Week Beginning 28th April

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

What's happening this week?

I hope that you have had a lovely Easter break and are well rested for a busy Summer term! I'm looking forward to hearing about all your adventures and I hope the Easter Bunny delivered some lovely chocolate for you to enjoy. 

At the end of last term, we noticed that a lot of names have washed off jumpers and cardigans - please re-label any uniform because it is getting warmer, the children will be taking them off more.

Weather - the weather looks lovely for the coming week, please put sun cream on your child before they come into school and remember a sun hat.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell

Dydd Llun/Monday

INSET Day

Dydd  Mawrth/ Tuesday

Children start back today.

PTA Penny Wars begins - see poster below.

Art Gallery Parent Engagement session - 2:15pm in the school hall.

The children are very excited to show you what they having been learning about last term in their Art Gallery. After everyone has had a chance to look at the displays, they will also be selling their artwork to you. There are 4 pieces of art that will come to a total of £6. Please bring a selection of change with you. Reception will be recognising coins and Year 1 will be adding smaller coins to make a total.

We will be using the money made during this event to enhance this term's minibeast topic by buying some minibeast kits, such as butterflies and ladybirds, so we can watch the lifecycle in class and then set them free into forest area. Our new topic will start next week - more information to follow!

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

NO Fit 4 Fun - school uniform please

New home learning task set

Last call for Tea Towel orders!
All orders must be in by Friday, May 2nd.

Order by email: pta25@hwbcymru.net
or
Send exact money into school:
£5 each | 2 for £8

Don’t miss out!

"Get ready... Penny Wars are almost here!
Bring your pennies this Tuesday, April 29th!
Let the battle begin!"

Week Beginning 7th April

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

What's happening this week?

I can't believe the term is over and two terms of this school year is complete! We have had the best time learning about different artists and their style of art and we can't wait to share our artwork with you after the holidays. Next term it will be a Science focus - minibeasts! So cross fingers for a Summer term of sunshine so we can get out and explore their different habitats!

There will be an inset day on Monday 28th April. We will see the pupils back on Tuesday 29th April - in the afternoon is our Art Gallery Parent Engagement session - 2:15pm in the school hall.

Have the most wonderful break and enjoy your well deserved rest!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task due in today

Parents Meetings after school in the hall

Dydd  Mawrth/ Tuesday

Kinetic School of Performing Arts Drama Workshop

Parents Meetings after school in the hall

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Fit 4 Fun - please wear correct PE kit to school

Parent meetings available in the afternoon, if you have not yet booked

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of the term 

Break the Rules day!!! - Please see poster from the PTA below:

Week Beginning 31st March

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

What's happening this week?

Happy Mothers' Day to all Mums and Mother figures in our school community! We hope you have a fun day with your families.

Parent Engagement - Art Gallery: Tuesday 29th April 2:15pm.

After the Easter holidays, we will be holding an Art Gallery in the school hall to showcase some of the amazing artwork we have completed in class. We will also have some activities to complete with your child. We will be learning about money over the next few weeks and so to put their skills to the test, your children will also be selling some of their artwork during the event. If possible, please collect some change over the next couple of weeks to bring with you - Year 1 will be adding coins together and Reception will be recognising coins.

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task to be completed by today

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New home learning task uploaded onto J2E

Fit For Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Diolch

Mrs Farrell

Week Beginning 17th March

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

What's happening this week?

This week the Book Fair will be open. The books range from £6 to £12. Every book that is purchased, the school receives £1 back for us to buy books for our library and our new Seren Darllen reward. We will go to look at the book fair in class tomorrow and if your child finds a book they like, they will bring a post it note home with the information. You can then choose whether to send in the money or not.

Workshops

The first of our visitor workshops is next week. A payment link will be sent out this week. This will cover this workshop and the workshop after the Easter holidays.

Forest School

At the end of the week, we hope to start back up our Forest Schools activities. So please ensure that your child has a pair of wellies that fit them in school. Please also ensure that they have a suitable coat.

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task to be completed by today

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New home learning task uploaded onto J2E

Fit For Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Official opening of our new school - please can pupils be dressed in full uniform as we have lots of special visitors.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell

Read Write Inc Workshops

Learning to read is the most important thing your child will learn at our school. Everything else depends on it, so we do all we can to make sure every child learns to read quickly.  We want your child to love reading – and to want to read for themselves.  
You can help.

Throughout the year we will run a series of Reading Cafes for parents to learn how we are teaching your children to read, and learn how you can help at home.

This will be three consecutive workshops where I will model and teach you the strategies alongside your child.  

• Meeting 1 – An Introduction to Read Write Inc. Phonics . An overview of how we teach children to read.  
• Meeting 2 – Sounds How we teach children to read their first sounds.  
• Meeting 3 – Fred Talk - Fred Talk is how we teach children to blend sounds into words

If you commit to attending the workshops, we would be grateful if you would attend all three. Please select the Term you would prefer to come as we can make sure we have equal attendees.

Spring Term 2

Tuesday 11th March 2:20-3:20

Tuesday 18th March 2:20 -3:20

Tuesday 25th March 2:20 - 2:30

Summer Term 1

Tuesday 6th May 2:20 -3:20  

Tuesday 13th May 2:20 - 3:20  

Tuesday 20th May 2:20 -3:20

You are warmly invited to attend. In the meantime, make sure you read to your child every day.

Visit https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/ for more information and helpful videos.

Please sign up via the text you was sent before half term!
Mrs Payne

Week Beginning 3rd March

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

What's happening this week?

Workshops - I am excited to let you know that I have booked two workshops for us to look forward to:

Tuesday 25th March - we are having a colour day linked to our art topic. Children will be able to wear colourful clothes to school. In the morning we will have a workshop by Louby Lou's Storytelling which links understanding our emotions and colours. In the afternoon we will be completing an art project in class.

Tuesday 6th May - to link with the school's 'careers fortnight' we will be having a workshop entitled 'People who Help Us'.

Permission slips and payment information will follow shortly.

Straight after the Easter holidays (date to be confirmed soon), we will be holding an 'Art Gallery' Parent Engagement session where you will be able to see all the wonderful artwork we have produced over the term.

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task to be completed by today - Yr 1 need to upload their videos please.

Eisteddfod - please wear welsh clothes to school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit into school

New home learning will be uploaded onto Hwb

Dydd Iau/Thursday

World Book Day - please dress up as your favourite character from a book. You can bring the book in too as we will be buddy reading with an older class during the day!

Library visit in the morning - I am looking for volunteers to help us walk up to Llantrisant library ASAP. We will be leaving school at 9.15am and will be arriving back to school at 10:45pm. Please email admin or speak to me tomorrow morning.

