Tryfan Mrs Rees

Week beginning 22nd April

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Homework uploaded to J2e

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Guided Reading – can all reading diaries be in school for all reading groups

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club

Film Night KS2 – see poster for details

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week beginning 15^th April

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spelling Assessment – to see if any children can move up a level

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Homework uploaded to J2e

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Guided Reading – can all reading diaries be in school for all reading groups

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week beginning 8^th April

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

Welcome back! I hope you have had a relaxing break and are ready for the new term.

Dydd Llun/Monday

INSET Day

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Guided Reading – can all reading diaries be in school for all reading groups

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

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

Week beginning 18^th March

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

The book fair will be in school from Monday to Thursday. Your child will be able to purchase a book during morning break.

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Parents Evening appointments

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Parents Evening appointments

Dydd Iau/Thursday

World Down Syndrome Day (see below)

Guided Reading – can all reading diaries be in school for all reading groups

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club

What is World Down Syndrome Day?

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

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

Why mark WDSD?

On this one day we have a chance to make a change. A better chance than any other day! So, on 21 March we create a single global voice advocating for rights, inclusion, and well-being. 

Please join us in raising awareness of Down Syndrome by wearing either lots of socks or odd socks to school on this day! 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Break up for Easter Holidays – hope you all have a lovely break!

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week beginning 11^th March

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New Homework uploaded onto Hwb

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Cricket Wales – last session - please wear PE kit to school

Guided Reading – can all reading diaries be in school for all reading groups

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club (if you have signed up for it)

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week beginning 4^th March

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded onto Hwb

World Book Day – Dress up as your hero (see Previous post)

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Cricket Wales – free cricket sessions for the next few weeks - please wear PE kit to school

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club (if you have signed up for it)

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week beginning 26^th February

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

Recycling uniform coffee morning for parents (see poster)

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Eisteddfod Celebrations – children need to wear something Welsh or welsh colours

Homework uploaded onto Hwb

Colour disco in the evening (see poster)

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Church visit ‘Easter Cracked’ – can children make sure they have a waterproof coat in school please.

Cricket Wales – free cricket sessions for the next few weeks - please wear PE kit to school

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club (if you have signed up for it)

Dydd Gwener/Friday

March Newman Photographers will be taking photos of the children in their St David’s Day costumes, rugby shirts etc…so children can wear these to school.

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

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 19^th February

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

I hope you have all had a relaxing break. This week we will be completing our Eisteddfod entries for our celebration on February 28^th.

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Reading Diaries and reading books – Jaqueline Wilson Group

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Reading Diaries and reading books – Julia Donaldson Group

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded onto Hwb

Reading Diaries and reading books – David Walliams Group

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Reading Diaries and reading books – Roald Dahl Group

Cricket Wales – free cricket sessions for the next few weeks - please wear PE kit to school

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club - to book see link Fit4Fun

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week beginning 5^th February

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Reading Diaries and reading books – Jaqueline Wilson Group

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Reading Diaries and reading books – Julia Donaldson Group

Safer Internet Day

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded onto Hwb

Reading Diaries and reading books – David Walliams Group

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Reading Diaries and reading books – Roald Dahl Group

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week beginning 29^th January

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Reading Diaries and reading books – Jaqueline Wilson Group

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Reading Diaries and reading books – Julia Donaldson Group

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Maths Homework uploaded onto Hwb

Reading Diaries and reading books – David Walliams Group

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Science Workshop

Reading Diaries and reading books – Roald Dahl Group

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week beginning 22nd January

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Maths Homework uploaded onto Hwb

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Please could all See Saw forms be completed and returned to school on Monday.

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week beginning 15^th January

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

Immersion day – We are becoming scientists for our hook into our new topic, so could pupils bring a white shirt/jacket to wear for the day – this will go over their uniform.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Spell Check

Fit 4 Fun – pupils to wear PE kit into school

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club starts – link is on the previous post

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded onto Hwb

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Fit4fun Afterschool Club

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

Week Commencing 8th January 2024

Mrs Rees sends her heartfelt thanks for all of the well wishes and Christmas gifts.  She was completely blown away by your kindness and support which is extremely appreciated.  She is recovering well at home and is being well looked after by her family and friends.

For the time being I (Mrs Boat) will be supporting your children with their learning as much as possible and I am looking forward to spending time with them all.

