mint.  Your child will need to wear school uniform for this trip.  They will also need a packed lunch and water bottle. If by Wednesday the weather forecast is rain, please ensure that your child is wearing a waterproof coat to school.  Thank you to the parents who volunteered to help out on this trip.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school.  A reminder that our school PE kit is black/navy bottoms, a plain white t-shirt and trainers

Reading books - please can reading books and diaries only be brought in on your child's reading day (or unless you have an agreement with the class teachers).  It is important that we have an opportunity to write in your child's reading diary when they read with us, before we change their reading books.  We have a short window of time to change the books, so we have a set amount for each day to make it easier.  Many thanks for your co-operation.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

SCHOOL TRIP - ROYAL MINT

Dosbarth Pen -y- Fan’s trip to the Royal Mint Experience. 

In line with our topic based on locality, we have booked a trip to the Royal Mint Experience on Wednesday 5^th July. We have organised a tour, a workshop and an opportunity for each child to strike their own coin. 

We have used the generous donation each class gets from the PTA towards the cost of this trip. This donation has covered the cost of the tour and the coin for each child. Therefore, we ask for a donation from you to cover the cost of the bus for your child which is £8.15 each. 

The payment link, which has been posted on our webpage, is now open for you to pay. If you are able to volunteer for this trip, then please let us know by Wednesday at the latest. 

Diolch, 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black 

Please click here for the payment link

Week beginning 26th June 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Spell check

All homework to be completed

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set on j2e

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school.  Reminder that our school PE kit is black/navy bottoms and a plain white t-shirt

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Non uniform day today in return for a prize for the hamper/tombola for the Summer Fayre

Summer Fayre at 3.30pm at school

Hot weather - we noticed last week that a number of pupils didn't have a water bottle in school.  Please can you ensure your child has a refillable water bottle in school with them daily.  Don't forget the sun cream and sun hat as another warm week is forecast.

Reading books - please can reading books and diaries only be brought in on your child's reading day (or unless you have an agreement with the class teachers).  It is important that we have an opportunity to write in your child's reading diary when they read with us, before we change their reading books.  We have a short window of time to change the books, so we have a set amount for each day to make it easier.  Many thanks for your co-operation.

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week beginning 19th of June 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Spell check

All homework is to be completed.  A text was sent last week explaining how important the homework is.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

SPORTS DAY - Please can all children wear their PE kit to school with their house colour t-shirt.  A text was sent to all parents on Thursday stating which colour house your child is in.  If you did not receive the text, please see Mrs Farrell tomorrow.  Your child will need a water bottle and a snack.  A snack that can be disposed of after finishing would be much easier than a pot.  Most children will be walking to and from the Leisure Centre, please ensure that your child is wearing sun cream and hat/brings a raincoat depending on the weather.   We will be returning to school in time for lunch.  Due to restrictions at the Leisure Centre, only 2 parents per pupil are able to attend to watch on this occasion.  To ensure the morning runs smoothly, please do not call your child over to the parent viewing area.  We are looking forward to you joining us for one of the best days in the school calendar.

New homework will be set.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school 

COMING SOON

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week beginning 12th of June 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework on j2e

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school 

Jigsaw

For the final half term we will be looking at 'Changing Me' within Jigsaw. The learning intentions for this topic are:

• To name body parts e.g. arm, legs, chest, nose, eyes
• Healthy foods
• Growing from young to old to understand the change in body from babies to now. (Aged  5 and 6)
• Express feelings about moving on to a new class
• Celebrate the best bits of Year 1

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 5th June 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Can you believe we are in the last half term of the academic year?  Where has the time gone?  It has certainly flown this year!  We hope you all had a lovely half term and the weather has been so kind to us.  We are looking forward to seeing you all and finding out what Travelling Ted has been up to.

Dydd Llun - Monday

Return to school

Spell check

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school

Please can we ask that your child brings their reading book and diary to school on their new allocated day.  A text was sent to all parents on Friday 26th of May.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

A message from our new class bear!

Hello Dosbarth Pen y Fan!

My Name is Ted. My Friends call me ‘Travelling Ted’ as I love to go on adventures and visit different places!

I arrived in your class about a week ago and I have watched you all go out and about on walks around Talbot Green and Llantrisant and I have heard you talk about all the things you have seen. I am so sad that I didn’t come too!

You are all such kind friends in this class, I wondered if you could take turns to take me on local adventures? I have never visited this area before. What can you do here? What could I see? Where could I visit? What could I eat?

When I visit your house, could you take me on a local adventure so I can learn more about where you live? You could take me shopping, to the park or to one of your after school activities for example. Have a look at this booklet to see where I have already been, can you think of somewhere different so I can see as many places and amenities before we all enjoy our summer holiday break?

I am so excited to be a ‘Travelling Ted’ again!

Diolch Pen y Fan,

Ted.

Ted will be moving between children three times a week to ensure he visits everyone in the class.

Out Monday - return Wednesday morning

Out Wednesday - return Friday morning

Out Friday - return Monday morning

Please remember to return him so everyone has Ted for the same amount of time.

Diolch, 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black.

Week beginning 22nd May 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

All homework is to be completed.  

Spell check today - look out for the post-it note at the end of the day!

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set - Language

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun.  A reminder that PE kit is navy/black bottoms with a plain white t-shirt and a navy/black jumper or school jumper.  All pupils should be wearing school PE kit on this day.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Last day of this half term.  No school for the week of  29th May.  We will return to school on Monday the 5th of June.

Reading Books

Please can you ensure that your child's reading book is returned weekly on their allocated reading day.  Please comment on how your child is reading at home in their reading diary.

Labelled clothing/personal items

On Friday we put approximately 8 jumpers/cardigans on a table outside the class door with no names on them.  None of these jumpers were collected.  If you are missing a school jumper/cardigan, please ask a member of staff on the door if you can have a look at what is left in the class box.  As the weather is getting warmer (at last! :0) the children will start to take off their jumpers in class more and more.  Please can you ensure that all items are clearly labelled.

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Week beginning 15th of May 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

All homework to be completed.

Spell-check.  Please keep a look out to see if your child brings a Post-it note home.  This will indicate if they have scored enough to move on to their next list.  If your child does not have a Post-it note, please learn the list again.

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

We will be going on local walks this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. In small groups we will will take turns to visit different areas of Talbot Green to look at amenities and to help us with our map work. Each child will only go once. We are able to use the previously signed local walk permission slips for these walks. If you are able to volunteer for these walks, please let Mrs Farrell know by Monday morning. Please ensure your child has appropriate shoes for walking and clothes appropriate to the weather for each of these days.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New Homework set - Maths homework.  

Local Walk

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

Local Walk

Walk to School Week

Monday sees the start of RCT's 'Walk to School' week. If you are able to, please support this initiative by walking to school as many times as you are able to.  In class we will be asking how long each person who has walked has taken and we aim find out how many 'get active' minutes we will achieve as a whole school over the week by walking to school.

Diolch,

The Eco-Committee. 

Week beginning 8th of May 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Bank Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Return to school

All homework to be completed

Spell-check the first list of words.  Please keep a look out to see if your child brings a Post-it note home.  This will indicate if they have scored enough to move on to List 2.  If your child does not have a Post-it note, please learn List 1 again.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New Homework set - Language homework.  We have noticed a decline in the number of pupils who are completing homework tasks over the last few weeks.  It is vital that homework is completed weekly, as this reinforces skills that have been taught in class.  Occasionally, we may ask the pupils to do something that will feed into the week's work, e.g. gather information and write facts.  Without this homework preparation, it is very difficult for your child to complete the classwork.  

