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Ysgol Gynradd Penygawsi

Primary School

Eryri Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 22nd April 

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check - I have shared th spelling lists with you if you need them.

Homework to be completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework uploaded to J2e

3:30 - 4:30 - Maths club - Year 6 

 

Dydd Iau - Thursday

Fit4fun afterschool club

5pm - Llangrannog meeting for parents in school hall

5:30pm - KS2 Film Night - see poster below

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn It's

 

I look forward to seeing you on Thursday evening.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 15th April

 

We had a great first week back settling in to our final term in Year 6.

 

Llangrannog

 

The children's hoodies arrived in school last week.  The children tried them on and they fit perfectly!!  I will send them home the week before we are due to go.

I will be holding a Llangrannog information meeting in the school hall on Thursday 25th April at 5pm.  It will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions that you have. 

The children should have brought home an information sheet and a medical form last week, please could you complete and return the form as soon as possible.  

We are all extremely excited to go!!!

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Homework to be completed.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded to J2e.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4fun afterschool club - please bring PE kit to school.

 

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 8th April 2024

 

Welcome back to our final term together!!

 

I hope that you have had a restful break and are ready for an amazing term ahead.  We have many fun things planned and I am looking forward to having lots of fun along the way. 

 

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

INSET DAY - School closed to pupils

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Please wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded to J2e

Maths Club after school

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

 

I am looking forward to seeing you al on Tuesday morning.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

Fit4fun will be running Easter holiday clubs - please click on the link below to book.

Week commencing 18th March

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

 

The book fair has arrived in school and will be open from Monday until Thursday.  If you would like your child to purchase anything, please send money in with them this week.  It will be open during morning break.

I hope that you are enjoying seeing the children's work on the See Saw app, if you have any problems with it please let me know.

Please could I politely remind you that school uniforn must still be worn for the days that the children are not doing PE.

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Parent evening

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - please wear appropriate PE kit to school (leggings, tracksuit bottoms or longer shorts - no short tight fitting shorts, either black, navy or grey).

Parent evening

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

World Down Syndrome Day - Please see information below.

 

 

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.

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 

Learn Its

Last day of term

 

I hope you have a lovely restful Easter break and come back refreshed and ready to go fot our last fune term together.  We have lots to look forward to.  I will be in touch after the Easter holiday to inform you of the date for the Llangrannog meeting where I will give you all the information you will need for our upcoming meeting.  Prom plans are coming along nicely!!

Remember children return to school on Tuesday 9th April.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

Week Commencing 11th March

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homwork to be uploaded to J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun afterschool club - please bring PE kit to school

 

See poster below for Fit4fun Easter Holiday Clubs

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 4th March

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework uploaded to J2e

World Book Day - dress up as your hero (see previous post for details)

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun after school club

Learn It's Check

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

Week beginning 26th February 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Recycling uniform coffee morning for parents - see poster

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Eisteddfod Celebrations - children need to wear Welsh colours

Homework uploaded to J2e

Evening - Colour Disco - see poster

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Cricket Wales - free cricket sessions - please wear PE kit to school.

Fit4Fun afterschool Club - if booked.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

St David's Day photos - please wear St David's Day costume to school.

Learn It's

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

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 Commencing 19th February

 

I hope you have all had a restful half-term and are ready for another busy few weeks ahead.

 

This week we will be preparing for the Eisteddfod entries which will be held on the 28th February.    

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell-check

Homework completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Homework on J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

9:30 - 1:30 - Y Pant transition - please wear school uniform (a snack, drink and packed lunch will be needed).

Fit4fun afterschool club - see below of you would like to book a place.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn It's

 

I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 5th February 

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school

Safer Internet Day

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework on J2e

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of school

 

Please see the poster above for information about Fit4Fun holiday club. 

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans 

Week Commencing 29th January

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework due in

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded to J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Science workshop - Solary System.  Please complete the form as soon as possible.  We also ask for a donation of £5 towards the cost of the workshop.

Fit4fun afterschool club - please bring PE kit to school

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn It's 

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 22nd January 2024

 

If you haven't signed and returned the Seesaw permission form, could you return it as soon as possible please?

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What is happening this week?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check.

Homework due in.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school,

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework set on J2e.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4fun after school club - please bring PE kit to school.

 

 

 

 

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 15th January 2024

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Topic Immersion Day - Today is the day that we will become curious about all things Science!! Please could pupils bring a white shirt/coat to wear over their uniforms so tha they can delve into the world of investigations.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Please wear PE kit to school - Fit4fun.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded to J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fut4fun afetrschool clun - see previous post for link to book.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn It's

 

As the children are getting older they are asking if they are allowed to wear smart watches to school.  I have spoken to Mr Davies and he has said that school policy is that no smart watches are to be worn to school. 

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Fit4fun Afterschool Club

 

If your child would like to attend the afterschool sports activities provided by Fit4fun, please click on the link below:

Week Commencing 8th January 2024

 

Happy New Year all!! I hope you have all had a restful break.  Thank you for your kind and thoughtful gifts, they were very much appreciated.  

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?/What is happening this week?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

INSET - School closed to children

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

PE kit to be worn to school

Spelling will be assessed and new lists brought home.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded to J2e

 

I am looking forward to another exciting term of learning through exploring our new Science and Technology theme.  I am looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.  

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

 

Week Commencing 18th December

 

Wow what a busy and fun term we have had in Eryri, I have enjoyed every second of it.  The children have worked extremely hard and deserve a break.

 

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

1pm - trip to Morgan Sindall Knowledge Quad

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Cinema morning for KS2

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Some of the choir visiting the nursing home.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of term.

 

I hope you all have a restful and enjoyable break and spend time together making lots of memories.  I look forward to seeing you all for more learning adventures in 2024!!

 

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you all!!!!

Nadolig Llawen a Blwydden Newydd Dda pawb!!

 

Diolch Mrs Evans

 

Week Commencing 11th December

 

Well we are fast approaching the end of a very busy term!!  Thank you to our choir group who attended the service at Llantrisant Church today, they gave a beautiful peformance which was enjoyed by all who attended.

A text will be sent out for permission for the chilren to attend a Morgan Syndall Workshop in Pontyclun on Monday 18th December, please complete the form ASAP!!

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Swimming - this will be the final swimming session for us - please bring swim kit to school.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn to school

Welsh Whisperer session

6pm - KS2 Carol Concert - Pupils to wear Christmas jumper/dress/outfit for the concert.  Please could pupils be brought back to school for 5:30pm.  The doors will open at 5:45pm for people who will be watching the performance. Please make sure that you bring your ticket with you, as they will be needed for entry at the door.  A reminder that all persons entering the hall will need a ticket of their own,regardless of their age, due to fire regulation numbers.  Unfortunately the performance is a sell out, so there are no more tickets available.

 

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Afternoon performance KS2 - Please can pupils wear their Christmas jumper/dress/outfit to school.  Please make sure that you bring your ticket with you, as they will be needed for entry at the door.  A reminder that all persons entering the hall will need a ticket of their own,regardless of their age, due to fire regulation numbers. There are still a few tickets available for this afternoons performance if anyone needs extras.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

6pm - KS2 Carol Concert - Please could pupils be brought back to school for 5:30pm.  The doors will open at 5:45pm for people who will be watching the performance. Please make sure that you bring your ticket with you, as they will be needed for entry at the door.  A reminder that all persons entering the hall will need a ticket of their own,regardless of their age, due to fire regulation numbers. There are still a few tickets available for our final performance if anyone needs extras.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Christmas Dinner - wear Christmas jumper/dress/outfit to school.

 

See you in the morning

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

Week Commencing 4th December

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Swimming - please bring swim kit and towel to school.

Extra tickets now available - please sen requests to school clearly labelled in an envelope with payment.  These are on a first come first serve basis so unfirtunately tickets cannot be reserved as there are only a limited number of tickets left.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework 

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4fun afetrschool club - please bring PE kit to school

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

KS2 Pantomime Trip - Pupils need to be in school for 8:30am wearing school uniform.  They may bring a treat/snack and a drink to take with them to the Pantomime.  We will be back in school in time for lunch.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Monday 27th November

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Swimming - please bring swimming costume to school (no need to bring sorts and T-shirts)

Please return raffle ticket money or any unsold tickets.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Welsh Learning Log Task set

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4fun afetrschool - please bring PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

PTA - Christmas Fayrefrom 3:30pm on.

 

See poster below for information about tokens for the Christmas Fayre.

 

 

Please see poster below for information about a new prize on offer when playing the school lottery.

Monday 20th November

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Swimming please bring swim kit and a towel.  If you didn't bring your shorts and T-Shirts last week please bring them to this session.

Christmas Concert tickets available.  A text was sent out last week for you to order online.  Please complete the form by selecting which days and times you would prefer and then send your payment into school in a labelled envelope.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Learning Log Task will be uploaded to HWB

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4fun afterschool club - please bring PE kit to school.

 

Please could you bring your book bag to school every day.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

When? Friday 17th November 2023

 

What to Wear? Bright colours, spots or PJs

 

Donation? 50p for non-uniform

 

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 Commencing 13th November

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

 

Spell Check

Swimming - please bring swim kit and a towel to school with you.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

 

Fit4fun - please wear your PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

 

Fit4fun afterschool club - please bring PE Kit to school.

6pm PTA - Annual General Meeting - all invited.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

 

Children In Need - information to follow.

 

Please bring your reading diary to school every day.

 

See you in the morning!!

 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 6th November.

 

I hope you had a lovely break and are ready for another busy half-term. 

It was lovely to meet with your parents before half-term and I would like to thank you for the positive feedback. 

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Homework to be completed

Spell Check

Swimming - please bring swim kit and towel to school

Coffee afternoon - see poster below.

 

 

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

 

Fit4fun PE - Please wear your PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

 

New Homework uploaded to J2e

Last UpBeat Wales session - Dance workshop

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

 

Fit4fun afterschool club

 

I have uploaded the Upbeat Wales performance to J2e.

 

To book Fit4fun afterschool club please click on the link below:

 

I look forward to seeing you all in the morning!!

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Please see the poster below for information about Fit4Fun Half Term Holiday Clubs.

Week Commencing 23rd October

I am so pleased to tell you that all children who undertook the cycling proficency last week managed to achieve both Level 1 and 2.  We had lovely feedback from the instructors about the children - how well they listened and their behaviour was exemplary, I am so proud of them!!  

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Swimming - please bring swim kit and towel to school.

Spell Check

Coffee afternoon and Mental Health Drop In Support Session (See poster below)

Parent Evenings

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fir4fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Parent Evenings

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Upbeat Wales parent assembly

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4fun afterschool club - pupils to bring PE kit to school to change into at the end of the school day.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Harvest Assembly

 

 

 

During Half Term RCT are offering Junior Rugby Skills Camp.  Please see the poster below if you are interested in your child attending.

I am looking forward to meeting you all next week.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 16th October

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Please could all pupils who are taking part in the cycling proficiency bring their bicycles and helmets to school today for the Level 1 part of the course.  Most of the children will need to take their bicycles home with them and bring them back on their allocated day.  I am unable to allocate days for the children as they need to pass the Level 1 part of the course first.  I will know which pupils have achieved this on Monday morning after their session. Your child will be told which day they will need to bring their bicycle to school tomorrow for the Level 2 part of the course.  The instructors will take 6 pupils each day for the Level 2 course.

Please could all children bring their swimming costumes to school just in case the cycling doesn't go ahead at the last minute.  

Cyclists - School uniform to be warn and comfotable footwear suitable for cycling.

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Cycling/swimming - please could chilrdren bring swimming kits to school.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Group 1 cyclists to bring bicycles to school - Group 1 to be confirmed

Fit4fun - PE kits to warn to school including a jumper or jacket for the winter.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Group 2 cyclists to bring bicycles to school - Group 2 to be confirmed

Welsh homewrok uploaded to J2e.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Group 3 cyclists to bring bicycles to school - Group 3 to be confirmed

Fit4fun afterschool club - pupils to bring their PE kits to school to change into.  Please wear school uniform.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Group 4 cyclists to bring bicycles to school - Group 4 to be confirmed

 

 

Young Writer's Poetry Competition

You will have received a text last week with a link to a form to fill in online regarding entering your child into a poetry competition.  If you have not yet completed this form, can you do so by Tuesday 17th please?  Please click on the link below:

The Book Fair will be in school this week.  Your child had a quick look at the books on Friday, they can bring the money to purchase their chosen book at break time this week.