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

Dydd Llun/Monday

INSET - School closed to children

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

PE kit to be worn to school

Spelling will be assessed and new lists brought home.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Homework uploaded to J2e

I am looking forward to the new topic which is Science and Technology and have been busy planning some exciting activties.

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Week Commencing 18th December

Wow what an exciting and busy term we have had in Tryfan!  You have worked so incredibly hard and have made me a very proud teacher; I have enjoyed every second of the autumn term with you! I am only sorry that I can not be there to enjoy the final week with you.  I want you to know that your hard work and enthusiasm has shone through this term and you should be very proud of the work you have produced!  You certainly deserve the Christmas break that will soon be here and I hope you have a wonderful time with your friends and family.

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Spell Check

Dydd Mawrth

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn to school.

Dydd Mercher

Cinema morning for KS2

Dydd Iau

Some of the choir visiting Parc Newydd Care Home - Those attending to bring Christmas jumpers to wear.

Dydd Gwener

Learn Its check

Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year to You All!

Nadolig Llawen a Blwydden Newydd Dda pawb!!

Diolch

Mrs Rees ;o)

Week Beginning 11th December

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Last swimming session today - please bring your swimming kit and towel to school

Spell check

Dydd Mawrth

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

Welsh Whisperer Workshop - a fun and engaging poetry/song writing session

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

Carol Concert 2pm

Pupils can wear their Christmas jumpers/dresses/outfits to school, for this afternoon's 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

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.

Fit 4 Fun After School Club - Please bring your P.E kit to school to get changed at the end of the day.

Dydd Gwener

Christmas dinner - Pupils can wear Christmas jumpers/outfits to school for this. 

 Here's to a fun and exciting week ahead my little lovelies.  Make sure you have lots of early nights because it is going to be a very busy week indeed!

See you tomorrow, 

Mrs Rees :o)

Week Beginning 4th December

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Spell Check

Swimming - please bring swim kit and towel to school.

Extra tickets now available! - Please send requests for extra tickets to school with payment in an envelope labelled with your child's name and the date and time of the concert you would like extra tickets for.  These extra tickets are on a first come first serve basis so unfortunately tickets cannot be reserved as there are only a limited number of tickets left.

Dydd Mawrth

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Mercher

New homework on J2E Homework

Dydd Iau

Fit4fun after school club - please bring PE kit to school

Dydd Gwener

KS2 Pantomime Trip - Pupils need to be in school for 8:30am as we will be leaving before the start of school to make sure we reach the coliseum in time for the show to begin.  We ask that all pupils wear their school uniform.  They may bring a treat/snack and a drink to take with them to the Pantomime but it MUST be nut free.  We will be back in school in time for lunch.

Diolch

Mrs Rees :o)

School Lottery

Do you fancy winning the fantastic prize below?

If so click on the link below to find out more information.

Penygawsi School Lottery

Week Beginning Monday 27th November

Beth Sy'n Digwydd yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Spell Check

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

Please return raffle ticket money or any unsold tickets.

Dydd Mawrth

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher

Welsh Learning Log Task set and extended from last week

Dydd Iau

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

Dydd Gwener

Learn Its Check

PTA - Christmas Fayre from 3:30pm on.

See poster below for information about tokens for the Christmas Fayre

Here's to another fun packed weekend Tryfan

Remember to stay focused and keep the chatting to a minimum

Mrs Rees ;O)

Week Beginning Monday 20th November

Beth Sy'n Digwydd yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Spell check

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

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

https://forms.office.com/e/BfjfXiH9Kx 

EVERY child has 2 tickets allocated initially.  If there are any tickets remaining once everyone has had what they want, then we will sell these on a first come, first serve basis.

Dydd Mawrth

Fit4Fun please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher

New Learning Log Task will be uploaded to HWB

Dydd Iau

Fit4fun afterschool club - please bring PE kit to school.

Dydd Gwener

Learn Its

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

Diolch

Mrs Rees :o)

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 13th November

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Wear odd socks to school today to mark the start of Antibullying Week because at Penygawsi Primary we Sock It To The Bullies! - Please note that throughout the week we will carry out activities linked to friendship and bullying.

Swimming - please bring swim kit and towel to school.

Spell Check

Dydd Mawrth

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher

Maths homework uploaded to J2E

Dydd Iau

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

Dydd Gwener

Learn Its Check

Children in Need - Non uniform - Bright colours, spots or PJs - 50p suggested donation to the charity.

I am looking forward to another fun packed week Tryfan, where we will be delving into the wonderful world of dance.