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

Spare Uniform Plea 

If anyone has any old spare uniform, that no longer fits their child, that they would like to donate to school we are always looking for spare in case of accidents.  We are particularly in need of trousers, underwear, skirts, and socks.  If anyone has anything they can donate, please can you hand it to the class teacher at the gate or the door at the end of the school day.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell a Mrs Black

Week beginning 1st of May 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Bank Holiday - no school

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday 

Homework to be completed

Big Spell spelling lists will be sent home - please see further information below

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set - Maths

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school

King's Coronation activities in class

Dydd Gwener - Friday

We will be celebrating the King's Coronation by completing a carousel of activities within the Foundation Phase in the morning.  In the afternoon, we will be celebrating with a whole school picnic outside.  Your child is invited to bring a plate of food to school with them for this occasion.  Please ensure that the plate is clearly labelled and that it does not contain anything that needs to be refrigerated.  Your child is also welcome to wear red, white, and blue clothing of their choice to school for this celebration.

Big Spelling Information

In the Summer term of Year 1, your child is introduced to 'Big Spelling'.  All pupils are assessed and given a set of words they must learn weekly.  Last week all pupils were assessed.  Tomorrow your child will bring a sheet of paper home with them with a variety of lists of words on it.  Please help your child to learn List 1 by next Tuesday (this is normally a Monday, but it's Bank Holiday next week).  If your child has 9 or 10 of their words correct then they will move on to List 2 for the following week.  If your child has 8 or below, they will be expected to learn the same list again.  If your child has moved on to the next list, you will find a post-it note in your child's bag.  The purpose of this is not to learn the words for the test, but to transfer the spellings in to their daily writing too.  Once your child has learnt how to spell the words, please work with them to put the words into short sentences.  Please do not compare what list your child is on with their friends, they all develop at different times and all have different strengths.  We are extremely proud of each and every one of them.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Week beginning 24th of April 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

We have an extremely busy week ahead.  Please see below details for the Movie Premiere and walk to Billy Wynt.

Dydd Llun - Monday

Homework to be completed and submitted

Movie Premiere at 2 pm in the school hall for pupils and parents.  You should have all received an invitation to the Movie Premiere on Friday.  We are excited for you to see what the children have produced from their script-writing skills, directing, acting, and digital skills to put the movies together.  We will also be using this as an opportunity to assess the pupils' money skills.  There will be an opportunity for the pupils to buy and sell some sweets, crisps, drinks, teas, and coffee (for adults) to eat whilst watching their movies,  so please can we ask that you bring some very small change to help with the ease of the pupils' calculations e.g 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p.  Pupils are welcome to wear their smart clothes to school for this red carpet-event. We look forward to seeing you!

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Trip/Walk to the Billy Wynt.  Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help.  If anyone else can help, I am looking for one more volunteer for the 9.15 - 10.30 walk.  Please let me know on Monday if you can help out.  Please can all pupils wear leggings/tracksuit bottoms and school uniform t-shirt and jumper for the walk.  Please bring your wellies to school in a clearly labelled bag to change for the walk.  Unfortunately, we never know what the weather in Wales is going to be like, so please bring a waterproof coat to school with you on this day.  I can see that several pupils still do not have consent for the walk.  If you have not completed, it is important that this is completed by Monday so your child can attend.    

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set - Language week

Dydd Iau - Thursday

All pupils are to wear PE kit to school for Fit4Fun

Dydd Gwener - Friday

John Newman will be in school taking class photos.  

Diolch

Mrs Black and Mrs Farrell

Parents Evening

Thank you all so much for attending Parents Evening over the last two nights.  It was so lovely to see you all and have a chance to talk about your child/children's progress. I hope you enjoyed looking at their books and all the fantastic work they have completed over the last two terms.

A number of parents asked about the link to the Time game that was recently set as homework.  Unfortunately, the link disappears after the work has been submitted.  I understand that the children enjoyed this task and would like the link again, so please find the link below.

Telling the Time - Mathsframe

You should have all received the text with the link for the trip/walk next week.  THIS IS A TOP SECRET, PLEASE DON'T MENTION IT TO YOUR CHILD!!!!  If anyone is available to help out, we would welcome a few volunteers.  We are going in two groups.  The first group will set off at 9.15 and return at 10.30; the second group will set off at 10.45 and return at 12.   Please can you let me know at the class door/gate at the end of the day or tomorrow morning if you are able to help?  Further information about what to wear will be updated on the website on the weekend.

Diolch

Mrs Black and Mrs Farrell

We hope you have all had a lovely Easter holiday, even though the weather hasn't been very kind to us.  I can't quite believe that we are starting the last term of the school year.  How has it gone so fast?  We have a very exciting new topic that we can't wait to share with the pupils, but first, we need to finish a few things from our last topic 'In the Spotlight'.

Dydd Llun - Monday

All pupils return to school

Please bring your clothing items to school so we can start recording.  Your child was given a slip of paper on the last day of term stating what they needed.  Please bring these to school on Monday in a clearly labelled bag.

Appointments for Parents' Evenings close today.  If you haven't already booked an appointment, please book via iCloud (information has been posted on the Blog and sent out in a text)

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Parents Evening

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Parents Evening

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school

A reminder that on Monday the 24th of April we will be holding our movie premiere in the school hall at 2pm.  It would be lovely if you could come along to join us for the afternoon.

Look forward to seeing you all on Monday.

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Week beginning 27th March 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

I can't quite believe I am writing this, but this is the last week of school before we break up for Easter.  How fast did that term go?  We have had another fantastic term with your children, and look forward to catching up with you in Parents evening after half the holidays.  (Text was sent Thursday with information about this)

Dydd Llun - Monday

Complete homework

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

RSE Information Evening for parents at 6pm in school hall (parents only)

Dydd Iau - Thursday 

PE kit needed

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Last day of term

SAVE THE DATE

This term we have been extremely busy learning lots of new skills.  The children have written their own script based on a Fairy tale and are currently recording these to make a short movie.  On Monday the 24th of April at 2pm we are holding a Movie Premiere of the children's work in the school hall.  We would love it if you could join us to watch your child's movie with them.  We will send further information regarding what the children should wear in the new term.

We hope you enjoy some family time over Easter.

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Fit4Fun Holiday Clubs

Upcoming events - Booking by Bookwhen

Week beginning 20th March 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

What is World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.

The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

#WorldDownSyndromeDay

Why mark WDSD?

On this one day we have a chance to make a change. A better chance that any other day

Believe it or not, socks get people talking!

On Tuesday 2st March, choose some socks that are going to get noticed and wear them to school!

They might be mismatched socks or your craziest and most colourful socks, whatever takes your fancy!

The idea is to start a conversation, so when people ask you about your socks you can tell them, “I’m wearing them to raise awareness of Down syndrome”.

I look forward to seeing you all in your odd socks on Tuesday!

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New Homework set

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

Movie evening for pupils from Nursery to Year 2.  Please see previous post for further information.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

INSET Day - school closed to all pupils.

Diolch Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

 

Film Night 

Please see the attached poster for information about our Film Night for children in Nursery to Year 2.  You can pay for tickets on the door.

Week beginning 13th of March 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Homework to be completed by today

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Book Fair is arriving in school.  Please see post below for further information

Dydd Mercher - Tuesday

SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL

New homework set

Dydd Iau - Thursday

SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL

PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun - Reminder that this is a plain white t-shirt and navy/black plain joggers or leggings and jumper/school jumper

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Last day to purchase a book from the Book Fair

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Book Fair

The Book Fair is back at Penygawsi on Tuesday 14th March. Your child will have the opportunity to buy a book during the day. Please bring cash in an envelope if you wanted to buy a book. The book fair will close on Friday 17th March. 

