Ysgol Gynradd Penygawsi
Primary School
Pen Y Fan Miss Morris
Week Beginning 22nd April
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Homework due in today
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto J2Homework
Dydd Iau/Thursday
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
I hope you have all enjoyed a weekend of sunshine!
See you tomorrow,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 15th April
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Homework due in today
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto J2Homework
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 8th April
Croeso nôl. Despite the weather feeling more like winter! We are now into summer term; our final term together in Year 4 - Where has the time gone?!
I hope you all had a lovely break and are ready for the return to school on Tuesday.
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
NO SCHOOL - Inset day
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Pupils to wear P.E kit to school
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto Hwb
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
There will not be a spelling test this week. The pupils will be reassessed on their spellings and sent home with new lists, if they move. If you don't receive a new list, please continue to work on the current list that your child was on last term.
I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Fit4fun will be running Easter holiday clubs - please click on the link below to book.
Week Beginning 18th March
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
The book fair has arrived in school and will be open from Monday until Thursday. If you would like your child to purchase anything from the Book Fair, please send money (clearly labelled) in with them this week. It will be open at morning break for the children to visit and purchase.
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Homework due in today
Parents Evening appointments
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Parents Evening appointments
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
Swimming - Please bring swimming costume, towel and goggles (if needed)
Learn its check
I hope you have a lovely Easter holiday break, before our final term together in Year 4! I will see you all on Tuesday 9th April.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 11th March
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Homework due in today
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto J2Homework
Dydd Iau/Thursday
Final Cricket Wales session - Please wear P.E kit to school
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming - Please bring swimming costume, towel and goggles (if needed)
Learn its check
Reminder: Parent consultation meetings are taking place next week. If you have not already booked an appointment on School Cloud, please do so ASAP, as there are limited timeslots available.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 4th March
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto J2Homework
World Book Day - Dress up as your hero (See previous post for more information)
Dydd Iau/Thursday
Cricket Wales session - Please wear P.E kit to school
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming - Please bring swimming costume, towel and goggles (if needed)
Learn its check
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 26th February
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Homework to be completed by today
Spell Check
PTA coffee morning and uniform recycle
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto J2Homework
Eisteddfod - Pupils to wear Welsh clothes, or Welsh coloured clothes to school today
PTA Disco 6:30pm
Dydd Iau/Thursday
Cricket Wales session - Please wear P.E kit to school
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming - Please bring a t-shirt and shorts to wear over your swimming costume for today's swimming lesson
Learn its check
Eisteddfod newspaper photographs - Pupils need to wear their Welsh clothing again today.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
World Book Day 2024
A special message from Curriculum Committee :
This year we will be celebrating World Book Day on Wednesday 6th March. The theme is 'Reading is my super power'. We would like you to dress up as your hero. Here are some suggestions of what this could be:
- Superheroes
- My hero in my family
- Celebrity hero
- Sporting heroes
- Hero from a story
- Hero from a film or TV programme
Week Beginning 19th February
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
This week is Welsh week. We will be participating in a range of activities in preparation for our Eisteddfod, which will be taking place on Wednesday 28th February.
Dydd Llun/Monday
Homework due in today
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club - If you would like your child to attend, please book a space here
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto J2Homework
Dydd Iau/Thursday
Cricket Wales session - We will be having free Cricket sessions over the next few weeks, to learn the fundamentals of Cricket (Batting, Bowling, Fielding and Catching) - Please wear P.E kit to school
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming - Please bring swimming costume, towel and goggles (if needed)
Learn its check
I hope you have all had a lovely half term and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Enjoy the last day off!
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 5th February
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Homework due in today
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Safer Internet Day
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto J2Homework
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming - Please bring costume, towel and goggles
Learn its check
Last day of school before half term holidays
I hope you all have a lovely half term and enjoy your week off! I will see you when we return to school on Monday 19th February.
Miss Morris.
Week Beginning 29th January
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Homework due in today
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit to school today
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
Homework uploaded onto Hwb
Dydd Iau/Thursday
Science workshop - Circuits and Electricity. If you have not yet completed this form, please do so before today. We also ask for a contribution of £5 towards the workshop cost. This can be paid online here.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming - Please bring swimming costume, towel and goggles (if needed)
Learn its check
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 22nd January
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Homework due in today
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto J2Homework
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming - Please bring costume, towel and goggles
Learn its check
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend.
Miss Morris.
Week Beginning 15th January
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?/What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Immersion day - Pupils will need to bring to school a white shirt/jacket to wear for the day (over their uniform), as we begin our hook into our new topic to become scientists for the day
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Spell Check
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club - Please book via the link from the previous post
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
J2 Homework uploaded onto Hwb
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Swimming - Please bring swimming costume, towel and goggles (if needed)
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Fit4fun Afterschool Club
If your child would like to attend the afterschool sports activities provided by Fit4fun, please click on the link below:
Week Beginning 8th January 2024
Croeso nol - Welcome back. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas break and spent quality time with your loved ones.
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
INSET Day
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Pupils return to school
Please wear PE kit to school today
I will be reassessing spellings with the children and will send home their updated spellings this week
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
Homework uploaded on to Hwb
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming - We will be starting swimming again from this week, which will be every Friday, like last year. Please could all children bring a swimming costume, towel and goggles (if required) in a waterproof bag. There will not be enough time to wash hair in showers afterwards, so no shampoo or body washes are needed.
Learn its check
I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Enjoy your final day of the holidays,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 18th December
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?/What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Yr 3 & 4 Christmas movie treat - To ensure all children are allowed to be included, I have chosen a U rating film for them to watch.
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun, please wear P.E kit to school
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
Last learn its check of the year!
Dydd Iau/Thursday
Some of the school choir will be going to sing at the local care home
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Last day of school for 2023!
(Children will return to school on Tuesday 9th January 2024)
We have had a fantastic autumn term together in Year 4, learning lots and having a tonne of fun in the process! The children surely do deserve a happy, healthy Christmas break. I've set them a task for the Christmas holidays to spend quality time with loved ones and have lots of Christmas fun!! I'm sure they will all be able to achieve this 😊
As you can see we all enjoyed our quality time together, during Christmas Dinner, on Friday.
Thank you for your continued support,
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi gyd!
Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you all.
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 11th December
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Homework due in today
Spell check
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Welsh Whisperer workshop
Carol Concert 6pm - Pupils will need to wear a Christmas jumper/dress/outfit for the concert. Please could pupils be brought back to school at 5:30pm. We will open the doors for children at 5:30pm, and approximately 5:45pm for anyone coming to watch the show. Please make sure you bring your ticket with you, as these will be needed for entry on the door. A reminder that all persons entering the hall need a ticket of their own, regardless of their age, due to fire regulation numbers. Unfortunately, this evening performance is a sell out, so there are no more tickets available.
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
Carol Concert 2pm - Pupils can wear their Christmas jumpers/dresses/outfits to school, for this afternoons concert. Please make sure you bring your ticket with you, as these will be needed for entry on the door. A reminder that all persons entering the hall need a ticket of their own, regardless of their age, due to fire regulation numbers. There are still a few tickets remaining for this afternoons performance if anyone is interested in purchasing anymore.
Dydd Iau/Thursday
Carol Concert 6pm - Pupils will need to wear a Christmas jumper/dress/outfit for the concert. Please could pupils be brought back to school at 5:30pm. We will open the doors for children at 5:30pm, and approximately 5:45pm for anyone coming to watch the show. Please make sure you bring your ticket with you, as these will be needed for entry on the door. A reminder that all persons entering the hall need a ticket of their own, regardless of their age, due to fire regulation numbers. There are still a few tickets remaining for our final performance if anyone is interested in purchasing anymore.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Christmas dinner - Pupils can wear Christmas jumpers/outfits to school for this.
I hope you get an early night to rest up before the very busy week ahead!
See you tomorrow,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 4th December
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?/ What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Extra Christmas concert tickets now available - please send your requests into school, clearly labelled in an envelope with payment. These are on a first come, first serve basis so unfortunately no tickets can be reserved as there are only a limited amount left.
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit to school
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
Homework uploaded onto Hwb - This will be the last piece of homework until January
Dydd Gwener/Friday
KS2 trip to the pantomime - Pupils will need to be in school at 8:30am, wearing school uniform. They may bring a treat/snack and drink to take with them for the pantomime show. We will be returning back to school in time for lunch as normal.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 27th November
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear PE kit to school
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Christmas Fayre in school hall after school
School Lottery
If you are interested in taking part in the school lottery, please click the link to find out more information.
Christmas Concert Tickets
If you haven't already sent payment in for your tickets, please could you do so ASAP as the remaining tickets will soon be being released to anyone who would like extras. The Microsoft form you completed for the tickets doesn't secure the tickets for you. Please keep a look out for a message on when extra tickets will become available. These will be given out on a first come first serve basis, so if you do require extra, please send in payment as soon as you can, after receiving the message.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 20th November
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Tickets for Christmas concerts available from today. You should have received a text last week with this link to the Microsoft form to order tickets. Please complete the form selecting which days/times you would like then send the payment into school, in a labelled envelope.
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto Hwb
Book Bags
Please ensure your child brings their book bag into school on their correct reading day. With a very busy schedule we have specific allocated times for each pupil to read and change their books. It is very important that they continue to read regularly, despite the busy times ahead.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 13th November
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Pupils to wear odd socks to launch Anti-bullying week
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit into school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
Homework due in today
New home learning task uploaded onto Hwb
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Children in Need - Pupils can wear spots, bright colours or pyjamas and bring a 50p donation. Please see more information below about the activities on offer throughout the day.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
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 Beginning 6th November
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Thank you all for attending parents evenings on the last week of term, it was lovely to see you, and a pleasure to read all the lovely feedback. Diolch yn fawr!
Dydd Llun/Monday
Homework due in today
Spell Check
Coffee afternoon (See poster below for details)
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club - Please book using the link
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning uploaded onto Hwb
Last upbeat Wales workshop (Dance)
Thank you all so much for attending the Upbeat Wales assembly performance in the last week of term. The pupils were delighted that so many of you came to see what they had been learning over the past half term in music. I have uploaded a video of snippets from the performance onto Hwb and shared it with the children's accounts, for those of you who were unable to attend.
I hope you all had a lovely half term break with fun activities for Halloween and Bonfire Night, despite the weather being a washout!
I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 23rd October
We have made it to our first half term break! You have all worked incredibly hard in your first half term of year 4 - da iawn! I look forward to discussing the pupils wellbeing and progress with you this week.
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell check
Homework due in today
Parents Evening
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Parents Evening
Dydd MercherWednesday
New homework uploaded
Upbeat Wales Parent assembly at 11:15am
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Harvest assembly
I hope you all have a well deserved half term break.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 16th October
We had a lovely day immersing in the welsh language on Friday for Shwmae Day. I hope you have also had a go today (Sunday) at home for the official Shwmae day.
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?
What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Homework due in today
Spell Check
Book Fair (see details below)
Parents evening appointment information being released
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - please wear the correct school P.E kit to school
Fit 4 fun afterschool club
Book Fair at school
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto Hwb
Book Fair at school
Dydd Iau/Thursday
School disco 6.30pm
Last day for Book Fair at school
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Book Fair
Your child had the opportunity to look at the Book Fair on Friday to see if there was anything on offer that interested them. They should have come home with a sticky note of the details for you. If you would like to purchase an item from the Book Fair, please send the money in with your child's name clearly labelled. They will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair and make a purchase daily from Monday to Thursday this week.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
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
Miss Morris :O)
Week Beginning 9th October
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Homework due in today
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
School photos
New homework task to be uploaded onto Hwb
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Shwmae Day - Please see details on the poster below.
We will be immersing ourselves into the Welsh language through activities in class during the afternoon.
Date for your diary
I hope you have all had the chance to make the most of this glorious weather this weekend :)
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 2.10.23
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? Whats happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
INSET day - NO school for pupils
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Welsh homework due in today
Spell check
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit today
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded onto Hwb
Upbeat Wales workshop
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Nasal flu spray
Macmillan coffee morning in school hall 9am-10am (Any donations of shop bought cakes will be greatly received)
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 25th September
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?/What is happening this week?
Dydd Llun/Monday
Homework to be completed by today
Spell Check
Red Riding Hood group reading day - Please bring bookbag to school
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dominic's Discovery group reading day - Please bring bookbag to school
Dydd MercherWednesday
Upbeat Wales workshop
Charlie Changes into a Chicken group reading day - Please bring bookbag to school
Dydd Iau/Thursday
Astrosaurus group reading day - Please bring bookbag to school
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
MacMillan coffee morning in school hall
The Dog Who Saved the World Cup group reading day - Please bring bookbag to school
All pupils should have come home with their first Learn Its test of the year, that they completed on Friday. It would be extremely helpful for the children if they could practise the sums that are on their checks. The aim is to answer all questions within 60 seconds.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Week Beginning 18th September
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon? What's happening next week?
All children read with me last week and have their new reading groups/days. Their bookbags will be sent home on their reading days this week for your to listen/read with your child at home. Please take the time to sit with your child and read regularly with them, then comment in their diary for me to know how they are progressing at home.
Dydd Llun/Monday
Spell Check
Homework due in today
Votes in class for committees
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit to school
Fit 4 Fun afterschool club
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
New home learning task uploaded
Upbeat Wales workshop
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Check out our school Twitter to see a little insight into our first workshop where we began keeping rhythms and making different sounds using junk percussion.
Autumn Newsletter
Please find below the Autumn newsletter with information about our learning taking place this term, and how you can help support your child at home.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
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 Beginning 11th September
We had a great first week in Year 4, settling back into our class and embracing school life again. It was lovely to see all the children and hear all their stories of a very busy fun-filled summer holidays!
We began our school year by creating some self-portraits and writing our own targets to achieve during the Autumn term. Our aim is to revisit these at the end of the Christmas term to review if each individual has achieved their self-set goal.