Have a lovely Sunday and see you tomorrow morning

Mrs Rees :o)

Week Beginning 23rd October

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Swimming - please bring swim kit and towel to school.

Spell Check

Coffee afternoon and Mental Health Drop In Support Session

Parent Evenings

Dydd Mawrth

Fit4fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Parent Evenings

Dydd Mercher

Upbeat Wales Parent Assembly at 10.20am

Dydd Iau

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

Dydd Gwener

Harvest Assembly

Learn Its Check

I am looking forward to our final week before the half term break Tryfan and also having the opportunity to speak with your parents/carers to tell them how well you have settled into year 5. 

If you haven't already, and you would like to be entered into the Young Writer's Poetry Competition, please complete the form below.  This form needs to be completed by Monday afternoon and any pupils whose parents/carers have not given permission will not be entered into the competition.

Poetry Competition Permission Form

Have a lovely Sunday and see you Monday bright and early.

Mrs Rees :o)

Week Beginning 16th October

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Swimming this morning - please remember your swimming kit and towel.  Due to time restraints, please do not bring shampoo as a quick rinse is all we have time for.

Spell Check

Roald Dahl reading today - Please bring your reading diaries

Dydd Mawrth

Fit for Fun PE session - Please wear PE kit to school, including a jacket or jumper if weather colder.

Julia Donaldson reading today - Please bring your reading diaries

Dydd Mercher

Welsh Homework Uploaded to J2E

David Walliams reading today - Please bring your reading diaries

Dydd Iau

Jacqueline Wilson reading today - Please bring your reading diaries

Fit for Fun After School Club - Please bring kit to change into.  Do not wear to school, uniform to be worn please.

Dydd Gwener 

Learn Its Check

Young Writer's Poetry Competition

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

Young Writer's Competition

Have a lovely Sunday and see you Monday morning bright and early

Mrs Rees :o)

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.  Take a little sneak peek at Tryfan's talents below...

Thank you for your continued support

Mrs Rees :O)
 

Week Beginning 9th October

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Swimming this morning - please remember your swimming kit and towel.  Due to time restraints, please do not bring shampoo as a quick rinse is all we have time for.

Spell Check

Jacqueline Wilson Reading Day - Please bring your reading diaries

Dydd Mawrth

Fit for Fun PE session - Please wear PE kit to school, including a jacket or jumper if weather colder.

Julia Donaldson Reading Day - Please bring your reading diaries

Dydd Mercher

Maths Homework Uploaded to J2E

School photos today

Dydd Iau

Roald Dahl Reading Day - Please bring your reading diaries

Fit for Fun After School Club - Please bring kit to change into.  Do not wear to school, uniform to be worn please.

Dydd Gwener 

Shwmae Day - Pupils are invited to wear Welsh colours to school today to celebrate all things Welsh. Could pupils bring an extra snack into school for an afternoon of Welsh conversation?  If the snack has a Welsh theme, even better!

David Walliams Reading Day - Please bring your reading diaries

Learn Its Check

Another busy week ahead blwyddyn 5, please remember to stay focused and continue working with the same enthusiasm you have shown over the past few weeks. Just remember chatting is for break time, unless the topic of chat is work!

This week we will see the return of our Garden of Kindness Reward Scheme.  Our Helpwr Heddiw will be on the look out for acts of kindness and they will choose 2 pupils every day to receive the petal of kindness to be put on our flower in the school hall.  Remember, once that flower is full we get a reward as a class.  I wonder how long it will take to fill up.

Have a lovely Sunday and see you tomorrow bright and early

Mrs Rees :o)

Week Beginning 2nd October

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

INSET Day - School closed for children

Dydd Mawrth

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear PE kit to school - remember your trainers

David Walliams and Jacqueline Wilson Reading Day - Please bring your reading diaries

Welsh Homework due

Dydd Mercher

Julia Donaldson Reading Day - Please bring your reading diaries.

Language Homework uploaded to J2E Homework

Dydd Iau

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club - Please bring kit to school to change into at end of day.  Do not wear kit to school, uniform to be worn.

Roald Dahl Reading Day - Please bring reading diary

Thrive Thursday

Dydd Gwener

Learn Its Check

David Walliams Reading Day - Please bring reading diary

MacMillan Coffee Morning: 9am - 10am in school hall - Any donations of shop bought cakes and biscuits will be gratefully accepted.