Afterschool Valentine's Disco

I hope that you had a lovely week off and have been enjoying the first of the Spring sun!  I am looking forward to seeing you all on Monday morning!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell

Week Beginning 17th February

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

What's happening this week?

I can't quite believe that we have got to half term already! What a busy and enjoyable half term we have had.

This week Year 1 children will be looking at their own family and writing some facts about them. If possible, please can they bring in a photo of their family by Tuesday morning. You are also welcome to email a photo to admin if that is easier and I will print them out. Diolch.

A web post came out last week inviting children who had music lessons to audition for Eisteddfod competitions. If your child applied then the days for the auditions are set out below.

Please see information for World Book Day plans below this post.

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task to be completed by today

Guitar + Drums Eisteddfod music competition (During lunchtime play)

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Piano Eisteddfod music competition (During lunchtime play)

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New home learning will be uploaded.

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit into school

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Singing Eisteddfod music competition (During lunchtime play)

Fit 4 Fun - Half Term Club

Book Here

Have a lovely half term and we will see you refreshed and ready to go after the holidays! Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Farrell

World Book Day

Thursday 6th March 2025

Curriculum Committee have been busy planning for all the pupils for World Book Day. They have decided on this year's theme; Dress up as your favourite BOOK character! Please can you bring your book to school as we will be partnering up with other classes to read and share a book with a buddy! 

We will also be walking to Llantrisant Library in the morning and exploring the library with our class. We are kindly looking for some parent helpers to join us on this short visit during the morning. If you are able to accompany us, please can you email the office.

Diolch

Mrs Payne

Week beginning 10th February

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

Dydd Llun- Monday 

Home Learning to be completed by today.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday  

Home Learning uploaded to J2E today

Fit For Fun - wear PE kit today please.

Diolch, 

Mrs Farrell

Eisteddfod Music Competition

As part of our Eisteddfod competitions in school, this year we have decided to celebrate the musical talents of the children in our school. We will be holding auditions for each musical instrument category during Wythnos Cymraeg next week (Week Beginning 17th February). These auditions will be held during lunchtimes or breaktimes, depending on the number of pupils auditioning. This will be a competition that is not practised within class/school, but gives children who have lessons and are learning to play instruments outside of school to showcase their talents and progress. We welcome singing as a talent too, however, please be mindful this will only include pupils who currently have singing lessons with a music teacher.  Could you please discuss with your child whether they would be interested in entering these competitions? They will need to play/sing a piece of music to a small audience initially, with the winner from each category then being required to play/sing the same piece of music to the whole school, during our Eisteddfod celebrations after half term. If your child would like to compete within any of these competitions, please ensure they come and see us to register their name by Wednesday 12th February, at the very latest. Any names given after this date, will not be able to enter. 

We cannot wait to see your performances!

Diolch yn fawr, 

Miss Morris and Criw Cymraeg

Week beginning 3rd February

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

Dydd Llun- Monday 

Maths Home Learning to be completed by today.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday  

Home Learning uploaded to J2E today

Fit For Fun - wear PE kit today please.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Number Day - please see previous post for more details.

Diolch, 

Mrs Farrell 

Number Day

Thursday February 6th 2025

To celebrate the wonderful world of maths, we are having a day dedicated to number.  The children are invited to wear non-uniform and to design and make their very own number hat to wear to school on the day.  Be as creative as possible.  We will have a parade for everyone to see each other's mathematical masterpieces.  There will be a small prize for the most imaginative design in each class.  Get those creative juices flowing.

If you need a little inspiration, take a look at some of the ideas below.

We are looking forward to fun day of number and getting our mathematical minds working.  The children will take part in lots of activities where they can use previously taught skills and learn new skills too.

We would love to invite some of our parents who work with numbers on a daily basis as part of their job role in to talk to the children during the day.  A parent questionnaire has been sent via text.  If you could take the time to complete it, we would be very grateful.  Click on the link below if you haven't already completed it.

https://forms.office.com/e/H37zdJgAKk

As always, thank you for your continued support.

Diolch

Mrs Rees :o)

Week beginning 27th January

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

Old newspapers and magazines - as part of our art topic work on Welsh landscapes, we will be looking at the effect of tearing and layering.  Tearing to create the exact shapes you need is quite a skill for little hands! If you have any newspapers or magazines that we could have, over the next fortnight, to help us refine this skill, we would be grateful! Diolch.

Dydd Llun- Monday 

Language Home Learning to be completed by today.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Maths Home Learning uploaded to J2E today

Fit For Fun - wear PE kit today please.

Diolch, 

Mrs Farrell 

Week beginning 20th January

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

Reading Books Bags

Everyone took home a reading book bag last week. Please remember to comment or initial in the reading diary, so we know that your child has read at home. If your child has found their book/flashcards difficult then you can keep it another week to make sure they are confident before moving on. We understand how busy life can get, so if you have not written in the reading diary, we will assume that you have not had time to read that week and we will not change the book.

Reception parents, please read the letter inside your book bag, it will help you to support your child with the start of their reading journey.

Dydd Llun- Monday 

Maths Home Learning to be completed by today.

Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

Hearing tests for Yr 1 pupils.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Language Home Learning uploaded to J2E today

Fit For Fun - wear PE kit today please.

Diolch, 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Week beginning 13th January

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

I hope that the children all had a great time at our 'Colour Factory' on Friday. We had a very busy day of exploring.

I will send home new See-Saw QR codes to the Yr 1 children this week. I will then start updating again.

Forest School - I will let you know when Forest School will start back up again - the ground needs to be safe/dry enough in our forest area.

Reading books - reading books/words will start to come home this week. We will let you know  your child's reading day and therefore when to bring their reading bags back in as soon as possible.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Maths home learning will be uploaded to J2E.

FP Film Night tonight, see poster on previous post.

Fit For Fun After School Club for YR1 CHILDREN. Click on link below to book:

Booking Form

PE KIT NEEDED TODAY

Diolch,

Mrs Farrell

Link to lottery

Week beginning 6th January

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

Welcome back to a new term, a new year and for some of you a new class! We are so excited to see you all back and that I have the opportunity to welcome some of you back to my class again. I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and a relaxing holiday with your families.

Our topic for this term is 'A Splash of Colour' under the Expressive Arts AoLE, so there will be lots of opportunities to get creative and, hopefully, not too messy!!! To get our imaginations going and also help us plan together what we would like to do during the topic, on Friday our classroom will be turned into a 'Colour Factory'!!!

On Friday we will be having fun by donning our scientist's white shirts and goggles to investigate colour in several different ways. If you have an old white adult shirt your child can wear over their uniform on Friday, we would be very grateful (they may get messy). We have around 10 in class for those who don't. 

PE - PE will now be on a WEDNESDAY and will be led by Liam from Fit for Fun. This will start next week- Wednesday 15th.