Wythnos 9 - 6 March 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

All homework to be completed and returned

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set

Harp demonstration for all pupils

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

Please can we ask that all reading books are returned weekly, on your child's allocated day.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 8 - 27 February 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

We hope you have all had a good half term, and have had time to recharge your batteries!

Dydd Llun/Monday

All pupils return to school

Storyteller coming to work with the pupils as part of our topic

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

School St David's Day Eisteddfod - Pupils to come to school in traditional Welsh costume/welsh rugby shirt/football shirt.  We will be holding our school Eisteddfod for the pupils.

Dydd Iau/Thursday

School Closed due to Strike

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Audio screening for pupils who were absent during last visit.

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 6 - 13 February 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Strike is called off - SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Trip to the cinema.  Reminder that pupils are to wear school uniform on the trip.

They are welcome to take a small snack (their usual school snack, small packet of sweets or a small packet of popcorn) and a drink.  Please can these all be disposable, so the packaging can be thrown away at the cinema and children are not looking for bottles to return back to school.  The children will return to school in time for lunch.

Dydd Iau/Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of school

Reminder that the week beginning the 20th of February is half term - NO SCHOOL. 

School will reopen for Spring 2 on Monday 27th of February.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Class trip to the cinema

Thank you all for the positive response to the class trip to the cinema to watch a private viewing of 'Puss in Boots - The Last Wish'.  We are pleased to inform you that we have booked the trip for Wednesday 15^th February.

This term our Expressive Arts topic concentrates on photography, video, drama, fairy tales and fairy tales from a different perspective so the film will match perfectly with the work we are completing in class.

The visit is booked for Wednesday 15^th February and we are asking for a contribution of £10 towards the cost of the cinema and bus.  As you may be aware, all school trip payments now take place online as this is the preferred method suggested by RCT local authority.  To pay your contribution to the trip, please follow the link below.

We will need to leave school as close to 9:00am as possible to get to Cardiff Bay in time for our arrival time of 9.30, so please try to arrive at school at 8.50am when the gates open. We will be returning to school at approximately 12.30pm, so your child will be able to have their lunch at school and you will be able to order a school lunch as usual.

Children will need to wear school uniform and a coat suited to the weather. Please provide a snack and drink for the cinema in labelled disposable packaging so we can dispose of them in the cinema and not have to worry about anything getting lost or left behind

We are asking that payments be paid through our webpage link by Friday 11^th February. Please also complete the form at the bottom of the letter sent home (7/2/23) and return to school by Friday 11^th February, also.

Link to payment page

Diolch, 

Mrs Farrel and Mrs Black

Wythnos 5 - 6 February 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Dental survey for year 1 pupils

Dydd Iau/Thursday

PE day - Pupils to wear their PE kit to school (navy/black bottoms, white tshirt and plain navy/black jumper or school jumper and trainers)

Cinema Trip

We are looking for 2 volunteers to help out on the trip to the cinema on Wednesday 15th of February.  If you are able to help out on this morning, please speak to Mrs Farrell on the gate/class door at the beginning of the week, or ring the school office.

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 4 - 30 January 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Homework task to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Photgrapher coming to speak to the class as part of our topic

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

School closed to pupils

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Outdoor PE kit to be worn to school.  Reminder PE kit is navy/black bottoms, plain white t-shirt and navy/black plain jumper or school jumper.

Spring Topic - In the Spotlight

This term our topic is called 'In the Spotlight' and has an Expressive Arts focus.  We will be starting the term with photography skills and learning how to focus, use filters, deciding on whether to take portrait or landscape photographs.  We will also be having a visit from the school photographer John Newman, who will be speaking to the pupils about his job and showing them some of his equipment.  After half term, our focus will move to video recording.  We will link these skills with our literacy skills and hoping to create a short movie based on a fairy tale.  At the end of the term the children will be holding a premiere of their work for you to come and watch.  How exciting!!!!  They will be writing their own story to base their movie on, making and selling the tickets and using their acting skills.  Along with a visit from the school photographer, we are also planning a visit to the cinema to watch the new Puss in Boots film and a workshop from a story teller.  We have an action packed term for the pupils, where they will learn a number of new skills as well as consolidating skills they have already been taught. We can't wait to share their work with you!

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 3 - 23 January 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework on j2e

Dydd Iau/Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school 

Audio Screening with the school nurse

Please see below a poster advertising the Valentine's PTA disco

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 2 - 16 January 2023

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

All pupils to bring a pair of wellies to leave in school for the week.  We will be spending a lot of time outdoors (within the school grounds) this week, so please can you ensure that your child brings wellies in on Monday, so they are able to complete their outdoor tasks.  Please label both wellies with your child's name!  Please ensure that your child is also wearing a waterproof coat and appropriate uniform for the weather to school, all week.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set on HWB

Pupils to dress up as a character from a fairy tale or bring in a fairy tale book as part of our introduction to our Spring topic.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Wellies will be sent home

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Wythnos 1 - 9th January 2023

Happy New Year to you all!  We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and have enjoyed some time to relax and play with your toys.  Just a reminder that school reopens for pupils on Tuesday 10th of January.   

Dydd Llun - Monday

INSET Day - School for staff only

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

All pupils to return to school

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school

All reading books will be sent home during the week.

We look forward to seeing you all and hearing all about your Christmas!

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

WE MADE IT!!!!!!

Well, we have finally come to the end of our first term in Pen-y Fan.  We have had a fabulous term, learning so much about food and so many new cooking skills.  The children have impressed us tremendously.  They work hard every single day and the progress they have made in one term is huge.  We can't wait to see what next term brings!

We would like to say a huge thank you for all the wonderful cards, gifts and Christmas messages we have received over the last week.  We have been blown away.  Diolch yn fawr o'r galon!

Well, we are signing off now for a well deserved break.  We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.  Enjoy the break and family time, recharge the batteries and we will see you all on Tuesday the 10th of January.  

Mrs Black, Mrs Farrell, Miss Binding and Mrs Bevan

Monday 19th of December 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Christmas Banquet for Year 1, 2 and 3 pupils.  Pupils to come to school dressed in their party clothes.  Each class will be using the cooking skills that they have learnt this term to prepare and make an item to take to the banquet.  The following ingredients are in each item.  We are aware of allergies, but please speak to Mrs Farrell or let the office know, if there is something that your child is unable eat.

Cookies

• chocolate chips
• smarties
• plain flour
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• butter
• eggs
• ground ginger
• vanilla extract
• candy canes
• oats

Cupcakes

• eggs
• unsalted butter
• caster sugar
• self-raising flour
• baking powder
• vanilla extract 
• jam
• dried mixed fruit 
• white chocolate chips
• buttercream icing 
• fondant icing

Pizzas

• flour
• -fast action Yeast
• -Tomato Puree
• -salt
• -olive oil
• -Grated cheese (also dairy free one
• mushrooms
• -Pepperoni
• -ham
• -Sweetcorn

There will be a choice of dairy free and vegetarian pizza.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Last day in school. 

To finish the term, the pupils will have a cinema afternoon with the following treats.  As always, please let us know if your child is unable to eat any of these foods due to allergies.

• Chocolate coins
• Chocolate lollies
• Sweet/salty popcorn
• Hot chocolate
• Cream
• Marshmallows

Reading books

Please can all reading books be returned to school at the beginning of the week.  New books will be sent out in January.  Please encourage your child to read their own books, magazines etc over the holidays.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Monday 12th of December 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

All homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Concert in the afternoon.  Please can all the girls have their hair up in either a ponytail or plaits

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Concert in the morning.  Please can all girls have their hair up in either a ponytail or plaits

New homework set

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Gwener

Christmas jumper day.  We ask that pupils pay a small donation of up to £1 towards the charity Save the Children.