Week Beginning 25th September

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun

Spell Check

Swimming - remember swimming costume/trunks and towel

Jacqueline Wilson Reading Day - Please bring reading diary

Dydd Mawrth

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear PE kit to school - remember your trainers

Julia Donaldson Reading Day - Please bring reading diary

Dydd Mercher

Welsh Homework uploaded to J2E Homework

Dydd Iau

Fit 4 Fun Afterschool Club - Please bring kit to school to change into at end of day.

Roald Dahl Reading Day - Please bring reading diary

Thrive Thursday - Community - We will be looking at refugees and migrants and how they have a right to be part of a community within a new country.  We will also be discussing the differences between the two.

Dydd Gwener

Learn Its Check

David Walliams Reading Day - Please bring reading diary

Big Write

This week we will be planning and writing our first Big Write of the year.  As you know, our genre this term is Poetry and we have been delving into the wonderful world of poems and their features over the past two weeks. When you do your own poem this week you will be given a success criteria to follow with specific poetic features to include, but we need to remember our non-negotiables which I will be looking for.  Let's remind ourselves of them:

1. Date and LO

2. Capital Letters and Full Stops

3. Cursive Writing

4. Cross mistakes out with a pencil

I hope you have a lovely Sunday and look forward to seeing you tomorrow, bright and early, ready for a new week of learning experiences.  Remember, all I ever ask is that you try your best at all times.  We are all a team and here to support one another.

Diolch

Mrs Rees :o)

Week Commencing 18th September

Beth sy'n Digwydd yr Wythnos Hon?

The children have chosen a reading book to take home with them.  They have also been told their reading groups.

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell-check.

Homework needs to be uploaded to J2E file.

Swimming - swimming kit and towel needed - due to the limited time allocated to get changed please could long hair be braided or tied back?

Jaqueline Wilson Reading Day

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - PE kit to be worn.

Julia Donaldson Reading Day

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Upbeat Wales session

Language Homework uploaded to J2Homework.

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Afterschool Fit4Fun - kit to be brought to school.

Roald Dahl Reading Day

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn It's Check

David Walliams Reading Day

Please find below the Autumn Newsletter

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 15^th September.  Please use the following link to pay: https://shorturl.at/cfoDM 

Thank you as always, for your continued support

Kind regards

Mrs Rees, Mrs Evans and Miss Morris

Week Commencing 11th September

I hope the children had a great first few days back at school and in Year 5.  It was really lovely to spend the time to get to know them a little better.  We created a Class Charter by choosing the most important Rights that we feel we should be entitled to and how we can ensure that Respect them in class and around the school.  Lots of super discussion and debating which one was the most important.  The children showed great maturity when putting their own viewpoint across.  Keep up the great work Blwyddyn 5!

Beth Sy'n Digwydd yr Wythnos Hon? 

Dydd Llun / Monday

School nurse will be in for the Period Talk for year 5 and 6 girls. - If you haven't completed the form on the link that was text to you last week please do so ASAP.

Dydd Mawrth / Tuesday

PE - Fit4fun - Please wear PE kit to school and ensure that you have a drink with you.

Dydd Mercher / Wednesday

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

Homework uploaded to J2E Homework.

Dydd Iau / Thursday

Fit4fun afterschool football - See poster below for information on how to book - can those children who wish to attend bring their PE kit to school?  They will have the opportunity to change into their kit before the end of the school day.

Dydd Gwener / Friday

Learn Its Test

A Few Things to Note...

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

It is incredibly important that the children read as much as possible this year both at school and at home.  I will be sending new reading books home this week and your child will know when it is their day to read with me, which is when their reading diaries need to be in school.

As usual homework will be set every Wednesday and needs to be completed by the following Monday. Although homework is not compulsory, it is very important and there will be many times when the homework set will be in preparation for learning experiences back at school.  I appreciate that there will be times that unavoidable things happen and homework can't be completed, but I am hoping you will all make a great effort to do what you can each week.

A newsletter will be uploaded by the end of the week with details of this term's topic.  I cannot wait to get started as it's going to be a cracker!

Have a lovely evening and see you tomorrow

Diolch

Mrs Rees :0)

Fit4Fun Afterschool Football

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

Croeso i’r Tryfan

Welcome to your new class – Tryfan. I hope you have had a wonderful summer and enjoyed lots of time with family and friends. It was lovely to spend time with you before the summer and am really looking forward to the year ahead and the fun we are going to have together.

This class page will be updated at the end of each week. However, if there is any urgent information that needs to be shared with you beforehand, I will contact you via text.  Please check the main page for general school information and important dates for the term.