Forest School - I will let you know when Forest School will start back up again - the ground needs to be safe/dry enough in our forest area.

Home Learning - will continue to be on a Wednesday.

Reading books - For the children who already have reading books, new reading books will be sent out NEXT WEEK, giving me time to assess and regroup reading days where necessary.  For Reception children, reading books/bags will start this term. This will be a mix of wordless books, flashcards and reading books to build confidence during the start of their reading journey. More information will be sent out about this.

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Welcome back to school for the new term.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Immersion day for new topic - please bring in an adult white shirt if you have one (they may get messy)

Take a look at these:

Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.

Diolch,

Mrs Farrell

Week beginning 16th December 

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

Where has this term gone?! I can't quite believe that we have got to the Christmas holidays already.

We would like to congratulate the children on an amazing Christmas performance. They were all so confident on stage in front of such a big audience and they had a fantastic time! A big thank you to all the parents who helped with the line learning, it made such a difference, they had brilliant big clear voices.

The children will take part in 3 transition sessions this week so we can spend some time with our new classmates ready for January.

(Reminder: all the children in this class are staying in the same class and with the same teachers, we have children joining us.)

Dydd Llun - Monday

Carols by Candlelight Community event at 5pm - Tickets are available to purchase at the office.

 
Dydd Mercher - Wednesday 

School trip to Santa’s Toy Mine.

• We will be returning to school before lunchtime so packed lunch will not be required.
• Children to bring a snack that can fit in their coat pocket.
• Children can wear Christmas jumpers.
• Please wear a warm coat and suitable footwear.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Last day of school 

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all! We hope you have a lovely time with your families. Stay safe and we will see you in the new year on Tuesday 7th January.

Diolch,

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Week beginning 9th December 

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

It is going to be a very busy week! 

In class over the next two weeks we will be looking at how Christmas is celebrated in Wales and the different traditions that we have in our country and with our own families. We would love to hear some traditions that you have in your own families at Christmas time. This week I will be uploading the last home learning of the term, this will involve uploading a short video explaining one or a few of your traditions that we will be able to watch together in class.
 

Our trip to Santa’s Toy Mine on Wednesday 18th December 

Thank you to everyone who has completed the form sent out by text earlier this week - please complete if you have not done so yet.

Thank you for everyone who volunteered their time to come on the trip. We need three volunteers, so to make it fair, I have chosen the three who offered their help first. I will text those people today.

Dydd Llun- Monday 

Our dress rehearsal is today, please ensure you have sent in a Christmas jumper.

Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

Christmas Performance 1 - 9:30am

At the end of the performance, we will be taking the children back to class, please support us by remaining in your seats while we do this. Sometimes coming to them to congratulate them after the show can make them think that they are coming home with you!

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Christmas Performance 2 - 9:30am

No Forest School

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Christmas Lunch - Children to wear Christmas jumpers today.

In the afternoon, Foundation Phase will be having their Christmas party.

Please bring in an additional snack and drink for this. This can be a small party style snack eg a small pack of biscuits.

NO PE KIT NEEDED TODAY.

Diolch, 

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

Week Beginning 2nd December 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Christmas Concert Tickets

If you would like anymore tickets for our concert then please send the money in this week. We will be setting out the hall depending on how many tickets sold, so please buy them in advance - thank you.

Christmas Concert Lines

Thank you to everyone who has worked hard to ensure your child knows their lines for the concert. It's great to see them speaking confidently on the stage. If they are still a little unsure, please keep working on them as they will feel happier on stage if they have been practising at home.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Costumes to be brought in today please. Please label outfit and bag that it is kept in.

Forest School - due to the weather and Christmas rehearsals, there will be no forest school this week.

Please label everything that comes into school, especially jumpers and cardigans it is so much easier to return them to the owner. Please look at the jumpers and zipped hoodie below to see if they belong to you. Any unlabelled uniform left in class for a prolonged length of time will be donated to our PTA/Eco-council preloved uniform bank.

We are very excited to announce our very first community concert at the new school.

Carols by Candlelight, Monday 16th December at 5pm.

We would love to see faces old and new come and join us for an evening of festive fun as we sing some classic Christmas carols around the Christmas tree on the school's plaza.

Tickets are £2 and can be exchanged for a tea or coffee, and a mince pie on the day.  You can buy your tickets on the day or from the school's office beforehand.  You can also send an envelope into school with your child, with the money in and labelled with your child's name and the amount of tickets you would like.

All our families, neighbours and the wider community are welcome.  So why not come along with your child/children and bring your friends and family with you.  We look forward to seeing everyone and spreading some festive cheer.

Diolch,

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black.

Week Beginning 25th of November 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Christmas Concert - ticket reminder

Our concerts will be at 9:30am on Tuesday 10th December and Wednesday 11th December. We can offer a maximum of 4 tickets per performance per child. Tickets are priced at £2 each. To purchase tickets please send in the correct amount of money in a clearly labelled envelope, including the following details:

Your child's name

Their class

The days of the performances you wish to attend

The number of tickets required (up to 4 for the Tuesday and up to 4 for the Wednesday)

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

No Home Learning will be uploaded to J2e this week - Home Learning is to learn their line for the concert - to remember it, to try and say it with some expression and to use a big voice! WE WOULD LIKE THEM TO BE CONFIDENT WITH THEIR LINE BY THE END OF THE WEEK PLEASE.

Forest School - due to the weather and Christmas rehearsals, there will be no forest school this week.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

The Christmas Fayre is today. Today is a NON-UNIFORM day in exchange for an item for our luxury hampers. There will be no PE today, due to the hall being set up for the fayre.

Please label everything that comes into school, especially jumpers and cardigans it is so much easier to return them to the owner. Currently we have 1 jumper and 1 zipped hoodie in class, if you are missing any.

Diolch,

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black.

Week Beginning 14th of November 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Christmas Concert

This year Nursery and Reception are performing 'Our First Nativity Two!'. All Reception children will have a speaking part if they would like one. Information letters, including lines, will go out this week. Our concerts will be at 9:30am on Tuesday 10th December and Wednesday 11th December. With the size of our lovely new hall, we are excited to be able to offer a maximum of 4 tickets per performance per child! Tickets are priced at £2 each and will go on sale on Wednesday. To purchase tickets please send in the correct amount of money in a clearly labelled envelope, including the following details:

Your child's name

Their class

The days of the performances you wish to attend

The number of tickets required (up to 4 for the Tuesday and up to 4 for the Wednesday)

Dydd Llun - Monday

Maths Home Learning to be uploaded to J2E.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Christmas Concert tickets go on sale today.