Christmas dinner day.

The temperature has certainly dropped over the last few days, and it was lovely to wake up to some snow this morning.  Please ensure that your child is wearing suitable school uniform for the season as well as a hat and warm coat for play times.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 14 - 5 December 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

School trip to the Toy Mine at Rhondda Heritage Park.  Please ensure that your child is wearing suitable shoes, coat and a hat.  We will be returning to school for dinner.  

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

All costumes to be in school in readiness for dress rehearsal 

New homework set

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Dress rehearsal for the other classes

Wrapping paper - If anyone has any old wrapping paper that they are no longer going to use, please could you send it in to school for our role play area.

Extra concert tickets - A text will be sent out when extra tickets for the concert are going on sale.   These will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 13 - 28 November 2022

Beth s y'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

All pupils to have learnt their words for the Christmas concert

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Pupils to wear their PE kit to school

Reading books - please can you ensure that your child returns their reading book on their allocated reading day.  This allows us to write in their diary and gives us plenty of time to change all the reading books.

Packaging - This week we are going to be looking at different packaging.  We will be opening the 3D packaging to look at the nets.  If anyone has any empty, but unusual shaped packaging that we could look at, please could you send it in to school with your child tomorrow?

Concert Costumes - Some costumes have started to arrive, please feel free to send them in as soon as you have them ready.

Tickets - If anyone hasn't purchased their allocated tickets and would like to buy some, please could you send the money in with your child tomorrow.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 12 - 21 November 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Non-uniform day in return for a luxury item for the hamper prizes for the school Christmas Fayre

Tickets go on sale for the Christmas Concert.  Reminder that only 4 tickets can be purchased (either 4 for one performance or they can be split over the two performances).  Please return your slip and money to Mrs Farrell tomorrow morning to ensure you have your first choice of performance!

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Wear RED to school to support WALES!  There will be an opportunity to watch the Wales V Iran game, if your child wants to.

Christmas Fayre straight after school in the hall.  This is always a very successful evening; we look forward to seeing you all.

Thank you to all the children who have worked very hard to learn their individual words and songs for the concert.  Please continue to work on these over the next week or so.

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 11 - 14 November 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Homework to be completed

6pm - PTA (AGM) meeting in the school hall (all welcome).

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set.  Please see j2homework on HWB

Interfaith day - Mitzvah is Jewish-led, where they bring together people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds, to volunteer side-by-side, building longstanding, genuine relationships.  We have decided that in Pen y Fan we are going to work together side-by-side to complete a litter pick in the community.  Please ensure that your child is wearing an appropriate coat to school on this day.  

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE - PE kit to be worn to school

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Children in Need - please see previous post from Miss Parffit and the school council

Cooking

This week we will be cooking pizzas.  The purpose of the session is to look and taste different pizza bases.  We will be using the following ingredients:

tomato puree

cheddar cheese

pizza base

french stick

tortilla wrap

naan bread

We are aware of children with allergies, but if you have any concerns, please speak to Mrs Farrell on the gate tomorrow morning, or ring the school office.

Christmas

We are very excited to announce that on Tuesday the 6th of December, Year 1 and 2 will be going to visit Santa at the Toy Mine in Rhondda Heritage Park.  This is always one of the best trips of the year! We will take a tour through Santa’s Toy Mine and enjoy the spectacle of Christmas magic. We will then meet Father Christmas and present him with our Christmas wish list!  You can pay by clicking on the following link:

www. rctcbc.gov.uk/schoolpayments

A permission slip will be sent home with your child on Monday, with the cost of the trip.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

With the Christmas Fayre fast approaching please see the poster below for details of a non-uniform day on Monday 21st November (not this Monday).

 Children in Need is on Friday 18th November and School Council have been working hard to think of some lovely ideas for us to celebrate as a school.

Pupils can choose to wear spots, pyjamas or non-school uniform on this day, and we kindly ask for a donation of £1 to go towards the charity.

Diolch yn fawr
Miss Parfitt and School Council

Wythnos 10 - 7th of November 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Return to school after half term

Making jam sandwiches as part of our language and maths lesson (white bread, margarine, strawberry jam)

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday 

New homework set on HWB j2e

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school.  Reminder that PE kit is plain navy/black legging or joggers, white t-shirt, navy/black jumper and trainers.

Reminder that pupils need a healthy snack and a water bottle in school daily.  

We hope you have all had a lovely half term.  We can't wait to see you all tomorrow and to hear all about it!

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Fit4Fun Holiday Camp

Looking for something to do next week?  Why not join a Fit4Fun Holiday Camp!

Sports Holiday Clubs 

Football, Hockey 🏑

Basketball 🏀

Games

October half term

Tuesday at Llantwit Fardre Sports Center.

Weds & Thursday at Llantrisant Sports Center

All days are 9.00-2.45pm 

Ages 5-11

Book on the app

PAYMENT IS CASH ON THE DAY 

Please click on the following link to book your place https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun

Wythnos 8 - 24 October 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday/Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

We are extremely lucky to have Barefoot and Beyond Forest Cooking activities on Monday and Tuesday.  Half of the class will have the opportunity to cook outdoors on Monday, whilst the second half will have the same opportunity on Tuesday.  They will be making Wood Cookies (non-edible), pancakes (made with oat milk and banana and toasted marshmallows and biscuits.  They have been made aware of all allergies, but if you have any other concerns, please see Mrs Farrell Monday morning.  Please can pupils wear old clothes to school (on both days) and bring wellies in a bag on Monday morning.  Please don't wear the wellies to school as we will need to change them to come back into the class after the activity.  We will send the wellies back home on Tuesday afternoon after all groups have had their experience.

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Parents Evening - to be held at the school.  We are looking forward to seeing you and talking to you about your wonderful child!  If you haven't made an appointment, please book your appointment before they close on Monday.

Dydd Mawrth - Mercher

Parents Evening - to be held at the school.  We are looking forward to seeing you and talking to you about your wonderful child!  If you haven't made an appointment, please book your appointment before they close on Monday.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

PTA taking Christmas photos.  Pupils to bring their Christmas jumper, hat/accessories to school in a clearly labelled bag to have their class photograph taken.

Last day of school before half term.

Twitter - just a quick reminder that we update the school Twitter regularly with photos of the children completing different activities.  Please pop over to take a look.

We wish you all a lovely half term and would like to thank you for all your support during the first half term!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 7 - 17 October 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

This week we will be talking about food that we eat that originate from different countries.  Please can you discuss this with your child before they come to school, as this will help prepare them for their writing task.

Dydd Llun- Monday

Flu Spray

Book Fair open - pupils to bring money in a clearly labelled envelope or purse

Harvest poem to be learnt by today (Homework).  The children will be performing this to the rest of the school during our special assembly.

Shwmae day - pupils to wear red or green to school.  They will complete tasks in class linked to Wales and our heritage.

Cooking - Leek, Ham and Cheese Tartlets

Ingredients include:

vegetable oil

leek

wholemeal bread

ham

cheddar cheese.

If there are any issues with any ingredients with pupils and allergies, please see Mrs Farrell in the morning.

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Book Fair open - pupils to bring money in a clearly labelled envelope or purse

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Book Fair open - pupils to bring money in a clearly labelled envelope or purse

New homework set on j2homework

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Harvest Assembly - please see previous post with regards to food donations for Food Bank

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Cooking - Spring rolls

Ingredients include:

spring onions

bean sprouts

soy sauce

5 spice

filo pastry sheets

If there are any issues with any ingredients with pupils and allergies, please see Mrs Farrell or Mrs Black prior to this cooking activity.