Children will need a drink and a healthy snack every day.  Please ensure they are labelled with your child’s name and that snacks are nut free.  All clothing should also be labelled to avoid any confusion and lost property. 

 
Our PE day will on a Tuesday again this year and pupils are expected to come to school dressed in their PE kit. They will need plain navy shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms, a white T-shirt, a navy jacket/hoody and trainers. PE will start next week on Tuesday 12^th September.

 
This week will be about settling into our new classroom, catching up with each other after our break away, looking at our class rules and creating our class charter.  

I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Mrs Rees

WC. 10th July

                                     Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

                                                            Spell check

Homework to be completed

 Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Transition Morning – the children will meet their new teacher.

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun after school club

There will be no more Guided Reading this term, so please could all school reading books and diaries be returned this week. Thank you.

There will be information on the school blog on how to access your child’s school report.

Diolch

Mrs Boat

WC. 3^rd July

                                     Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Reading books and diaries for Hansel and Gretel Group

 Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Reading books and diaries for Gingerbread Man Group

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework

Reading books and diaries for Puss in Boots Group

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Y Pant School Visit – children to wear PE kits, provide a snack, packed lunch and drink. They will also need a coat or sunscreen depending on the weather.

Reading books and diaries for Jack in the Beanstalk Group

Fit4Fun after school club – please click the Link below to register for the next three weeks.

Diolch

Mrs.Boat

WC. 26^th June

                                     Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Reading books and diaries for Hansel and Gretel Group

 Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Reading books and diaries for Gingerbread Man Group

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework

Reading books and diaries for Puss in Boots Group

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Reading books and diaries for Jack in the Beanstalk Group

Fit4Fun after school club

After school Cross Country for children who have opted to do it

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Bryncelynnog Visit

Non-uniform day, in return for a donation for the raffle/tombola prizes

Summer Fayre

Diolch

Mrs Boat

WC. 19^th June

                                     Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Reading books and diaries for Hansel and Gretel Group

 Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Reading books and diaries for Gingerbread Man Group

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

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

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework

Reading books and diaries for Puss in Boots Group

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Reading books and diaries for Jack in the Beanstalk Group

Fit4Fun after school club

Cross Country after school for children who have opted to go

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Bryncelynnog Visit.

Please click on the link below to give permission for your child to attend the Bryncelynnog tour.

Diolch 

Mrs Boat

WC. 12^th June

                                     Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Reading books and diaries for Hansel and Gretel Group

 Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Reading books and diaries for Gingerbread Man Group

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework

Reading books and diaries for Puss in Boots Group

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Indian Cooking Together Experience (see below)

Reading books and diaries for Jack in the Beanstalk Group

KS2 Film Night (see poster below)

Reading - We are now going to change home reading books on individual days, each child knows which reading group they are in.

Cooking Together Ingredients – Filo pastry, oil, potato, onion, curry powder, peas, tomatoes, peppers, spring onions, yogurt and mint sauce. Please let us know if your child is allergic to any of these ingredients. The ingredients will be provided so you do not need to bring anything to school.

Jigsaw sessions (PSHE scheme of Work) - We will be learning about some changes that occur to our body as we get older. If you have any questions about this please contact the office and I will contact you and explain in more detail.

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Information about the Cross Country - Please note that you will not need to pay for your child as the school will provide payment. Llwyncrwn has asked that you do not attend before 3:45pm, so that the traffic around the school will be clear; this will avoid congestion.

This is the link for booking your child a place:

 https://www.chieducation.co.uk/book 

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

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. 5^th June

I hope you have all had a lovely holiday and you are ready for our final term!

                                     Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

 Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary and reading book into school

Home Reading books can be changed

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Home Reading books can be changed

Here are some important dates to remember –

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

Sports Day KS2 (pm) - 21st June

Sumer Fayre - 30th June

Here is a link for After School Fit4Fun:

https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun

Our PSHE Scheme of Work is Jigsaw and this term we will be learning about Heathy Me and relationships with food, which will include the eating disorders Anorexia and Bulimia. If you have any questions about this please contact the office and I will contact you and explain in more detail.

Diolch

Mrs Boat

WC. 22^nd May

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Hi, it is our last week before half term and we have our school trip this week. Please make sure you have filled in the online form.

https://forms.office.com/e/8cbf2hN0CL

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Welsh Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Diary and reading book into school

Home Reading books can be changed

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

School trip – Cardiff Bay

Children will need to wear school uniform, have a packed lunch with a drink, plus a sunhat and could you please apply sun cream to your child before school.