No Home Learning will be uploaded to J2e this week - Language Home Learning is to learn their line for the concert - to remember it, to try and say it with some expression and to use a big voice!

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.  All pupils will need a pair of wellies.  Forest school will now become weather dependent and also how muddy/slippery the forest floor will become.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

PE Kit today.

Dioclh,

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black.

Week Beginning 11th of November 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Today we will be recreating some typical traditions from Indian Weddings. Please come to school in brightly coloured clothes today. Please ensure that the permission form for today is completed as we will be eating and drinking Indian snacks and using eye liner to create henna patterns on the children's skin. 

Please click here to give permission

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

As part of Anti-Bullying week, today is odd sock day. Please wear odd socks to school today in support of Anti-Bullying week.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.  All pupils will need a pair of wellies.  Forest school will now become weather dependent and also how muddy/slippery the forest floor will become.

Maths home learning uploaded to J2E

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Children in Need. Please see posters below for more information on the day. Please make sure that any money your child brings into school is in a bag/envelope/ purse/wallet that is clearly labelled. NO PE KIT NEEDED TODAY.

A message from the PTA:

There will be an opportunity to collect any remaining Christmas items at pick up this Tuesday (12th) from the area by the school office. If you aren't able to make it, please don't worry - items will be sent home with the children later this week.

We are still awaiting delivery of the teddies and coasters, but will keep you updated on arrival.

If you missed out on ordering, our shop will re-open this Friday (15th), and will remain open until midday on the 24th November. Following this, there will be no further opportunities to order. If you have any questions, please contact the PTA on pta25@hwbcymru.net

Diolch,

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black.

Week Beginning 4th of November 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Welcome back to school. We hope you have all had an enjoyable break.

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.  All pupils will need a pair of wellies.  Forest school will now become weather dependent and also how muddy/slippery the forest floor will become.

Language home learning uploaded to J2E

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Louby Lou Storyteller. Today Louby Lou Storytelling will visit our school to run an immersive story telling session retelling the story of Rama and Sita. The children can wear bright, colourful clothes today. We ask for a contribution for this visit; please see more information about the session, permission and payment by following this link:

Louby Lou payment link

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE Kit needed - Navy tracksuit bottoms/leggings, plain white t-shirt and a plain navy jumper/hoody or a school jumper with a pair of trainers.  Please ensure that ALL jewellery is removed before coming to school.

Home Learning on J2e

Apologies for issues with homework over the last few weeks. It appears that the maths home learning did not appear either. We understand that some other classes have had issues too. Hopefully this week it will work. I will upload the homework on Wednesday afternoon and send out a text once I have done it. I will be back in school on Friday and I'll check with as many families as possible to see if you have been able to access it. Apologies again - Mrs F.

As message from the PTA:

Week Beginning - 21/10/24

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

PLEASE LABEL ALL JUMPERS ETC

PLEASE CUT ANY GRAPES THAT ARE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL FOR SNACK OR PACKED LUNCH, EVEN IF YOU DON'T AT HOME. 

Dydd Llun- Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching.

Parents Evening meetings - Diolch to everyone who has made an appointment, meetings to take place in the school hall.

Book Fayre starting  - please see information on previous post

Language homework to be uploaded to J2e by today.

Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

Mrs Farrell teaching.

Parents Evening meetings - Diolch to everyone who has made an appointment, meetings to take place in the school hall.

Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

Mrs Farrell teaching.

Maths homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.

Dydd Iau- Thursday 

Mrs Black teaching.

Harvest Festival community food drive, supporting Taff Ely food bank. 

Dydd Gwener- Friday 

Mrs Black teaching.

PE kit needed today.

Happy half term! We return to school on Monday 4th November.

Book Fair begins 21/10/24

Your child will have opportunity to visit the book fair from Monday. However, it will be open until Thursday. This year, we will open it during Parents Evening, if you are interested in buying a book, this must be bought with cash. The children will get to view it on Friday and look at all the new books. If you would like your child to purchase a book, please bring in the money in a labelled envelope. 

Each book bought, raises money for the school and we are hoping to purchase new books for our Heart Spaces.

Diolch!

Online Mathematics Parent Workshop

Please see below information about online mathematics sessions running over the autumn term to support parents in supporting their children with mathematic focused homework.  These sessions will be bilingual so will also be a great opportunity for those who wish to practise their welsh language skills.

Diolch

Mrs Rees :o)

Week Beginning 14th of October 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

PLEASE LABEL ALL JUMPERS, HOODIES, CARDIGANS ETC. WE CURRENTLY HAVE FOUR IN CLASS WITH NO NAMES ON. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU THINK ONE OF THESE IS YOURS.

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Visit to Llantrisant Church to explore a Christian Wedding. Please dress to match your assigned role if possible. I have text parents who volunteered, thank you, I now have enough volunteers.

2pm - EP parent workshop in school hall - exploring anxiety. Please see poster below.

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Shwmae Day - please wear something in Welsh colours or Welsh themed clothes.

*Last day to order from PTA Christmas card designs* 

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.  All pupils will need a pair of wellies.  

PTA disco - see poster below.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE Kit needed - Navy tracksuit bottoms/leggings, plain white t-shirt and a plain navy jumper/hoody or a school jumper with a pair of trainers.  Please ensure that ALL jewellery is removed before coming to school.

THIS WEEK...

COMING UP...

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 7th of October 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

School Photographs - All pupils to wear school uniform on this day.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.  All pupils will need a pair of wellies.  

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE Kit needed - Navy tracksuit bottoms/leggings, plain white t-shirt and a plain navy jumper/hoody or a school jumper with a pair of trainers.  Please ensure that ALL jewellery is removed before coming to school.

COMING SOON

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 30th of September 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.  All pupils will need a pair of wellies.  

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

MacMillan Coffee Evening - please see Blog for further information

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE Kit needed - Navy tracksuit bottoms/leggings, plain white t-shirt and a plain navy jumper/hoody or a school jumper with a pair of trainers.  Please ensure that ALL jewellery is removed before coming to school.

Bags - We are very limited on storage for bags/coats/spare clothes and wellies.  If your child is having dinners, please can you provide their snack in a small lunch bag/very small material backpack or a drawstring bag that they can hang on a peg.  Unfortunately, we do not have the storage for large rucksacks.

Snacks - please be reminded that we are a healthy school and only healthy snacks are to be eaten at snack time.  This could include fruit, yogurt, raw vegetables, crackers

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

About Me Card – Homework

An "About Me Card" is a one-page document that allows your child to express their personal views, strengths, preferences, and support needs. Its purpose is to offer a concise, person-centred overview that helps others, such as staff and teachers, quickly understand your child and ensure that the support we provide is consistent and tailored to their specific needs.