A reminder that Christmas Card order deadline is 19th October.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

On Thursday 20^th October, we will be holding our annual Harvest Festival.  After completing this virtually last year, we are pleased that pupils will be able to once again come together to celebrate.

In Britain, thanks have been given for successful harvests since pagan times. A Harvest festival is traditionally held on the Sunday near or of the Harvest Moon.  This is the full Moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox. The celebrations on this day usually include singing hymns, praying, and decorating churches with baskets of fruit and food in the festival known as Harvest Festival, Harvest Home or Harvest Thanksgiving.

At Penygawsi we believe Harvest is an important time of year, not only to give thanks to God for all the wonderful food we eat, but also to help others that are less fortunate than us. We feel a great way to do this is to support a very special local charity, The Food Bank.

Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. The Food Banks provide a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis. We are asking that, if possible, the children consider donating an item of food to our Harvest table that will be decorated and displayed in the hall during the week of our virtual assembly.

After our virtual celebrations, the School Council and staff will work to package any donations to send them to the food bank ready for local families who will be so very grateful to receive them.

Below is a list of items that Food Bank believe their families are in most need of: 

1. Milk (UHT)
2. Cereal and Porridge Oats
3. Tinned and Packet Soup
4. Fruit Juice (UHT Carton)
5. Pasta Sauces
6. Rice
7. Sponge pudding (tinned)
8. Custard
9. Tinned tomatoes
10. Lentils
11. Savoury Rice
12. Noodles
13. Pasta 'n' Sauce
14. Couscous
15. Tinned Vegetables
16. Instant mash
17. Tinned potatoes
18. Tinned Meat
19. Tinned Fish
20. Tinned Fruit
21. Jam
22. Sugar
23. Biscuits / snack bars
24. Vegetable Oil
25. Tea Bags
26. Coffee
27. Hot Chocolate 

We would be very grateful if you could bring any donations you would like to make to school bythe morning of Thursday 20^th October.

Thank you for your continued support

School Council

Book Fair

On Friday the 14^th of October the Scholastic Book Fair will be arriving at school.  The children will have an opportunity on this day to view the books available to purchase.  THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE ANY BOOKS ON THIS DAY.

Between Monday 17^th and Wednesday 19^th of October, all pupils will have an opportunity to purchase a book of their choice throughout the day.  Please ensure that your child has their money in a sealed envelope or a purse/wallet.

Wythnos 6 - 10 October 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Homework to be completed and uploaded

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

New homework set on j2homework

Curriculum Information Evening for Parents at 5.30pm in the school hall.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE kit to be worn to school

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Richard Shawe Cooking workshop

The children will be making a two-course meal, which will include Rainbow pasta salad (egg free pasta for children with allergies) and fruit salad pots.

Book Fair arriving in school - further information to follow in the week.

COMING SOON

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Cooking Experiences

As part of our topic 'Food Glorious Food!', we have booked two exciting cooking experiences for the class which will take place over the next few weeks.  Our first experience is Richard Shawe Cooking Together, which will take place next Friday 14th of October.  Our second experience is Barefoot and Beyond Forest Fun Cooking, which will take place during week beginning the 24th of October. Information regarding ingredients and allergies will come out closer to the time, so please keep a close eye on the class website every Sunday.

This year the PTA have kindly donated £200 to each class, to help provide rich experiences for all children.  Taking this into account, we kindly ask for a contribution of £1.40 towards the cost of both of these experiences.  Please click on the link below to pay for your child.

www.rctcbc.gov.uk/schoolpayments

Many thanks 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Superhero Smoothies!

This week we have been designing smoothies for superheroes to keep them healthy and strong. On Friday, we will be making the smoothies to taste test!

We will be offering the following ingredients:

banana

frozen mixed berries

frozen mango and pineapple

apples

spinach

blueberries

orange juice

apple juice

yogurt

milk

ice

Please let us know asap if your child has an allergy to any of these ingredients.

Diolch,

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 5 - 3 October 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

All homework to be submitted

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Food Hygiene Roadshow - Assembly and class workshop

New homework set on j2homework

Dydd Iau

School photos - all pupils to wear school uniform to school.

PE - Please bring PE kit to school in a bag to change (please ensure all items are labelled)

Reading books - please ensure that your child returns their reading book on their allocated reading day.

More information will follow this week with regards to some exciting experiences and trips that have been organised for the class.

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 4 - 26 September 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Pupils to wear PE kit to school

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mums, dads, grandparents if you are free on Friday morning and fancy a coffee and cake, why not call in to our school coffee morning to raise money for Macmillan? A perfect opportunity to catch up with other parents at the school.

PTA

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Wythnos 3 - 19 September 2022

Dydd Llun - Monday

Bank Holiday - Queen's Funeral

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

First homework task set.  Please see j2homework on HWB for further information.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

PE day.  Please can all pupils wear their PE kit to school on this day.  Pupils should be wearing black or navy leggings/joggers with a white t-shirt and a black/navy jumper.  Pupils are also asked to wear appropriate trainers for outdoor sporting activities.

Reading books - Home reading books were sent home at the end of last week.  Please return your child's reading book and diary on their allocated day this week.  If you are a Monday reader, please return yours next Monday.  The book bag will be sent back home on the same day, with a new book.  Please comment in your child's diary on how they are getting on.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Spider-Man!

Spider-Man came to visit. He came with a letter for us and set us a challenge! 
 

There is no healthy hero in their gang of superheroes, could we design one for them? 
 

We need to find out about healthy bodies, minds, fitness and food.

When we have found out everything we need, we can send our designs back to Spider-Man and his superhero friends! 
 

It’s time to get thinking Pen-Y-Fan!!

Wythnos 2 - 12th September 2022

We had a great first week back in Pen y Fan and the children worked extremely hard, as well as explore the different areas in their new classroom.

This week we will be introducing our topic for the term, so please ask your child/children all about what has been happening in class.  Our termly Newsletter will be uploaded to this page shortly.

Dydd Llun (Monday)

Introduction to our new topic

Dydd Iau (Thursday)

Pupils to wear PE kit to school (navy/black joggers or leggings, plain white t-shirt, plain navy/black jumper and trainers)  They will be having Fit4Fun for PE sessions this year with Liam.

Reading books will be sent home throughout this week, once we have had a chance to listen to the children read individually.  Please take note of the day that your child will need to return their reading book bag every week for the rest of the school year.

Are you interested in playing football? 

If so, Fit4Fun are starting a club at Llantrisant Leisure Club every Wednesday evening. 

This is a pay as you go club and the cost of each session is £6.

4-20 - 5.00pm - ages 3 and 4

5.00 - 5.50pm - ages 5-7.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Mark on 07811771164

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Croeso Nol Pen y Fan

We hope you have all had a lovely summer holiday and we are looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning!

Mrs Farrell (teaching Monday - Wednesday), Mrs Black (teaching Thursday and Friday), Miss Key and Miss Binding will be your teachers this year.

Mrs Farrell

Mrs Black

Miss Key

Miss Binding

Your child will need a healthy snack and a water bottle for school every day.  As you can imagine, we have numerous of items of clothing left over at the end of every day.  Please ensure that all your child's clothing and belongings are clearly labelled.

PE will take place every Thursday.  Pupils are to wear their PE kit to school on this day (not this week).  PE kit consists of Navy/black jumper and trousers/leggings and a plain white t-shirt, along with suitable trainers.

Drop off and Pick up times are the same as last year and will take place at the same gate.  Gates will open between 8.50am - 9.00am for drop off and 3.30pm pick up.

The class webpage will be updated every Sunday with information for the following week.  Please keep an eye out for any updates.  Next week we will also upload a Newsletter with further information about this term.  