 

As you can see another busy week ahead, enjoy the rest of your weekend. 

See you in the morning!!

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Lights, Camera, Action!

 

As you are aware we have been working with Upbeat Wales for the last few weeks to develop our percussion skills.  As we are nearing the end of the workshops, we are excited to invite you into school on Wednesday 25th October to watch our short performance to showcase our skills.

 

We have been working within our classes to develop these skills so therefore the performances will be separate and we invite parent/carers for each year at different times throughout the morning.

 

Timings:
9:30 – 9:45 – Year 6
10:20 – 10:35 – Year 5
11:15 – 11:30 – Year 4
 

We look forward to seeing you.  We have been blown away by the children's hard work and dedication to this project and can not wait for you to see them showcase their skills. 

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans :O)

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Swimming - bring swim kit and towel to school

Spell check

 

Dydd/Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Maths homwork uploaded to J2e

School photographs

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4fun afterschool - please bring PE kit to school

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Schwmae Day - We will be immersing ourselves in the Welsh language during the afternoon.

 

Information about upcoming disco

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 2nd October

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

INSET Day - School closed to pupils

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded to J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday 

Fit4Fun afterschool - Children to bring PE kit to school

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Macmillan Coffee Morning in the school hall 9am - 10am.

Any donations of shop bought cakes will be gratefully received

Flu Vaccinations 

 

Please could pupils bring reading bags every day this week.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

Week Commencing 25th September 

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Swimming - Costume and towel needed

JK Rowling Reading Day - Book bags needed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - Please wear PE kit to school

Jaqueline Wilson Reading Day - Book bags needed

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Welsh Homework uploaded toJ2e

Michael Morpurgo Reading Day - Book Bags needed

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

David Walliams Reading Day - Book bags needed

Fit4Fun after school - Please bring PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Macmillan coffee morning in the school hall 

 

Cycling Information

We will be having cycling training with RCTCBC on the 15th, 16th and 20th October. The purpose of the training is to develop skills to negotiate a safe cycle to and from school or to a known place of leisure.  It is not to teach your child how to ride a bike, but to develop existing skills. Here are the requirements:

  • Must be an accomplished cyclist and able to ride one-handed with either hand to be able to indicate.
  • Have a roadworthy bike with tyres pumped, front and rear working brakes, working gears (if present) and the bike needs to e the correct size.
  • A correctly fitting cycle helmet.

 

I will provide you with a consent form as soon as I receive it from RCTCBC.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

 

 

Year 6 Open Evening Y Pant

Week Commencing 18th September

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

The children have chosen a reading book to take home with them.  Please could they bring it with them every day this week until we have set which group will be reading on which day,

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell-check.

Homework needs to be uploaded

Swimming - swimming kit and towel needed - due to the limited time allotted to get changed please could long hair be braided ot tied back.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Upbeat Wales session

New Homework uploaded to J2Homework.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Afterschool Fit4Fun - kit to be brought to school.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn It's 

 

Please find below the Autumn Newsletter.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

 

 

We are very excited to inform you that we have been lucky enough to secure a seven-week project with Upbeat Wales for Years 4 to 6.  Upbeat Wales are a music and dance company who are determined to ensure the children in Wales get the best possible opportunities to find joy in creating performances.  They are a team of experienced facilitators with a specialism in offering whole class music and dance tuition.

 

We have booked these workshops as part of our Expressive Arts topic ‘Lights, Camera Action!’ This project will take the place of a   We will be delving into the wonderful world of junk percussion, where the children will have the opportunity to plan, create and perform a piece of music in the style of Stomp.  At the end of the project we are excited to invite you in to watch the performance; a date will be confirmed closer to the time.

 

This amazing experience has been booked instead of an off-sight visit for this half term and we ask for a £10 contribution towards the seven workshops.  We are sure you will agree that this experience will have a positive impact on the children’s wellbeing as well as inspiring future musicians and performers.

 

We ask that payment be made electronically by Friday 15th September.  Please use the following link to pay: https://shorturl.at/cfoDM 

 

Thank you as always, for your continued support

Kind regards

Mrs Rees, Mrs Evans and Miss Morris

Week Commencing 11th September

 

I hope the children enjoyed their first few days in Year 6, I had a great time getting to know them all.  We created a Class Charter by choosing the most important 'Rights' that we feel we should be entitled to and how we can ensure that we all have them.  We had a great time discussing and debating which one was the most important.  The children showed great maturity when putting their own viewpoint across.  We have so many exciting opportunites planned for the year but lets start with what is happening this week:

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

School nurse will be in for the Puberty Talk. - If you have completed the form on the link that was text to you last week please do so ASAP.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

PE - Fit4fun - Please wear PE kit to school and bring a drink

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Upbeat Wales workshop - information to follow, please keep checking the class page.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4fun afterschool football - See poster below for information on how to book - can children bring PE kit to school.  They will be able to change before the end of the school day.

 

Swimming will start on Monday 18th September.  Children will need to bring the swimming kit to school along witha towel.  There will be no time for washing hair afterwards so please could long hair be tied back.

Just to give you a heads up we will be having Cycling Proficiency in October.  It will be offered to all pupils in Year 6 who can cycle well as they will be taken out onto the main road in small groups with experienced trainers.  More information will be given soon.

The children will need to be reading as much as possible so I will send reading books home this week and your child will know when it is their day to read with me.  

As usual homework will be set every Wednesday and needs to be completed by the following Monday.  I urge all children to complete the activities as I am preparing them for Secondary School.  I appreciate that there will be times that unavoidable things happen and homework can't be completed, but I will be expecting every effort to be made.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Fit4Fun Afterschool Football

 

 

If your child would like to attend the Fit4fun afterchool football sessions which start on Thursday 14th September for 7 weeks, please click on the link above:

Welcome to Eryri!!

I hope you have all had a restful summer and are ready to experience the responsibilities and excitement of being Year 6 pupils.  I am so looking forward to spending your final year with you all, I'm sure we will have lots of fun whilst working extremely hard.  Just in case any of you are not sure who I am:

Our PE day will be a Tuesday starting from Tuesday 12th September.  Please could children wear their school PE kit (plain navy shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms, a white T-shirt, a navy jacket/hoody and trainers).  They will also need a drink and healthy nut free snack each day.  To avoid confusion please could all clothing be labelled with your child's name.  

 

I will update the class page on the website by Sunday evening each week.  If there is an urgent message I will send a text to inform you.  School information will be uploaded to the main page.  

 

This week is all about us getting to know one another and settling into school life again.  We will also remind ourselves of the school rules and we will create our class charter. 

 

I am looking forward to seeing you all in the morning!!

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Rugby Camp

 

Please see poster below for an upcoming rugby skills training event.  

Attention Y Pant pupils

 

Please see the information below about an upcoming production that your child could audition for in September. There is a letter explaining when the auditions will be held and the characters that will be on offer.

 

Last week of the year!!

 

Wow where has the year gone.  I can't believe how quick the year has flown by.  We have had a great time with lots of adventures along the way, from our trip to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Llangrannog Residential and lastly our Prom and even a cooking experience in between.  It has been a pleasure to teach such amazing young people and I have enjoyed every second with each and every one of you.  Be proud of everything that you have achieved and be excited by the adventures that lay ahead for you all.  I can't wait to see where your talents take you.  For the final time:

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun please wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Year 6 leavers assembly for the whole school

Year 6 water fight - please bring a water gun to school

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

2pm Leavers Assembly for parents

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of term

 

Please could you return reading books if you haven't already done so.

Let's have a great final week together.

 

If you are looking for something to do during the holidays, if so Fit4fun are running sessions thoughout.  Click on the link for more information and to book a place.

 

 

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 10th July

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun PE kit to be worn to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

No homework to be set

 

Mr Davies has updated the Blog with information about accessing your child's report and WG Assessment results.

 

Please could all reading books be returned to school this week.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 3rd July

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Learning Task

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

It's time to get your glad rags for PROM 2023

 

If you have not yet paid for the prom ticket, please do so ASAP.

 

Fit4fun after school

Please click on the link if you would like to book a place for your child for the next 3 weeks.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 26th June

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Transition for Bryncelynnog Pupils

Any raffle ticket money to be returned

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Homework on J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Transition for Bryncelynnog Pupils

Cross Country after school at Gwaunmiskin - early collection.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Non-uniform Day - bring an item for the hampers or tombola

Summer Fayre after school on school yard weather permitting

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

Week Commencing 19th June

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Sports Day - the children will need to wear their House colours and bring a water bottle. It will be held at the Leisure Centre, therefore only two family members can attend per child (due to the hall capacity), the children will be walking to the Leisure Centre so please check the weather and provide a coat if necessary. It starts at 12.45.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Y pant transition for pupils attending in September - Sports kit to be worn and a packed lunch will be needed.

 

Please see below the posters for events coming up.

 

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 12th June

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

AM - Bryncelynnog Headteacher in to speak to pupils

Fit4Fun - wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework set on J2e

5pm Year 6 Bryncelynnog Roadshow at Llantrisant Primary School

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Cooking Together - ingredients below (note you do not need to bring any ingredients to school)

KS2 Film Night - see poster

 

Ingredients (provided by 'Cooking Together')

Filo pastry 

Oil

Potato 

Onion

Curry powder 

Peas

Tomatoes 

Peppers 

Spring onions 

Yogurt 

Mint sauce 

If your child has any allergies to the ingredients please let us know.

 

Jigsaw

 

In addition to discussing self image we will also be talking about Puberty very briefly to check whether the children have any questions about the session that they had with the school nurse last term.

If you have any questions please contact the office.

 

Information about the Cross Country 

Please note that you will not need to pay for your child as the school will provide payment.

Llwyncrwn has asked that you do not attend before 3:45pm, so that the traffic around the school will be clear; this will avoid congestion.

 

This is the link for booking your child a place:

 

 

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Cross Country Events

 

Years 3,4,5,and 6 have been invited to attend a Cross Country event on the following dates:

Thursday 22nd June - Llwyncrwn

Thursday 29th June - Gwaunmiskin

 

The event starts at 3:45pm and there is a cost of £2 per child which the school has agreed to cover.

You will need to transport your child to the event and stay with them for the duration.  You will be able to collect your child early on these days to get them there on time. A link for a form that you will need to complete will be posted on to the class page in the next few days.

 

Many thanks

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 5th June 2023

 

I hope you have all had a restful week and enjoyed the glorious sunshine, let's hope it keeps shining on us as we see out the last 7 weeks of an amazing year.  We have many exciting things to look forward to in the coming weeks.

Important Dates:

KS2 Film Night - 15th June (more information to follow)

Sports Day KS2 (pm) - 21st June

Sumer Fayre - 30th June

Prom - 6th July

 

Please click on the link below to order the Leavers Hoody 2023:

 

 

 

 

Please click on the link below for Afterschool Fit4Fun

 

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Homework to be completed

Spell check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework set on J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Bryn well-being in PM

 

Jigsaw - PSHE

Over the coming weeks the new topic is 'Changing Me' which sets a focus on the changes that the children can expect as they are heading towards the teenage years.  The Learning Intentions are:

  • be aware of my own self-image and how my body image fits into that
  • know how to develop my own self esteem

We will be discussing judging people on their image and how self affirmations help self-esteem and how online images can be photoshopped. 

If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch.

 

Please could the children wear sun cream to school and bring a hat a refillable water bottle as the warm temperatures look to continue for the week.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

 

 

Week commencing 22nd May

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell-check

Learning Log completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Trip to Cardiff Bay - School uniform to worn.  Packed lunch will be needed as well as a drink.  The weather is looking good for Wednesday so please apply suncream before school and wear a hat as we will be outdoors all day.