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun after school club – Please bring your PE kit to change into if you have booked it

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of Term

Home Reading books can be changed

Another half term holiday has arrived! Hope you all have a lovely safe break.

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Cardiff Bay and Cooking Experience Consent

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

WC. 15^th May

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary and reading book into school

Home Reading books can be changed

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework

Morgan Sindall Workshop

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun after school club – Please bring your PE kit to change into if you have booked it

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Home Reading books can be changed

Diolch

Mrs Boat

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. 

WC. 8^th May

Hope you have enjoyed yet another long weekend!

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon? / What is happening this week?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Bank Holiday

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Spell Check

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Homework to be completed

Morgan Sindall Workshop

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary and reading book into school

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework

Home Reading books can be changed

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun after school club – Please bring your PE kit to change into if you have booked it

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Home Reading books can be changed

Diolch

Mrs Boat

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

WC. 1^st May

Hope you have enjoyed your long weekend!

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Spell Check

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary and reading book into school

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun after school club – Please bring your PE kit to change into if you have booked it

KS2 PTA Film Night

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Home Reading books can be changed

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

If you do have a picnic blanket, we can borrow, please send it in with your child on Friday.

Diolch

Mrs Boat

WC. 24^th April

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Thank you for attending Parents Evening, it was lovely to catch up with you all!

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Homework to be completed

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

Morgan Sindall Workshop

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary into school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Fit4Fun after school club – Please bring your PE kit to change into if you have booked it

Dydd Gwener/Friday

John Newman will be in school taking Class photographs

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Fit4fun After School Activities

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

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

WC. 17^th April

Welcome back, it’s Summer Term already! 

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary into school.

Parents Evening

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

Parents Evening

Parents Evening appointments close on Monday, so if you haven’t booked an appointment can you please do so on icloud, see the blog for information.

Diolch

Mrs Boat

WC. 27^th March

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Please complete learning log task. 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary into school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

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

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of Term

Have a happy Easter break!

Diolch

Mrs Boat

https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun

WC. 20^th March

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Please complete learning log task. 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary into school.

World Down Syndrome Day - Wear odd/crazy socks to school

What is World Down Syndrome Day?

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

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

#WorldDownSyndromeDay

Why mark WDSD?

On this one day we have a chance to make a change. A better chance than 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”.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework.

Dydd Gwener/Friday

INSET day- school closed for pupils.

Diolch

Mrs Boat

WC. 13^th March

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Please complete learning log task. 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary into school.

Book Fair arriving today.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL

Dydd Iau/Thursday

SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day to order from the Book Fair

Diolch

Mrs Boat

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. 

WC. 6^th March

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Please complete learning log task. 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Guided Reading – please bring your Yellow Reading Diary into school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

Diolch

Mrs Boat

Fit4Fun

Please see below the link for Fit4Fun after school club.

Upcoming events - Booking by Bookwhen

Week commencing 27th February

I hope you have all had a relaxing break.  I am looking forward to working with you all over the coming weeks. 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

PE Fit4fun - Please wear PE kit to school

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

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

Dydd Iau/Thursday

School closed to pupils due to Strike

Diolch

Mrs Boat

A final message

Dear parents, 

I'd like to say a big thank you for all of your support this year.  It has been my absolute pleasure to get to know each of your children and to have the opportunity to teach them. They have worked so hard from day one and I am extremely proud of them all. 

I know they will all continue to shine and enjoy having Mrs Boat as their teacher. 

Thank you for all of the cards, gifts and messages of good luck I have received. I am very grateful. 

I hope everyone has a lovely half term and I wish you all the very best.

Diolch yn fawr,

Miss Parfitt.

WC. 13th February

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Please complete learning log task. 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

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.

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Last day of term and my final day in Penygawsi. I will update the website today with an end of term post.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 6th February

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Learning log task to be completed.

Spell check.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.  Pupils may be outdoors - please ensure they have warm clothing.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

How you can help your child at home

Please encourage your child to read as much as possible.  Even 10 minutes every evening will improve your child's fluency.  Questioning your child on what they have read will develop understanding.  

I kindly ask that you ensure your child is reading their school book and returning it to school with a comment in the yellow reading record.  They can then change their book and bring a new one home.

Here are some links to games that can support times tables. 