We are looking forward to borrowing your children for this academic year, teaching them lots of new skills and giving them exciting experiences.  We look forward to working with yourselves too.  If you have any questions or queries, please speak to a member of staff at the gate or email the school admin address, which will be passed on to the class teacher.

See you all tomorrow.

Mrs Farrell, Mrs Black, Miss Key and Miss Binding

REMINDER

School is closed for INSET Days on Monday the 5th and Tuesday the 6th of September.  All pupils will return to school on Wednesday the 7th of September. 

We look forward to seeing you all!

This page will be updated Tuesday afternoon/evening with information for the week.

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

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Well, today brings us to the end of our school year in Pen y Fan.  We have enjoyed borrowing your children, over the last year.  It has been an absolute pleasure to watch them grow, but it is now time to say goodbye and enjoy the summer holidays.  

Thank you for all your support over the last year.  Only by working together can we achieve the best for your children.  A huge 'Diolch' for all the lovely cards and gifts that we have received over the last few days, you are all extremely grateful.  

Have a lovely summer!

Mrs Farrell, Mrs Bevan, Miss Key and Mrs Black

Fit4Fun Holiday Clubs

Our Summer Holiday Clubs
First 5 weeks of school holidays
Tuesday's Llantwit Fardre Sports Center
9.00-3.00pm

Weds & Thursdays Y Pant Pontyclun Outside on Astro pitch
9.00 - 2.30pm

Ages 5-11

Please book on the link

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LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!!!!!

Well, I can't quite believe that we are entering our last week of this academic year.  Where has it gone?   

This week is going to be extremely hot in school, please ensure that your child is wearing loose clothing (school colours), has applied sun cream before coming to school and has a refillable bottle with them every day.  We will be keeping the children in the shade throughout the week as much as possible.

Dydd Llun/Monday

SCHOOL TRIP POSTPONED - Unfortunately due to the amber weather warning for extreme heat, we have had to postpone the school trip until the autumn term.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

PE Kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun (a change of days this week)

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day in school

If you haven't already done so, please return all book bags to school tomorrow morning (Monday).  We will hand over all bags and diaries to the next class teacher in readiness for September.

At the beginning of the week we intend of giving every child a small treat to help cool them down.  If your child has an allergy, please can you check that it is safe for them to have one of the tip tops below.  If they are unable to, please speak to your class teacher or send admin an email tomorrow morning.

Many thanks

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

End of topic!

We had a great time finishing off our festivals and carnivals topic ‘Feel the Beat’ this week. We dressed up in all the colourful Rio themed costume accessories we made and created a parade around the yard. We danced samba style moves to different drum beats and rhythms.

Wythnos 24 - 11 July 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Final spell check for this academic year.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Fit4Fun Festival - Pupils to wear their PE kit to school

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Transition - The children will have an opportunity to spend the morning with their class teacher for next year.  Year 2 will join Miss Morris in the portacabins and Year 1 pupils will spend the morning with Mrs Payne.

School Trip - we are still looking for a number of parent volunteers to help us on the school trip on Monday the 18th of July.  If you are able to help, please see Mrs Farrell on the gate tomorrow morning.  Also, please return any permission slips tomorrow morning.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 23 - 4 July 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

This week we will be continuing to work on the  final part of our topic, which is 'Rio'.  

Dydd Llun - Monday

Spell check

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Fit4Fun.  Please ensure you are wearing your school PE kit to school.

New homework uploaded to j2homework

Please note that we are no longer using Oxford Reading Buddy as a school.  The subscription has now ended and all children are back to reading paper books only.

Reminder - your child needs a water bottle and a sun hat in school every day.  Please can you put sun cream on your child before they come to school.

Please see below a copy of the letter for the end of year trip.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 22 - 27 June 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

This week we are moving on to our final part of our topic, which is 'Rio'.  The children are going to be learning some Samba dancing, writing Tinga Tinga Tales and continuing to learn about fractions.

Dydd Llun - Monday

Please return Reading book bags to school.

Spell check

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Fit4Fun.  Please ensure you are wearing your school PE kit to school.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Reading books will be sent home.

Reminder - your child needs a water bottle and a sun hat in school every day.  Please can you put sun cream on your child before they come to school.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 21 - 20 June 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

We will be finishing our three week block about Africa this week.  The children will be recording their finished piece of music linked to African animals, continuing to work on fractions, and learning how to paint in the style of Edward Tinga.

Dydd Llun - Monday

Spell check - pupils will bring a post-it note home if they have moved up.

Homework to be completed from 15 June.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

PE kit needed for Fit4Fun

New homework set in j2e in HWB

Diolch 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Wythnos 20 - 13 June 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

This week we will be continuing to write stories with a beginning, middle and end and finding halves and quarters in a practical situation in Maths.  If you have any spare kitchen roll tubes at home, please can you bring them in over the next week in readiness for a task in week 3.

Dydd Llun - Monday

Reading books to be returned to school

Year 1 and 2 Big Spell check will take place.  Your child will bring a post-it note home if they have successfully moved on to the next list of spellings.  

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

African drumming session in school

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Global Day – activities in class

PE - Please wear your kit to school.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

School summer fete at 3.30pm on the school yard.  Please see poster below.

Reading books will come home

We are looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning for another week full of fun!

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Some Photos From This Week

Everyone gave us a great talent show on 'Well-being Wednesday' this week. We were super impressed by the range of different talents that were shared. We had martial arts, rugby skills, singers, mathematicians, gymnasts, crafters, dancers to name a few!

We used instruments to keep the the beat of a metronome. We listened carefully to it. If it went faster we played faster, if it played slower then we played slower.

This week was Welsh guided reading week. We were super impressed at the brilliant effort to read Welsh books and we heard some great pronunciation! 

Some of us used a random story sentence starter generator to write and up level sentences in pairs.

We wrote our holiday news and we followed picture instructions on how to draw African animals.

We worked together in the Reading Corner to match safari themed sentences and pictures. 

We found half of food, objects, shapes and numbers in maths.

In Speaker's Corner we used adjectives to describe African animals to our friends who then had to guess the animal we described.

Wythnos 19 - 6 June 2022

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

This week we will be focusing on how we can use music to express story-telling.  The children will work in groups to compose a phrase of music to represent part of a story.  They will do this by using symbols and drawings.  They will then perform their finished piece and give feedback to their peers.  We will also be looking at Tinga Tinga art, writing stories with a beginning, middle and end and finding halves and quarters in a practical situation in Maths.  

Lost Property

Please can you ensure that your child's clothing and items are clearly labelled (jumpers, coats, hats, PE kit, water bottles).  At the end of last half term, we had a number of items left in class, that were not claimed and were not labelled.  We know that you spend a lot of money on these items!

Teachers

Mrs Farrell will be teaching Monday to Wednesday for this half term and Mrs Black will be teaching Thursday and Friday.  We are very fortunate that Mrs Bevan is also staying with us, while Miss Key is off.

Dydd Llun - Monday

Year 1 and 2 Big Spell check will take place.  Your child will bring a post-it note home if they have successfully moved on to the next list of spellings.  

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

This week for our Rights and Well-being Wednesday we are looking at Article 29 – Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. The children are going to look at the skills they have developed over the year and what they feel they need to improve on. We will also be giving the children the opportunity to share a talent/ability they have to the rest of the class e.g. some martial arts moves, singing, telling jokes, football skills, drawing. If they need to bring anything into school to help demonstrate their skill, then they are more than welcome to bring it in on Wednesday. Please ensure everything is labelled with their name.

PE - Please wear your kit to school.

We are looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning and hearing all about what you have done over half term!

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

The Platinum Jubilee

We had so much fun finding out about and celebrating the Jubilee. The photos below show some of the things we got up to in the last fortnight.