If you haven't completed the permission form please do so as soon as possible.  The link is on this page.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

PM- Well-being for Bryncelynnog transition (in our school).

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of term.

 

Wow what a half term it has been.  We have had an absolute blast!!  I am so proud of each and every one of the children, with the way that they represented our school on our residential trip to Llangrannog.  They were a pleasure to spend the weekend with.

Have a restful break and I am looking forward to our last 7 weeks together before the children head off on their next set of adventures.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Cardiff Bay and Cooking Experience Consent

 

Please click on the link below to give permission for your child to attend both experiences this term.

 

Week commencing 15th May 

 

I am posting early due to our weekend away!!  The time has finally come and the children are so excited as are the staff!! We will keep in touch as much as possible over the weekend but the signal is not great in the area so bear with us!!

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Recover!!!

Spell check 

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

PE with Fit4Fun wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Morgan Sindall Workshop for Y5/6

New Learning Log task on J2e

 

Well-being 

This week the topic for Jigsaw (PSHE Scheme of Work) is Exploitation.  The Learning Objectives are:

  • Understand that some people can be exploited and made to do things that are against the law 
  • Can suggest ways that someone who is being exploited can help themselves

 

The key vocabulary we will be using:

  • Exploited
  • Vulnerable
  • Drugs
  • Criminal
  • Illegal
  • Gangs

 

The session will centre around how children can be used/exploited in criminal activity without realising what is happening.

If you have any questions please contact the office by telephone or email and I will contact you to explain in more detail.

 

Have a lovely weekend and I'll see you on Sunday afternoon.  We will send a parent text with our expected time of return when we are on the way home.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

 

 

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 commencing 8th May

 

I hope you have had a lovely long weekend and enjoyed watching the King's Coronation.  

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Bank Holiday

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - wear PE kit to school

Homework to be completed

Spell check

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Morgan Sindall Workshop

No homework set due to going to Llangrannog (practice times tables and reading).

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

After school club Fit4Fun

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Llangrannog - Should be leaving at about 10am

 

I am looking forward to our residential weekend at Llangrannog and I am sure the children are excited as well.  We will keep it touch with parents throughout the weekend via text message service and Twitter.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

Information about KS2 Movie Night on Thursday 4th May below:

Week Commencing 1st May 2023

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Homework to be completed

Spell Check

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework on J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun afterschool - bring PE kit to school

Coronation learning actvities

PTA - KS2 Film Night - poster to follow

 

Dydd Gwener/ Friday

Coronation Day Celebrations – the children can wear red, white and blue coloured clothing. There will be a whole school picnic in the afternoon, so please could you provide your child with a plate of snacks with their name on it. Do not include any items that will need refrigerating.

 

If you have a picnic blanket, please could we borrow it for the afternoon.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

Week Commencing 24th April 2023

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

 

Dydd Mawrth.Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be warn to school

5pm - Llangrannog information evening

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Am - Morgan Sindall Workshop

New homework on J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun after school club - please bring PE kit to school to  change if you have booked on.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Class Photos

 

It was lovely to see parents last week to discuss progress.  

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

Fit4fun After School Activities

 

Please click on the link to book your child on to the course starting on Thursday 20th April. for 6 weeks.

Please Note that Year 5/6 are now on a Thursday instead of a Tuesday.

Week Commencing 17th April

 

Welcome to Summer Term!! 

I can't believe that we are in our third term of the year already and what an exciting and busy one it is for Year 6.  I am looking forward to all of the adventures ahead of us over the coming weeks and I'm sure that you are all excited as well.

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

First day back for us all.

Spell check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kits to be worn to school

Parent meetings

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework on J2e

Parent meetings

 

Parent meeting appointments close on Monday so if you haven't booked an appointment you can do it on icloud, see blog for information.

If you haven't sent a Nursery photo of your child to me (for the leavers book) please could you do so ASAP?

 

Enjoy your Sunday and I'll see you tomorrow!!

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

Week commencing 27th March

 

Wow we are in our final week before we finish for Easter break.  The time has flown by.  

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

 

Spell check

Learning task completed

Return Llangrannog forms

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

 

Fit4Fun - PE kits to worn to school

Guided Reading - reading diaries needed

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

 

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

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

 

Last day of term.

 

Please see below a link and information about Fit4Fun holiday club.

 

I hope you all have a restful break and look forward to our final term together that will be jam packed with fun!  We have many amazing things to look forward to, so I hope you are as excited as I am.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week commencing 20th March

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

School nurse in

Spell check

Learning Log task completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

 

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 21st 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!

 

Diolch

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework set

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Walk to Llantrisant Church - please wear comfortable shoes and a raincoat.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

INSET - No school for pupils

 

Diolch.

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 13th March

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Learning Log Task to be completed

Spell check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Book Fair arriving today

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL
 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day to order from the Book Fair.

 

I am looking for parent volunteers to walk to Llantrisant Church on Thursday 23rd March leaving school at about 9:30am and returning by about 12:30pm.  If you are able to come along, please let me know ASAP, either by sending a note into school with your child or phoning the office.

 

Many thanks for your continued support

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

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. 

Rhondda Cynon Taff Eisteddfod

 

 

Please click on the link below for information about how your child could take part in the Rhondda Cynon Taff Eisteddfod.  You will need to register your interest by the 9th March.

Week commencing 6th March

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Learning log task completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Please could all yellow reading diaries be brought to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework task set

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Fit4Fun

 

Please see below the booking link for Fit4Fun after school clubs.

 

Upcoming events - Booking by Bookwhen

 

Week commencing 27th February

 

I hope you have had a restful break.  I am looking forward to seeing you all in the morning.  Here is what is happening this week.

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check 

Please bring your Eisteddfod Bard poems into school.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

PE Fit4fun - Please wear PE kit to school

 

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 to pupils due to Strike

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week commencing 13th February

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

J2e homework returned

Spell check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - PE kit to be warn to school

Children in school as usual today.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Trip to Cardiff Museum - School uniform to be warn. You will need a packed lunch. a warm coat and a drink.

If there are any parents available to come on the trip please let me know ASAP.

Some children will be going to Y pant - school uniform needs to be warn and a packed lunch and drink will be needed.

PM - 6:30 - 7:30 Valentines disco.  There will be hot dogs, sweets and drinks available to purchase if the children want to bring a small amount of money.  No mobile phones.  You will need to walk up to the main building to collect your child at the end of the disco.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day.

 

The children have worked so hard after returning from the Christmas holiday; I am extremely proud of them.  Have a restful half-term and look forward to returning after the break.

Thank you for your continued support.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

WC. 6th February

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear warm PE kit to school as it may be outdoors. 

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

 

Please could you complete the form sent to you via a link sent to you by text to give permission for your child to attend the school trip on Thursday 16th February,

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

School Trip to Cardiff Museum Art Gallery

 

As part of our topic this term, we have been able to secure a trip to Cardiff Museum.  During this trip we will visit the art gallery and complete a workshop about colour.  The trip will take place on Thursday 16th February.  Pupils will need to wear school uniform and bring a packed lunch.  

We kindly ask for a donation of £3.50 towards the cost of the bus and workshop.  Please follow the link below to make a payment.

 

Click here for payment link


Many thanks for your continued support.

Miss Parfitt, Miss O'Brien and Mrs Evans

Week commencing 30th January

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - pupils to wear warm PE clothing to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday 

School closed to children.

 

Spring Term Topic - Expressive Arts

This Is Me!!

Our focus for the term is Expressive Arts with a particular focus on developing our artistic skills.  We will be looking at how art contibutes to culture and social identity.  In particular we will learn about Autralian Aboriginal Art and Venetian Art and the culture behind wearing masks.  The children will end the term by making a mask to represent their identity and culture.  We will be working with different artistic skills such as sketching, cross hatching, shading, dot art and many more.

We will also be writing biographies of artists and after half-term we will be writing stories from other cultures.  We will also be developing our number skills and using them to plan and budget for an exhibition.  

The children were lucky enough to have a look up close at the work of a local artist and ask questions.  We are also planning a visit to Cardiff Museum on the 16th February, further details will be uploaded soon.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 23rd January 

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Homework to be completed

Artist visiting school to talk to the children

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

PE - Fit4Fun PE kit to be worn to school

Fit4Fun afterschool activities

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Homework set

 

We will be having a Valentines Disco on Thursday 16th February, please see the poster below for details:

 

 

 

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Fit 4 Fun afterschool club

 

Please see the link below for information about Fit 4 Fun afterschool club and booking.

 

Fit 4 Fun

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week commencing 16th January

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - wear your PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Learning Log task on J2e

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week Commencing 9th January

 

Happy New Year to you all, I hope you have has a restful break and are ready to get back to routine.  I am looking forward to our Expressive Arts topic this term, lots more learning and fun to be had.

Many thanks for the kind gifts that were given before Christmas.

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

 

INSET

 

Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday

No Fit4Fun this week - school uniform to be worn.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Learning Log Task on J2e

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

WC. 19th December

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Film morning 

There are images of the ingredients that are contained within the crips and the cakes below. Please can you inform me of any allergies by Tuesday.

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Last day of term

 

We have had a great term in Eryri. The children have made me smile every day with their curiosity and attitude to learning.  I am extremely proud of each and every one of them.  Have a restful Christmas and enjoy a well-earned break.

 

Diolch for your support.

 

Mrs Evans

WC. 12th December

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

KS2 Carol Performance - 2pm.  Please can pupils wear Christmas jumpers to school.  

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework.

KS2 Christmas Carol Performance - 6pm. Pupils will need to be returned to school at 5:45pm, wearing their Christmas jumper/outfit please.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

KS2 Christmas Carol Performance - 6pm. Pupils will need to be returned to school at 5:45pm, wearing their Christmas jumper/outfit please.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Christmas dinner - pupils can choose to wear Christmas jumpers to school today.  We kindly ask for a donation of up to £1 towards Save the Children.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

WC. 5th December

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming - This will be the last week for the children to swim..

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

KS2 Dress Rehearsal.

A reminder that the children will be wearing a Christmas jumper ot T-shirt for the Carol Service. 

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

WC. 28th November

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming - please can pupils bring shorts and t-shirts with them as well as swimsuit.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

KS2 Pantomime trip to watch Jack and the Beanstalk.

 

KS2 Christmas concert

If you require tickets to the concert, please can you fill in the form and return to school as soon as possible.  We are hopin to release extra tickets at the end of the week.

As pupils will not need costumes for the concert, please can they wear Christmas jumpers/t-shirts/item instead?

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week commencing 21st November

 

I have received some lovely photos of the children's first day/early primary school, thank you.  If you haven't yet sent a photo please do so when you can.

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

 

Non-uniform day in return for a hamper donation.

Swimming - please bring swim kit

Spell check

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

 

Fit4Fun - PE kits to be worn

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

 

World Cup Football Match Wales V Iran - children can wear red to school to support Wales

3:30pm - Christmas Fayre in school hall.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

 

 

Week commencing 14th November

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

 

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Swimming - bring kits to school

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

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

 

Fit4Fun - Wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

 

New homework on J2e

Interfaith Day

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

 

Children In Need Day - please see previous post from Miss Parfitt and the School Council.

 

In preparation for the end of year book for the pupils, please could you send or email (admin@penygawsiprimary.rctcbc.cymru) any 'first day in Nursery' photos of your child ASAP?

 

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

 

 

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

 

 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

It’s Panto-time!!!

 

 

We have arranged to take KS2 pupils to watch ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.  Please click on the link below for all of the information and link for payment.  This needs to be completed by Friday 18th November.

 

Jack and the Beanstalk

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

IMPORTANT 

 

If you would like your child to attend the transition day at Y Pant on Friday 11th November, you must complete the form.  We need to give the names of the pupils who will be attending the day to the school in the morning.  Click on the link below:

Week Commencing 7th November

 

Good afternoon, I hope you have all had a pleasant break and looking forward to settling back into our engineering project.  I am looking forward to seeing you all in the morning.