As a school, we take great pride in building strong relationships and truly getting to know our pupils. However, with your assistance, we can gain a deeper understanding of your child's individual needs and preferences.

Please take a few moments to complete the blank template sent home with your child today and return it to school by Monday, 30th September.

Below is an example of a completed About Me Card.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 23rd of September 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.  All pupils will need a pair of wellies.  

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE Kit needed - Navy tracksuit bottoms/leggings, plain white t-shirt and a plain navy jumper/hoody or a school jumper with a pair of trainers.  Please ensure that ALL jewellery is removed before coming to school.

Bags - We are very limited on storage for bags/coats/spare clothes and wellies.  If your child is having dinners, please can you provide their snack in a small lunch bag/very small material backpack or a drawstring bag that they can hang on a peg.  Unfortunately, we do not have the storage for large rucksacks.

Snacks - please be reminded that we are a healthy school and only healthy snacks are to be eaten at snack time.  This could include fruit, yogurt, raw vegetables, crackers

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 16th of September 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Surprise Birthday Party - If you have not already completed the Microsoft Forms to give permission to make and eat food, please complete by Sunday evening at the very latest.

Part clothes to be worn to school.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.  All pupils will need a pair of wellies.  We will keep the wellies in school for the academic year.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE Kit needed - Navy tracksuit bottoms/leggings, plain white t-shirt and a plain navy jumper/hoody or a school jumper with a pair of trainers.  Please ensure that ALL jewellery is removed before coming to school.

Bags - We are very limited on storage for bags/coats/spare clothes and wellies.  If your child is having dinners, please can you provide their snack in a small lunch bag/very small material backpack or a drawstring bag that they can hang on a peg.  Unfortunately, we don not have the storage for large rucksacks.

Photograph - Thank you for all the photographs we have received.  We are still a few short.  If you have not sent in a photograph, please could you ensure that one is sent in Monday morning.

Please see below our class newsletter for this term.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Asda Reward Scheme

If you shop at Asda please see below a poster explaining how the reward scheme for raising funds for school works. Please support our PTA to raise funds for our children.

TOP SECRET - SSSHHHH!

Please click on the link to complete the form for a top secret for next week.  Please do not tell your child about this!

Food and Cooking Experiences  - Caerau (office.com)

Many thanks

Mrs Black and Mrs Farrell

Week Beginning 9th of September 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit and ensure that your child has a suitable coat for the weather.  All pupils will need a pair of wellies.  We will keep the wellies in school for the academic year.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE Kit needed - Navy tracksuit bottoms/leggings, plain white t-shirt and a plain navy jumper/hoody or a school jumper with a pair of trainers.  Please ensure that ALL jewellery is removed before coming to school.

Bags - We are very limited on storage for bags/coats/spare clothes and wellies.  If your child is having dinners, please can you provide their snack in a small lunch bag/very small material backpack or a drawstring bag that they can hang on a peg.  Unfortunately, we don not have the storage for large rucksacks.

Photograph - Next week we will be talking to the children about their summer holidays.  Please could you provide a photograph of your child at an event, in a theme park, completing a task etc that they enjoyed, so we can use it as discussion opener by Friday 13th of September.  We will return all photographs as soon as we have finished the task.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Welcome to Caerau

Welcome! We hope you all had a lovely summer holiday and are looking forward to coming back to school tomorrow. We are so excited to welcome you all to our new school building and cannot wait to see you.  Our classroom is a fun, engaging, safe and comfortable place for your child and we strive to give your child the best start on their learning journey!

Communication

Every weekend, we will update our class page with any information regarding the following week. Please check it weekly so you don’t miss out on important information. We will continue to use SeeSaw this year.  This is where we will post photographs of the children in class.  The QR to the new class SeeSaw will be sent out within due course. We will be at the door during pick up so please don’t hesitate to speak to us if you have any questions.

Drop off and Pick up

Please see the school Blog page for information on this for the new school.

Staff

Mrs Farrell – Class Teacher (beginning of the week)

Mrs Black – Class Teacher (end of the week)

Mrs Rowley- Teaching Assistant

Mrs Evans - Teaching Assistant

Mrs Hawkes - Teaching Assistant

Snack

Please can your child bring their own healthy snack to school. Please can it be clearly labelled and placed in a container or bag, to prevent other children touching it directly. Even if the snack is a banana, it will need to be put into a sealed food bag with a name on it. Before the children eat their snacks, they will wash their hands. If your child is having grapes as a snack, please ensure that all grapes are cut vertically in half.  The children will also be offered milk during snack time. If you do not want your child to drink this, please can you let a member of staff know.

Spare clothes & Wellies

Please can your child bring in a spare set of clothes and a pair of wellies. These can be left on their peg. Please can you make sure all items of clothing and the wellies are clearly labelled.

Dinner

Reception pupils will register daily and will have an opportunity to choose what they would like to eat from the menu below.  Please discuss with your child before they come to school in the morning what they would like to have.  This week we start on week 1.  

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to speak to us or call the office on 01443 237834.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 15th of July 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Move up session

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

NO FOREST SCHOOL - Please wear school uniform

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Last day of the school year.

We want to say a huge thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us this year. It seems like only a few weeks ago you were dropping them off to start Reception. Where has the year gone?  We have had an absolute blast getting to know each one of your children.  They have been a pleasure to teach!  Thank you for your continuous support.  Without your support, our job would be so much harder.  Thank you for attending concerts, and our parental events, supporting us on trips, and working alongside us to develop your child.  We wish you all a safe and lovely summer and look forward to seeing you all in our brand-new school building on Wednesday 4th of September.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell, Mrs Black & Mrs Hargreaves

Week Beginning 8th of July 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE Kit needed

Parc Play - We had a great day out at Parc Play and have shared the photographs on Seesaw.  The children thoroughly enjoyed all the activities.  We would like to thank the PTA for paying for this end of year treat for all the children.  A small team of parents put in a huge amount of work to support the school, and ensure that all children have opportunities to go on these experiences.  A HUGE DIOLCH to the PTA from the staff and pupils at Y Garth. 

Reminder  that we are a 'Healthy School' and all snacks at break time need to be healthy. 

I can't quite believe that this is the penultimate post of this academic year! 

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 1st of July 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Parent Engagement Session - Please join us at 1.15pm to see the wonderful digital work that the pupils have been working on this half term.  We can't wait to share the work with you!

We will also be opening our doors and showcasing our work based on Atgofion Penygawsi Memories on the same day between 4pm and 6pm.  If you know any past pupils/parents who would like to come and have a look at the building for one last time, please let them know.  

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

School trip to Parc Play Cardiff.  Please ensure that sun cream is applied before school. We are unable to apply sun cream on the children. They will also need a sun hat, thin rain coat (depending on weather), packed lunch and a drink.  We will be returning before the end of the school day

Reminder  that we are a 'Healthy School' and all snacks at break time need to be healthy. 

