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Ysgol Gynradd Penygawsi

Primary School

Y Graig Miss Morris

Week Beginning 7th April 2025

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check Test 

Home learning task due in today

Kinetic Drama Workshop

Parent Consultation Appointments after school in the hall

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Parent Consultation Appointments after school in the hall

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit to school. This should be a white t-shirt with dark leggings/joggers and a navy jacket/jumper/hoodie. 

Parent Consultation Appointments during the morning - Please come to school Reception for these

Year 2 Only - Fire Service Talk

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Upbeat Wales workshop - You can wear navy joggers/leggings with trainers for this workshop today, if you wish

Upbeat Dance parent engagement session at 3pm - Please see full details on the post below

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

Break the Rules Day

 

Where did that term go?! I cannot believe we have completed a full term together already! We have thoroughly enjoyed learning all about dance and music through the theme of animals. We will be moving on to explore a Science topic in Summer term.

Please note: Monday 28th April is an INSET day, so pupils will return to school on Tuesday 29th April

I hope you all have a well-deserved break with lots of family time and fun. Fingers crossed the weather is kind to us!

For those who celebrate Easter, Pasg Hapus i chi. 

 

Diolch for your ongoing support this term, 

Miss Morris. 

 

 

Week Beginning 31st March 2025

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check Test 

Home learning task due in today

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

No Fit 4 Fun today - Normal school uniform to be worn

New home learning task uploaded onto J2E

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Upbeat Wales workshop - You can wear navy joggers/leggings with trainers for this workshop today, if you wish

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

 

As part of our dance workshop, we will be holding a parent performance show. This will be held next Thursday (10th April), where the show will start at 3pm. You are invited to join us in celebrating the dance moves that we have learned and choreographed over this last half term. This will be finished by the end of the school day. 

 

Sul y Mamau Hapus/Happy Mothering Sunday to all our lovely families today. 

Diolch,

Miss Morris

 

 

Week Beginning 24th March 2025

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check Test 

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

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

New home learning task uploaded onto J2E

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Upbeat Wales workshop - You can wear navy joggers/leggings with trainers for this workshop today, if you wish

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

 

Diolch,

Miss Morris

Week Beginning 17th March 2025

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

This week the Book Fair will be open. The books range from £6 to £12. Every book that is purchased, the school receives £1 back for us to buy books for our library and our new Seren Darllen reward. The pupils will go at break time to the hall to purchase the book. This will be open Monday to Thursday.

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Spell Check Test 

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

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

New home learning task uploaded onto J2E

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

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

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

 

Diolch,

Miss Morris

Week Beginning 3rd March

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

  • Home learning task to be completed by today
  • Eisteddfod - Please wear Welsh clothes to school today

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

  • Spell Check Test (Year 2 pupils only)

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

  • Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit into school - This should be a plain white t-shirt/polo shirt, plain dark coloured bottoms and plain dark coloured jumpers or jackets.
  • New home learning activity uploaded onto Hwb

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

  • World Book Day - Please dress up as your favourite book character, and bring the book your character is from into school with you
  • Library Visit (AM) - I am looking for 3 parent volunteers to help us walk up to Llantrisant Library. We will be leaving school between 10 and 10:15am and arriving back at school approximately 11:30am. If you can support us on this trip, please can you email admin ASAP. 
  • Upbeat Wales workshop (PM) - More information along with permission forms for this will be sent out at the beginning of the week. This will be a 6-week dance programme for the pupils to learn different elements of dance whilst down in the jungle!
  • Valentines disco - please see details on poster below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

  • Learn Its check

 

I hope you have all had a lovely week off and made the most of this sunshine! 

 

See you tomorrow, 

Miss Morris

World Book Day

Thursday 6th March 2025

 

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

 

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

 

Diolch

Mrs Payne

Week Beginning 17th February

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task to be completed by today

Spell Check Test (Year 2 pupils only)

Guitar + Drums Eisteddfod music competition (During lunchtime play)

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Piano Eisteddfod music competition (During lunchtime play)

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit into school - This should be a plain white t-shirt/polo shirt, plain dark coloured bottoms and plain dark coloured jumpers or jackets.

New home learning activity uploaded onto Hwb

 

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Singing Eisteddfod music competition (During lunchtime play)

GarageBand workshop - Please ensure you have completed the forms and sent back the paper consent form before today, for your child to participate in the workshop

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

 

What a lovely first term we have had together in Dosbarth Y Graig!

I hope you all have a well-deserved half term break.

 

Half term Holiday Club

If you are looking for something to do over the half term holidays, Fit 4 Fun are holding a sports club at Tonysguboriau Primary School. Please click the link to book a place.​​​​​

 

Thank you for your continued support,

Miss Morris

Week Beginning 10th February

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task to be completed by today

Spell Check Test (Year 2 pupils only)

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit into school - This should be a plain white t-shirt/polo shirt and plain dark coloured bottoms/jumpers or jackets.