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Swimming

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - Wear PE kits to school

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday 

9:00am - 2:30pm Y Pant pupils transition day 1 (transport will be provided to and from Penygawsi, pupils to be in school as normal - packed lunch required)

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Half-term Junior Rugby Camp Info

 

Hi please see the information below for Junior Rugby Camp.  You need to register if your child would like to attend.

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

This is also the link for the after school clubs for next half term, please could you add them too.

WC. 24th October

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos ​​​Hon?

Please can children bring their reading diary to school every day?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear outdoor PE kit to school. 

Parents evening in person in the school hall - If you have not booked a slot for one of the two evenings please do so before booking closes on Monday.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

Parents evening in person in the school hall - If you have not booked a slot for one of the two evenings please do so before booking closes on Monday.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Please can pupils bring a Christmas jumper to school with them for a class photo?  Details of how the photos can be purchased will follow shortly.

Last day of term.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week commencing 17h October 2022

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

The Book Fair wil be in school all week, please could your child bring money to school if they would like to purchase a book.

A reminder that Christmas Card orders need to be placed by Wednesday 19th October.

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Swimming - please bring swim kit to school.  If unable to swim please bring a note.

Spell check

Schwmae Day - Option to wear something red, white or green

Learning Log Task completed.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kits to be worn to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Learning Log Task on J2e

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Harvest Assembly - Children can bring in a food donation (as per previous post) for the community.

Neon Disco - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

On Thursday 20th 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 by the morning of Thursday 20th October.

 

Thank you for your continued support

School Council

Week Commencing 10th October

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework completed

Swimming - please bring kit to school.  If your child is unable to swim please could you send in a note.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn to school

Community Police in class - Anti-social behaviour

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework to be set on J2e

Tower Bridge Virtual Coding workshop

Curriculum evening for parents at 5:30pm

 

We will be having a Neon Disco soon - see poster below for details.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Dear Parent/Carer

Year 6 Open Evening

We are delighted to inform you that we will be holding our Year 6 Open Evening here at the school on Wednesday, October 5th 2022.  On the evening, you will have the opportunity to

tour the school, meet and speak with staff and students, visit departments and sample some of the high quality work that our students produce.

 

Our open evening will comprise of two identical sessions. Session one will begin at 5:30pm and session two will begin at 6:00pm. The Headteacher, Mrs Cheetham, will speak to Parents/Carers and children in the main hall before inviting you to tour the school.

 

To ensure that numbers are kept to a manageable level, we will be allocating tickets via Eventbrite. There is a maximum capacity of two tickets per family (this does not include children). Please select your preferred time slot to secure your ticket to present on arrival.  You can present this ticket in paper form or as a screenshot on your mobile phone. The link to secure tickets is as follows:

 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/424961811217

 

We look forward to welcoming you at Y Pant School. 

 

 

Kind regards,

 

Sarah Frederick

(Associate Assistant Headteacher)

 

WC - 3rd October 2022

 

Thank you to everyone who donated cakes and money and the work that the PTA put into our Macmillan coffee morning last Friday.  We will update you with how much was raised as soon as PTA count the money.  

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday - Cycling - Please could the children bring their bikes to school with them in the morning.  We will store them on the grass to the side of the Year 5/6 portacabins.  The children can wear PE kits to school while they are doing the cycling this week.  Cycle helmets will be provided if needed. 

If your child is not taking part in the cycling they can bring their swim kit to school for our usual swimming session.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday - PE fit4fun and cycling to continue so PE kits to be worn by all pupils. 

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday - Cycling to continue (PE kits to be warn by children doing the cycling and uniform to be worn by non-cyclists).

Food hygiene roadshow and workshop.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday - School photos - uniform to be worn to school by all pupils.  If cycling PE kits to be brought to school and children will change before starting the cycling.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

                                              

WC. 26th September

 

We had a great day at Clifton Suspension bridge last week.  I will upload photos to this page.

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

 

Learning Log task to have been completed.

Spell Check

Swimming - please could all children bring their swim kit (one-piece/shorts) and towel to school.  Goggles can also be brought in if they want.  The children will not have time to wash their hair, only a dip in the shower to rinse the chlorine.  

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit will need to be worn.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Learning Log task will be set.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

We are inviting you in for a Macmillan Coffee Morning arranged by the PTA.

All welcome, see poster below.

Due to the success last year we are holding a virtual Christmas Fayre, if you would like a stall see the poster below.

If you haven't already done so, please can you return any forms that were sent home last week.

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 19th September 2022

 

We have had a great week starting our new topic and learning how bridges stay up. We will continue our learning throughout the next few weeks.  The children have all had their reading lists, so need to practice each week.  

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythonos hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Bank holiday - Queen's funeral

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Trip to Clifton Suspension Bridge - Please be at the school gates by 8:30am to board the coach.  Packed lunch and drink needed.

Maths learning task on J2e.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Autumn Term Newsletter

 

 

Please click in the link and complete the permission form for your child to attend the Clifton Suspension Bridge trip.

 

Many thanks

Mrs Evans

Permission for walking.

 

Please click on the link below and complete the online form if you would like your child to walk home without adult supervision.

Week commencing 12th September

 

We had a great start to our new school year in Eryri.  The children have settled in and are ready for an exciting final year with us.  However, it was tinged with sadness at the end of the week when we heard of our Queen Elizabeth' passing.  We respectfully acknowledged her 70 years as our Monarch by discussing photos of her throughout her line of duty.  I am sure that we will continue to remember her over the coming days and weeks. 

The children have been introduced to our new topic through some problem solving activities (building the tallest structure and the strongest bridge) using resources given to them.  They finally found out that we are going to be studying 'bridges' as part of our 'Super Structures' theme.  I will upload photos soon.

As part of our new topic we have arranged a trip to visit Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol on Wednesday 21st September.  The trip will consist of a tour of the bridge and a workshop where the children will have an opportunity to make their own bridge through problem solving and budgeting activities. We will need to be leaving the school at 8:30am to be able to be there by 10am for us to make the most of the opportunity.  We will return to school by 3pm.

Due to the increasing costs of fuel our wonderful PTA have agreed to support school trips this term by contributing £200 towards the cost of the coach.  Their generous contribution has meant that the cost per child is reduced to support us in these financially difficult times.  The school has also made a contribution.  We ask for a contribution from youselves of £12.50 per child.  It will be a great experience for the children to learn all about Clifton Suspension Bridge.  Please click on the link below for payment.

The children will start swimming on Monday 19th September, as part of the curriculum we ask that children take part each week until Christmas.  We have been allocated a morning slot.  The children need to wear a full piece swimming costume (girls) or swim shorts for boys.  They can bring goggles if they have them.  We have limited time at the pool so no time will be given to wash and dry hair so if hair can be in a bobble for this day it would make it easier for the children.

 

The week ahead:

 

Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday

The children will need to wear PE kit to school as it is their Fit4Fun session.

 

I will upload our termly newsletter to this page soon.

 

End of day pick-up

Please could we ask that you follow the arrows and continue moving when collecting your child at the end of the school day.  If you need to speak to the class teacher please could you move to the side so that others can continue moving around the pick-up area.  This will ensure that teachers can see the children leaving the yard safely with an adult - especially the younger KS2 children.  Many thanks for your ongoing support with this.

 

Fit4fun after school football.

Starting on Tuesday 13th September, Years 5 and 6 can attend the Fit4Fun afterschool activity, this term it will be football but will change next term.  It will be a 7 week course and will cost £31.50 in total, if interested please click on the link below:

 

 

 

Also if your child is interested in playing rugby, I have attached a poster for Llantrisant U11's rugby, who are looking for new players.

Diolch for your support

 

Mrs Evans

Welcome to Year 6 - Eryri

 

I hope you have all had a restful break and are raring to enjoy another amazinf fun-filled year as Year 6 pupils.  It was great to meet most of you for our transition morning in the Summer Term.  I am looking forward to us getting to know each other and working together to learn new skills.

 

My name is Mrs Evans.

Drop off times wil be the same as the end of the year which is 8:50 - 9:00 am and pick up will be at 3:30pm from the side gate.

 

Your child will need a healthy snack and drink each day.  PE will be a Tuesday morning so please wear PE kits to school on this day.  Just a reminder that PE kit is Navy/Black jumper, trousers/leggings and a plain white t-shirt suitable trainers.

 

The class page will continue to be updated every Sunday with information for the following week.  Next week a newsletter wil uploaded with more information about the term ahead.

 

If you have any questions please email admin and I will respond as soon as possible.

 

See you all bright and early in the morning.

 

Mrs Evans

 

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 on Wednesday!

 

Diolch 

 

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FIT4FUN Holiday Club Information

 

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

LAST WEEK OF TERM!!

 

Well I can't believe we only have one week left at Penygawsi, let's make it the best!!

I would like to say a huge thank you to all of you that came to see the Production on Thursday evening.  The children performed their little hearts out and I am proud of each anjd every one of them.

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. 

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 (see the ingredients of both types).  If they are unable to, please could you send a note in with your child or send admin an email tomorrow morning.

 

 

 

 

Dydd Mercher

1:45pm - Year 6 sports activities (parents welcome to watch) and afterwards a water fight- Children to wear PE kit and bring a watergun to school.

 

Dydd Iau 

9am - Leavers assembly (Parents welcome to watch)

 

Dydd Gwener

Last day of term and primary school for Year 6 pupils.

 

I have had the best time teaching Year 6 this year, the pupils have been a credit to us during offsite visits and a credit to you in the way they have behaved throughout the whole year.  I'm sure that it will be an emotional week for us all as we come to the end of a chapter.  We just need to remember the fun that we have had together.  I wish them every success in their new adventures and hope they all come back to tell us their fun and exciting stories in the future.  

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 11th July

Wow what a week we had!! The Prom was amazing, I would like to say a huge thank you to Mrs Maund and the PTA for helping us to organise the most perfect evening that we could have asked for.  I would also like to say that the children were extremely well-behaved and that they are a credit to you.  We had the best time!!

 

Now for another exciting week of all things Alice!!  The tickets are being made by the children in Year 4, the children will bring them home on Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Dydd Llun

Dress rehearsal - please could you make sure that all costumes are in tomorrow for us to do a full dress rehearsal.

 

Dydd Mawrth

KS2 Sports Activities on the yard.  Please could children wear their house colour (t-shirt) and PE bottoms?

 

Dydd Iau

6pm - Alice the Musical Production.

 

Dydd Gwener

All classes moving up day.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

Week commencing 4th July

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

Well we are in for an exciting week this week!! PROM NIGHT is very close now!!!

Just to confirm it will be 7pm til 9pm.

 

I want to say a huge congratulations to the children who took part on the Cross Country event on Thursday, you are a credit to us and your families, Da iawn!!

 

The weather is warming up again this week so can the children have sun cream applied before coming to school, wear a hat if needed and make sure they have a refillable drinks bottle.

 

Please could the children bring their production outfits to school ASAP as we are hoping to do a dress rehearsal this week. Any problems please let me know.

 

Dydd Mawrth

Fit4Fun - Wear PE kit to school.  

 

Dydd Mercher 

Bryncelynnog Sports Day transition 

 

Dydd Iau

Bryncelynnog welsh and Spanish teacher in school

7pm - 9pm Prom

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

Week Commencing 27th June

 

Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

 

We are another week closer to the end of term and the children's time with us at Penygawsi.  We are going to make it the best few weeks and make sure that we enjoy every minute.  

 

Dydd Mawrth

Fit4Fun - PE kits to be worn to school.

 

Dydd Mercher

Bryncelynnog teacher coming to school to discuss reading.

 

Dydd Iau

1:30 - 3:30 - Bryncelynnog Well-being sessions (at Penygawsi).

 

Please note that we are no longer using Oxford Reading Buddy we are sending reading books home or the children are reading their own books if they are off the scheme.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 20th June

 

Diolch to everyone who supported the Summer Fayre, it was a great success and enjoyed by all!!

 

Dydd Llun

Learning Log task completed

 

Dydd Mawrth

Fit4Fun - PE kits to be worn

9:30 - 2:30 Bryncelynnog Transition Taster Lessons- Please could children wear their school uniform and bring a packed lunch.