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 24th of June 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - please wear PE kit

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

End of year reports will be released to parents

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Whole School photograph to mark an end of an era.  Please ensure your child is wearing uniform on this day.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

Move-up morning

PE - please wear PE kit

Reminder  that we are a 'Healthy School' and all snacks at break time need to be healthy. 

Over the next few weeks the children will be refilling the Bug Houses down the forest as part of their Forest School activities.  If you have any of the following, please could you send it in to class:

Small piece of wood such as kindling

Corrugated cardboard

Bamboo sticks

Newspaper

Compostable/cardboard plant pots

Pine cones

Bark

Twigs

Bricks/larger stones - The bug houses are made out of layered pallets - this will help you understand the size of stones that we need.

SAVE THE DATE - On Monday the 1st of July at 1.15pm we would like to invite you in to school to see what the children have been working on this term.  We hope you can join us for this session.

We will also be opening our doors and showcasing our work based on Atgofion Penygawsi Memories on the same day between 4pm and 6pm.  If you know any past pupils/parents who would like to come and have a look at the building for one last time, please let them know.  

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 17th of June 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

NO FOREST SCHOOL THIS WEEK. PLEASE WEAR SCHOOL UNIFORM TO SCHOOL TODAY.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Sports Day - Sports day will be 9.30 - 11.30 for all Foundation Phase, including our class.  Please send your child to school in PE kit (plain white tshirt, navy/black bottoms and trainers) on this day.  They will also need a water bottle and a snack.  Please can we ask for this day only, that the snack is something in a packet or a small tub that the child can carry up to their Leisure Centre themselves and put the packet/tub in their pocket on return.  Pupils will be transported to and from the Leisure centre on a bus.  Reminder that due to the number of people the Leisure Centre can hold safely, only 2 family members are able to attend.  On return to school, pupils will have an ice pop as a snack, please see earlier post for ingredients.  If your child is unable to have one, please let us know at the beginning of the week.

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE - please wear trainers with non-uniform

School Summer Fete at 3.30pm.  Please collect your child from class as normal before attending the fete.  Please see earlier posts regarding tokens and non-uniform on this day.

A text went out last week week regarding our end of year trip.  If you haven't already completed the permission form, please complete as soon as possible.

Reminder  that we are a 'Healthy School' and all snacks at break time need to be healthy. 

Over the next few weeks the children will be refilling the Bug Houses down the forest as part of their Forest School activities.  If you have any of the following, please could you send it in to class:

Small piece of wood such as kindling

Corrugated cardboard

Bamboo sticks

Newspaper

Compostable/cardboard plant pots

Pine cones

Bark

Twigs

Bricks/larger stones - The bug houses are made out of layered pallets - this will help you understand the size of stones that we need.

SAVE THE DATE - On Monday the 1st of July at 1.15pm we would like to invite you in to school to see what the children have been working on this term.  We hope you can join us for this session.

We will also be opening our doors and showcasing our work based on Atgofion Penygawsi Memories on the same day between 4pm and 6pm.  If you know any past pupils/parents who would like to come and have a look at the building for one last time, please let them know.  

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

On Wednesday 19th June we would like to give the Foundation phase children freeze pops. This will be to celebrate them completing their sports day. The list of ingredients are below. If you would NOT like your child to be given a freeze pop please speak to the class teacher before this date. 
Diolch!

Information about Summer Fayre below:

Week Beginning 10th of June 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Bring in any last books for the Book Swap today.  Thank you for all the donations that have already been brought in.

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest Tuesday -  please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Maths)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE - Please wear PE kit to school

A text went out earlier this week regarding our end of year trip.  If you haven't already completed the permission form, please complete as soon as possible.

Coming Soon - Sports Day 19 9.30am - 11.30am at Llantrisant Leisure Centre.  2 parents/guardians per pupil are welcome to come and watch.  More information coming soon.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Penygawsi Book Swap

Next week is the 'Great Big Green Week' - the UK's biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. The theme for this year is 'swaps'. 

The Eco Committee have decided to run a 'Book Swap' in school as part of this celebration. We usually have so many books at home that we don't look at anymore and they could give so much enjoyment to someone else instead of sitting on a shelf. We ask that every child donates two books (or one, if you'd prefer) to our book swap, so we can create a range of choice. The Eco Committee will then set up a swap shop next Tuesday (11th) and each child will have the opportunity to choose a book to take home (free).  

Please bring in your donated books (2 if possible) on Friday or at the latest on Monday morning, to give the Eco Committee time to sort them into age groups.

Diolch, The Eco Committee. 

Week Beginning 3rd of June 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

We are hoping that it is safe for us to return to the forest this week so, please wear PE kit to school.  If there are any changes when we arrive in school on Monday, we will send a text out.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Language)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE - Please wear PE kit to school

We can't believe we are entering our last half term in y Garth.  Where has the time gone since January?  This term we are looking at our favourite places in the current school and creating a short movie.  Further information will be sent out soon, inviting you in to watch the movies.  We hope you can join us.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 20th of May 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

NO FOREST SCHOOL THIS WEEK - please wear school uniform to school

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Maths)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE - Please wear PE kit to school

Last day of this half term

We wish you all a lovely May half term and look forward to seeing all the pupils back in school on the 3rd of June.  How are we nearly at the end of the school year already?!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 13th of May 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - Please wear PE clothing to school

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Language)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

PE - Please wear PE kit to school

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 6th of May 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY - NO SCHOOL

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - Please wear PE clothing to school

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Maths)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

PE - Please wear PE kit to school

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 29th of April 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Homework to be completed on j2homework

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - Please wear PE clothing to school

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Language)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Farrel & Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

School trip to Penarth Lifeboat Station.  Please can all pupils wear school uniform on the trip.  They will need a packed lunch.  All pupils will need a waterproof coat (we can't guarantee the weather in Wales at the moment) and if a miracle happens between now and then and the sun decides to put an appearance in, please ensure that your child is wearing sun cream before they attend school and bring a sun hat.  

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

End of Topic Task

As part of our end of topic task, the pupils have all designed a boat using all the skills they have learnt this term.  On Wednesday we will be making the boats, but each group need the following materials.  I have grouped them per design to help only using pupils initials, but if anyone has any spare resources from another design, please feel free to send them in tomorrow or Wednesday.