We also created our new class charter, and linked these to the Children's Rights. We decided as a class on the most important rights that supported our school life, using a diamond nine.
Lastly, we held our first class debate, which many of the children embraced very well. We discovered that it can be tricky to counter argue something that we strongly believe in with facts and reasons, but everyone had a good first attempt and made firm decisions.
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?/What's happening this week?
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit today.
Football afterschool club - please see details below.
Dydd Mercher/Wednesday
Upbeat Wales workshop - More details to follow shortly.
Homework task uploaded onto Hwb
This week I will be reading with all your children and sending their bookbags home. Please check their reading diaries to find out what day they will need to bring their books into school.
Diolch,
Miss Morris
Fit 4 Fun Football Sessions
Fit 4 Fun will be offering afterschool sessions on a Tuesday for Years 3 and 4 to attend a football club. If you are interesting in your child taking part in these session, please visit the link to book a space. The afterschool club will begin on Tuesday 12th September, for 7 weeks.
Welcome back!
I hope you have all had a well deserved summer break and are refreshed, ready for another fun-filled year ahead. It was a pleasure to work with you all last year, and I am looking forward to another year of growing and achieving together!
Meet the Year 4 team:
Miss Morris - Class Teacher
Mrs Kidley - SNSA (AM)
Miss Mallia - SNSA (PM)
I will update the class page with any information at the end of each week. However, if there is any urgent information that needs to be shared with you before the end of the week, I will contact you via text.
All children will need a drink and a healthy nut free snack everyday. Please ensure they are labelled clearly with the children's name. All clothing should also be labelled .
Our PE day will be on a Tuesday again this year, starting from Tuesday 12th September. Children will come into school wearing their school P.E kit. They will need plain navy shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms, a white T-shirt, a navy jacket/hoody and trainers.
This week will be about settling back into our classroom and catching up with each other after a long break away. We will discuss our up-to-date likes/dislikes, strengths/weaknesses and create a new class charter, using class rules that we have decided to be the most important over the past year together.
If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to me on the gate or contact the school admin office.
I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
Miss Morris
W.C 17th July
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Wow! I can't believe that this is the final week of year 4. I have really enjoyed having the chance to get to know each of the children as individuals and watching them shine. Our time together has definitely flown by. We have had a very busy year that has been filled with lots of hard work, laughter and fun. I am extremely proud of what all of the children have achieved this year and I am sure that they will continue to make brilliant progress throughout their time in year five.
Thank you for all of your support throughout this academic year. I am looking forward to a fun filled last week with the children before they embark on a well deserved summer break.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Fit4Fun- please wear your PE kits to school.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Last week of term. I hope that you have a fun, safe and relaxing summer holidays.
Reading books.
Please can all remaining book bags be returned to school this week.
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.
W.C 10th July
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Reading books - We will start collecting reading books this week in readiness for the summer holidays. Your child will not be given any more school books or homework this academic year. We will also keep your child's reading diary/bag and hand it over to their new class teacher for September. Please continue to read with your child over the holidays, make use of the local library service and the books, magazines, newspapers that you have at home. Now is the opportunity to read for pleasure.
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Move up Morning- The children will have the chance to meet their new teacher.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Reports and classes for next year - Mr Davies will update the school blog with this information.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
W.C 3rd July
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club. Please use the link below if you wish your child to attend for the next three weeks.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
Fit4Fun After School Club
Please use this link if you want to book your child a place in Fit4Fun after school club for the next three weeks.
Ponty aschools Rugby Trials
Dear Parent / Carer
Pontypridd Schools Rugby Union are holding trials for the district squad 2023-24.
Following the recent skills sessions we can now confirm that our official trials will take place on Saturday 2nd September at Pontypridd High School. All players who attend a Pontypridd school and are in Year 5 or 6 in September 2023 are invited to attend.
Players should report at 9.30am for a 10am start. This trial should be finished by midday.
This will be the start of the official trial process with further trials being held on the following Thursday (7th September), Saturday (9th September), and then every Thursday and Saturday until the squad is chosen. We would anticipate the final squad being selected by the 23rd September.
If anyone has any queries please contact Ceri Griffiths on 07863548225 or Ross Maisey on 07872 515465.
W.C 26th June
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
Raffle ticket money to be retuned to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Cross Country after school at Gwaunmiskin - early collection.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Non-uniform Day - bring an item for the hampers or tombola
Summer Fayre after school on school yard weather permitting
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
W.C 19th June
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
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
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
W.C 12th June
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
KS2 Film night
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
KS2 Film night
Please see the poster below for information about the KS2 film night.
Cross Country Events
If you would like your child to attend the cross country events on On June 22nd at Llwyncrwn Primary and June 29th at Gwaunmeisgyn Primary then please use the following link to book your child's place. Please ignore the payment link because the school is going to cover the cost.
The link for Cross Country is: https://www.chieducation.co.uk/book
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.
Please see the letter below for further information.
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
Jigsaw
For the final half term we will be looking at 'changing me' in our jigsaw sessions, The learning intentions for this topic are:
- How babies grow where we will be understanding how babies grow up.
- Babies where we will be learning about the things that a baby needed to grow. We will talking about the fact that a baby begins life inside the mums womb.
- Outside body changes where were will be looking at how our bodies begin to change as we get older e.g. we get taller. We will also be looking at the different feelings that coexist with change.How our bodies change when we grow up and th e.g. we get taller.
- Family stereotypes where we will be learning about stereotypical family roles and how they have changed over time.
- Looking ahead where we will be thinking about moving up into year 5. If you have any questions regarding this let me know either by email, on the gate or by phoning the office.
Diolch
Miss O'Brien
Dear Parent / Carer,
If your child (boy or girl) is interested in trialling for the Pontypridd Schools Rugby Union team in September please see the email below. PSRU can also be followed on facebook - Pontypridd Schools Under 11's.
As part of the trial process we will be holding skill sessions on Thursdays 8th, 15th and 22nd June for all pupils who attend a Pontypridd school and are currently in Year 4 or 5.
The sessions will be held at Pontypridd High School, Cilfynydd CF374SF . Players should report to the playing fields at 4pm for a 4.15pm start. We should be finished by 5.30pm.
Formal trials will then be held towards the end of August/beginning of September. Further details to follow in due course.
If anyone has any queries please contact Ceri Griffiths on 07863548225 or Ross Maisey on 07872515465.
We would appreciate all past parents/supporters sharing this post and spreading the word.
Kind regards
Pontypridd Schools Rugby Union
WC 5th June
Welcome back to our final half term together. I hope that you have all had a lovely half term break and that you have enjoyed the lovely weather.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
Please use this link to book your place.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Teaching Academy VR workshop- Please ensure that you have filed the online form in.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O’Brien
Important Dates:
(More information will follow for the below dates)
KS2 Film Night - 15th June
KS2 Sports Day - 21st June (pm)
Summer Fayre - 30th June
WC 22nd May
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
WC 22nd May
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O’Brien
Hot Weather
It is supposed to be extremely warm this week. Please ensure that you children have applied suncream before they come to school. Please also ensure that the children bring a water bottle and a hat.
School Trip
We had lots of fun at the Guildhall this week. We followed maps to help us to locate different artefacts and features. All of the children were extremely sensible on our walk to and from the Guildhall, they are a credit to you all and I am so proud of them.
WC 15th May
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
School trip to the Guildhall. We will be leaving school at 9:30 and returning at 12:30. We will be walking, so please make sure that the children are wearing appropriate shoes. If it is sunny, please can you make sure that your child has put suncream on before school and that they have a sun hat. The children will also need a small bag to put a water bottle and their morning snack in.
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O’Brien
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.
Following directions
We had lots of fun outside this week following 8-point compass directions. We used compass directions and a map of the school grounds to direct our partners to certain cones.
WC 8th May
I hope that you have all had a lovely long weekend and that you are feeling refreshed ready for the week ahead.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
BANK HOLIDAY- NO SCHOOL
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling and Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
Homework due.
RSE- we will be talking about smoking and how it affects the body today.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
RSE- We will be talking about alcohol and how it affects the body today.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O’Brien
Coronation Celebrations
We have has lots of fun celebrating the Queen's Coronation this week. We completed a comprehension about the life of King Charles, we compared the Kings Coronation to the Queens Coronation, we created crown collages and we decorated crowns read for out Coronation Lunch.
Map Reading
We have been looking at maps of Llantrisant from different time periods this week. We located some of the features that we can still see today and we also discovered features that do not exist today.
Food Tasting
The children enjoyed trying different types of French food in preparation for their new topic. W tried croissants, pan au chocolat, brie and baguette.
Information about KS2 Movie Night on Thursday 4th May below:
WC 1st May
We have a very busy and exciting week ahead of us.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
BANK HOLIDAY- NO SCHOOL
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling and Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
Homework due.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess and Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Today we will be learning all about the Coronation.
PTA KS2 film night.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
The children can wear red, white and blue coloured clothing to school today to mark the King's Coronation,
The children will be taking part in a variety of activities to celebrate the King's Coronation. These activities will take place in their houses.
In the afternoon, we will be holding a whole school picnic. The children can bring in a snack plate for this. Please ensure that their plates are clearly marked and that they do not contain anything that needs to be refrigerated. Please also remember that we are a nut free school so the snacks cannot contain any nuts.
If anyone has any picnic blankets at home that you wouldn't mind lending to us for the picnic, please could you send them to school with your child for us to use during the picnic.
I hope that you have a lovely long weekend. I am looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Diolch,
Miss O’Brien
Food Tasting
We are going to be tasting food this week. Please use the following link to give your child permission.
WC 24th April
It was lovely to see parents last week to discuss the children’s progress over this academic year.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework due.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4Fun after school club.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Class photos.
Diolch,
Miss O’Brien
Fit 4 Fun After School Club
Fit 4 fun has changed to a Tuesday for this term. If you wish for your child to attend then please use the following link to book a place.
https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun
WC 17th April
I hope that you have all had a relaxing Easter break and that you are ready to start our last term in year 4.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Parent’s meetings.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Parent’s meeting.
New Homework will be uploaded to HWB.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
The last day for booking Parents meetings is tomorrow. Please use School Cloud to book an appointment if you haven’t all ready done so. If there are any problems please let me know tomorrow.
I am long forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
Diolch,
Miss O’Brien
WC 27th March
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
We have already completed two terms in year four. Time is defiantly flying by. You have all worked so hard throughout the year and I am extremely proud of you all.
I hope that you all have a lovely Easter.
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Last week, I assessed the childrens' spelling lists and I will be giving out the new lists this week. This means that there is no spell check this week. If your child has not moved lists, please continue from the list that your child is currently on.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework to be completed.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
RSE Information Evening for parents at 6pm in the school hall (parents only)
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming.
Learn its check- I am really impressed by the progress that the children have been making since they have been taking them home to practice. Please keep up the hard work.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Last Day Of Term.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
On Tuesday, We wore odd socks to school to help to raise awareness of Down Syndrome. We had lots of fun learning about Down Syndrome too.
WC 20th March
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework to be completed.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
World down Syndrome Day- wear crazy socks to school.
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
Why mark WDSD?
On this one day we have a chance to make a change. A better chance that any other day
Believe it or not, socks get people talking!
On Tuesday 2st March, choose some socks that are going to get noticed and wear them to school!
They might be mismatched socks or your craziest and most colourful socks, whatever takes your fancy!
The idea is to start a conversation, so when people ask you about your socks you can tell them, “I’m wearing them to raise awareness of Down syndrome”.
I look forward to seeing you all in your odd socks on Tuesday!
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New homework will be uploaded on J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess and Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Learn its check.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
INSET day- school closed for pupils.
WC 13th March
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework to be completed.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
The book fair will arrive in school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New homework will be uploaded on J2E.
SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming- Please bring a t-shirt and shorts to wear in the pool.
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Last day to buy a book from the book fair.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
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.
The Properties of Shape
The children have been working hard this week identifying the properties of 2D shapes. They have been drawing lines of symmetry, measuring right angles with a protractor and matching 2D shapes to their properties.
WC 6th March
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework to be completed.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kit to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New homework will be uploaded on J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming- Please bring a t-shirt and shorts to wear in the pool.
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
This week has been very busy but lots of fun.
The Eisteddfod
We spent Wednesday celebrating Welsh culture. There was a brilliant atmosphere in the hall and I am really proud of all of the children for their fabulous performances of the class poem.
The Renaissance
We flew back in time to the Renaissance period this week where we learned all about what life was like during this period. We learned a Renaissance dance, we listened to Renaissance music and we learned about Renaissance houses, school and food. It was lots of fun.
Fit4Fun
Please see below the booking link for Fit4Fun after school clubs.
WC 27th February
I hope that you have had a relaxing half term spent with your family and friends. I can't wait to here all about it tomorrow.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear warm clothes because PE might be outside.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New homework will be uploaded on J2E.
St David's Day
We will be holding our school Eisteddfod today. Pupils to wear traditional Welsh costume, Welsh rugby/football shirts or red/green (Welsh colours) clothing to school.
Please can you also bring in football props that you can hold when you are reciting the class poem e.g. footballs etc.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Strike- school is closed to all pupils.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo and Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
Our trip to Cardiff Museum
As part of this terms topic, 'This is me', we visited Cardiff Museum so that we could look at different types of art. Whilst we were there, we took part in a very interesting workshop that taught us all about colour. It was lots of fun.
WC 13th February
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework to be completed.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
The strike has been cancelled so school is open as normal.
Fit4Fun- please wear warm clothes because PE might be outside.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New homework will be uploaded on J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Trip to Cardiff Museum Art Gallery - please sign the online consent form if you haven't already done so.
We will be leaving school at 9.15am and back around 2.30pm. Pupils will need packed lunch. Please wear school uniform.
I will need two parent volunteers to come with us - if you are able and would like to come, please contact the school office on Monday morning.