Evening Cricket trip - Children need to be at the school for 5:10 for the bus to leave at 5:15.

We will return to school at about 9:45pm

 

Dydd Mercher

9:30 - 12:30 - Y Pant Transition PE Session - Please could children wear their school sports kit, wear sun cream and bring a drink with them. No jewellery to be worn.

 

Dydd Iau

11:00 - 13:00 - Bryncelynnog Well-being sessions (at Penygawsi School)

 

I will continue to keep you all updated with what is happening using this page.

Please see below the poster for the Prom (Yikes it will be here before we know it!!! Get you glad rags to the ready!!)

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Cross Country

 

Please see the attachment below for details on the cross country race that will take place this Thursday, 16th June.  

 

If your child would like to attend, parents/guardians will need to pick them up from school to take them as this is not a school event.  The letter states that gates open at 3.30pm for a 3.45pm start, so children can be picked up to attend the event at 3pm.

 

Diolch

Week commencing 13th June

 

I am posting the information for next week earlier than usual as we will be away until Sunday evening.  

 

Please remember we will keep in touch with you throughout the weekend using parent text and this page and Twitter for photos of your children having a great time.

 

As we look forward to another fun packed week (probably using match sticks to keep our eyes open), this is what we ahve in store:

 

Dydd Llun

 

School nurse in PM

 

Dydd Mawrth

 

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit

 

Dydd Mercher

 

Global Day - The children will move around the KS2 classes and experience activties linked to other countries.

 

All raffle tickets need to be returned to school by today please.

 

Dydd Iau

 

Bryncelynnog Wellbeing Lead in to speak to children who will be starting in September.

 

Dydd Gwener

 

Summer Fete

 

Non-uniform day - please see poster below.

Diolch 

 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 6th June

 

I hope you have had a restful break and recharged ready for a fun-packed seven weeks as we head to the end of the school year.

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

 

Bryncelynnog pupils out for transition.  If you haven't completed the permission form online please do so otherwise we will not be able to allow your child to go on th visit o Bryncelynnog.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

 

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Iau/ Thursday

 

Y Pant Year 7 Head in to speak to pupils

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

 

Residential trip to Liddington - We will keep you updated by text, class page and Twitter, so please keep checking throughout the weekend. We will be leaving at 1:30pm.  Children to bring a packed lunch to school, if a school meal is required please let me know ASAP by phoning as we will need to schedule an early lunch with the kitchen.  You should have received the Power-point that we used in the meeting along with a permission for medication to be given to your child by a member of staff, if required please make sure this is completed and returned to school ASAP.

 

I think we will have very excited children this week!!

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

 

 

Week commencing 23rd May

 

I can't believe how fast this half term has gone by!!

We have another busy week ahead:

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

 

9:30 - 12:30 Y Pant children to visit Y Pant

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

 

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

 

Jublee celebration - chidren to wear red/white/blue and bring a plate of food to school for the afternoon tea picnic

PTA coffee morning (see previous post)

5:15pm - Liddington meeting in school hall for parents

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

School nurse

Last day of term

 

Have a great week off.  I am looking forward to our last seven weeks packed full to the brim with amazing experiences to end a fantastic year.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

 

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!

Week Commencing 16th May

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spelling

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task on J2e

 

On  Wednesday 25th May we will be having a whole school celebration for the Queen's Jubilee. The children can wear red, white or blue clothes to school We will be having an afternoon tea party in the afternoon so, could your child please bring a plate of food and a drink. We are hoping this will be on the school yard with the whole school.

 

A reminder to anyone who would like a hoody for Liddington, please click on the link in last week's post to order as soon as possible. 

 

Please could all children bring their reading books to school tomorrow even if it is not their day to read. 

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Leavers/Liddington Hoodies

 

Plase click on the link to access the information and order form for the Leavers/Liddington Hoody.  The children have agreed that the hoody looks very smart.

Week commencing 9th May

 

I hope you have all enjoyed the lovely weather during the weekend.

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Coding workshop in school

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task on J2e

PM - Bryncelynnog Headteacher in for transition.

 

 

Please keep a check on the class page for the link to order Leavers/Liddington Hoodies.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

 

Week Commencing 3rd May

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Please wear PE kit to school.

For children going to the Football Tournament please wear a top under the kit so that it can be handed to other players during the tournament.

Spell check.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday 

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

 

Our lunch will be at 1:00pm from tomorrow so please bring a snack as the children are used to going to lunch ay 12:15pm.

 

See you all in the morning

 

Mrs Evans

Welcome Back - It's Summer Term!!!

 

I hope you have all had a lovely break and are feeling ready to enjoy anothere fun packed term!!  The time has gone by so fast and I am looking forward to spending the summer term with you all.

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - Please wear PE kit to school.

See link below for Fit4Fun after school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

 

This week we will complete our presentations to end our 'Wonderful World' topic and will end the week with an exciting afternoon to begin our next topic, 'Speak Up!'.  I wonder what this could be about?

 

Spelling

We will assess spellings this week and new spelling lists will be given if they are needed.  

I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow and catching up with you.

 

Fit4Fun After School

Fit4fun after school activities will continue from Tuesday 26th April 2022 until half-term for Year 5 and 6.  If you would like your child to attend please click on the link below to register and pay.

 

 

 

 

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.  

 

Week commencing 4th April

We are now at the end of term I can't believe where the time has gone!!  It is amazing to think that Year 6 only have 1 term left at Penygawsi.  It is sure to be a busy week this week and a very busy Summer term ahead, with lots of exciting things planned.  We have had great fun learning about Forces, Planets and Natural Disasters.  Have a great Easter holidays and be sure to recharge your batteries ready for the busy busy Summer Term.

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Trip to Glmaorgan Cricket - Remember to wear sports bottoms and trainers with school top. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water to drink.  Also make sure to have a waterproof jacket as there is a risk of rain.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - PE kit to be worn

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New homework on J2e.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of term

 

Diolch yn fawr for your hard work and support!!

Mrs Evans

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 6th 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

Week commencing 28th March

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - Please wear outdoor PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

 

School trip

If you have not already done so, please can you return the permission slip for the trip to Glamorgan Cricket for Monday 4th April.

 

Residential trip

I think most of you have completed a permission form for the change of residential trip, but if you haven't done so yet please could you do so as soon as possible.

 

 Diolch 

Mrs Evans

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

Information about Llangrannog Residential Trip

 

Please click on the link below to read the update letter on our trip to LLangrannog.  I have also included the link to the letter that we have received from Urdd.  You will be able to click on the link to have a look at the website of the new venue.

I will give the children paper copies of the letter tomorrow for you to complete the slip and return to school as soon as possible.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

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

WC. 21st March

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Wear lots of socks for World Down Syndrome Day - Please see post below.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - Please wear outdoor PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Learning log task on J2e.

 

School trip

I sent home on Friday a letter regarding our school trip.  We are lucky enough to be able to book a visit to Glamorgan Cricket at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.  We will be taking a look at the cricket grounds and looking at team skills and leadership.  Please see the link below if you haven't received the letter.  

 

  

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

World Down Syndrome Day - Monday 21st March 2022

 

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.

Week commencing 14th March

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Learning task hand in/completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Parent meetings on School Cloud AM
Parent meetings after school on School Cloud.

Fit4Fun - please wear outdoor PE kit.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

Parent meetings after school on School Cloud.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Rights Morning - 9th March

 

As part of our weekly rights session in KS2, we have decided that this week's articles will link to war and conflict.  With the ever increasing news coverage of the heart-breaking situation in Ukraine, and the increased number of questions coming from our pupils, we feel it is important to discuss what is happening.  Years 3 to 6 will take part in discussion activities and circle time sessions where their feelings and fears will be addressed. Obviously each session will be age appropriate dependent on the year group and the amount of information discussed will differ from years 3 to 6.

 

 

 

 

As a school, we feel it is important to address this matter but also offer support to the people of Ukraine.  We are therefore asking for a £1 donation to the charity UNICEF who we are working closely with as we continue on our rights journey.  UNICEF currently have an emergency Ukraine crisis appeal and are one of the many humanitarian charities calling for an immediate ceasefire.

 

How UNICEF is helping children in Ukraine?

They have been working tirelessly to keep children safe since this conflict began eight years ago and they are determined to remain in Ukraine to reach the most vulnerable children and families.

  • They are helping to provide families with access to clean water and healthy food.
  • They are delivering lifesaving supplies to support families who have been forced to flee and are working closely with local health facilities to ensure they have the vital supplies needed.
  • They are helping to make sure that child protection services continue.
  • They are working with our partners and the UNHCR to assess the refugee situation across neighbouring countries.
  • In neighbouring countries they are delivering Blue Dot safe spaces with our partners, which will provide care and support, information to families seeking refuge, psychosocial support, water and sanitation supplies, safe spaces for mothers and children, protection for unaccompanied and separated children and more.

 

We thank you for your continued support and appreciate any donations that are given.

Kind Regards

KS2 Staff

Week Commencing 7th March

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Parent Consultation appointments will go live at 12pm on School Cloud.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

 

 

 

 

We had a great day having fun for World Book Day.  The children looked amazing.

 

I am still in the process of booking a school trip.  I will update you as soon as I get the booking confirmed.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Fit 4 Fun After School Club

 

Hi all,

 

Fit 4 Fun are continuing to run their after school session for year 5 and year 6 pupils this half term.    Please click here to book.  Sessions run every Tuesday from 3.30pm - 4.30pm.  

 

Diolch
Miss Parfitt and Mrs Evans

Wc. 28th February

 

Prynhawn da all, I hope everyone has had a lovely half term break and that you are all refreshed and ready to begin our second half of spring term.  

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Eisteddfod celebration - pupils can choose to wear Welsh outfits/rugby jerseys/Welsh colours.  We will be performing our poem to the school, singing lots of Welsh songs and enjoying Welsh activities throughout the week.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - Please wear outdoor PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

World Book Day - pupils can choose to dress up as their favourite character from a book.

'Bring and Buy' Book Fair - please see details below.

You are able to bring a book (good condition) into school that you have read and no longer want for another child to purchase.  You can bring them into school throughout the week and they will be on sale on Thursday.

See you all bright and early in the morning.

 

Mrs Evans

School Closure 18/02/22 

 

We will be sharing suggested activities to work on at home tomorrow during the closure day.  This work will be uploaded to J2Homework at 9am tomorrow morning.

 

If the activity is a practical one, please don’t feel you have to upload the activity, but if you would like to share your lovely work with us then upload a photo to your J2File.  

 

If you need to contact me during the day, I will be available between 9am and 3.30pm on J2Message which you will find on J2Easy.  I have gone through how to use this application with the children today and all children were confident how to find and use it.  Please do not email me, I will only be responding to messages sent through J2Message.  There is an option to send a direct message to myself or you can message the whole class.  You will need to choose Eryri.

 

I hope you all stay safe and look forward to seeing you when we return to school after the holiday on 28th February. 

 

Have a wonderful half term.

WC. 14th February 

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Peer Spell check.

Please return Learning Log Task.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear PE kit.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be put onto j2homework.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

End of term.

 

 

Reminder of upcoming events

We will be celebrating St David’s day with our Eisteddfod on Monday 28th February. Please wear welsh costume, a welsh sports top or anything red to school on this day.

 

World Book Day is on Thursday 3rd March. You can choose to dress up as your favourite book character on this day if you would like. The PTA will be running a ‘Bring and Buy Book Fair’ on this day, more information to follow.

 

Diolch

Mes Evans

Week Commencing 7th February

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Peer Spell Check

Learning Log Task Completed

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4fun - wear PE kits

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Learning Log Task

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

INSET

 

Some information on upcoming events

We will be celebrating St David’s day with our Eisteddfod on Monday 28th February. Please wear welsh costume, a welsh sports top or anything red to school on this day.

 

World Book Day is on Thursday 3rd March. You can choose to dress up as your favourite book character on this day if you would like. The PTA will be running a ‘Bring and Buy Book Fair’ on this day, more information to follow.