SW, DC, IT

empty butter tub

cardboard tube

AMP, NH

empty butter tub

plastic straw

AT, LMJ

Plastic tub

Lollipop stick

LR, AD

Foil

Stick

JH, LK, LG

Mushroom pot (very precise)

plastic straw

piece of foil

PA, LL, SR

Butter box

tube

CF, EW, ES

Plastic tub,

Stick

Many thanks

Mrs Black

Week Beginning 22nd of April 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Homework to be completed on j2homework

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forest School - Please wear PE clothing to school

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Maths)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE - Please wear PE kit to school.  PE kit is a plain white t-shirt, navy or black leggings/tracksuit bottoms/shorts, and a plain navy/black or school jumper.  Please remove all jewellery before attending school.

Reading Books and Diary - A polite reminder to return these to school on your child's allocated reading day.  This allows us time to read comments from home, write a comment following our reading session in school, and enough time for us to change the books.

School Trip -   If you haven't already completed it, please can you complete it as soon as possible.  Thank you to the parents who have volunteered.  We now have enough support for the day.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 15th of April 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Homework to be completed on j2homework

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

NO FOREST SCHOOL TODAY - Please wear school uniform to school

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Language)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE - Please wear PE kit to school.  PE kit is a plain white t-shirt, navy or black leggings/tracksuit bottoms/shorts, and a plain navy/black or school jumper.  Please remove all jewellery before attending school.

Reading Books and Diary - A polite reminder to return these to school on your child's allocated reading day.  This allows us time to read comments from home, write a comment following our reading session in school, and enough time for us to change the books.

School Trip - Thank you to everyone who has already completed the permission form for the school trip to Penarth Lifeboat Station and Fablas.  If you haven't already completed it, please can you complete it as soon as possible.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Foundation Phase Film Night

Please see poster below for information

Week Beginning 8th of April 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Croeso nol!  We hope you all had a lovely break and enjoyed a visit from the Easter bunny.  We are are sure you enjoyed lots of chocolate.  Just a quick reminder to keep any packaging from your Easter eggs and bring them in to be weighed for the RCT competition.

Dydd Llun - Monday

INSET Day - no school for pupils

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

All pupils return to school.  we are looking forward to seeing you.

Mrs Farrell teaching

NO FOREST SCHOOL TODAY - Please wear school uniform to school

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Maths)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE - Please wear PE kit to school.  PE kit is a plain white t-shirt, navy or black leggings/tracksuit bottoms/shorts and a plain navy/black or school jumper.  Please remove all jewellery before attending school.

Reading Books and Diary - A polite reminder to return these to school on your child's allocated reading day.  This allows us time to read comments from home, write a comment following our reading session in school and enough time for us to change the books.

School Trip - We have arranged a school trip for the pupils linked to our topic.  Further information will be sent out later in the week.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Thank you all very much for attending Parents Evening on Monday and Tuesday evening.  It was so lovely to share your child's progress with you.

We can't believe we are at the end of our first term as Y Garth.  We have had a wonderful term where the children have learned so much and have made huge progress in their learning.  It has been lovely to watch their little characters develop too.  We would like to wish you all a very happy Easter and we hope you enjoy the holidays.  We will see you all on Tuesday 9th of April for the Summer term.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell, Mrs Black & Mrs Hargreaves

Week Beginning 18th of March 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Homework to be completed

Parents Evening - We are looking forward to seeing you!

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kits to school and ensure they have a warm,  waterproof coat. 

Parents Evening - We are looking forward to seeing you!

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Language)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

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

Mrs Black teaching

PE - Please wear PE kit to school

Last day of term.  Pupils will return to school on Tuesday 9th of April.

Easter - As part of our Easter theme this week, the children will be writing instructions on how to make Easter chocolate nest.  They will then be following their instructions to make them.  What a lovely treat!  Please see below photographs of the ingredients that we have purchased to suit all the children in the class.  If you have any concerns over any of these ingredients with your child and allergies, please speak to Mrs Farrell on the gate on Monday morning.

Dairy Free

All other pupils.

Happy Easter!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Scholastic Book Fair

The Book Fair has arrived in school today.  All the children have had an opportunity to see what books are available and have chosen one book for their wish list.  The name of the book and price will be sent home on a post-it note this evening.  If you would like to purchase this book, please send the money in between Monday and Thursday next week, in a sealed envelope.  This is based on a first come first served basis, so if the book your child has chosen for their wish list has sold out, please let us know whether you are happy for your child to purchase a different book instead.

Week Beginning 11th of March 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kits to school and ensure they have a warm,  waterproof coat. 

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Maths)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE - Please wear PE kit to school

Open Evenings - Thank you to everyone who has booked an  appointment for parents evening.  If you haven't booked a time yet, please log on to school cloud to secure your choice of time.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 4th of March 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Library Visit as part of our World Book Day activities.  We desperately need volunteers to walk up to the library with us on Tuesday.  If you can help, please let us know ASAP.  We will be leaving school at 9.15 am and returning by 10.30 am.

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kits to school and ensure they have a warm,  waterproof coat. 

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Language)

World Book Day - please see post below for further information

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE - Please wear PE kit to school

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 26th of February 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Black teaching

Homework to be completed by today on j2homework

PTA Coffee morning and uniform swap

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kits to school and ensure they have a warm,  waterproof coat. 

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

School St David's Day Eisteddfod.  Pupils are to come to school dressed in their welsh costumes/welsh tops/jersey.

Cooking and eating cawl

New homework will be set on j2homework (Maths)

PTA Colour Disco

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

St David's Day photographs.  Pupils are to come to school dressed in Welsh costumes/welsh tops/jerseys.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

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 

Cooking - Cawl

As part of our instructional writing and linking with our St David's Day Eisteddfod, we are going to be preparing, cooking, and eating a Welsh cawl in class.  We will be using the following ingredients:

Leeks

Carrots

Swede

Potatoes

Onions

Kallo low salt, gluten, and lactose-free stock cube.

If your child is allergic to any of these ingredients, please let a staff member know at the gate/door today or tomorrow, so we can look for alternatives on the weekend.

Many thanks

Mrs Black & Mrs Farrell

Week Beginning 19th of February 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

We hope you are all enjoying your half term holidays, despite the awful weather we have had.  We are looking forward to hearing what you have been up to next week.

This week we will be celebrating our 'Welsh Week' in preparation for our school Eisteddfod on Wednesday the 28th of February.  The children will spend the week completing work in class and the results will be announced during our Eisteddfod.  As a class we will also be performing the song Bili Bach y Broga.  If you would like to help your child learn the tune/words over the next week and half, please click on the following link.

Bili Bach Y Broga - YouTube

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Homework to be completed by today on j2homework

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kit to school and ensure that they have a warm,  waterproof coat. 

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Language)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE will be every Friday.  Please ensure that your child is wearing plain navy/black joggers or leggings, with a white t-shirt and a navy/black jumper with trainers on this day.