New home learning activity uploaded onto Hwb

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

 

I hope you have all had a lovely weekend!

Miss Morris

Eisteddfod Music Competition

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

We cannot wait to see your performances!

 

Diolch yn fawr, 

Miss Morris and Criw Cymraeg

Week Beginning 3rd February

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task to be completed by today

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit into school - This should be a plain white t-shirt/polo shirt and plain dark coloured bottoms/jumpers or jackets.

New home learning activity uploaded onto Hwb

 

Dydd Iau/Thursday

Number day - Please see post below for more details

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

 

Kitchen Roll Tubes

Within our enhanced activities this week, we are hoping to create animals using kitchen roll tubes. If you have any spare kitchen roll tubes, please could you send them into school for us to use this week. 

 

Bookbags

Several bookbags were brought into school on various days last week, where we tried our best to change them on non-reading days. However, unfortunately we couldn't change them all due to the amount of bookbags that were brought into school on a different reading day. I understand life can get busy and we all forget things, but please be patient with us if we do not change your child's reading day when it is not brought into school on the correct day.

We are also encouraging pupils to be independent with their belongings, including their bookbags. They have a box in class to put their bookbags in when they are brought into school. If your child's bookbag is within their school bags, please could you give them a little reminder on their way into school about this, as some children have not realised their bookbag has been in their school bag, so have thought they had forgotten it.

 

School Lottery

 

Can you help us?

 

Diolch for your continued support,

Miss Morris

 

 

Number Day

Thursday February 6th 2025

 

 

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

 

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

    

 

 

     

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As always, thank you for your continued support.

Diolch

Mrs Rees :o)

Week Beginning 27th January

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task to be completed by today

Spell Check Test - Year 2 pupils

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

Fit 4 Fun - Please wear school P.E kit into school - this should be a navy jacket/jumper with a plain white t-shirt and dark joggers/leggings

New home learning task uploaded onto Hwb 

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

 

Bookbags

If you have not already done so, please send your child's bookbag into school ASAP for me to inform you of your child's reading day and send a reading book to practise at home. 

Please could you try and send your child's bookbag into school on their correct reading day, as I cannot guarantee I will be able to change books on other days, due to time constraints within the school day. Lastly, please could you comment in the reading diary on how your child read at home.

 

Diolch, 
Miss Morris

Week Beginning 20th January

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Home learning task to be completed by today

Spell Check Test - Year 2 pupils

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Hearing Tests - Year 1 pupils 

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

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

New home learning task uploaded onto Hwb 

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

 

Spring Newsletter

Please read the attached document below with information about our class learning for this term

I hope you have all had a lovely weekend, 

Wela i chi fory

Miss Morris

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

Immersion day - Jiggle and Jangle at the zoo. We will be participating in music and dance activities in the afternoon. Normal school uniform is fine for our movements. However, if pupils prefer to wear leggings/trousers with trainers for this, then they are welcome to do so.

Home learning survey to be completed by today

 

Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

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

Move night 5pm - Please see poster on previous post for details

Fit 4 fun afterschool club - Years 1 and 2. If you would like your child to attend, please click this link to book a space

New home learning task uploaded onto Hwb 

 

Dydd Gwener/Friday

Learn Its check

 

 

We had a great week together last week. 

I hope you have all had a restful weekend, ready for a busy week of learning and fun ahead!

See you tomorrow, 

Miss Morris

 

 

Croeso Nol/Welcome Back

Welcome back to school into our class everybody. There are many new things for us this week - our new class, a new classroom (for most of us), new teachers and some new friends too. How exciting!

I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas break and managed to spend quality times with your loved ones. I am really looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday and hearing all the precious memories you have made. 

 

 

This term our topic is Feel the Beat which is Expressive Arts based, with a primary focus on Music and Dance. We will be exploring sounds and movements through the theme of animals. We will decide the animals, sounds and movements that we will be exploring together, before working towards writing our own class song and creating dance movements to compliment the music.

 

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

 

Dydd Llun/Monday

INSET DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR PUPILS

 

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

Pupils first day back - Drop off and collection points remain on the Foundation Phase yard for all pupils in our class this term

 

Important Information:

  • P.E day remains unchanged, every Wednesday, starting on 15th January. Please send pupils to school dressed in school P.E kits, with appropriate clothing for outdoor sessions.
  • Home learning  will also remain unchanged with tasks uploaded onto Hwb every Wednesday.
  • All Year 2 pupils will complete a spelling assessment this week - I will send home a post it note with what list your child will be working on this term. (If they move on lists, I will also send home a new list for you to practise the words at home)
  • I will also be listening to all pupils read over the next week to assess their reading levels, therefore bookbags will be sent home on their reading day, next week.  