 

Why not take part in out Virtual Balloon Race - See below for details

 

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Wear Red for Wales and Velindre

As Wales will be playing their first Six Nations Match on Saturday 5th February, we have been invited to take part in a funday on Friday the 4th February.  Could your child wear a red top and tracksuit bottoms/leggings or their PE kit (if you don't have a red top) on Friday and bring in a donation of no more than £1 if you want to donate to the Velindre charity.  They can still wear their PE kit/red top even if you choose not to donate.  KS2 children will have the opportunity to join a zoom rugby themed HITT session during the afternoon.

 

Diolch for your support

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 31st January

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - Please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Wellbeing Wednesday.

New language learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

 

We will be creating a model of a 3D Solar System this week so if you have any old newspapers at home please can you bring them in to school?

 

Diolch

 

See you bright and early in the morning

 

Mrs Evans

WC. 24th January

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Please note the new times for arriving in the morning and collecting at the end of the day.

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Forces presentations 

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Please wear PE kit to school.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

INSET day - no school for pupils.

New Maths learning log task will be uploaded to j2e.

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

INSET day - no school for pupils.


Dydd Gwener/Friday

INSET day - no school for pupils.

 

See you in the morning

Mrs Evans

After school Fit4fun

 

Fit4fun after school activities will continue from Tuesday 25th January 2022 until Easter for Year 5 and 6.  If you would like your child to attend please click on the link below to register and pay.

 

https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun

 

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

WC. 17th January

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Return Learning Log task - Division.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Please wear PE kit to school.  

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New language learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

 

To start our new topic we have looked at 'Forces' and how they affect everyday life.  We watched the film Apollo 11 on Friday and will be writing a film review as part of our language genre.

We will be starting our exciting journey into Space this week!!!  

 

See you tomorrow.

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

Spring Term Newsletter

School trip to Techniquest

 

As you may have already heard from your child this afternoon, unfortunately we have had to postpone our school trip to Techniquest on Friday.  We hope to rearrange another date with them for sometime in the near future.  We appreciate that many of you have already paid for the trip.  Please be assured that Mrs Cox has made a list of families who have already done so, and the money will be held for when we have secured a new date.  If you have any questions, please contact the office.

 

Diolch yn fawr

Miss Parfitt and Mrs Evans.

WC. 10th January

 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon? 

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check will start next Monday (17th)

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.  If it's dry, this session will take place outside so wear layers if possible.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Wellbeing Wednesday.

Learning log task will be put onto j2homework.

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Class trip to Techniquest.  Please see the post below for information and link to payment.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week 1

 

I hope you have all had a restful break and managed to stay safe and well.

Mrs Huxtable and I would like to thank you for your kind gifts we very much appreciated them.  Also thank you all for your continued support through these difficult times.

 

Mr Davies has updated the blog with our new staggered start and finish times and other information.

 

Morning Drop Off

We will return to a more staggered approach to our morning drop off routines.
 

Drop off times for all learners with surnames A to L will be 8:50 to 09:00

 

Drop off times for all learners with surnames M to Z will be 09:00 to 09:10.

 

Afternoon Pick Up

We will continue with our organisation for the afternoon pick up with a few revisions but will staggered our afternoon pick up times.

 

                   Nursery Pick Up Times - 15:05

 

Pick up times for all other learners with surnames A to L will be 15:10 to 15:20

 

Pick up times for all other learners with surnames M to Z will be 15:20 to 15:30

 

(Please help us by collecting your child from school at the right time)

 

All children who have been given permission to walk hope will be re;eased at 15:30.

 

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back into the classroom tomorrow morning.  We have more fun and exciting activities for the coming term.

To start us off we have planned a school trip for Friday 14th January to attend Techniquest in Cardiff Bay to a Theatre Show called 'Out of This World'.  We will also be able to explore the exciting exhibits to suuport our learning ths term.  You will need to wear school uniform and bring a packed lunch.  We kindly ask you for a contribution of £7.50 towards the cost of the trip.  Please click on the link below and enter Penygawsi Primary into the filter and find Year 5 and 6 Techniquest trip to make your payment.

 

 

 

 

 

See you all in the morning!! smiley

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Christmas Performance

 

 

Please consider the Christmas video in the same way as you would if taking a video in the school hall. 

They are for personal use only, for you to enjoy as a parent/guardian/carer.  They should be watched in J2E and not downloaded.

They must not be shared on any form of social media. 

Many children and their parents do not consent to them being shared and we need to be mindful that we keep everyone safe online.

It is only by being supportive of everyone’s wishes, that we can continue to share in this way.

Thank you support in this matter.

‘Only by working together, can we achieve our aims.’

 

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

Noswaith dda,

Well we are fast approaching the Christmas holidays.  What a term it has been!!!  We have had a difficult start to Year 6 but, the children have taken it all in their stride.  They have worked so hard and had a lot of fun whilst learning this term.  The children are a credit to you all with the mature way in which they have conducted themselves.  Thank you to you all for your support throughout the journey so far.

 

You all deserve a break and to enjoy the festivities.  Here is what is happening this week:

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Peer spell check

Swimming - please bring swimming kit

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - Wear PE kit to school

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Cinema afternnon as a treat from us

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of term

 

See you all in the morning, I'm looking forward to seeing how your Anderson Shelters turn out!!

 

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

DISNEY RAFFLE

Tesco have kindly provided us with a Disney Christmas Hamper to raffle within school.  This week, the school council will be selling raffle tickets for 50p a strip.  If your child would like to purchase a strip of tickets, please send the money in to school by Friday 10th of December.  We will draw the raffle on Monday 13th of December.  

YOU'VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!!!!!

 

Week Commencing 6th December

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Swimming - please bring your swimmimg kit as well as a pair of shorts and t-shirt that you can wear in the swimming pool.

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - wear your PE kit to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Learning Log activity

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Christmas dinner day - you may wear a Christmas jumper

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 29th November

 

I hope you have all had a good weekend.  This is what is happening this week:

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Peer spell check

Swimming - Bring swimming kit

 

Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kits to be worn to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Language Home learning task

Rights Tuesday/Wellbeing Wednesday

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Dress Down Day - see poster below

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 22nd November 

 

I hope you are having a lovely weekend, it is lovely to see the sun today!!

What a fantastic week we had in Eryri last week.  The children are enjoying understanding their Rights on a Wednesday morning and doing well-being activtities on a Wednesday afternoon.

We had a lovely treat on Thursday, developing our drama skills with Ben from Divergent drama.  Keep an eye out on J2e as I will share some of the videos with you.

 

The week ahead:

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Peer spell check

Swimming - swim kit needed

Remember to complete the questionnaire on Forms

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - wear PE kit

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Rights morning

Well-being Wednesday

 

Enjoy the rest of your day.  See you in the morning!!

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

Week Commencing 15th November

 

I can't believe how fast the weeks are flying by.  

It was lovely to speak to parents last week and catch up on how your child is settling into Year 6.

 

It Anti-Bullying Week this week - the theme is One Kind Word.

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2021-one-kind-word

 

Anti-Bullying Week is an annual UK event which aims to raise awareness of bullying and to highlight ways of preventing and responding to it.  At Penygawsi we understand the importance of raising awareness during this week and providing our pupils with the tools and strength needed if they ever find themselves being bullied.

We have another busy week ahead:

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Peer spell check

Swimming

Anti-bullying wear odd socks

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Wear PE kit for Fit4fun

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Class Christmas photos - Bring a Christmas Jumper/Accessory to school for the class photo

Well-being Wednesday - Royal British Legion Visitor

The Anti-bullying theme 'One Kind Word' fits very well into our activities as we are creating a Garden Of Kindness display in the school hall.  We will be making the flowers for our display during the afternoon session.

 

Dydd Iau/ Thursday

Divergent Drama Workshop

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Children In Need - Dress up as your Super-hero or hero or wear a pair of pyjamas.  Please bring £1 donation.

 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.  I'll see you in class in the morning.

 

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

Christmas Jumper Photos

 

Hi please could your child bring their Christmas jumper or accessory (in a bag) in to school on Wednesday 17th November as the PTA will be taking a class photo. A photo will be taken with and without Christmas jumpers.  Please can you write your child's name on the label on the jumper to avoid any confusion.

 

Many thanks

 

Mrs Evans

Educational visit

 

We have been fortunate enough to secure an educational visit from a group called 'Divergent' for the children on Thursday 18th November at school.  They will work with years 5 and 6 in our class bubbles. 

The aim of the workshop is to enhance pupils drama and Oracy skills and will link to our World War 2 topic.  This will support us with the end product of our topic, which will see us showcase our Oracy skills as we plan to act out one area of World War 2 that we have researched this term.

 

We kindly ask for a contribution of £5 to cover the cost of the workshop, which should be paid online.

Follow click on the link below to make a payment.  Please search in the 'Filter' box for Penygawsi Primary School and then choose 'Year 5 and Year 6 Workshop' which is on the second page.  The link will close on Wednesday 17th November.

 

Year 5 and 6 World War 2 Workshop Payment

 

Thank you for your continued support.

Miss Parfitt and Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 8th November

 

We had a great first week back after half-term.  I am looking forward to the next 6 weeks taking us up to the Christmas holidays.  We will be focusing on activities in readiness for our end product which is creating a drama/roleplay linked to WW2.  Keep a look out for news about a drama workshop which will be coming into school soon.

 

This week:

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Swimming

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kits to be worn

Video link parent meetings

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

PM - Y Pant transition

Video link parent meetings

Homework - J2e

 

Children In Need - 2021

 

As you may be aware, Children in Need is on Friday 19th November.  School Council and Super Ambassadors met last week to discuss how we can celebrate one of our most favourite days in the school calendar safely.  We have decided that the children will celebrate in their class bubbles but everyone will come to school dressed in the same theme.

 

This year, School Council have decided upon HEROES as our theme.  This means children can come dressed as their most treasured hero for the day.  If you do not have a costume at home or your child does not have a specific hero then they are welcome to come dressed in their pjs instead.  We will be asking for a £1 donation for this special charity.

 

I am looking forward to meeting with parents on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

Starting Blocks - Atletics Program

Week commencing 1st November

 

I hope you have all had a great half-term and arelooking forward to returning to school tomorrow.  I can't wait to see your smiling faces in the morning.  We have a fun packed exciting 7 weeks leading us to the Christmas holidays.

 

The week ahead:

 

Dydd Llun/Monday 

Spell check

Swimming

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kits to be worn.

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Harvest Festival - please see post below

Homework - J2e

 

I look forward to seeing you all in the morning.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

 

Fit 4 Fun after school club

 

If you would like to take part in the Fit 4 Fun after school club after half term please click on the link here: https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun 

A reminder that the club takes place on a Tuesday, from 3.30-4.30pm.  The block will last for five weeks.

 

If you wish your child to walk home from school alone after this session you will need to provide written consent. 

 

Diolch

Miss Parfitt and Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 18th October

 

Prynhawn Da

 

I am so looking forward to being back in the classroom tomorrow.  It has been while since I have seen the lovely faces greeting me in the mornings, I have missed them so much.  Even though I haven't been in school I have been in touch with Mrs Boat and Mr Thomas, who have praised the children.  I have heard that they have been amazing and worked very hard hard during my absence.  I would like to say a huge thank you to parents for your patience and support.

  

Here is some information for the week ahead:

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Swimming

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kits to school

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework set

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Last day of half term.

 

I am so excited to be back in the classroom again and looking forward to a fun week.

 

Enjoy the rest of the day.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

 

Harvest Festival 2021

On  November 3rd, we will be holding our annual Harvest Festival.  It is going to be a little different this year and we will be delivering our Harvest items in our class bubbles virtually.  The pupils will enjoy the assembly from the comfort of their classrooms with each class celebrating in their own unique way.


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 by Monday 1st November 2021.

 

Thank you for your continued support

Super Ambassadors and School Council

Llangrannog Camp May 2022

Llangrannog Trip up date 

After such a good response, we can confirm that he trip to Llangrannog next year will go ahead.

 

A letter is attached requesting a deposit needed by the Urdd to secure our places.  