We painted images of the Queen in the style of Andy Warhol.

We coloured and wrote cards for the Queen. Mrs Farrell sent them to Buckingham Palace! We wonder if we will get a reply? 

We designed our own afternoon teas. They looked delicious!

We used loose parts to decorate crowns.

We read information about the Queen, made fact files and wrote speech bubbles using the facts we founds out.

We enjoyed the Jubilee celebrations in the hall and in our class. We had lots of fun!

Wythnos 18 – W/B  23/05/2022

Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

We are celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee on Wednesday 25^th May. Our class have been learning Jubilee songs, Morris dancing and marching to a beat in preparation to perform to the rest of the school. We would like the children to wear red, white and blue for the day. They will also need a small plate of party food for themselves and an extra drink for our afternoon tea together. Can you make sure the plate of food is covered, nothing needs to go in the fridge and your child’s name is on it please.

Dydd Llun

Mrs Boat in class today.

Year 1 and 2 Big Spell.

If the children have 10/10 for their spelling, they will come home with a post it note telling them to move on to the next list of spellings or to stay on the same list as they didn’t have them all right.

Reading Book Bags due in today.

Dydd Mawrth

Mrs Boat in class today.

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Boat in class today.

PE – Please wear kit to school.

Jubilee Celebrations – bring red, white and blue clothes for our afternoon celebration or their PE kit can incorporate the colours instead.

Bring in a small plate of party food and an extra drink.

PTA Coffee Morning

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Dydd Gwener

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Here’s to a great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

Completed Tie Dye

After seeing the Holi colour run, we decided to make tie dye t-shirts inspired by the colours thrown into the air and what people look like after taking part.We looked at five different techniques and chose which one to try.

Look how great we look in the picture below! With techniques clear to see on the t-shirts, they definitely look like they have been to the Holi festival! We hope that everyone will enjoy wearing them. 

Jubilee Coffee Morning

We are having a coffee morning to celebrate the Jubilee.  

Why not pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

See below for details!

Wythnos 17 – W/B  16/05/2022

Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

As part of our topic the children will be involved in lots of Jubilee activities over the next two weeks. We have decided, as a school to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee on Wednesday 25^th May (last week before we break up) We will give you more details on this closer to the time.

Dydd Llun

Mrs Boat in class today.

Year 1 and 2 Big Spell.

Dydd Mawrth

Mrs Boat in class today.

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Boat in class today.

PE – Please wear kit to school.

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Dydd Gwener

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Here’s to a great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

Last Week – Holi Celebrations

All the children and teachers had a fantastic week celebrating the Holi Festival. The children particularly enjoyed making their tie dye t-shirts. They took their inspiration from the images of the Colour Run, they chose one of the five designs, then created the beautiful patterns using dye and elastic bands.

The Colour Run was the highlight of the week for us all. The children thoroughly enjoyed running around the yard, whilst being covered in powder paint and lots of water! The smiles and laughter off all the children and the teachers included, was just amazing!

Wythnos 16 – W/B  09/05/2022

Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Mrs Boat in class today.

Year 1 and 2 Big Spell.

Reading books due in today.

Dydd Mawrth

Mrs Boat in class today.

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Boat in class today.

Holi Colour Run and Pancakes – they will need spare clothes.

PE – Please wear kit to school.

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Dydd Gwener

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Here’s to a great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

Holi Festival

We have been learning about festivals.  As part of this learning, we would like the children to experience an Indian Holi festival.
On Wednesday 11th May we will be recreating an Indian Holi festival outside.
The adults will throw paint powder with the opportunity for the children to run through. This will mirror a traditional Holi festival. We will be aiming to throw the powder at shoulder height, but they are more than welcome to bring sunglasses or swimming goggles to protect their eyes.
Please look at the following link to have an idea of what the children will be doing.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7NZEtivn0s
We would like the children to bring a spare set of old clothes and shoes in a carrier bag on the day, ready for the Holi festival. These clothes will most certainly get covered in paint powder! The paint powder is non-toxic and specifically designed for this purpose, but we cannot guarantee that the colour will come out so please wear really old clothes and shoes.

The online form will need to be filled in, the link is

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kwkf8PBAa5FNjSm6UZPkWD5UNEZQVE9LRFk5N0NRVFFLRzgxM00yMEE0Ny4u

Festival Food

We are planning to make pancakes to experience snacks eaten during the Holi Festival in school for classes 3, 4 and 5 on Wednesday 11th May. The school will supply the range of food.  

Please complete the online form, checking that the ingredients are suitable/not suitable for your child.  The ingredients are listed in the questionnaire.  Once completed, please submit the form.

The link is

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kwkf8PBAa5FNjSm6UZPkWD5UMFRIM0EzTUFVWDNJTzhVQThWWDBFMjlKWi4u

Wythnos 15 – W/B  2/05/2022

Just a reminder, can the children provide a white t-shirt this week so we can tie-dye it please, thank you.

Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Mawrth

Mrs Boat in class today.

Year 2 - Big Spell

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Farrell in class today.

PE – Please wear kit to school.

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Dydd Gwener

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Here’s to a great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

Circus Skills Workshop

On Friday the children will have the opportunity to participate in a circus skills workshop. They will have a practise skills session in the morning and in the afternoon they will be participating with the circus skills trainer during the festival. The cost of this is £3. You should have received a link today to pay for the workshop online. If you have any problems please come and see me as soon as possible. 

Please ensure you also complete the food activity consent form before tomorrow.

Cooking Consent Form

On Friday we will also be having a Face Painting stall. If you do not want your child to access this area please inform me tomorrow. 

Diolch

We hope you enjoyed the Easter break, that you enjoyed the sun and were able to spend time with your family.

Selling Our Fabric Bags

The children really enjoyed our ‘Save the Planet’ topic. To complete the topic we will be selling the fabric bags you ordered this week. The children worked so hard throughout the topic and have really gained an insight to the damage that rubbish is doing to our planet. They are also able to talk about ways that we can help. The bags they designed look great and we hope to see them being used around Llantrisant! We are so proud of what they have achieved.

We will be selling our bags under the shelter outside our class after school during the first week back. The children will be selling them to you in groups and on different days, please see timetable below.

You will be able to come on to the yard just after 3pm to come to our shop and to look at some of the great artwork of sea creatures the children produced earlier on in the term inspired by ‘The Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ using recycled materials from home.

Tuesday

Naomi, Grayson, Esme

Lola, Phoebe, Ella, Chloe

Wednesday

Jenson, Ava, Jack, Oliver.

Zach, Ellie, Caitlin, Mujtaba

Thursday

Finley S, Lucus, Norton

Francesca, Jackson, Dylan, Noah

Friday

Toby, Charlotte, Jacob H, Haroon

Jacob T, Thea, Lawrence, Kenzie, Caiden

Summer Term

Our new topic for the summer term is called ‘Feel the Beat’. It is based on the Expressive Arts part of the curriculum and we will be looking at the elements of music and dance.

Over the term we will be investigating different festivals and carnivals from around the world; why they are celebrated and how they are celebrated.

We will be starting in Wales this week and will be answering the question ‘What is a festival and what happens there?’ by looking at the ‘Green Man’ festival that takes place every August in Brecon.

On Friday we will be holding a festival on the school yard with some live music, a circus skills visitor and stalls set up with activities. Please wear something green or ‘festival’ themed clothes to school on Friday.

We will also be making some ‘green’ themed food to eat during the festival that will include the following ingredients – please inform us before Thursday if there are any allergies or if you do not wish for your child to take part in the cooking sessions.

Ingredients – white chocolate, rice krispies, golden syrup, green food colouring, white bread, butter, creamed cheese, cucumber.