Times Tables Games for 7 to 11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk) 

Times tables games - Timestables.co.uk

Free Multiplication Math Games | Multiplication.com

J2Blast on your child's Hwb account.

Trip to Cardiff Museum Art Gallery

Please see the post below regarding the class trip, if you haven't already.  You should have also received a link to complete the online form to give consent.  

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

School Trip to Cardiff Museum Art Gallery

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

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

Click here for payment link

Many thanks for your continued support.

Miss Parfitt, Miss O'Brien and Mrs Evans

WC. 30th January

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear outdoor PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

School closed to pupils.

Spring topic - This is Me!

This term our topic is called 'This is Me' and has an expressive arts focus.  We are focusing on portraits and will look at the skills involved in creating our own.  We have already started on developing our sketching skills, using different techniques such as blending, hatching and cross-hatching and using tone and shadow.  We will then move on to colour, before changing our focus to abstract portraits.  Along with developing our artistic skills, we will write reviews of different pieces of artwork, look at the shapes within abstract art and look at costings of art and exhibitions.

Last week we were lucky enough to be visited by a local artist at school and we have also planned a trip planned to Cardiff Museum to visit the art gallery on the 16th February.  Further details of this will be uploaded to the class web page soon.  

Diolch
Miss Parfitt

WC. 23rd January

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Homework to be completed.

Artist visiting school to talk to pupils.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

There will be a Valentine's disco on Thursday 16th February.  Please see poster below for details.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

Fit 4 Fun afterschool club

Please click on the link below for information on the Fit4Fun afterschool club and to book a place:
Fit4Fun afterschool club

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 16th January

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

Croeso Nol!

I hope everyone has had a lovely break, and that you are all refreshed and ready for a new term! 

A big diolch yn fawr to everyone for the very generous gifts before Christmas; they were very much appreciated!

I am looking forward to starting our new Expressive Arts topic, called 'This Is Me', and have been busy planning our topic based on the ideas you gave me before half term.

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

INSET day.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

NO Fit4Fun - please wear school uniform to school.

Spell check -Before half term, I assessed spellings and sent home if they were needed.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded.

I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Miss Parfitt

WC. 19th December

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Film morning - if you haven't already done so, please complete the form that was sent to you.  On Monday, I will upload an image with the ingredients of the treats we plan to give to the children.  Please let me know if your child has any allergies to these ingredients by the end of the day on Tuesday.

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Last day of term.

I can not believe that we have already made it to the last week of autumn term.  The children have worked incredibly hard over the last term, and should all be very proud of themselves.  I know I certainly am!  Thank you to all adults for the continued support.  I hope everyone has a relaxing break. 

I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 12th December

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

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

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework.

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

Dydd Iau/Thursday

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

Dydd Gwener/Friday

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

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 5th December

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming - this will be our last session.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Dress rehearsal - performing our Christmas Carol Service for Foundation Phase pupils. A reminder that pupils will need a Christmas jumper/t-shirt/item for the performances beginning Monday 12th December.

Dydd Gwener/Friday

STEM workshop.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 28th November

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming - please can pupils bring shorts and tshirts with them.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework.

Dydd Gwener/Friday

KS2 Pantomime trip to watch Jack and the Beanstalk - pupils can bring a small bag of sweets with them for the performance. 

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.

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

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 21st November

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming. 

Non-uniform day.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework.

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Wear can choose to wear something red for Wales.

Christmas Fayre after school. 

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 14th November

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

​​​Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming.

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

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Class visit from firefighters.

Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Anti-Bullying activities for Anti-Bullying Week.

Interfaith Day activities.

Dydd Gwener/Friday 

Children in Need - please see the post below.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

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 18^th November.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 7th November

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos ​​​Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear outdoor PE kit to school. 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

Diolch
Miss Parfitt

Fit 4 Fun after school club

Please click on the link to book Fit 4 Fun after school sessions for next half term. 

https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun 

Diolch.

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. 24th October

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos ​​​Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear outdoor PE kit to school. 

Parents evening.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

Parents evening.

Dydd Gwener/Friday

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

Last day of term.

Diolch
Miss Parfitt

WC. 17th October

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos ​​​Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming.

Shwmae Day celebration - pupils can choose to wear Welsh colours instead of school uniform if they wish.

Parents evening appointments go live.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear outdoor PE kit to school. 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be uploaded to J2homework. 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Harvest festival - please see previous post for information.

Neon Disco - please see previous post.

A reminder that Christmas card orders need to be made by 19th October.