 

The online payment system will be live on Friday

 

http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/schoolpayments

 

A link to a form is also here if you find it easier to complete and submit or you can use the letter above.

 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kwkf8PBAa5FNjSm6UZPkWD5UMTI2REFZNU1RQUFOWjA5N1BWVFlCWkU2RC4u

 

Thank you 

 

Mr Davies

Bryncelynnog Transition

Swimming

 

Prynhawn da, 

As the children may have already come home and told you, swimming lessons are starting back up with the authority and we will be able to once again attend lessons from next week at Llantrisant Leisure Centre.  

Year 5 and 6 swimming lessons will take place every Monday, starting 11th October, throughout the autumn term. 

 

Please can pupils remember to bring the following to school each Monday for lessons:

- Bathers (this should be a one piece swimming costume for girls and appropriate length shorts for boys)

- A towel

- Goggles

Just a reminder that pupils will not have time after lessons to wash hair and shower, so shower gel, shampoo or any other items are not needed.  

 

Diolch

Miss Parfitt and Mrs Evans

  

Year 6 Update 7th October

Llangrannog Trip for Year 6 in May 2022

Urdd Camp

It seems such a long time ago that some of our pupils spent an exciting weekend in Llangrannog.  However, we have good new!  We now have the opportunity to take our Year 6 pupils to Llangrannog next year.  The dates are for the weekend of 20th to 22nd May 2022. We estimate the cost to be between £160.00 and £180.00 per child.  

 

The price is inclusive of meals, lodgings, transport, membership and activities. It is a great opportunity for the children to experience an overnight stay with school. The children are encouraged to speak Welsh and will also hear a great deal of Welsh being spoken. There is a fun packed timetable organised for the weekend which can includes activities such as: archery, swimming, dry slope skiing, quad biking, high ropes, climbing, horse riding, tobogganing and dancing! You can find out more information on the below website;

 

 http://www.urdd.cymru/en/residential-centres/llangrannog/things-do/our-activities/

 

Before we fully commit to the trip and request a non-refundable deposit of £50.00, we would like to establish how many children would be interested in this trip.

Please would you complete the attached form and return by Monday indicating if your child would like to attend the trip or use this link to complete an online form.

 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kwkf8PBAa5FNjSm6UZPkWD5UMVJHMkhOVlFFSzBZWU4yR043WENEMk41OC4u

 

Llangrannog Letter

 

 

Morrisons 'Good to Grow' scheme.

 

 

 

We have been nominated to take part in the Morrisons 'Good to Grow' scheme. We can collect tokens which can be exchanged for gardening equipment for our school.

 

For every £10 you spend (in store or online), you will get a 'grow' token which can be donated to a school of your choice.  You need to download the MyMorrisons app to start collecting and to nominate the school you would like to donate your 'grow' tokens to.

 

This is a great opportunity to get some new gardening equipment for our school allotment, so please tell any family or friends who shop in Morrisons all about it! Diolch.

 

 

Fit4Fun after school club

 

Pupils in years 5 and 6 have the opportunity to take part in an after school Fit4Fun Football Club.

The club will take place on Tuesday's, with the first session beginning on Tuesday 12th October, between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.  

If you would like to take part please book using the link below.  There will be a 2 week block available leading up to half term, followed by an additional 5 week block leading up to the Christmas break.  You can attend sessions both before and after half term if you wish, but you will need to book the sessions separately.

 

Click here to book.

 

Diolch

Week commencing 13th September

 

Good evening I hope you have all had a lovely weekend.  We had a great first week back getting to know one another.  We discussed the Children's Rights and the rules that we need to follow.  The children also ordered different events and movements that have happened in the past on  a timeline.  There was also lots of discussion about what they would like to learn in the different areas of learning linking to our theme 'Through The Keyhole'.

 

The children should have brought a letter home for you to apply for their secondary school place.  If you haven't received this please let me know.

 

We have assessed the children's spelling so they should have brought their list home to practice.  We will be starting on list 1.

 

Dydd Mawrth

Wear PE kit to school for Fit4Fun session.

 

Dydd Mercher

Language homework will be set and needs to be completed by Monday 20th September.

 

I am looking forward to another great week.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Academic Year 2021-2022

Croeso i Dosbarth Eryri!!!!

Welcome to your new class Eryri - Year 6.

It was lovely spending some time getting to know the children at the end of last term.  

 

Year 6 Crew

Captain Mrs Evans

 

                                              

Ahoy shipmates I am Mrs Evans and I will captain our Year 6 cruise for your final year at Penygawsi.  I am looking forward to the adventures we will be having aboard the Eryri Cruise Liner.  The forecast at the moment is for calm seas with plenty of fun whilst learning the new skills that are on the horizon.

Accompanying us on our journey will be skipper 1:

 

Mrs Huxtable

Mrs Huxtable will skipper Year 6 every day.  To complete the crew on board our cruise liner will be skipper 2:

 

Mrs Ross

Mrs Ross will be on board for some sessions during the week.

I hope you have all had a restful summer and are ready to return for your final year at Penygawsi.  I am excited to get to know you all and embark on an exciting adventure together.

 

Our first week will focus on you settling into Year 6 and for us to get to know each other.  We have will be looking at our class rules and the class charter.

 

As last year’s drop off and collection routine worked so successfully, we will be sticking to the same procedure.


Drop off between 8.50am - 9.00am
 (8:50 – 8:55 A- L surnames and 8:55 to 9:00 M-Z surnames) 
Pick up between 3.20pm - 3.30pm
 (3:20 – 3:25 A- L surnames and 3:25 to 3:30 M-Z surnames)


Children will need a drink (no squash or fizzy drinks) and a healthy snack everyday.

 

PE will be on a Tuesday (starting 7th September) and, for the moment, children will still come in to school wearing their PE kits. PE will be outside whenever possible so please choose kit appropriate to the weather e.g. tracksuit bottoms or shorts, jacket or hoodie where necessary.

 

The forecast for this week is looking to be quite sunny, please ensure that your child has a sun hat and that sun cream is applied before coming into school every day.  However, to allow for adequate ventilation in class, we will have all windows and doors open throughout the day, so please make sure that suitable clothing is worn as it can get chilly as the weather gets cooler.

 

I will aim to update this page with information for the week ahead on a Sunday.  All dates for the calendar are on the main page of the website.

 

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, see you all tomorrow!!laugh

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

Water Fight 2021

 

The children had a fun afternoon in the sun!!!

As usual they were amazing and it was a real pleasure to have so much fun with them.

I have some photos below for you all to enjoy.

 

I am looking forward to our last day tomorrow!!!

 

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

End of year fun with water

 

The Year 6 children will be having fun with water on Thursday afternoon.  Please could they bring a water pistol or sensible device in to school.  Could swimwear be worn underneath a T-Shirt and shorts and a change of clothes to be worn home, children will also need to bring a towel.  Apply sun cream as the day is set to be a warm one.

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 12th July

I have uploaded the Prom photos to J2e, please let me know if you are unable to see them.

There will be more uploaded as we go through the week.  I will share the Leavers Assembly with you later in the week along with the song.

 

It is with mixed emotions that I write the final Eryri post for Year 6 this evening.  Firstly I must say I am so proud of the children for their maturity, kindness and sheer grit for getting through a tough year without any complaints.  It has been a real pleasure being on the journey with them and sharing such a unique experience.  We have developed in our own way and found a new way of learning and communicating with each other through the Online Learning Experience. Huge thanks to all of the families for supporting the children throughout the year as they would not be where they are now without us all working together.

 

The children are ready to take on the new challenges that Secondary School will pose and I am confident that they will rise to each and every one on them.  I would love for them to keep in touch to let us know how they are doing.

 

I would like to thank you all for you kind gifts that I received at the end of the Prom on Thursday, I was very overwhelmed.

 

I am looking forward to spending our last week together!!

 

Please see the Tesco Community Grant Scheme Post below.

 

Pob Lwc Blwyddyn 6!!!!

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

Tesco Community Grant Scheme

 

We wanted to let you know that our school is taking part in the Tesco token scheme and we are hoping to be successful again this year.  Can you ask all your friend and family to put their blue tokens in Penygawsi's slot please?  

 

Our slot is from 12th July 2021 until the 20th September 2021

 

The tesco stores are:

Cowbridge Express CF71 7AG

Talbot Green Extra CF72 8RB

Pontyclun Express CF72 9EE

 

We look forward to seeing if we win again!

  

We had the most amazing 2021 Prom evening.  The children looked fantastic, seeing the glamorous girls and the boys all suited and booted,  felt like I was in the middle of a television award ceremony. Not to mention the Fast and Furious themed arrivals, it really was a star studded prom to remember.  I will be sharing the photos with the class on J2e for you all to look at. 

I would like to say a massive thank you to our fantastic PTA who made the evening so special.  They went above and beyond for us to have the best evening.  Thank you to Mrs Mallin for the beautiful cakes.

 

Your children really are a credit to you, their behaviour and enthusiasm is outstanding.

 

I would like to say a huge thank you for the gifts that I received yesterday.  They are amazing!!!

 

Many thanks to you all.

 

Mrs Evans

 

Week commencing 5th July 

Please see below for information about the Prom.

 

 

 

Prom Information

Hi all we are getting very close to the big event of the year.  I want to update you all with the plans for the evening.

Key mitigating measures

You must not attend if you have any of the three main symptoms of COVID-19;

  • new persistent cough
  • fever
  • loss of taste or smell

You should instead self-isolate and arrange a COVID-19 test. We will ensure we will follow all other guidelines as we have outlined in a risk assessment that has been written for this occasion.

Mobile Phones

We will not be permitting the use of mobile phones in school during the Prom.  We will take plenty of photos of the children during the evening and will share them with you afterwards.  So there will be no need for the use of phones.

Dropping Off

Please could you drop your child off at the bottom of the driveway by the main gates at 6pm as it will be safer to limit the amount of people on site.  Could you also collect from the same place at 8pm. There will no cars allowed up the drive during the evening.  Any pre-booked transport (Limos etc) will need to drop off at the bottom of the drive as well.

We will be recording the leavers song this week so please be in every day and bring clothes for the song with you every day.

 

School Traffic Survey

 

Our school is working in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) and WEPCO (the design and delivery partner) on a school travel plan. A school travel plan is a range of measures that aim to achieve the following objectives: 

  • Increase levels of walking, cycling and public transport use; 
  • Improve road safety; 
  • Reduce traffic and pollution; 
  • Improve levels of health and fitness; and 
  • Raise awareness of road safety, health and environmental issues. 

 

An important part of developing the travel plan is understanding how and why everyone travels to school in the way they do. 

 

The survey is now open and you're invited to have your say! Please note that a separate link is provided for pupils, staff and parents and each survey should take between 5-10 minutes to complete. By gaining a better understanding of your current travel patterns and choices, we can work towards a more sustainable future and ensure that each individual voice is heard during the design process.  Please click on the link below and support your child in completing the survey. 

 

Pupils' Survey

https://ovearup.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/penygawsi-primary-school-travel-survey-pupils 

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Maths Club

Please note that there will be no more Maths club this year.  Thank you to all that children that have attended over the last half term.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

It's Prom Time!!!!

 

Please see below the details for the upcoming event of the year The Penygawsi Prom for class 2021 and use the following Paypal account  pta25@hwbcymru.net to order your tickets now!!

 

Week Commencing 28th June

 

Thank you for the photographs!!  

We will be having a fun afternoon quiz on Thursday.  Please remember that on Friday morning there will be transition for the children going to Bryncelynnog.  Please ensure that school uniform is worn.  PE kits will be needed for Tuesday.  

 

Here are some photos of the sports day, we had a fantastic day!!

Transition Information For Bryncelynnog pupils.

Week commencing 21st June

 

I hope you have had a good weekend.  Well another fast week I can't believe how fast we are approaching the end of term.  I am hoping to start filming the leavers assembly this week so please could your child bring their outfits to school. P.E. kits to be worn on Tuesday as usual.  Please see poster below for information about 'Wear red for Wales Day' on Friday.  Please remember the virtual meeting on Monday and Tuesday for children going to Bryncelynnog in September.  The links are on the previous post.