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Valentines Disco 6:30-7:30. There will be hot dogs, sweets and drink to purchase if you wish.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
WC 6th February
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework to be completed.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear warm clothes because PE might be outside.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New homework will be uploaded on J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Suess please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
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.
Many thanks for your continued support.
Miss Parfitt, Miss O'Brien and Mrs Evans
WC 30th January
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Homework to be completed.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
School closed to all pupils.
New homework will be uploaded on J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss and David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
This is Me
This term our topic is called 'this is me', an Expressive Arts themed topic with a focus on self-portraits. This half term, we are going to be focussing on creating self-portraits in the style of Leonardo Da Vinci . We have already started to look at some of his paintings. Throughout the past few weeks, we have been learning to draw at each of our facial features in detail. Through drawing our facial features we have been developing our sketching skills through different techniques including blending, cross-hatching, and hatching. We will shortly be combing these skills to create our own self-portrait.
After half term, we will be exploring the work of Pablo Picasso. Picasso's paintings are completely different to Da Vinci's which will bring something new to out work. Through Picasso's self-portraits we will be able to learn about cubism as well as the use of colour. The children will also get an opportunity to create a self-portrait in the style of Picasso.
Additionally, we will also be using our literacy skills to write adventure stories based on famous paintings. Lastly, we will be using out math skills to explore shape in Pablo Picasso's cubist paintings and money through the price of artwork.
Last week we were lucky to have a visit from a local artist who came to talk to us about her work. The children were very inspiring. We have also planned a trip to Cardiff Museum art gallery on the 16th February. Further details of this trip will be added to this page soon.
WC 23rd January
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Artist coming to school to visit the children.
Homework to be completed.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
There will be a Valentines Day Disco on 16th February. Please see below for details.
WC 16th January
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Swimming lessons will be starting with the authority and we will be able to attend lessons at Llantrisant Leisure Centre.
Year 3 and 4 swimming lessons will take place every Friday, starting 13th January, throughout the spring term.
Please can pupils remember to bring the following to school each Friday for lessons:
- Bathers (this should be a one piece swimming costume for girls and appropriate length shorts for boys)
- A towel
- Goggles (if needed)
- A bag
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 O'Brien
It was lovely to see everyone back in school this week and to hear all about the Christmas Break.
We have had lots of fun this week learning all about our new topic 'This is me'. As part of our introduction tooth's topic we went on a scavenger hunt to find missing letters that spelt an artists name. It was so much fun! We also played a game that involved us rolling a dice to determine what shape each of the features of a face were going to be. Some of the portraits that the children made were spectacular and I can't wait to see where this topic takes us.
WC 9th January
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! I hope that you have all had a very fun and relaxing Christmas Break. I am looking forward to hearing all about it this week.
Thank you for all of the lovely Christmas gifts.
Dydd Llun/ Monday
INSET DAY- No school for pupils.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Pupils return to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
Learning Log task will be uploaded to J2E
Dydd Gwener/Friday
Swimming lessons will be starting with the authority and we will be able to attend lessons at Llantrisant Leisure Centre.
Year 3 and 4 swimming lessons will take place every Friday, starting 13th January, throughout the spring term.
Please can pupils remember to bring the following to school each Friday for lessons:
- Bathers (this should be a one piece swimming costume for girls and appropriate length shorts for boys)
- A towel
- Goggles (if needed)
- A bag
Pupils will not have time after lessons to wash hair and shower, so shower gel, shampoo or any other items are not needed.
Please ensure all jewellery is also removed before the children come to school.
All reading bags will be sent home this week on each child's reading day.
I will see you all on Tuesday.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
WC 19.12.22 December
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
We are going to have a very busy week making Christmas crafts for us to take home.
Dydd Llun/ Monday
No Spell Check - I began to complete the termly spell check with some of the children last week. I will be competing this task with the rest of the children this week.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Movie Morning - Please ensure you have completed the form that has been sent put to give permission for your child to watch the film 'Light Year'.
Please check the ingredients and let me know on Tuesday.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss and Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Last Day of school.
I would like to thank the children for all of their hard worker the past term. We have had some amazing experiences in Dosbarth Caerau and I am very proud of what each of the children have achieved. I would also like to Thank you for all of the support that you have given the children over the past term, we would not have been able to do it without you.
I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
Our Final Product
This week new had the change to demonstrate everything that we have learned throughout out superstructures topic. We received a design brief from the team that are building the new school.
The design brief asked us to combine multiple skills to help us to design and build a monument that represents Roald Dahl for the new school.
Here are our final creations:
Group one
Group one made the peach from the book "James and The Giant Peach'.
Group Two
Group Two made a Wonka bar.
Group Three
Group three made a Wonka bar.
Group four
Group for made Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
Group five
Group five made a fighter plane because Roald Dahl was a pilot during World War Two.
Group 6
Group six made a house that had some of the books that Roald Dahl written on the wall.
WC 12th December
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Christmas Concert 2pm- Please can all children wear Christmas jumpers to school.
welsh homework due in.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Christmas concert 6pm. Pupils will need to be returned to school at 5:45pm, wearing their Christmas jumper/outfit please.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Christmas concert 6pm. Pupils will need to be returned to school at 5:45pm, wearing their Christmas jumper/outfit please.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Christmas Dinner Day.
Christmas Jumper Day- We are asking for a small donation of up to £1 towards the charity Save The Children.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
WC 5th December
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
KS2 Dress Rehearsal.
A reminder that the children will be wearing a Christmas jumper or T-shirt for the Concert.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Learn its check
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
WC 28.11.22
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?
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
KS2 Pantomime trip to watch Jack and the Beanstalk. The children can bring a small bag of sweets with them to watch the show with.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
This week we had lots of un making skyscrapers out of spaghetti and marshmallows.
Wales Vs Iran
We watched the Wales vs Iran Football match in school on Friday. We watched the first half in the hall and then the second half in class.
WC 21.11.22
This week we are going to be making skyscrapers out of spaghetti and marshmallows. Please let me know if there are any allergies when you pick the children up on Monday (we will not be eating the marshmallows but building with them).
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Non-uniform day in return for a hamper donation.
Homework due in.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
World Cup Football Match Wales V Iran - children can wear red to school to support Wales
3:30pm - Christmas Fayre in school hall.
This week has been extremely busy with lots of different event taking place.
Interfaith Week
As part of Interfaith week, we discussed the importance of respecting different beliefs. We then designed posters all about the importance of equality.
Anti_Bullying Week
As part of anti-bullying week, we acted out different scenarios and explored how we might feel if we were in similar situations.
Children In Need activities
WC 14.11.22
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
6pm - PTA (AGM) meeting in the school hall. All are welcome.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Interfaith Day activities.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Anti-Bullying week activities.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Children in Need activities.
Diolch, Miss O'Brien
With the Christmas Fayre fast approaching see the poster below for details on a non-uniform day on Monday 21st November (not this Monday).
Children in Need is on Friday 18th November and School Council have been working hard to think of some lovely ideas for us to celebrate as a school.
Pupils can choose to wear spots, pyjamas or non-school uniform on this day, and we kindly ask for a donation of £1 to go towards the charity.
Diolch yn fawr
Miss Parfitt and School Council
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.
Diolch
Miss O'Brien
WC 7.11.22
I hope that you have had a lovely half term. I am looking forward to hearing all about it tomorrow.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo Please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch, Miss O'Brien
Fit4Fun Holiday Camp
Looking for something to do next week? Why not join a Fit4Fun Holiday Camp!
Sports Holiday Clubs
Football, Hockey 🏑
Basketball 🏀
Games
October half term
Tuesday at Llantwit Fardre Sports Center.
Weds & Thursday at Llantrisant Sports Center
All days are 9.00-2.45pm
Ages 5-11
Book on the app
PAYMENT IS CASH ON THE DAY
Please click on the following link to book your place https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun
WC 24.10.22
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check.
Literacy Home work due.
Roald Dahl please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
Jk Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Parent's evening.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Parent's evening.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Please can pupils bring a Christmas jumper to school with them for a class photo? Details of how the phone can be purchased will follow shortly.
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo Please bring your book bags to school.
Last day of term.
Diolch, Miss O'Brien
This week has been full of many fun and exciting activities and we all had lots of fun.
Shwmae Day
Neon Disco
Water resistance experiment
WC 17.10.22
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
All of the children had the opportunity to visit the book fair and choose a book on Friday. If you would like your child to buy a book, please could your child bring money in on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check.
Math Home work due.
Flue Spray.
Shwmae day - pupils to wear red or green to school. They will complete tasks in class linked to Wales and our heritage.
Roald Dahl please bring your book backs to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
Jk Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Christmas card orders need to be placed by today.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Harvest Assembly-Children can bring in a food donation for the community.
Neon disco 6:30-7:30.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch, Miss O'Brien
It has been another extremely busy week in Dosbarth Caerau with lots of fun to be had. This week we complete an experiment to discover the material that is best for building a raft out of, it was so much fun.
Thriving Thursday
For Thriving Thursday we discussed the importance of positive thoughts. We then went outside to use the environment to create images of ourselves and the things that we like.
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:
- Milk (UHT)
- Cereal and Porridge Oats
- Tinned and Packet Soup
- Fruit Juice (UHT Carton)
- Pasta Sauces
- Rice
- Sponge pudding (tinned)
- Custard
- Tinned tomatoes
- Lentils
- Savoury Rice
- Noodles
- Pasta 'n' Sauce
- Couscous
- Tinned Vegetables
- Instant mash
- Tinned potatoes
- Tinned Meat
- Tinned Fish
- Tinned Fruit
- Jam
- Sugar
- Biscuits / snack bars
- Vegetable Oil
- Tea Bags
- Coffee
- 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
Book Fair
On Friday the 14th of October the Scholastic Book Fair will be arriving at school. The children will have an opportunity on this day to view the books available to purchase. THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE ANY BOOKS ON THIS DAY.
Between Monday 17th and Wednesday 19th of October, all pupils will have an opportunity to purchase a book of their choice throughout the day. Please ensure that your child has their money in a sealed envelope or a purse/wallet.
WC 10.10.22
Beth Syn Dwgwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check.
Welsh Homework due.
Roald Dahl please bring your book backs to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
Jk Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Curriculum evening for parents at 5:30pm
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Diolch, Miss O'Brien
We will be having a Neon Disco soon - see poster below for details.
Digital Leaders
After a difficult vote it was decided that the Digital Leaders are:
Criw Cymraeg
Criw Cymraeg are the pupil that help to promote the Welsh Language and the Welsh culture in school. Elections for this committee were extremely popular in dosbarth Caerau with us having a lot of candidates. Everybody who gave a speech did an amazing job but we were only able to choose two children. The successful candidates were:
WC 3.10.22
Beth Syn Dwgwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun/ Monday
Spell Check.
Roald Dahl please bring your book backs to school.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4Fun- please wear PE kits to school.
Jk Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Homework uploaded onto J2E.
Digital leaders elections.
Food hygiene road show and workshop.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
School photos- Pupils need to wear school uniform.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Learn its check.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Crew Cymraeg elections.
It has been a very busy week in Dosbarth Caerau. Here are some of the activities that we have been completing this week:
Rights Rangers
We held elections for our Rights Rangers this week. All of the candidates gave amazing speeches and I am super proud of them all. The successful candidates are:
Well-Being Wednesday
Exploring different Religious Buildings
Bridge building
Swansea FC Open Day
WC. 26.9.22
Beth syn digwydd yr Wythnos hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell check
Roald Dahl Please bring your book bags in.
Dydd Mawrth
Fit4fun- Please wear your pe kits to school
JK.Rowling please bring your book bags to school
Dydd Mercher
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
New Homework will be uploaded to J2E
Dydd Iau
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Dydd Gwener
Learn its.
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Rights Rangers elections.
Eco Council
On Friday afternoon, we held the elections for the eco club committee. All of the candidates gave amazing speeches and it was so difficult for us to choose our representatives. After a difficult vote, the successful candidates are:
Street Dancing
We all really enjoyed taking part in the national street dancing class alongside lots of schools across the country. Here are some pictures of all of the fun that we had.
Virtual Street Dance Class
Year four have been asked to join a virtual street dancing class tomorrow morning. Please can the children wear their PE kits to school tomorrow.
WC. 19.9.22
It has been a very busy week in year four this week. We have had lots of fun exploring different types of bridges across Wales and I am looking forward to exploring these structures in more detail this week.
Reading
All of the the children came home with book bags on Friday. Inside their book bags will be their reading diary which will state which day will be their reading day- this will be the day that they need to bring their book bag to school each week. The children have also all been given a group reading group and these groups are as follows:
Monday's Readers- Roald Dahl
Tuesday's Readers-JK Rowling
Wednesday's Readers- David Walliams
Thursday's Readers- Dr Seuss
Friday's Readers- Michael Morpurgo
School Council.
This week we held elections for the School Council. Each candidate gave a speech in front of the whole class. Standing up in front of the class can be extremely daunting for the children and I am so proud of them all for their efforts. After a difficult, we came to a decision as a class. The chosen candidates are:
We will be holding elections for the Eco committee, Rights Rangers and Crew Cymraeg over the coming weeks. This means that there are still plenty of opportunities for the children to become involved in student led committees.
Beth sy'n digwydd yr Wythnos hon?
Dydd Llun
Bank Holiday
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
First spell check of the year (If your child gets 9 out of 10/ 14 out of 25 words correct then they will move onto the next list).
Roald Dahl and JK Rowling please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun- please wear your P.E kit to school.
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday
David Walliams please bring your book bags to school.
Maths Homework on J2E
Dydd Iau/ Thursday
Dr Seuss please bring your book bags to school.
Fit4fun after school club.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Michael Morpurgo please bring your book bags to school.
Learn its check.
I hope that you have a lovely long weekend. I am looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Diolch yn Fawr,
Miss O'Brien
Mambos
We had a fantastic time at Mambos indoor play centre last Friday. All of the children had lots of fun, and I am extremely proud of how well behaved they were. Da dawn pawb!