The Book Fair is in school until the 19th October and pupils can bring money if they wish to purchase a book.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for your continued support

School Council

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

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

Diolch

WC. 10th October

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Swimming 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear outdoor PE kit to school.

Police visit workshop - Be Cyber Safe.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Tower Bridge Virtual Coding Workshop.

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

Curriculum evening for parents at 5.30pm.

Please see the poster below for the upcoming Neon Disco on 20th October.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 3rd October

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check

Swimming 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please wear outdoor PE kit to school.

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Food Hygiene Roadshow - Assembly and class workshop.

New learning log task will be uploaded to j2homework.

Dydd Iau/Thursday

School photos.

Thank you for all of the cake and money donations to MacMillan Coffee Morning last week.  We will update you with how much we raised soon.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 26th September

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell check.

Swimming - pupils need to bring bathers (one-piece swimsuit or shorts) and a towel.  They can also bring a pair of goggles if they wish.  Please do not send shampoo/conditioner, shower gel etc as there is not enough time for pupils to wash hair.

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - Please wear outdoor PE kit to school. 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

New learning log task will be made available on j2homework.

Dydd Gwener/Friday

MacMillan Coffee Morning.

On Friday, your child should have come home with a reading book.  Please can you read the book with your child, checking fluency and understanding of the text?  Then, please write a comment in the reading diary and return to school.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

WC. 19th September

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Mawrth 

Fit4Fun - please wear outdoor PE kit to school.

Spell check.

Dydd Mercher

Class trip to Clifton Suspension Bridge. Pupils will need to wear school uniform and bring a packed lunch and a drink. We will be leaving at 8.30am. Please can children be at the main school gates by this time for us to board the bus?

Maths learning log task will be uploaded to j2e.

Diolch 

Miss Parfitt

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

Many thanks

Miss Parfitt

Permission for walking.

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

WC. 12th September

Prynhawn da,

It was lovely to see everyone back in class last week and we made a fantastic start to the new school year.  The children are settling in and are excited for their new topic, 'Super Structures!'

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Fit4Fun - please can pupils wear outdoor PE kit to school.

Spellings

Pupils should continue to work on the same spelling list that they were completing before the summer.  They do not need to go back to the first list.  If you are unsure which list this is, or if you need a new copy of the list, please let me know and I will send this home.  Spell checks will begin on the 19th September and will take place every Monday.

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 pupils leave the yard safely with their adults.  Thank you for your cooperation.

School trip

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

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

School trip to Clifton Suspension Bridge - payment link

Fit4Fun afterschool club

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

Fit$fun afterschool club link

I will upload the class newsletter with any other important information later this week.

Diolch

Miss Parfitt

Croeso! Welcome to Tryfan! 

I hope everyone has had an enjoyable rest and that you are all ready for the school year ahead.  It was lovely to meet you all before half term and I am looking forward to getting to know each of you a little more over the coming weeks.  

For those of you who don't know me, I am Miss Parfitt.

I aim to update the class page every Sunday evening/Monday morning with any important information for the week ahead.  If you need to know any information more urgently, I will contact you via text message - please let the office know if you have changed your contact number.  

I will add a newsletter to the class page next week with information about our class topic, PE days etc.  For now, can I ask that pupils bring a bottle of water (with their names on) to school and a snack for breaktimes?  Please also label all clothing to avoid confusion.

The aim of this week is to get to know one another, settle in to our new classroom and decide on our class charter, relating to class rules and Children's Rights.  

I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Diolch 

Miss Parfitt

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 Parfitt

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WC. 18th July

I can't quite believe that this is the final week of term in year 5 before we get to enjoy the summer holidays.  It has been an absolute pleasure to be your class teacher this year.  Each and every one of you have worked so hard, and I am incredibly proud of you all.  I know you will all be fantastic in year 6, so take the summer to relax and have fun, before you begin your next journey in your final year at Penygawsi!

Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

Fit 4 Fun is on Wednesday this week.  Please wear PE kit to school.

If you still have any reading books at home, please return them by Tuesday.

As the hot weather is going to continue this week, pupils can wear loose clothing that is in the school colours.  Please ensure suncream is applied, sun hats are worn and that your child has a refillable bottle.

At the beginning of the week, we would like to give the children a nice cold treat to cool them down.  Please can you check the ingredients on the images below and let myself or the school office know if your child is unable to have one of the following Freeze Pops?

Diolch

Miss Parfitt