Bryncelynnog Virtual Parent Meetings Information

 

This is a message from Bryncelynnog about the upcoming virtual meeting for parents.

 

As promised, we are holding two virtual meetings for parents of Year 6 children who are transferring to Bryn Celynnog.  These are scheduled for Monday 21st June and Tuesday 22nd June from 5-6pm.  

 

The second meeting is exactly the same as the first  -  we are simply running the Tuesday meeting in case parents are busy on Monday.

 

The links to the two transition events are below:

Monday 21st June:           https://tinyurl.com/y4z3jeme

Tuesday 22nd June:          https://tinyurl.com/2eparbwh

 

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 14th June

 

Wow what lovely weather we are having!!  Please could children wear their PE kits to school on Tuesday for PE, but they MUST bring their uniform to school in a bag to change into for the transition afternoon? Please remember that those going to Y Pant will need to be collected from Y Pant at the end of the school day.  Transport to take them for 2 o'clock is provided.

We are hoping to do sports day this week so could PE kits also be worn on Wednesday as well?

Unfortunately we are unable to invite spectators for the sports, but I will take photographs to post on here later in the week.

Please could all children bring a drink to school every day and apply sun cream before school as we will be outdoors.

I am still sorting out the leavers book so if you still haven't sent some nursery photos of your child, please do so ASAP as we will be sending them off soon.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Week commencing 7th June

 

I hope you have all had a restful half-term and enjoyed the lovely weather.  I can't believe that we are only weeks away from saying goodbye to Year 6.  It is going to be a busy, but fun half-term as there is a lot of fun things to get through in a short space of time.

 

If you haven't already done so please check out the letter that explains the plans for transition for both Bryncelynnog and Y Pant.

 

Also, if you want to purchase a hoodie please order ASAP.

 

Please keep checking our class page for updates on the Prom and anything else that is happening as we go through the next few weeks.

 

I am currently sorting out photos for the leavers book so if you haven't emailed a photo of your child starting school, please do so ASAP as I need to get them off to the printer.

 

Just a reminder that PE kits need to be worn to school on Tuesday, make sure that you have a drink as the weather is getting warmer.  You may also want to apply sun cream before school.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Please click on the link below for information regarding the transition arrangements.

Transition Information

Week Commencing 24th May

 

Hope you are all well.

Please remember that we have another INSET day on Friday this week.

 

PE will be on Tuesday as usual.

There is a link on J2homework for your child to record their response to my Flipgrid linked to Volume.  There will be activities linked to this during the afternoons this week.

 

We are nearly to the end of another half term.  I am enjoying being back in the classroom with the children, who are a credit to you all.  It has flown by!! 

We said goodbye to Miss Williams (Student Teacher) on Thursday, she will be greatly missed.  We all wish her good luck for the future, I am sure she will return to say hello again before the end of the Summer Term.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

Week commencing 17th May

 

I hope you have had a lovely weekend.  Just a reminder that we have an INSET day on Friday, so only four days this week.  

PE will be on Tuesday as usual.

 

Enjoy your evening

Diolch 

 

Mrs Evans 

 

Week commencing 10th May

 

Our parent evening appointments will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.  Thank you for booking an appointment.  Please can you have your phone ready for the time that you have selected,  The appointment is for a duration of ten minutes, I will have to adhere to the allocated time as it will delay other calls.  

 

Many thanks to those of you that have emailed photographs of your child throughout their time in Penygawsi.  They are so cute, some of them haven't changed at all.  If you haven't sent any to me yet, please could you do so as soon as possible so that I can organise them for the leavers book.

 

PE will be on Tuesday, please could children wear the school PE kit which is a white T-Shirt and navy shorts.

 

I am enjoying listening to the children presenting something that is of interest to them.

 

I am looking forward to another fun and fast week.

 

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

If you are interested in your child participating in the girls football training you will need to book ASAP as it is on a first come first served basis.  It is free of charge.

Football for girls

Week commencing 4th May

I hope you have had a lovely Bank holiday weekend.

Parent meetings will be held week on the 11th, 12th and 13th May.  Please can you click on the link on the previous post to book your appointment.  Appointments are available in half hour block and will be a maximum of 10 minutes.  

 

PE kits will need to ne worn on Tuesday 4th May.

 

Please remember to email any photos that you may have of the children from Nursery or any that you think would be nice to include in the leavers book,

 

Diolch

 

Mrs Evans

  • Parent Meeting Appointments Please click on the link and choose an appointment time. Please can you include your child's name when booking.

Y Pant Transition Information Letter

Week Commencing 26th April 

 

Good Evening,

I hope you have all had a lovely weekend, I think we've been spoilt with the sunshine!!

We will continue with outdoor learning in the afternoons from Wednesday.  So, please ensure your child has a jacket in school as rain has been forecast.

 

P.E. kit will be needed for tomorrow instead of Tuesday this week. 

 

Please ensure that you have read the email about the talk on Tuesday afternoon.  You need to contact the office if you DO NOT want your child to be a part of this talk.

 

I am gathering photographs for the Year 6 Leavers Book so please could you email a photo of your child's first day or anytime in Nursery and any photos that you think will be good to include in the book.  I would love to have some whole class school photos if any of you have them.  If you are unable to email them to me, you could sent them in to school and I will scan them and return them straight to you.

 

I am looking forward to another lovely week ahead.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

Good evening,

 

I hope you are all well, I just wanted to remind you to check your emails as we have given information about a talk that will be happening on Tuesday 27th April.  If you would not like your child to be included in this session you will need to let us know.

 

Also I am starting Maths Club from next Thursday 29th April.  It will be from 3:30pm until 4:30pm.  If your child would like to attend and you have already completed a consent form I do not need you to complete another form.  I will need to know if you give consent for them to walk home alone afterwards otherwise you will need to collect them at 4:30pm.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans  

Week commencing 19th April

 

Good evening,

I hope you have all had a lovely weekend.  We will be writing stories from a historical setting, so I have chosen our first setting to be the Aberfan Disaster.  I know the children have been asking questions at home.  Due to the current restrictions we will be unable to take a trip to the area but, if you are looking for somewhere to go over the next few weeks you may want to take a trip yourselves. 

If you have sponsor money to hand in, please do so ASAP.  You can send it in to school if you don't have a PayPal account. 

I am looking forward to another lovely week of learning.  We will be going outdoors for a science lesson towards the end of the week so please make sure the children have appropriate footwear.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

Summer Term 2021

 

Wow I can't believe that we are in the last term of 2021.  I know that this is an important term for Year 6 as they reach the end of primary school and prepare for their new adventure towards secondary school and beyond.  To say that I am so proud of the children with what they are accomplishing through these difficult times is an understatement.  They are amazing young people who I am enjoying being with on our journey.

 

I hope you have all have a lovely break and looking forward to the rest of our journey to the end of primary school.  Our new theme this term is 'Together Stronger' and the children have decided that they would like to make a 'Stop Motion Movie' for the end product of our topic which we are all excited about.  We will keep you informed and share the end product with you as the term progresses.

 

Please could the children wear PE kits to school every Tuesday as this will be their PE day.

 

I will keep you informed as the term progresses.

 

Many thanks for your support to date

 

Mrs Evans

 

Week commencing 22nd March

 

Well we are finally in the last week of a very unusual term.  I am so glad that the Easter Holidays are in sight now, for us to have a break and re-charge our batteries.  I am so proud of the children for returning to school with enthusiasm and eager to continue with their learning.  They are a credit to you all!!

Please could the pupils wear PE kit on Tuesday as they will have PE with Fit4fun in the afternoon.  It would be a good idea for them to bring a drink of water as well.

 

Easter Sponsored Read

 

 

 

As part of our school vision to encourage the children to immerse themselves in reading for enjoyment, we have decided to do a Sponsored Read during the Easter break.  The money raised will help to fund the expansion of our school library,.  

At the end of the week, we will be sharing the Sponsor form and explanation of how to engage your child in the Readathon!! 

The documents will be shared via the J2e for your child's class on the HWB platform that we used during the Online Learning.  Paper copies are available if you need them, please let me know.   

 

You can choose how you would like to sponsor your child, either an amount per minute/hour/chapter/book or you could have fun trying to get a line or a house using the Bingo Reading Card that is also in the folder. 

 

The child who raises the most sponsorship money will receive a prize of a new book!!! 

I hope you all have an amazing Easter break!!

 

Diolch 

Mrs Evans

 

 

                                                                                                                                                      

                           

Week commencing 15th March - Croeso nol blwyddyn 6

Wow we will finally be back in the classroom this week after 10 weeks of Distance Learning.  I am so looking forward to seeing you all and hearing your lockdown stories.  

 

It has been a massive learning curve for us all and I want thank you for bearing with me with the technology. I am proud of the way you have taken on the online learning and risen to all of the challenges that have come along the way.  You really are inspiring young people, as you have continued to move your learning forward during difficult times.

 

Information has been sent out for the phased return next week.  In case you haven't see it, please see below:

Pupils with surname A - L on Monday (Arrive between 8.50am and 9.00am. Pick up between 3.10pm and 3.20pm)

Pupils with surname M - Z on Tuesday (Arrive between 9.00am and 9.10am. Pick up between 3.20pm and 3.30pm)

If you have a sibling in FP please enter/leave the school through the FP yard.  All other KS2 pupils to enter/leave via the KS2 side gate (via path)

All pupils will return to school using the same timings as above from Wednesday.

 

On Sunday 21st of March it is World Down Syndrome Day.  As a school, we always raise awareness of this day, and this year is no different.  On Friday 19th of March we are asking that all pupils come to school wearing 'lots of socks', crazy socks or maybe mismatched socks.  Let's get people talking about Down Syndrome!

 

The PTA have organised an Easter Raffle this year and the children will be given tickets to sell on Monday/Tuesday. Apologies for the short notice but can we have them returned by Thursday.

Many Thanks.

 

Please ensure that pupils have a coat in school with them every day and a substantial, healthy snack to eat at break time.

 

I can't wait to see you all this week!!

Mrs Evans

Week Commencing 8th March

 

This will be the last week of online learning as we will be returning to school on the 15th March.  Mrs Harries will give further information about the way in which this will happen later on in the week.  Please keep a close eye on the school website.

 

Our live well-being session will be on Monday morning at the usual time of 10am.  Please keep an eye on your email for the dates of the other two live lessons for this week.  I will be announcing the winning house for the Eisteddfod competitions.

 

If you are in the Hub on Tuesday, please remember to wear your PE kit to school and a drink of water.

 

I look forward to seeing you in the morning!!

 

Mrs Evans

Week commencing 1st March

Another busy week for us we will be celebrating St David's Day and World Book Day followed by our Eisteddfod results being shared in our Live Session on Friday afternoon.  This will be done remotely for KS2 as we are still learning from home but, I am sure we will still have fun and enjoy the week.  

 

Our Live well-being meeting will be on Monday at 10am as usual.  I will be wearing my red rugby top proudly for the day, maybe you will join me by wearing something red as well. Our other live meetings will take place at 10am on Tuesday morning for language and Friday afternoon at 2pm for the announcement of our Eisteddfod winners.

 

If you are in the Hub on Tuesday, please remember to wear your PE kit to school.

 

Have a lovely week and I look forward to seeing you all on Monday morning.

 

Diolch

Mrs Evans

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the new class page for Eryri.

This is where you will find the class information.  I will post all updates on a regular basis and give information for the week ahead here every Sunday.

Mrs Evans

 

Spring 2021 - Love Where You Live

This term our topic is based around 'Love Where You Live'.  We have decided to make use of our lovely grounds in school and grow our on vegetables and plants in the outdoor allotment area. We will be writing a Balanced Argument about whether we need to eat fruit and vegetables every day.  We will be researching the best produce to grow in the Spring and the best conditions for planting.  In Science we are looking at plants and undertaking investigations about the best conditions for germination.  In Maths we will look at measuring accurately.  Our Welsh topic is Hamdden and we are learning future and past tense sentence patterns to vary our writing.

 

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