Autumn Term Newsletter 2022
WC. 12th September
We had a fun start to the year in Caerau. The children have all settled in really well and are really excited to begin the new school year. The children were introduced to our new topic, 'Super Structures' through two problem solving activities that involved them having to make a structure out of both paper and spaghetti. The children had lots of fun trying to build their structures.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
Fit4fun- please can the children wear their PE kits to school.
Dydd Ian/ Thursday
Fit 4 Fun club. Please see below for details.
Dydd Gwener/ Friday
Mambos school trip (postponed from the summer term). If you have not yet completed the payment, or returned the permission slip for our school trip, please can you do so ASAP. Children will need to wear school uniform, and bring a packed lunch.
Spellings
The children should continue to work on the same spelling list that they were on at the end of year 3. They do not need to go back to the first list. If you are unsure which list this is, or if you need a copy of the list, please let me know and I will send the list home. Spell checks will begin on Monday 19th September. and will take place every Monday after that.
End of day pick-up
A polite reminder that when picking your child up at the end of the day, please follow the arrows on the floor and continue moving until you reach the front of the queue. When you reach the front, your child will come and greet you. If your child is not yet out on the yard, or if you need to speak to your child's teacher, can we kindly ask that you stand near the sheltered outdoor classroom to keep the line moving? This will ensure that teachers can see the children leaving the yard safely with their adults. Thankyou for your cooperation.
Fit 4 Fun club
This term, year 3/4 have the opportunity to take part in a multi sports after school club with fit for fun. If you wish your child to participate please click on the link here to book a space.
I will upload the class newsletter with information about what we are going to be learning about this term. later this week.
Diolch,
Miss O'Brien
Welcome to Caerau’s class page. This is where you will find all of the important information you will need each week. I will update this page every Sunday with any new information.
Hello from me, Miss O’Brien I hope that you have had an amazing summer and that you are excited for another fun and busy year in school. I had the opportunity to teach the children for short periods of time last year, and I am really looking forward to getting to know you all better this year.
Children will enter and leave the school via the school side gate, unless they have a sibling in the Foundation Phase. Drop off times are going to be the same times as last year, between 8:59am and 9am. Pick up time will be at 3:30.
All children will need to bring a water bottle and a healthy snack to school each day. Please ensure that they are labelled clearly with your child’s name.
Our PE day will be a Tuesday, starting Tuesday 13th September. The children will need to come to school wearing their PE kit.
This week we will be focussing on getting to know each other. We will be sharing our summer news and we will be discussing our aspirations for the future. We also have some fun activities planned that will introduce us to our new topic. More will be revealed at the end of the week.
Remember to have an early night, ready for a busy day tomorrow. I am looking forward to seeing you all again.
Miss O’Brien
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!
Diolch
Miss O'Brien
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WYTHNOS 6 - Week Beginning 18th July 2022
Wow, can you believe we have reached the last week in Year 4?! It is crazy how fast the time has gone. It has been such an amazing year and I have loved teaching each and every one of you. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and watching your individual characters bloom and grow! Thank you for making this year lots of fun! I wish you all the best for your next school chapter in Year 5 - You are going to have a blast!
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
With the forecast looking to be extremely hot this week, pupils can continue to wear loose clothing that is in the school colours. We ask that you please ensure sun cream is applied before school and your child comes to school with a refillable water bottle.
We have Fit For Fun on Wednesday this week NOT Tuesday. Please ensure your child has a hat and sensible clothing for their PE session.
If your child did not return their reading book and diary to school last week as requested, could they please bring them in by Tuesday at the latest this week?
At the beginning of the week, we are looking to give the children a nice cool treat. Please could you check the ingredients and let me know tomorrow morning, or the school office if your child is unable to have 1 of the following 2 freeze pops?
I hope you have had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the sun safely.
See you tomorrow bright and early
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 5 - Week Beginning 11th July
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?
Dydd Llun
Final spell check of the year
Dydd Mawrth
Fit For Fun Festival
Please wear your house colour to school, with sports bottoms and trainers. Make sure you have an extra drink for the day and sun cream is applied. Hats will also be needed.
Dydd Mercher
There will be NO homework uploaded as we are coming to the end of term and pupils' folders will need to be checked, moved and assigned to next year's class teacher.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank those that have engaged so fantastically in this year's home learning tasks. It has been a pleasure to look at your work and watch you use the skills and knowledge back in class. Keep it up in Year 5 everyone!
Dydd Gwener
Final learn its check
Move up day
The weather is set to be hot this week, therefore the children are able to wear cool clothing in the school colours. Please ensure sun cream is applied before your child attends school, and that they bring a hat and drink to school everyday.
Could all reading books and reading diaries be returned by Wednesday please? These will be collected in and passed onto the next class, ready for Year 5.
Diolch
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 4 - Week Beginning 4th July 2022
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Learn Its Check 1
Dydd Mawrth
Fit For Fun - Please wear your PE kit to school
Fit For Fun after school club 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Dydd Mercher
Wellbeing Wednesday and Rights Wednesday
Dydd Iau
All reading books to be back in school to be changed
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check 2
Take a look at what we have been up to lately. We have been having lots of fun and are looking forward to lots more over the next few weeks before the end of term.
WELSH DAY COMPETITIONS
CELF - ART
Well done to Dara for coming first
YSGRIFENNU - WRITING
Well done to Jasmine for coming first
LLAWYSGRIFEN - HANDWRITING
Well done to Penny for coming first
WYTHNOS 3 - WB 27th June 2022
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
No spell check today, spelling assessment will be undertaken
Puss In Boots Reading today
Dydd Mawrth
Fit For Fun Lesson- Please wear PE kit to school
Fit For Fun after school club 3.30pm-4.30pm
Hansel and Gretel Reading today
Dydd Mercher
Gingerbread Man Reading today
Dydd Iau
Please return reading books to be changed today
Jack in The Beanstalk Reading today
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check
As we have returned to paper books for home learning, we will no longer be using the Oxford Reading Buddy online. This means that your child's log in details will are no longer active.
Here's to another fun packed week Caerau, where we will be focusing on a project where we will be planning and creating a voice over for our chosen film.
Have a wonderful Sunday and see you bright and early tomorrow morning
Mrs Rees :o)
Wythnos 8 - Week Beginning 20th June
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth
Language learning log task due
Fit 4 fun - please wear P.E kit
Dydd Mercher
Wellbeing Wednesday
Homework uploaded today
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its check
As the weather is heating up and we are spending more time working outside the classroom, it is really important that the children come to school with sun cream applied. If they need to top up throughout the day, they may bring their own sun cream into school as long as they are able to apply it safely independently. It would also be beneficial if they have a sun hat with them for use at break times as when working outdoors. Please ensure your child has a refillable water bottle with them each day too.
I hope you've all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed family time together.
See you bright and early tomorrow morning
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 7 - Week Beginning 13th June
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell check
Dydd Mawrth
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school.
Fit 4 Fun after school club - please see details below.
Home Learning task due in.
Dydd Mercher
Home learning task uploaded to J2 homework.
Global Day - The children will spend the day jetting off around the world to a range of different countries to learn about their landscapes, wildlife and culture. The children will also learn about our online charity bank Lend With Care which we set up several years ago but due to COVID have been unable to use over the past few years.
Lendwithcare is a revolutionary way to help people in low-income countries to work their way out of poverty with dignity. Through Lendwithcare, we can lend as little as £15 to fund a small business. Once our money is repaid, we can choose to recycle our loan to support more low-income entrepreneurs, make a donation or withdraw our funds.
Lendwithcare is an initiative of poverty fighting charity, CARE International UK. They currently operate in eleven countries and you can find out more about how Lendwithcare works here.
100% of the money loaned through Lendwithcare goes to the low-income entrepreneurs you choose to support.
Global Day will see us relaunching this account with School Council discussing which entrepreneurs they feel need our support the most. Keep an eye out on this page towards the end of the week to find out who we have chosen to lend our money to.
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its check
Non school uniform day, in exchange for a hamper item
School Summer Fete (3.30pm onwards)
Diolch
Mrs Rees :o)
Fit 4 Fun After School Club - Year 3 and 4
This half term, Years 3 and 4 are invited to take part in our Fit 4 Fun after school club with Liam. The sessions will run on a Tuesday 3:30pm to 4.30pm. If your child is interested, please click on the link below to secure their place and book directly with Fit4fun.
Fit4Fun After School Club Booking Form
Please not that ALL pupils will need to be collected at 4.30 and will NOT be able to walk home on their own.
WYTHNOS 6 - Week Beginning 6th June
CROESO NOL PAWB!
I hope you all had a wonderful half term and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine we had. I have had a busy week with Eleri Fairy and have had lots of adventures. I look forward to hearing all about the fun you had when we see each other tomorrow morning.
Can you believe this is your last 7 weeks in Year 4! The year is flying by! We have lots of fun and exciting experiences to enjoy before the school year ends. I am looking forward to continuing our Speak Up topic and delving deeper into the wonderful world of film and digital media.
Take a look at some of the fun we had last term...
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth
Fit For Fun - Please wear PE kit to school
Dydd Mercher
Home learning task uploaded to J2E Homework
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check
Here's to a busy and fun packed week Year 4. Have a good evening and see you bright and early tomorrow morning.
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 5 - Week Beginning 23rd May 2022
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell check
Dydd Mawrth
Fit For Fun - Please wear PE kit to school
Dydd Mercher
Jubilee Day - Please wear red, white and blue.
Don't forget your plate of food for the whole school picnic. This is as well as dinner so
please provide packed lunch if you are not school dinners.
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check
Farewell Miss Morriss
Unfortunately this week is Miss Morriss' last week with us. In fact her last day will be Wednesday. Miss Morriss has been with us for the past 10 weeks and it has been a pleasure to have her working with us as she carried out her final placement for her teaching degree. Over the term, she has planned and delivered a wide range of engaging and exciting learning experiences for the pupils and she has become a valued member of Caerau. She will be greatly missed. I am sure you will join me in thanking Miss Morriss for her hard work and dedication and wish her every success for the future.
Here's to another great week Caerau, our last before half term.
Mrs Rees :o)
Jubilee Coffee Morning
We are having a coffee morning to celebrate the Jubilee.
Why not pop in for a cuppa and a chat.
See below for details!
WYTHNOS 4 - Week Beginning 16th May
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Maths Homework due
Hansel and Gretel Reading
Dydd Mawrth
Fit for Fun - Please wear PE kit to school
Gingerbread Man Reading
Dydd Mercher
Welsh home learning task on Hwb
Puss in Boots Reading
Dydd Iau
Jack in the Beanstalk Reading
Home reading books due in
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check
To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we will be having an afternoon tea party on Wednesday 25th May. The children are invited to wear red, white and blue to school that day and we are asking that each child brings in a plate of food of their choice and a drink for the while school yard party in the afternoon. Please could you send your child into school with a labelled plate of food that is covered and a drink on the day?
There will be some musical entertainment during the afternoon and we will be singing the following song as school together on the yard. Could you please encourage your child to learn the lyrics at home. We will be learning them at school too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1-KnXJyIq8
Diolch yn fawr
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 3 - Week Beginning 9th May
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Puss in Boots and Jack in The Beanstalk Reading - Please bring in your reading diaries
Dydd Mawrth
PE - Please wear your PE kit to school
Language homework due
Hansel and Gretel Reading - Please bring in your reading diaries
Dydd Mercher
Maths homework on J2Homework
Gingerbreadman Reading - Please bring in your reading diaries
Dydd Iau
Reading books due back to change
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Test
I hope you have had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the glorious weather we have had. I look forward to listening to what adventures you got up to tomorrow.
Enjoy your Sunday evening and see you bight and early tomorrow morning
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 2 - Week Beginning 2nd May
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
May Day Bank Holiday - No School
Dydd Mawrth
PE - Please wear your PE kit to school
Dydd Mercher
Language homework on J2Homework
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Test
DARLLEN
Your child came home on Friday with their new school reading book. We are very pleased to be able to return to paper books for our school readers. I listened to all children last week and assessed which level they should now be on. It was lovely to see many moving up a level. For those that have stayed on the same level, there is time to move up before the summer term ends. If you read for at least 5 minutes every day this will improve, not only your fluency and expression, but also your comprehension.
Reading books will be changed every Friday and should be returned to school on a Thursday. However, if your child finishes before a Thursday and wishes to change the book they are welcome to return it any day of the week. Can I please ask that you comment in your child's reading diary at least once during the week? Your child is welcome to comment about their opinion on the book they have read but, I would like to have a comment from a parent/guardian about the child's fluency, expression and understanding of what they have read.
BIG SPELLING
Your child came home on Friday with their updated spelling list. All children, unless told by me on Friday are to start at week 1 of the list they brought home. Some may not have moved up a list as when assessed they still had gaps in the spelling rules that they may have previously learnt. This is why we are asking all children to start at week 1 to ensure the children become more confident with those spelling patterns.
Spell Checks will take place every Monday morning, starting Monday 9th May. There will be NO spell check this week, just spelling practise.
Here's to a fun packed week where we start delving into the wonderful world of digital film and media as we start our new topic Speak Up!
Have a lovely Sunday evening and see you tomorrow
Mrs Rees :o)
Croeso Nol pawb! I hope you have had a wonderful Easter holiday and have enjoyed spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to hearing all about your adventures on Tuesday when you return to school.
This week we will be completing our presentations to end our All Creatures Great and Small topic. We have our rainforest dioramas to finish before labelling them and then presenting them to the class as we talk about everything we have learnt about living things.
We will end the week with an exciting afternoon where we immerse ourselves into our new topic 'Speak Up' I wonder what this new topic could be about????
Wythnos 1 - Week Beginning 25th April 2022
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
INSET Day No school for pupils
Dydd Mawrth
Pupils return to school
Fit for Fun - Please wear PE kit to school today.