Wythnos 1 – W/B 25/04/22

Dydd Llun

INSET Day

Dydd Mawrth

First day back today.

Mrs Boat in class.

Year 2 – Big Spell assessments – new lists sent out of needed – first Big Spell check to take place on Tuesday 3rd May.

Year 1 will also be starting Big Spell this term and will be assessed this week, with words coming home on Friday – first Big Spell check to take place on Monday 9th May.

Fabric bag shop – 3.10pm on yard for children listed above.

Please bring in any Easter egg packaging for the RCTS schools competition.

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Boat in class.

PE – please wear kit to school.

Fabric bag shop – 3.10pm on yard for children listed above.

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class.

Cooking activities in class – see above for more information. Please inform us of any allergies.

Fabric bag shop – 3.10pm on yard for children listed above.

Dydd Gwener

Penygawsi’s ‘Green Man’ festival – please wear something green to school if you have it, otherwise ‘festival’ themed clothes. See above for more information.

Fabric bag shop – 3.10pm on yard for children listed above.

Big Spell

This term, the children in Year 1 will start their ‘Big Spelling’ journey. This week we will complete an initial assessment to see what list they need to start on, they will bring their list home on Friday. On the list, there are lots of sets of words. They will work on one set at a time, starting with the first set, and have 5, 10 or 15 words to learn every week.

We would like you to practise these at home and they will also have opportunities to practise them in school throughout the week before their spell check in school on a Monday. If they have 9 or 10 out of 10 (or 4 or 5 out of 5) when tested, they can move on to the next set of

spellings on their sheet which will then be tested the following week. We will let the children know whether to continue to practise the set they were on or to move on to learn the next set. If you have any questions about the Big Spell, please let us know.

Advanced notice – During the fortnight beginning 2/5/22 we will be looking at tie-dye and we ask that the children bring in a white t-shirt that they will be able to tie-dye and then bring back home. Diolch.

RCT Schools Easter Recycling Competition

We are entering the RCT Easter recycling competition this year. Please can you collect all the foil, plastic and cardboard from any Easter eggs you have, save them and bring them into school at the start of the new term.

The school with the highest recycling to pupil ratio will win, with prizes on offer! The winning school will receive £300!

Please join us in the competition if you can and ask family and friends to help us too.

Happy Easter everyone,

Mrs Farrell and the Eco-Committee.

Summer Term Cricket at Miskin

Please see the poster advertising the summer term/holiday programmes at Miskin Manor Cricket Club.  

Wythnos 13 – W/B  4/04/2022

Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Mrs Boat in class today.

Year 2 Big Spell.

Dydd Mawrth

Mrs Boat in class today.

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Farrell in class today.

PE – Please wear kit to school.

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Dydd Gwener

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Last Day of Term.

Here’s to a great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

This is for Year 2 Pupils only

Newport County AFC Academy goalkeeper trials

An exctiting opportunity has arisen for your child to attend goalkeeping trials with Newport County AFC Academy, in partnership with South Wales Goalkeeping Centre (SWGK Centre).  The goalkeeper specific open trial recruitment event will take place on Wednesday 6^th April 2022, for this season’s U6 to U16 age groups.

The trial times by age group will be as follows:

Current U6 to U9 – 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Current U10 to U12 – 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Current U13 to U16 – 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm

If your child plays the position of goalkeeper and you are interested in attending the trials please click on the link and complete the form below by Sunday 3rd April 2022:

You will be responsible for transporting your child to the venue and staying with them for the trials.

Please click on the link below to see the poster for details.

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Wythnos 12 – W/B  28/03/2022

Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Mrs Boat in class today.

Year 2 Big Spell.

Reading books are due in today.

Dydd Mawrth

Mrs Boat in class today.

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Boat in class today.

Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

PE – Please wear kit to school.

Can all bag requests be sent in please.

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Dydd Gwener

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Here’s to a great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

Recycle unwanted clothes and raise funds for our school!

A quick reminder that we are still collecting clothing at school and donating to Dragon Bags, a company which is a free fundraising scheme that helps schools across Wales raise funds through textile recycling.  The money we raise from this scheme goes towards buying resources for use in the classroom and outdoors to enhance the learning experiences we offer our pupils.

How Does it Work?

Dragon Bag's aim is to help every single school throughout Wales achieve their fundraising goals as well as diverting textiles from landfill at the same time. Parents/Carers donate their unwanted clothing to school and it  is placed in one of our recycling bins.  We have one in the school hall and one in the staff car park.  Once the bins are full, we contact Dragon Bags and they come to collect our donations.  Once your clothes are loaded onto their van they start a journey that could take them to any corner of the world.  Different items will be more likely to end up in different climates; that old ski suit isn’t likely to be making its way to Africa any-time soon!  One thing all the clothes do have in common is that they are going to a place where they will provide affordable clothing to people who need it.

When the clothes are collected, the items are weighed and the school are issued with a receipt pf collection.  Once the final weight is agreed, the school receive the relevant funds within 5 days.  At present we get 35p/kg.

If you are thinking of having a clear out, please bring your unwanted clothes to school and we will take care of the rest.  Take a look below at the items Dragon Bags will accept.

There are some items they can not accept. Take a look below:

Any donations will be gratefully received. 

We thank you in advance for your continued support.

Mrs Rees and Super Ambassadors

Gift Aid 

The PTA are looking to reclaim Gift Aid on school donations so that we have more money to spend on school projects and initiatives. 

In order to do this, we need to collect information for HMRC. To make this as simple as possible we have created a Microsoft Form to collate this information and would be really grateful if you could please complete.

All data collected is held in the Hwb servers and will only be used for this purpose.

Please click the link below to access this form:

Diolch

PTA

Wythnos 11 – W/B  21/03/2022

We still need old cd’s (not the cases) for our next art project, so we would be grateful if you have any we could use.

Please could you use this link to access information about our final project

https://forms.office.com/r/3VxL5ZJQs2

We are going to be using a bubble machine on Well-Being Wednesday, if you do not want your child to take part then please let us know as soon as possible,

Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Mrs Boat in class today.

Year 2 Big Spell.

Children to wear odd socks today for World Down Syndrome Day.

Dydd Mawrth

Mrs Boat in class today.

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

PE – Please wear kit to school.

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Dydd Gwener

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Here’s to a great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

World Down Syndrome Day - Monday 21st March 2022

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The #LotsOfSocks campaign exists to raise awareness about Down syndrome.

#LotsOfSocks help us to get people talking on World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), celebrated each year on 21 March.

All you need to do is choose some socks that are going to get noticed - they might be mismatched socks or your craziest and most colourful socks, whatever takes your fancy and wear them to school next Monday!

If someone asks you about your socks you can tell them, "I'm wearing them to raise awareness of Down syndrome". 

Get yourself informed so you can tell them about Down syndrome.

Be a part of the global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.

Wythnos 10 – W/B  14/03/2022

It is Parents evening this week, on Wednesday and Thursday. Please make an appointment via the school cloud if you haven’t done so yet.

We also need old cd’s (not the cases) for our next art project, so we would be grateful if you have any we could use. Thank you.

Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Mrs Boat in class today.

Year 2 Big Spell.

Reading books due in.

Dydd Mawrth

Mrs Boat in class today.

Parents Evening via Cloud

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Boat in class today.

Parents Evening via Cloud

Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

PE – Please wear kit to school.

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Dydd Gwener

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Here’s to a great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

Wythnos 9 – W/B  07/03/2022

Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Mrs Boat in class today.

Year 2 Big Spell.

Dydd Mawrth

Mrs Boat in class today.

Dydd Mercher

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

PE – Please wear kit to school.

Dydd Iau

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Dydd Gwener

Mrs Farrell in class today.

Here’s to a great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell and Mrs B