Maths - This week in Maths we will be learning about capacity.  If anyone has any unwanted containers which are unusual in shape, please could you send them in to school on Monday.  These may include: yoghurt pots, yoghurt pots with the split compartment, cream cheese containers, strawberry/raspberry containers etc

A MASSIVE THANK YOU - We have been informed that the parents of Y Garth have made a collection to buy resources for the class.  We are absolutely blown away by your generosity and can't thank you enough for your thoughtful gesture.  DIOLCH!!!

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 5th of February 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Homework to be completed by today on j2homework

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kit to school and ensure that they have a warm,  waterproof coat.

Safer Internet Day - pupils will be completing activities in class   

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Maths)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE will be every Friday.  Please ensure that your child is wearing plain navy/black joggers or leggings, with a white t-shirt and a navy/black jumper with trainers on this day.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 29th of January 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Homework to be completed by today on j2homework

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kit to school and ensure that they have a warm,  waterproof coat.  

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Language)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE will be every Friday.  Please ensure that your child is wearing plain navy/black joggers or leggings, with a white t-shirt and a navy/black jumper with trainers on this day.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 22nd of January 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Homework to be completed by today on j2homework

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kit to school and ensure that they have a warm,  waterproof coat.  

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework (Maths)

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE will be every Friday.  Please ensure that your child is wearing plain navy/black joggers or leggings, with a white t-shirt and a navy/black jumper with trainers on this day.

Reading Books - please return your child's reading book on their reading day.  This will give us a chance to read your comment, write a new comment after guided reading and change their book.

Seesaw - please can pupils who were in Mrs Bevan's class before Christmas return the Seesaw permission slips on Monday.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 15th of January 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Dydd Llun - Monday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kit to school and ensure that they have a warm,  waterproof coat.  

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

New homework will be set on j2homework

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE will be every Friday.  Please ensure that your child is wearing plain navy/black joggers or leggings, with a white t-shirt and a navy/black jumper with trainers on this day.

Snacks - Moving forward, all pupils will be eating their snack on the yard during breaktime, the same as the rest of Foundation Phase.  Please ensure that your child has a suitable healthy snack to take outside to eat e.g. a piece of fruit, cereal bar, yogurt in a tube (so they don't need a spoon).

Promoting independence - Please encourage your child to learn to zip up their coats, put their shoes on the correct feet independently, remove snack pot lids, etc.  We are sure that you understand that if we have to do all these for all the children in the class, it is taking time away from us having FUN!

Seesaw - please can pupils who were in Mrs Bevan's class before Christmas return the Seesaw permission slips on Monday.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Week Beginning 8th of January 2024

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

Croeso to our new class page and welcome to Y Garth!

We hope you all had a lovely Christmas and we would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back to school on Tuesday and becoming a new class in our new classroom.  The staff in Y Garth will be Mrs Farrell (beginning of the week), Mrs Black (end of the week), and Mrs Hargreaves.  We have an exciting new Science and Technology topic planned for you, and we can't wait to get started this week.  If you haven't already completed the permission form to watch Frozen, please can we ask that you complete as soon as possible.  You will find the link to the Forms on the previous post below.

Snacks - Moving forward, all pupils will be eating their snack on the yard during breaktime, the same as the rest of Foundation Phase.  Please ensure that your child has a suitable healthy snack to take outside to eat e.g. a piece of fruit, cereal bar, yogurt in a tube (so they don't need a spoon).  

Dydd Llun - Monday

INSET Day - NO SCHOOL FOR PUPILS

Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

Mrs Farrell teaching

Pupils return to school and start in their new classroom.  Mrs Farrell and Mrs Hargreaves will be on hand to show the children which door to enter and where to put their coats and bags.  Please collect your child from the Reception class door at the end of the day.

Forsest School - Please can all children wear PE kit to school and ensure that they have a warm,  waterproof coat.  If your child was in Mrs Bevan's class before Christmas, please can you supply a pair of wellies for your child to keep in school for these weekly sessions.

Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

Mrs Black teaching

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Mrs Black teaching

We will be holding our Movie Premiere this afternoon.  Please can your child come to school dressed in smart party clothes. WITHOUT THE COMPLETION OF THE FORMS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO JOIN THE MOVIE PREMIERE.  PLEASE COMPLETE ASAP.  The forms also asks about allergies, so we can buy the pupils some treats whilst watching the movie.

Dydd Gwener - Friday

Mrs Black teaching

PE will be every Friday.  Please ensure that your child is wearing plain navy/black joggers or leggings, with a white t-shirt and a navy/black jumper with trainers on this day.

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

Please click here to complete the permission form

Class 2 - Reception  Science and Technology Topic (office.com)

Welcome to Y Garth ( Reception from January 2024)

Welcome to our new class page for our reception pupils from January 2024!

Our classroom is a fun, engaging, safe and comfortable place for your child and we strive to give your child the best start on their learning journey!

Communication

Every weekend, we will update our class page with any information regarding the following week along with any updates and pictures of your child learning and playing. Please check it weekly so you don’t miss out on important information. We will be at the door during morning drop-off and pick up so please don’t hesitate to speak to us if you have any questions.

Drop off and Pick up

Reception children will enter through the Foundation Phase Yard. They are dropped off at the gate where Foundation Phase staff member will be. There will be a member of staff waiting at our class door to greet them in the morning.  Please collect your child from the first door on the Foundation Phase yard (old reception class) at 3.30pm.

Staff

Mrs Farrell – Class Teacher (beginning of the week)

Mrs Black – Class Teacher (end of the week)
Mrs Hargreaves- Teaching Assistant

Snack

Please can your child bring their own healthy snack to school. Please can it be clearly labelled and placed in a container or bag, to prevent other children touching it directly. Even if the snack is a banana, it will need to be put into a sealed food bag with a name on it. Before the children eat their snacks, they will wash their hands ready to collect them and eat them at a table.  The children will have a shelf to place their drinks and snacks on as they enter the classroom.  If your child is having grapes as a snack, please ensure that all grapes are cut vertically in half.

The children will also be offered milk during snack time. If you do not want your child to drink this, please can you specify at the door.

Spare clothes & Wellies

Please can your child bring in a spare set of clothes and a pair of wellies. These can be left on their peg. Please can you make sure all items of clothing and the wellies are clearly labelled.

Times

Drop off between 8.50am - 9.00am
Pick up 3.30pm

Pupils will register as a group daily and will have an opportunity to choose what they would like to eat for lunch.  The pupils will join the other Foundation Phase pupils in Read Write Inc (phonics programme) 4 times a week.  They will also play on the Foundation Phase yard at break and lunch with children of the same age.  During class time, all children within the class will access all areas of provision and will be taught at their level.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to speak to us or call the office on 01443 237834 or email admin@penygawsiprimary.rctcbc.cymru

Diolch

Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black