Dydd Gwener
Presentation morning
Big Spell
There will be no spell check this week as I will be reassessing all pupils to see if anyone needs to move up a list. If your child moves, they will come home with their updated list by Friday. If your child stays on the same list, they are to continue with the set of words they finished on last term.
Reading
I will be assessing the pupils individually this week so no Guided Reading will take place. Can pupils please bring their reading diaries to school on Tuesday? I will be updating Oxford Buddy once I have listened to all pupils.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow and I can not wait to see your smiling faces bright and early Tuesday morning to hear all about your Easter fun.
Mrs Rees :o)
RCT Schools Easter Recycling Competition
We are entering the RCT Easter recycling competition this year. Please can you collect all the foil, plastic and cardboard from any Easter eggs you have, save them and bring them into school at the start of the new term.
The school with the highest recycling to pupil ratio will win, with prizes on offer! The winning school will receive £300!
Please join us in the competition if you can and ask family and friends to help us too.
Happy Easter everyone,
Mrs Farrell and the Eco-Committee.
Summer Term Cricket at Miskin
Please see the poster advertising the summer term/holiday programmes at Miskin Manor Cricket Club.
WYTHNOS 13 - Week Beginning 4th April
Beth Sy'n Digwydd yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth
Homework due in today
Fit For Fun - please wear PE kit today
Dydd Mercher
Rights Wednesday
Wellbeing Wednesday
Dydd Iau
Architect day - working with RIBA to create our fantasy village using our wonderful models. We will be presenting our buildings to each other and a special visitor from the architects who are designing our new school.
Dydd Gwener
Swimming - Last session
Learn Its check
Can you believe this is the last week of the Spring Term? What a fabulous term it has been and my goodness, you have all worked egg-stremely hard and certainly deserve a super Easter break. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for all the egg-cellent effort and enthusiasm you have put into this term's topic and the wonderful work you have produced. You should be very proud of yourselves because I am a very proud teacher. I am looking forward to starting our new topic after a well-deserved break.
Here's to a great last week of term. See you tomorrow
Mrs Rees :o)
Dear Parents / Carers,
I am really pleased to be able to announce that Mrs Rees in Dosbarth Caerau is pregnant. This is always exciting news to be able to share.
Mrs Rees has no plans to finish at present and will be in school after the Easter holidays. However, as it is becoming increasingly noticeable, she wished to share her exciting news with the school community.
Depending on the advice from HR regarding Covid and pregnant workers, it is possible that Mrs Rees may be in school until May half term or even the summer holidays.
When Mrs Rees has made a decision, I will contact parents in Mrs Rees’s class to inform them of the plans for cover during Mrs Rees’s maternity leave.
Best wishes
Mr Davies
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:
Please click on the link below to see the poster for details.
Diolch
Mrs Evans
WYTHNOS 12 - Week Beginning 28th March
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Learn Its Check
Dydd Mawrth
Fit for Fun - Please wear your PE kit to school today
Language home learning due
Dydd Mercher
Maths Home Learning tasks uploaded to J2Homework this afternoon
Dydd Iau
Architect Day
The architects have asked if we can continue to gather items
ready for the building of our village. If you have the following items at
home over the next week, please could you send them into school with your child:
* Cereal boxes
* Shoe boxes
* Tissue boxes
* Amazon boxes
* Kitchen roll tubes
Dydd Gwener
Swimming, pyjammas or short and t-shirt are needed alongside swimming
costumes today. All children will be learning how to tread water whilst wearing clothes,
a key skill in water safety.
Have a lovely evening and see you bright and early tomorrow morning
Mrs Rees :o)
Wellbeing Wednesday - Friendship. We discussed what friendships mean to us and what qualities a good friend should have. In pairs we worked together to create a 'true friend' on our playground, filling them with words and pictures which represented these qualities. We also chatted to a friend to find out more about them and then created Venn Diagrams to show the similarities and differences between us.
Architect Project - We worked with Josh and Marie from Stride Treglown Architect and Design Company to find out what an architect does. We then become architects and started planning our own village. We had to think about who would live in our village and what buildings these people would need. Once we had a list of buildings, we started to design some in readiness for building next week.
Habitat Sorting Activity - We worked in groups to match a range of living things to descriptions and then decided on an appropriate habitat
Recycle unwanted clothes and raise funds for our school!
A quick reminder that we are still collecting clothing at school and donating to Dragon Bags, a company which is a free fundraising scheme that helps schools across Wales raise funds through textile recycling. The money we raise from this scheme goes towards buying resources for use in the classroom and outdoors to enhance the learning experiences we offer our pupils.
How Does it Work?
Dragon Bag's aim is to help every single school throughout Wales achieve their fundraising goals as well as diverting textiles from landfill at the same time. Parents/Carers donate their unwanted clothing to school and it is placed in one of our recycling bins. We have one in the school hall and one in the staff car park. Once the bins are full, we contact Dragon Bags and they come to collect our donations. Once your clothes are loaded onto their van they start a journey that could take them to any corner of the world. Different items will be more likely to end up in different climates; that old ski suit isn’t likely to be making its way to Africa any-time soon! One thing all the clothes do have in common is that they are going to a place where they will provide affordable clothing to people who need it.
When the clothes are collected, the items are weighed and the school are issued with a receipt pf collection. Once the final weight is agreed, the school receive the relevant funds within 5 days. At present we get 35p/kg.
If you are thinking of having a clear out, please bring your unwanted clothes to school and we will take care of the rest. Take a look below at the items Dragon Bags will accept.
There are some items they can not accept. Take a look below:
Any donations will be gratefully received. We thank you in advance for your continued support.
Mrs Rees and Super Ambassadors
Gift Aid
The PTA are looking to reclaim Gift Aid on school donations so that we have more money to spend on school projects and initiatives.
In order to do this, we need to collect information for HMRC. To make this as simple as possible we have created a Microsoft Form to collate this information and would be really grateful if you could please complete.
All data collected is held in the Hwb servers and will only be used for this purpose.
Please click the link below to access this form:
Diolch
PTA
Wythnos 11 - Week Beginning 21st March 2022
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
World Downs Syndrome Day - Please wear odd socks
Dydd Mawrth
Fit for Fun - Please wear your PE kit to school today
Welsh home learning due
Dydd Mercher
Language Home Learning tasks uploaded to J2Homework this afternoon
Dydd Iau
Architect Day
We are very lucky to have been asked to take part in a STEM project with the architects involved in planning our new school building. They will be working with us to create a very special project. As part of the project we will work with the architects to learn about their job and the skills they need to carry out their role. We will learn about measurement, size, perspective and much more.
The architects have asked if we can gather some resources to complete the project. We will be creating something from junk modelling and there are a few items we will need. If you have the following items at home over the next week, please could you send them into school with your child:
* Cereal boxes
* Shoe boxes
* Tissue boxes
* Amazon boxes
* Kitchen roll tubes
Your child will be bringing home a photograph consent form tomorrow. The Royal Institute of British Architects would like to ask permission to take photographs of the group – which could include your child and their work. Photographs and recordings will be used for activities which might include, but are not limited to the purposes listed below:
*Website(s)
* Social media
* Educational resources
* Marketing and publicity materials
* Local and national press
* Corporate presentations
* Publications
Dydd Gwener
Swimming, please ensure swimming kit, towel and goggle (if required) are sent into school today.
Have a lovely evening and see you bright and early tomorrow morning rocking your odd socks.
Mrs Rees :o)
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.
WYTHNOS 10 - Week Beginning 14.03.22
Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Homework due in today
Dydd Mawrth
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kit to school.
Parent Consultation appointments on School Cloud - Afternoon and Evening
Dydd Mercher
Homework uploaded onto Hwb
Parent Consultation appointments on School Cloud - Evening
Dydd Gwener
Learn its check
Swimming - Please bring swimming kit, towel and goggles (if needed)
Plantasia Trip
We had a wonderful time on our trip last week and hopefully you have managed to see some of the fun we got up to on Twitter. The children were a credit to you; they were great ambassadors for the school too. I am looking forward to delving deeper into the wonderful world of rainforests and habitats over the next two weeks.
I hope you have had a lovely weekend Caerau and managed to get out and about in between the showers. Have a good evening and see you tomorrow morning.
Mrs Rees :o)
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
WYTHNOS 9 - Week Beginning 7th March
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Learn Its Check 1
Homework due in today
Dydd Mawrth
Fit 4 fun - please wear P.E kit to school
Dydd Mercher
Well-being Wednesday
Home learning task uploaded to J2Homework
Dydd Iau
Trip to Plantasia - Please can all children wear their school uniform with sensible footwear? A packed lunch, with a drink is required. We will be leaving school promptly after registration, please endeavour to be in school on time today.
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check 2
Swimming - please bring swimming costume, towel and goggles (if needed).
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend.
See you tomorrow,
Mrs Rees :o)
Eisteddfod Activities - 28th February 2022 - We spent the morning singing songs and watching the infants perform dances and poems, and then during the afternoon we carried out a range of activities with a Welsh theme.
Well-Being Wednesday - 2nd March - We looked at aspirations and discussed the jobs we could be when we are older and why we wanted to be these. Lots of fun was had discussing our hopes and dreams for our future selves.
World Book Day 2022 - We carried out a book scavenger hunt, finding adverbs, similes and a range of different characters within the books in our class library.
TRIP LETTER
WYTHNOS 8 - W.B 28th February 2022
Croeso Nol! I hope you have all had a wonderful half term and enjoyed time with family and friends, recharging those batteries after a busy half term. It was lovely to see the sun appear towards the end of the week so I am sure you have had lots of fun out and about. I am looking forward to hearing all about your adventures tomorrow.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Children can wear Welsh costumes/jerseys or Welsh coloured clothes into school today for our Eisteddfod. We will be singing our song in our houses to the school and completing Welsh themed activities in the afternoon. I hope you have all been practising it ready to perform.
Dydd Mawrth
PE - Please wear kit to school
Dydd Mercher
Homework will be uploaded to J2Homework
Rights and Wellbeing Wednesday
Dydd Iau
World Book Day - Please remember you are welcome to come to school dressed as your favourite character from your favourite book, I can not wait to see who arrives in Caerau!
The children will have the opportunity to buy a book in our bring and buy fair in the afternoon. If you have a book you no longer want and are willing to donate, please bring it to school tomorrow or Tuesday.
Dydd Gwener
Swimming - please remember to bring your swimming costume/trunks, towel and goggles if required. A plastic bag would be useful to put the wet items into. There is no time to shower and wash hair, so no shower gel or shampoo is required.
I am really pleased to let you know that Miss Morris will be returning to Caerau tomorrow morning. She is very excited to see you all and to start working with you on the next part of our topic. Miss Morris is a student teacher from University of England, Bristol and was with us before Christmas. She thoroughly enjoyed her time in Year 4 and has told me she can not wait to start her next placement with you this week.
I am really looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning my little lovelies. We have a busy week ahead but lots of fun to be had.
Mrs Rees :o)
School Closure 18/02/22
We will be sharing suggested activities to work on at home tomorrow (18th February) 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 (Mrs Rees) or you can message the whole class. You will need to choose Caerau.
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.
WYTHNOS 6 - Week Beginning 14th February
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth
Fit 4 Fun - Please wear P.E kits to school
Homework due in today
Dydd Mercher
J2 Homework - Welsh task
Dydd Gwener
Swimming
Learn its
This week is Welsh week. We will be completing all our Welsh tasks for our Eisteddfod competitions. I am looking forward to seeing your creative juices flowing as we delve into the wonderful world of Welsh art, poetry and song.
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 4 - W.B 7th February 2022
Beth sy'n Digwydd yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell check.
Hansel and Gretel reading day - Please bring in reading diaries.
Dydd Mawrth
Fit 4 fun - Please wear P.E kit to school.
Gingerbread Man reading day - Please bring in reading diaries.
Dydd Mercher
J2 homework uploaded onto Hwb.
Puss in Boots reading day - Please bring in reading diaries.
Dydd Iau
Jack in the Beanstalk reading day - Please bring in reading diaries.
Learn Its check.
Dydd Gwener
INSET DAY - No school for pupils.
Dates for The Diary
Eisteddfod
We will be celebrating our Eisteddfod in school on Monday 28th February this year. Children can wear something Welsh, or wear clothing of the Welsh colours to school for this day.
World Book Day
World Book day will be celebrated in school on Thursday 3rd March. Children can come into school dressed as their favourite book character. Our PTA will also be running a 'Bring and Buy Book Fair'. More information will be released about this shortly.
PTA are also hosting a Balloon Race. Please see the poster below for details.
Here's to another fun packed week Year 4.
Have a lovely evening and see you tomorrow morning
Mrs Rees :o)
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
WYTHNOS 4 - Week Beginning 31st January
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Hansel and Gretel to read
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth
Gingerbread Man to read
Fit for Fun - Pupils to wear PE kit to school today
Dydd Mercher
Puss In Boots to read
Literacy Homework will be uploaded to J2Homework
Dydd Iau
Jack and The Beanstalk to read
Dydd Gwener
Swimming
Learn Its Check
Swimming
Swimming with the local authority will begin this week, Friday 4th February. Years 3 and 4 will be going swimming every Friday for the remainder of the Spring Term.
Please can pupils remember to bring the following to school each Friday for lessons:
- Bathers (this should be a one piece swimming costume for girls and appropriate length shorts for boys)
- A towel
- Goggles (if needed)
- A bag (to put their wet clothing and towel in)
Pupils will not have time after lessons to wash hair and shower, so shower gel, shampoo or any other items are not needed.
Please ensure all jewellery is also removed before the children come to school.
Diolch
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 3 - W.B 24th January
Beth Sy'n Digwydd yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Learn its Check
Dydd Mawrth
Pupils to wear PE kit to school today
Homework due
Dydd Mercher
Inset Day for Staff - No school for pupils
Numeracy Homework will be uploaded to J2Homework as normal this afternoon
Dydd Iau
Inset Day for Staff - No school for pupils
Dydd Gwener
Inset Day for Staff - No school for pupils
Reading Diaries/Bags
Due to catching up with work from previous week, not all groups read last week so could ALL children bring their reading diaries into school on Monday for this week only. Thank you.
Mr Davies has uploaded an update on the main school blog page on revised drop off and pick up times. Please head over for his latest information.
Although it is only a short week, I am looking forward to seeing you all in the morning for a busy couple of days!
Mrs Rees :o)
Start of Term Newsletter - Spring 2022
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Hansel and Gretel Reading - Please bring reading diaries today
Maths homework due - do not forget to mark against the answers uploaded
Dydd Mawrth
PE today, please wear kit to school, including a jumper, zip jacket or hoodie as weather is on the cooler side this term.
Gingerbread Man Reading - Please bring reading diaries today
Dydd Mercher
Well-being and Rights Wednesday
Puss in Boots Reading - Please bring reading diaries today
Dydd Iau
Jack in The Beanstalk Reading - Please bring reading diaries today
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check
I hope you have had a wonderful weekend Year 4, I am very much looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning. Thank you for your behaviour and hard work last week, you really have made me a proud teacher.
Mrs Rees :O)
SWIMMING UPDATE
The school has been sent an update from the RCT leisure manager today and unfortunately school swimming sessions have been temporarily suspended for this term. Therefore, we will not be going swimming this Friday and pupils do not need to bring their swimming kits to school with them. The situation will be reviewed at the end of the month when they are hoping to be in the position to resume the program. We will keep you updated.
Thank you for your continued support
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 1 - W.B 10th January 2021
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
No Spell Check today (see information below)
Hansel and Gretel Reading - Please bring reading diaries today
To start our new topic, we will be going on a walk of the local area during the morning. This will be weather dependent, however, please make sure your child has sensible footwear on and a warm coat.
Dydd Mawrth
PE today, please wear kit to school, including a jumper, zip jacket or hoodie as weather is on the cooler side this term.
Gingerbread Man Reading - Please bring reading diaries today
Dydd Mercher
Well-being Wednesday returns
Puss in Boots Reading - Please bring reading diaries today
Dydd Iau
Jack in The Beanstalk Reading - Please bring reading diaries today
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check
Swimming - Please remember swimsuit (no bikini, full swimsuits only) towel and goggles if needed. you may wish to send a plastic bag for your child to put their wet swimming clothes and towel in at the end of the session so that their school bags don't get too damp. All jewellery to be removed before coming to school please.
Last week the pupils were re-assessed in their Big Spell and many have moved up lists. There are a handful of pupils left to assess tomorrow and when they have been completed, new lists will be sent home. We will start the spell checks a week tomorrow, Monday 17th January.
I was very proud of the way you returned to school last week Caerau, a big da iawn and diolch! You cam back to school with an excellent work ethic and settled back into the classroom very well.
Going forward, we need to make sure that we keep the chatting to a minimum until outside on the yard, and when chatting in class we use our spy whisper voices so that the noise level doesn't get too loud. Remember, we have some members of the class who find it difficult when the noise gets loud.
I am really looking forward to starting our new topic this week and delving into the wonderful world of all creatures great and small.
Have a lovely Sunday afternoon and see you bright and early tomorrow morning.
Mrs Rees :o)
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your families and I hope you are fit and well! I would like to start by saying a big thank you for your Christmas gifts, it was very kind of you and very much appreciated by myself and the other members of staff in Caerau. We are very much looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
Mr Davies has updated the blog with our new staggered start and finish times and other information. Please look at the link below to read the updated regulations.
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)
Swimming
This term years 3 and 4 will be attending weekly swimming sessions (starting Friday 14th January), for which they will need a swimming costume, towel and goggles if they usually wear them.
See you tomorrow. I am looking forward to hearing about all your news.
Mrs Rees :o)
Christmas Concert Video
Caerau's Christmas video will be shared in Caerau's J2E shared folder on Hwb tomorrow at 4pm. We hope you enjoy.
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 for your support in this matter.
‘Only by working together, can we achieve our aims.’
WYTHNOS 14 - Week Beginning 13th December
Wow! Can you believe we are about to start our last week of the Autumn term? It is true what they say, time flies when you are having fun! We have had an amazing first term in year 4 and you have all been working very hard. I am extremely proud of everything you have achieved this term and you should be proud of yourselves. It has been a pleasure to look at and mark your books over the last few weeks, you have produced some lovely pieces of work. Just one more week and we will be finishing for a well deserved Christmas break!
Techniquest Trip
It is safe to say we all had a blast on Thursday on our first trip in 2 years. It was such a lovely feeling to get on a coach as a whole class and arrive somewhere off site to spend the day together. The children were very well behaved and great ambassadors for our school. They spent the morning exploring the science exhibitions on offer. The echo of laughter filled the room and it was such a lovely sound. After dinner we were treated to an Elf and Safety workshop where we helped Santa's Chief Elf to decide which new inventions would be passed. There were sparks, flames and bangs galore, we LOVED it!
Take a look at some of the fun we had...
BETH SY'N DIGWYDD YR WYTHNOS HON?
This week the pupils will be recording a small Vlog post about Christmas traditions around the world as an end to our topic. Please see J2Homework for more information if you have not already seen it.
Dydd Llun
Jack in The Beanstalk Reading
Dydd Mawrth
Fit for Fun - Please wear PE kit to school
Hansel and Gretel and Gingerbread Man Reading
Dydd Mercher
Grwp Pel-Droed Recording
Cinema afternoon as a thank you treat from us
Dydd Iau
Grwp Rygbi Recording
Puss in Boots Reading
Dydd Gwener
Grwp Pel Rhwyd Recording
Last day of school
Have a lovely Sunday and see you tomorrow for a fun packed week ahead.
Mrs Rees :o)
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!!!!!
WYTHNOS 13 - Week Beginning 6th December 2021
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Hansel and Gretel Reading
Dydd Mawrth
Fit For Fun - Please wear PE Kit to school
Gingerbread man Reading
Dydd Mercher
Puss in Boots Reading
Dydd Iau
Techniquest Trip - Pupils to wear school uniform and bring a packed lunch
Dydd Gwener
Jack in the Beanstalk Reading
Christmas Dinner Day - Please wear your Christmas Jumpers if you wish to
Recording Christmas concert piece - Please bring in costume/props (texts will be sent)
We are continuing our journey around the world delving into the Christmas traditions in many countries on our travels. The children will be working in groups and independently to carry out a range of tasks that will include research, leaflet writing and elf daily routines.
Take a look at last week's fun...
On Monday a mysterious parcel arrived in Caerau with snowy footprints left beside it. On the parcel lay a tag with a message to Year 4 from the big man himself, Father Christmas! He has asked for our help. He wants to know if Christmas is the same all over the world or whether there are different traditions in each country. We spent the morning delving into the big bag of goodies left and discussed where in the world they came from.
We had fluffy hats from Russia, a sarong from Australia, metro timetables for Madrid and traditional Indian dress to name just a few things we looked at. We also had a few sweet treats delivered which we are going to enjoy this Monday as we ran out of time last week.
We created ourselves as elves. Article 8 of UNCRC states that all children have a right to an identity and we decided to elf ourselves and look at how identities can change.
Following on from our elf activity we delved deeper into the wonderful world of identity during Rights Wednesday where we discussed how identity is not just about the way we look but about everything inside that makes us who we are. The children discussed stereotypes and assumptions and the fact that Article 2 UNCRC states that ALL children should have all 42 rights. This means that no matter where a child comes from, what they look like, who or where they live, they deserve to be treated the same and have the opportunity to have adults who do the best for them.
Here's to another fun packed week Caerau. Have a wonderful Sunday and see you tomorrow morning bright and early, ready to learn.
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 12 - Week Beginning 29th November
Wow! What another fun packed week we had last week during our stay cation in the UK looking at Remembrance Day. I am extremely proud of the effort shown by everyone. We created leaflets about The Royal British Legion, followed step by step instructions to make clay poppies and looked at perimeter making Numicon characters and using our addition skills. Take a look at the fun we had below...
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
This week we are starting the Christmas festivities as we jet off around the world to discover the traditions that take place during this magical time in many different countries. We are going to be delving into many cultures, religions and beliefs to help the children become ethically informed citizens who know their rights and use what they know to find out more about the world.
There will be no specific Guided Reading sessions this week as I will be working with groups in a different way and we will be incorporating our reading sessions within different tasks throughout the week. I ask instead, that all pupils bring their Reading Diaries in tomorrow so that I can award any reading dojos to those who have been practising their reading at home over the last week.
The children came home on Friday with their lines for the Christmas concert. This year it will be a virtual concert and each class will be creating a short video for our a parents to enjoy. Please could you spend this week helping your child learn their line/s. There will be no homework this week so that they can dedicate the time to learn the words and the two songs we will introduce to them tomorrow. In terms of costumes, I will let you know what is needed tomorrow afternoon.
Dydd Gwener
On Friday we will be having a non-uniform day organised by the PTA. Please see the poster below for more information.
Here's to an amazing week of fun and laughter. I can not wait to see where our travels take us and the adventures we will have. You all worked hard on the noise level in class last week, please continue to do so this week.
Have a good evening my little lovelies and see you tomorrow morning
Mrs Rees :O)
WYTHNOS 11 - Week Beginning 22nd November
We had a great week last week celebrating Antibullying Week, Remembrance Day and Children in Need. I was very proud of the discussions had during the week and the way the children listened to each other with empathy and compassion. Take a look at some of the fun we had...
GARDEN OF KINDNESS
As a whole school, we are busy making things to create a beautiful Garden of kindness in the school hall. Caerau were asked to create birds of all shapes and sizes. We watched a tutorial giving us step by step instructions to make origami birds, and then turned paper plates into beautiful robins and colourful birds of paradise.
WORLD DIABETES DAY
Sunday 14th of November was World Diabetes Day which became an official United Nations Day in 2006. It is marked every year on 14th November because this is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. In class we found out about diabetes and how people are affected by it, and also watched videos to find out about the amazing work Diabetes UK do to support those with this illness. We then designed blue nail creations to mark 100 years since insulin was discovered.
RIGHTS MORNING
On Wednesday mornings we spend the time discussing the rights of a child. We have spent the last few weeks familiarising ourselves with the 42 UNCRC articles. This week I was very impressed with how many the children have remembered and understood. Ask your child what rights they remember. I wonder which ones have stayed with them the most. As part of Antibullying Week, we looked at the rights linked to a child's development. We looked at the following:
* Article 8 - A right to an identity.
* Article 12 - A right to be listened to.
* Article 19 - A right to be protected from violence and abuse.
Article 23 - A right to special care and education if disabled.
* Article 24 - A right to healthy food and clean water.
The children worked in groups to discuss what they need to ensure they have all these rights. They filled an outline of one of their group with these things. The final pictures looked amazing. Take a look below...
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Hansel and Gretel Reading
Spell Check
Dydd Mawrth
Gingerbread Man Reading
Fit For Fun - Please wear your PE Kits to school today
Dydd Mercher
Puss in Boots Reading
Well Being and Rights Wednesday
Dydd Iau
Jack in the Beanstalk Reading
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check
Here's to another fabulous week my little lovelies where we remain in the UK and look deeper into Remembrance and the work the Royal British Legion do.
Have a good evening and see you tomorrow morning
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 10 - Week Beginning 15th November
I would like to take this opportunity to say DIOLCH to all the mums and dads I spoke to last week during our parent consultation evenings. It was lovely to have the time to speak to you about your child's progress and have the opportunity to answer some of your questions. Thank you for the lovely comments made and the honest feedback given. Your continued support is gratefully received.
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.
This year the theme is ‘One Kind Word’, emphasising the positive impact a small gesture or comment can have on someone else’s day. Odd Socks Day is held on 15th November to kick off Anti-Bullying Week. This day helps us to recognise that everyone is unique and different, and that we all need kindness and respect.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Odd Sock Day - pupils to wear odd socks to school
Spell Check
Hansel and Gretel Reading Day
Dydd Mawrth
Maths Homework due
Fit for Fun - Wear PE Kit to school
Gingerbread Man Reading Day
Dydd Mercher
Language Homework on J2E Homework
Royal British Legion Visitor
Class Christmas PTA Pictures (see below)
Puss in Boots Reading Day
Dydd Iau
Jack in the Beanstalk Reading Day
Dydd Gwener
Children In Need - Pupils to dress up as their favourite Hero and bring in £1 donation
Christmas Jumpers
We will be taking our annual Christmas photo on Wednesday 17th November. Please can your child bring in a Christmas jumper/top/dress to wear for the photo on this day? Please can you send them in a bag, clearly labelled with their name? The children are to wear their uniform to school and will put their Christmas items on for the photo, then take them straight off again to bring back home that day.
Here's to a fun packed week where we are jetting home to the UK to raise awareness of Remembrance Day, Antibullying Week and Children in Need. A week of discussion and listening to one another with kindness and compassion.
Have a great Sunday my little lovelies and see you Monday morning when we will be celebrating all the wonderful differences we have in Caerau
Mrs Rees :o)
STARTING BLOCKS - Athletics Program
WYTHNOS 9 - Week Beginning 8th November
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Hansel and Gretel Reading
Spell Check
Language homework due on Hwb
Dydd Mawrth
Gingerbread Man Reading
Fit For Fun - Please wear your PE Kits to school today
Parent Consultation Meetings via School Cloud
Dydd Mercher
Puss in Boots Reading
Well Being and Rights Wednesday
Maths Homework uploaded to J2E Homework
Parent Consultation Meetings via School Cloud
Dydd Iau
Jack in the Beanstalk Reading
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check
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.
Here's to another fun packed week ahead my little lovelies where we continue our work on the wonderful Hindu festival, Diwali.
Have a lovely Sunday everyone and see you Monday morning
Mrs Rees :o)
CLASS TRIP
As part of our science topic this term, we have planned and booked a trip to Techniquest for later this term. We are very excited to be able to offer a trip to the pupils after such a challenging time last year. We know the children are very much looking forward to it as much as we are.
The trip is booked for Thursday 9th December. During the visit we will have time to explore the many science exhibitions that Techniquest has on offer, as well as taking part in one of their fabulous workshops. As we are visiting during December, we have chosen one of their Christmas themed science shows, Elf and Safety.
We will join the Elf and Safety team as they show us the very latest in elf technology to help prepare Santa for what will be his busiest Christmas yet. As if jetting around the entire world in just one night wasn’t enough to expect, it turns out that the number of children who need a visit this year is higher than ever. If we don’t take some drastic action, we could have the world’s worst delivery crisis on our hands! Now, it’s down to the elves to come up with new clever ideas to help meet this challenge. But wait… some of those inventions look a bit odd to us, are they sure they’re safe? We’re going to join the team and help the elves to test out their plans to save Christmas this year.
During the visit, the children will have the opportunity to develop not only their science skills, but their numeracy and literacy skills too.
We are asking for a voluntary contribution of £7.50 towards the cost of the trip. The children will need to wear their school uniform and bring a packed lunch with them on the day.
As you may be aware, all school trip payments now take place online as this is the preferred method suggested by RCT local authority. To pay your contribution to the trip, visit the following link.
http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/schoolpayments
We are asking that payments be paid by Wednesday 10th November, with the payment closing on Friday 12th November. A letter will come home with your child on Monday and if you agree to them attending the trip, please complete the form at the bottom of the letter and returned to school by Friday 12th November.
Thank you for your continued support
Mrs Rees and Miss Morris
MATHOPOLY FUN
WYTHNOS 8 - Week Beginning 1st November
Hello my little lovelies! I hope you have had a magical half term and enjoyed lots of time with friends and family. I am looking forward to hearing all your news and listening to what adventures you have been up to whether it be about crisp autumn walks or spooky Halloween fun.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Hansel and Gretel Reading Day - Reading Diary in School
Dydd Mawrth
PE - Please wear kit to school.
Gingerbread Man Reading Day - Reading Diary in School
Dydd Mercher
Language Homework on J2Homework
Puss in Boots Reading Day - Reading Diary in School
Dydd Iau
Jack in The Beanstalk Reading Day - Reading Diary in School
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its Check
Here's to another fun packed week Caerau where we find ourselves flying to our next destination. This time we are off to India and delving into the wonderful celebrations of the Diwali festival.
Have a lovely Sunday and see you bright and early Monday morning.
Mrs Rees :o)
WYTHNOS 7 - Week Beginning 18th October
Wow! Can you believe we are in our final week of this half term?! Time flies when you are having fun! We have had a very buy half term Year 4 and you have been working extremely well, I am very proud of you! I hope you have enjoyed the festivals we have visited so far because I have and I have learnt a lot about the traditions along with you.
Take a look at some of the fun we have had over the past few weeks...
DIWRNOD SHWMAE
Dragon Mindfulness Colouring
Wales Fact File Research
Welsh Reading Comprehension
Castle Building Using Minecraft Education
WELL BEING WEDNESDAY
Why My Friends Think I Am Amazing
I Am Amazing Self Portraits
Partner Exercise Activities
RCT MUSIC
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Book Review Homework to be brought to school
Hansel and Gretel Reading Day - Reading Diary in School
Dydd Mawrth
PE - Please wear kit to school.
Gingerbread Man Reading Day - Reading Diary in School
Dydd Mercher
Maths Homework on J2Homework
Puss in Boots Reading Day - Reading Diary in School
Dydd Iau
Jack in The Beanstalk Reading Day - Reading Diary in School
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its check
Happy Half Term Everyone! :o)
Here's to another fun filled week my little lovelies where we will be delving deeper into the wonderful festival of Kwanzaa.
Have a super Sunday and see you Monday morning
Mrs Rees :o)
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:
- Milk (UHT)
- Cereal and Porridge Oats
- Tinned and Packet Soup
- Fruit Juice (UHT Carton)
- Pasta Sauces
- Rice
- Sponge pudding (tinned)
- Custard
- Tinned tomatoes
- Lentils
- Savoury Rice
- Noodles
- Pasta 'n' Sauce
- Couscous
- Tinned Vegetables
- Instant mash
- Tinned potatoes
- Tinned Meat
- Tinned Fish
- Tinned Fruit
- Jam
- Sugar
- Biscuits / snack bars
- Vegetable Oil
- Tea Bags
- Coffee
- 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
WYTHNOS 6 - Week Beginning 11th October
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spell Check
Hansel and Gretel reading day - reading diary in school
Dydd Mawrth
Fit For Fun - Please wear your PE kit to school today.
Gingerbread Man reading day - reading diary in school
Dydd Mercher
Language Homework uploaded to J2Homework today
Puss in Boots reading day - reading diary in school
Dydd Iau
Jack In The Beanstalk reading day - reading diary in school
Dydd Gwener
Learn Its
Shwmae Day
The children have the choice to wear red, green and white instead of school uniform today to celebrate everything Welsh. We will be immersing ourselves in the Welsh language today through a range of activities.
There will dojo points and prizes for those who speak Welsh to their friends in class and out on the yard. Maybe you could try and start every conversation with something Welsh. That could simply mean using 'Shwmae' (Hello) or 'Bore da' (Good morning) and 'Prynhawn da' (Good afternoon).
Here's to another fun packed week my little lovelies, where we will be delving through the keyhole of houses celebrating our next festival - Kwanzaa. Africa, here we come!
Have a lovely Sunday and see you bright and early on Monday morning
Mrs Rees :O)
PUPIL VOICE
A big WELL DONE to everyone who stood up in front of the class to present why you should be chosen for our school committees. It is not easy to stand in front of others and speak but you were all fantastic and what a difficult job it was for your class mates to choose only 2.
I am very pleased and proud to announce that this year's class representatives are.... Drum roll please...
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Mya and Robert
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Freya and Cian
CRIW CYMRAEG
Eva and Sam
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.
Wythnos 5 - Week Beginning 4th October
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Hansel and Gretel Reading
Spell Check
Language homework due on Hwb
School Committee Voting
Dydd Mawrth
Gingerbread Man Reading
School photographs - Please wear uniform to school NOT PE kits.
Dydd Mercher
Puss in Boots Reading
Maths Homework uploaded to J2E Homework
Dydd Iau
Jack in the Beanstalk Reading
COMMITTEE VOTING
As you may be aware, at Penygawsi we have several pupil voice committees, and each year the children vote for their class representatives. During the voting process, the children have the opportunity to express why they would like to be part of their chosen committee. Each class listen to those who are interested and then vote for their favourite candidates. This year, we will be voting on Monday 4th October for this year's committee members.
The children can apply for more than one committee but can only be successful for one. For each committee, one girl and one boy representative will be chosen. The committees we will be voting for on Monday are as follows:
Criw Cymraeg
School Council
Curriculum Committee
Pob Lwc to those who want to apply!
Have a lovely Sunday my little lovelies and see you on Monday when we will be continuing our travels in the USA, learning more about Independence Day.
Mrs Rees :o)
Welsh Days of The Week
It has come to my attention that some of our parents are not familiar with the days of the week in Welsh. I apologise for not using the English translation next to them but as a school we have had a push on using the Welsh language for many years now and are currently working towards earning our Silver Award in the Cymraeg Campus. In order to achieve this, we are keen to have a visual Welsh ethos throughout the school. It is for this reason I use the Welsh days of the week on this class page.
Please see below the translation for the days of the week for those who may need it. I have also attached a lovely song video from Cyw which you may like to watch with your child.
Dydd Llun - Monday
Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday
Dydd Mercher - Wednesday
Dydd Iau - Thursday
Dydd Gwener - Friday
Dydd Sadwrn - Saturday
Dydd Sul - Sunday
Wythnos 4 - Week Beginning 27th September
A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to our MacMillan Coffee Morning on Friday. Whether it was a cake donation or a monetary donation, we are very grateful. As a school, we raised over £243 which is incredible. This money will go towards helping MacMillan provide specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Maths Homework is due on Hwb
Hansel and Gretel reading day - reading diary in school
Dydd Mawrth
Fit For Fun - Please wear your PE kit to school today.
Gingerbread Man reading day - reading diary in school
Dydd Mercher
Language Homework uploaded to J2Homework today
Puss in Boots reading day - reading diary in school
Dydd Iau
Jack In The Beanstalk reading day - reading diary in school
Here's to another fun packed week my little lovelies, where we will be delving through the keyhole of houses celebrating our next festival - Independence Day. Off to the USA we go!
Have a lovely Sunday and see you bright and early on Monday morning
Mrs Rees :O)
Hwb Help Sheet
Wythnos 3 - Week Beginning 20th September
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
Dydd Llun
Spelling Test today. If your child gets 9 or 10 out of 10 they will move up to List 2. If they get less than 9, they will need to repeat List 1.
Language homework due on Hwb.
Dydd Mawrth
Please wear your PE kit to school - Fit For Fun.
Dydd Mercher
Maths homework uploaded to J2Homework
A little reminder that we have become a paper less school when it comes to homework and all work will be uploaded and should be submitted through Hwb. Therefore, we will not be sending home paper copies of the tasks set each week, unless your child has an issue with their Hwb account.
There is no need to print anything out as we would like the pupils to use J2Launch and the applications on there to complete the tasks set. Every week, I will give suggestions of the specific app your child could use.
Your child came home on Friday with their updated username and password to log on to Oxford Reading Buddy. During the first week of term, all pupils in KS2 undertook a reading assessment which looked at their reading fluency and comprehension. From this the pupils have been regrouped and changes may have been made to the stage they are reading on Oxford Reading Buddy.
Please do not worry if your child is repeating a stage or has stayed on the same stage, this does not mean they have gone backwards but it means that they have not completed certain stages and it is beneficial that they do.
Unfortunately, we are unable to send paper books home at present, so please can you encourage your child to read books using Oxford Reading Buddy and any that you have at home? When listening to your child read, we encourage you to make a comment in their reading diaries, which will be looked at when they are brought to school on your child's reading day. If your child needs a new reading diary please let me know.
Please remember, your child listening to you read is just as important as you listening to them. When you read, you are modelling expression, pauses and the pronunciation of more difficult words. If you are the one doing the reading, ask your child a set of questions to determine their understanding of what they have listened to.
Your child will be told their reading groups tomorrow. Please see below the Reading Group Days for this term.
Monday - Hansel and Gretel
Tuesday - Gingerbread Man
Wednesday - Puss in Boots
Thursday - Jack in The Beanstalk
Friday - Hansel and Gretel
So, something very exciting happened last week. A magical keyhole appeared in the classroom with an envelope inside. When we opened the envelope we found a letter from Welsh explorer Ash Dykes. He has set Caerau a challenge to find out about the celebrations and traditions around the world. Once we finished reading the letter, we discussed our ideas and then watched an interview with Ash himself; he really is one cool dude!
Here's to another fun packed week Year 4. I am looking forward to delving through the keyhole and finding out about the wonderful celebrations that take place in our first country of choice, China.
Have a lovely Sunday and see you Monday morning
Mrs Rees :o)
Autumn Term Newsletter
Wythnos 2 - W.B 13th September 2021
Wow, what a great first week back we had! It was lovely to see the children's smiley faces on Monday and also see them still there on Friday afternoon. They especially enjoyed our science investigations focused on forces. We made predictions, talked about fair testing and carried out 2 enquiries looking at the height and material of ramps, and how this affects the distance a car travels. Take a look at the photos below to see some of the fun we had.
I hope the children enjoyed their first week in Caerau and are looking forward to another exciting week ahead.
Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?
What Is Happening This Week?
Your child will come Monday with their new Big Spelling set list. We carried out an assessment last week to see what list was needed for each child. As it is a new term, we will be starting from List 1 of each set again. So even if your child brings home the same set as before the summer, they need to start with List 1. Revising words they have done previously will not harm them and in fact, will help them spell them without support in their independent writing.
Please support your child in learning these spellings throughout the week. We suggest they spend at least 5 minutes a day practising each word, spelling them verbally, writing them down and also putting them into sentences so that they have a thorough understanding of the word.
Our spelling tests will take place every week on a Monday, with the children practising them daily during registration Tuesday to Friday.
Take a look at this tip sheet with some strategies for learning spellings.
Dydd Mawrth
Please wear PE kit to school today as you have Fit For Fun followed by your first Music session.
Dydd Mercher
Language homework will be uploaded to J2Homework today and is due back on Monday 20th September.
We have a busy week ahead Caerau, it is important that we remain focused and keep the chatting to a minimum. Remember those indoor voices and let's try really hard to keep our bottoms on our seats this week!
Have a lovely Sunday evening and see you bright and early tomorrow morning my little lovelies.
Mrs Rees :o)
Wythnos 1 - Week Beginning 6th September
Welcome to Caerau's Class Page. This is where you will find all the relevant information you will need for your child's class each week. I aim to update this page before Sunday afternoon each week. I will also update photos and information about the fun and exciting things we will be doing in class.
Hello from me! I am Mrs Rees and I will be your child's class teacher this year. I am really looking forward to working in Year 4 and getting to know your child, as well as yourselves over the next three terms.
We are very lucky to have Mrs Mallia with us this year. She will be with us every day and there to support individual pupils within the class.
I hope you have had a wonderful summer and have enjoyed lots of time with family and friends. After such a strange year, we all certainly deserved some fun and adventures. I am looking forward to hearing all about what you have been up to and seeing you all on Monday. I hope you are all excited to return to school and ready for lots of fun while we start the next part of your learning journey.
Our first week will focus on you settling into Year 4 and giving me time to get to know you all. We have our Class Charter to complete, looking at the Children's Rights we would like to focus on in our class this year, along with the rules we think we need to make Caerau the best class it can possibly be!
Every day, your child will need to bring:
A packed lunch (if they are not having school dinner.)
A small, healthy snack in a sealed bag or container.
A bottle of water - NO squash or fizzy drinks please.
Lunch boxes will be kept on your child's peg in the cloakroom and the children will place their snack box and drink bottle in our class snack boxes when they come into class every morning. Please ensure all items are clearly labelled and if your child is having packed lunch, please can snacks be kept separate?
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.
This week looks like it could be very hot. Please ensure that your child has a sun hat and that sun cream is applied before coming into school every day.
We will send out any further information and what we will be learning this term by the end of the first week.
Have a lovely Sunday, enjoying the glorious sunshine we have been promised. Remember to get an early night, ready for our first day together on Monday. I am looking forward to seeing you all again and starting our Year 4 journey together.
Diolch
Mrs Rees :o)
Academic Year 2021-2022
Today is your child's last day in Caerau, and my last day as their class teacher.
Honestly, I will miss your children very much, not just as individuals but more as the little community we have built together over the last year and the memories we have made. Spring term took us by surprise when we entered back into Lockdown, but the children showed their maturity and resilience and continued to produce work to a very high standard, even though lessons were being taught online. We have thrown our classroom door open and welcomed a number of pupils to our class community this year too, which has been lovely.
I am incredibly grateful for the support and patience you have shown me this year and I am thankful for trusting me to 'borrow' your children for a year and teach them. We may have had another slightly different, rather disrupted school year, but your children are still the best and always will be!
You should all be very proud.
Thank you so much for all the cards, gifts and kind words. It's not very often I am speechless, but I have been this week. You are all so kind.
Have a wonderful, wonderful summer.
It's over and out for me!
See you in September
Mrs B
Well, we have made it to the last week! I can't believe how fast the year has gone, but I can honestly say I have had a fantastic year with you children!
Monday - pupils to wear PE kit to school for a session with Fit4Fun.
Please see post below regarding Tesco Community Grant Scheme.
Diolch
Mrs B
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!
Wythnos 13 - 5 July 2021
Well, its the penultimate week of the school calendar. I can't quite believe it!
On Monday, the pupils will be told who their class teacher is going to be next year and a text will be sent home before the end of the day. The children will have an opportunity to meet their class teacher on Friday. i am sure they can't wait!
As our end product for this topic, the pupils wanted to write their own campfire song and create a music video. They have been working hard on these over the last few weeks and weather permitting, we are hoping to record them on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please can the pupils come to school in casual clothes on these days that will fit with their music video? Once the videos are recorded, we will share them with you via j2e.
Pupils to wear PE kit to school on Friday.
Diolch
Mrs B
Wythnos 12 - 28 June 2021
Well we are nearly there. Last 3 weeks to go!
On Thursday the children are going to enjoy a fun afternoon with a quiz and a little treat.
PE clothes to be worn to school on Friday.
Diolch
Mrs B
Wythnos 11 - 21 June 2021
We had a great Sports Day last week. It was so nice to see all the children competing and showing their resilience.
All pupils to wear school uniform again as from tomorrow. PE kit on Friday only, please.
On Friday we are also wearing red to school (please scroll down to see the poster). Mr Thomas will be collecting any donations for Velindre at the gate and in Breakfast Club.
The weather looks a little unsettled this week. Please ensure you have a thin rain coat in school daily in case it rains lightly during break and lunch time.
Diolch
Mrs B
Wythnos 10 - 14 June 2021
Well the weather is looking beautiful for the week just in time for sports day. Please can pupils wear their PE kit to school every day this week, as we will hold our sports day during the coolest time we can. Unfortunately, we are unable to invite any spectators to the event, but I will try and take as many photos as possible to share with you on here. Please ensure that your child has plenty of water in school with them this week, a sun hat and have applied sun cream before they attend school.
New homework will be updated on j2homework on Wednesday.
Diolch
Mrs B
Yay, it looks like summer has arrived! I hope you all had a lovely half term and managed to get out and about in the beautiful sun. I can't wait to hear what you have been up to tomorrow morning.
Well, we are entering the last half term in Caerau. How did that happen? We have got the last push to go and lots of work to complete within the next 6 weeks, but I am really looking forward to it.
As the weather is getting warmer, please ensure you have a water bottle in school with you daily as well as putting on your sun cream before you come to school. British weather isn't the best, so please bring a coat if the weather forecast doesn't look great. PE kit is to be worn to school every Friday this half term.
See you in the morning.
Mrs B
Wythnos 7 - 24 May 2021
Where have the last 7 weeks gone? I have loved being back in the classroom with my favourite little people. We have loved getting stuck in to our topic 'Together Stronger' and have learnt lots of new skills already. I am looking forward to watching the children transfer their poetry skills after half term, to write a comp fire song. However, I think we are all ready for a short break now and to recharge our batteries for the final half term of they year. Fingers crossed that the weather will improve and we can all manage to have a little bit of normality this holiday.
Monday
Homework should be completed and pupils need to comment in j2message what level they reached and their score.
Wednesday
New homework will be set - Language homework
Thursday
All pupils to wear PE kit to school
Friday
INSET day
Have a lovely half term all and I will see all the children back in school on Monday 7th of June.
Mrs B
Wythnos 6 - 17 May 2021
This week is a short week, as Friday is an INSET day, so there is no school for the pupils.
Please ensure that homework is uploaded to your j2e 'Homework 2020' folder by Monday morning. New homework will be available online on Wednesday. I am looking forward to seeing all your rhyming poems.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Mrs B
Wythnos 5 - 10 May 2021
This week we will be holding our parents' evenings. Thank you to everyone who has booked an appointment. Please remember to keep your telephone close by during the half hour time slot you have requested. Appointments are 10 minutes and I will be adhering to these times as other parents will be waiting for their call. I am looking forward to telling you all about what your child has been getting up to in school and how you can help support them at home.
Thank you for your patience with the homework last Wednesday. I have been having awful trouble with my HWB account. I have now managed to write in j2homework too. All homework needs to be completed, self marked (the answers are in shared files) and uploaded to the Homework 2020 file by Sunday evening. New homework will be set on Wednesday.
PE kit needs to be worn to school on Friday.
Reminder that Friday the 21st and 28th of May are INSET days.
Diolch
Mrs B
Huddle Flyer at Bryncelynnog
I hope you have all enjoyed your May bank holiday weekend, even if the weather wasn't on our side.
Thank you to all the parents who have already booked their appointment for Parents Evening on the 11th, 12th and 13th of May. If you haven't already done so, please can you book your slot by clicking on the link on the previous post. Please remember to book in your child's name, as I don't know all the parents by their first names.
All homework tasks to be completed by tomorrow and a new task will be set on Wednesday.
PE session will take place on Friday, please wear your kit to school. It is important that all pupils come to school in their PE kit, so they can take part in PE sessions safely.
Diolch
Mrs B
Summer Term Parent Evenings
Our parent evenings will be held on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th May. These will be via phone call with myself. I will contact you using the first contact telephone number we have in our school system. Please make sure your details are up to date and if you would like us to contact you on a different number, please let me know? Copy and paste the link below to make an appointment:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caerau-parents-evening-tickets-152981133689
Diolch
Mrs B
Wythnos 3 - 26 April 2021
Next week is a a quiet week, so only a few things to note.
All pupils will need to wear PE kit to school on Tuesday and Friday next week.
Both Maths and Language homework must be completed by Monday. New homework will be set on Wednesday.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Mrs B
Wythnos 2 - 19 April 2021
Next week is Wales Outdoor Learning Week, so I am looking forward to getting outdooors with the children. I have planned a lovely Science activity linked to our Science, but I desperately need 15 large plastic bottles by the beginning of the week. If you or any family members have any spare, please can you bring them in to school. I promise to put them all in recycling when we have finished with them.
Sponsored Read - If you are unable to pay your money in through paypal, please feel free to send the money in to school with your child in a sealed envelope which is clearly labelled. I am so proud of the children who have completed the sponsored read and some of the pupils have read so many books. Da iawn!
PE - All pupils to wear PE kit to school on Friday.
Literacy Homework - Must be completed by Monday 19th of April. Maths homework will be set on Wednesday 21st of April on j2e.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Mrs B
Summer Term - Wythnos 1 - 12th April 2021
I hope you have all had a great Easter holidays and managed to relax and enjoy some family time.
Well, I can't quite believe we are entering the Summer term already. This year has flown, but as the saying goes 'time flies when you are having fun!' I am looking forward to getting stuck in to our new topic 'Together Stronger'. The children have decided that they would like to learn about survival skills during this topic, through working together. This could be fun! At the end of the term, they are going to be writing, and recording their own campfire song and creating their own music video. Keep your eyes peeled, as I will be sharing these with you at the end of the term.
On Monday the 12th of April, please can the children wear dark tracksuit bottoms/leggings and trainers to school, with their school uniform top. They will also need a waterproof coat. Fingers crossed that the weather will be kind to us, and we can kick start the topic down the forest.
PE days this term will be every Friday. On a Friday pupils will need to wear their PE kit to school and bring a water bottle too. They are going to be working together to play team games.
This term we will be combining all the new skills that we learnt during Distance Learning, with what we do best in class. This means that your child will need to complete some Homework tasks at home before they can complete work in class. They will find these on j2homeowrk. Please can you support your child with completing these tasks. The first task will be set on Monday. They will need to have completed this before they can complete one of their afternoon tasks independently. Thank you for your support.
I can't wait to see all the pupils on Monday morning, so we can catch up on what they have been getting up to over the Easter holidays, find out how they have been getting on with their sponsored read and start our new topic. Drop off times and locations will remain the same as before Easter.
See you Monday morning.
Mrs B
Wythnos 12 - Wythnos olaf
Well, we have nearly made it. It has been a very strange term, but we have learnt lots of new skills, and I am so glad we have managed to get back in the class together before the holidays.
Please can pupils wear PE kit to school on Wednesday this week. After Easter, we will have a set day. I will send further information in the new term.
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 a lovely Easter holiday, and I hope the weather is kind to us all. Have fun!
Mrs B
A great start to the week
It has been wonderful to see most of the children back in class over the last two days. We had lots of nervous and anxious children at the beginning of both days, but after a long discussion and reassurance the children were all happy leaving school on both days. They have assured me, that they are excited to come back tomorrow, to see the rest of the class. It has been so lovely to see them, catch up, discuss how much they have grown and today we talked about happy dreams that we look forward to when we get back to 'normal'.
Don't forget that PE kit needs to be worn to school tomorrow. I can't wait to see you all in the morning.
Mrs Black.
Wythnos 11 - 15th of March
After 10 weeks of Distance Learning we are finally going to be back in the class with each other next week, and I can't wait! I am looking forward to seeing all your happy faces and catching up with what you have been getting up to in Lockdown. I am sure you will have lots of news to tell me.
I want to say a HUGE thank you to both children and parents for all the hard work that has been completed in Lockdown since Christmas. As a working mum of two, I know it's not easy. I really appreciate the time and effort that you have put in to every piece of work that you have completed and this will definitely benefit the children when they return next week. Thank you for all the kind emails I have received over the last few weeks, I really appreciate them too. They have made me smile, some have even made me shed a few tears, but most of all they have made me a very proud teacher and I feel honoured to be your child's teacher.
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.
Next week, please can pupils attending on Monday and all pupils wear PE kit to school. This is dark bottoms/leggings and hoody/jumper with a plain white tshirt and trainers. Please ensure you have a water bottle too.
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!
Please ensure that pupils have a coat in school with them every day and a substantial, healthy snack to eat at break time.
Enjoy your weekend and I can't wait to see you next week!
Mrs B
Wythnos 10 - 8 March 2021
Week 10 will be our last week of distance learning, due to the children returning to school from the 15th of March. Mrs Harries will send further details on how this will happen later in the week. Please keep an eye on the school website.
Dydd Llun/Monday
9.30 am - Wellbeing live session - announce the winning house for the Eisteddfod
2.00pm - Live language lesson
Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday
HUB children will need to wear PE kit to school and bring their water bottle so they can enjoy a session with Fit4Fun
2.00pm - Live Maths lesson
You will need paper and a pen for your live lesson, and please remember to join with both camera and microphone turned off.
See you Monday morning :0)
Mrs B
Wythnos 9 - 1 March 2021
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus Pawb! We have a very busy week ahead with St David's Day celebrations, World Book Day and our Eisteddfod results. Unfortunately, we will not be able to celebrate these fantastic days in school, but we will make the most of it and I have set some lovely activities for you to complete on St David's Day and World Book Day.
On Monday our Wellbeing Live session will take place at 9am. Our other Live sessions will take place on Thursday and Friday this week. On Thursday morning we will meet for a story linked to our topic to start World Book Day off, and on Friday afternoon I will be announcing the winners of the Eisteddfod competition. I will send links for these live sessions during the week.
Hub pupils - please remember that if you are in the HUB on Tuesday this week, you will need to wear your PE kit to school.
Diolch
Mrs B
Spring 2021
This term our whole school topic is 'Love Where You Live'. In our class, we have decided to look at the Welsh Coal Mines in greater depth, as part of this topic. We will be finding our more about the coal mines in Wales, writing a persuasive leaflet to encourage people to visit a coal mine and designing and making a tram. In Science, we will be looking at forces and how we can use a Newton meter to measure the force of a tram carrying different amounts of coal. Our Welsh topics are 'Salwch' (Illness) and 'Chwaraeon' (Sport). We will continue to learn these skills through distance learning, but I am keeping everything crossed that we will return to school before Easter, so we can share the amazing work that has already been completed this term so far.
Helo a chroeso i Caerau!
Welcome to the new class page for Caerau. This is where you will find new information about your child's class. I will update the class page regularly and will post my weekly update, every Sunday on here from now on. I look forward to sharing all the exciting new updates, so you can find out more about what your child is getting up to in class.
Mrs Black