 

Upcoming PTA Events:  

Please see the posters below for information on our upcoming movie night and disco.

 

 

 

I look forward to working with you all this term.

 

Diolch,

Miss Morris

19th December

My last post 

 

Goodbye, My Little Stars

 

As I close this chapter, my heart feels full,

With memories woven from moments so beautiful.

Year 1, you’ve been my joy, my pride, my cheer,

A part of my journey I’ll forever hold dear.

 

Each laugh, each smile, each little hand,

Together we built a world so grand.

Through learning and growing, we shared our days,

In your curious eyes, I found endless rays.

 

Thank you for the laughter, the hugs, the fun,

For teaching me too, in ways second to none.

Your kindness, your spark, your innocence pure,

Have made my time here something to treasure for sure.

 

Now, I’m off to a land far away,

Where the sun shines bright, and kangaroos play.

Australia is calling, but I leave behind,

A piece of my heart with you all entwined.

 

Goodbye, my little stars, shine ever so bright,

Keep chasing your dreams, day and night.

Though I’m far, you’ll always stay near,

In the lessons you taught me, so precious, so clear.

 

Thank you, my class, for all that you’ve been,

For the love, the laughter, and everything in between.

You’ve made me a better teacher, it’s true—

And for that, I’ll always be grateful to you.

 

Have a wonderful Christmas and an incredible New Year thank you all so much for our beautiful and generous gifts Miss Binding and I were completely blown away and overwhelmed. I will cherish the earrings and every time I wear them I will think of all the children, thank you for the kind words and messages, I truly am blessed. 

Very best wishes 

Mrs Bevan

 

 

Week beginning 16th December 

     

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


    Our last week together before end of term and Christmas holidays 🎄 

     

    The children will have 3 transition sessions this week with their new teacher and classmates ready for January. 

     

    Dydd Llun- Monday

    All reading book bags to be in please so they can be given to new class teacher during handover please. 

     

    Carols by Candlelight Community event at 5pm

     
    Unfortunately due to the high number of chicken pox cases our class assembly is cancelled. 

    I have uploaded a video to the pupils shared files which would have been shown during the assembly. 

     

    Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

    Foundation phase school trip to Santa’s toy mine.

     

    We will be returning to school before lunchtime so packed lunch will not be required.

    Children to bring a snack that can fit in their coat pocket.

    Children can wear Christmas jumpers 🎄

    A text was sent out confirming volunteers, please drop off your child and head to the main office.

     

    Dydd Iau- Thursday

    Last day of school 🎄

     

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year I hope you have a wonderful time and make lovely memories together. 

     

    Diolch

    Mrs Bevan ❤️

    Week beginning 9th December 

       

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


      It is going to be a very busy week! 

      Math homework has been uploaded to J2 Homework to support the children with their  money skills in preparation for their rich task.

       

      I am also looking for 3 volunteers for our trip to Santa’s toy mine on Wednesday 18th December 

      We will return to school by 12.30pm

      Please let me know if you are available ASAP

       

      Please complete the online permission form and complete payment for Santa’s toy mine ASAP if you haven’t already done so. 

       

      Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

      Christmas concert 

      Afternoon show 

       

      Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

      Fit 4 Fun please wear P.E kit to school.


      Dydd Iau- Thursday 

      Christmas concert 

      Morning show

       

      Dydd Gwener- Friday 

      Christmas lunch 

      Foundation phase Christmas party in the afternoon 🎄🥳🎈

      Please bring in an additional snack and drink for this 🎄🥳🎈

      Children to wear Christmas jumpers 

       

      Diolch

      Mrs Bevan

      Week beginning 2nd December 

         

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


        Wow how is December already? 

         

        Dydd Llun- Monday

        All costumes to be in today please 

         

        Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

        Fit 4 Fun please wear P.E kit to school.

         

        Dydd Gwener- Friday 

        Learn it’s check

         

        Diolch

        Mrs Bevan

        Carols by Candlelight

        Date for your diary 

        Monday 16th December 

        2.30pm

        Year 1’s inclusivity assembly.

        As part of the children’s rich task they will be emailing you an invite to attend. 
        The children will also be selling small bags of popcorn with a message on. Please bring in small change up to 20p.

        We are so excited to share what we have been learning.

        Diolch Mrs Bevan and Miss Binding 

        Week beginning 25th November 

           

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

           

          For our Christmas craft please could you try to bring in empty kitchen roll inserts on Monday please 🙏 

           

          Tickets are still available to purchase for our Christmas shows🎄

           

          Tuesday 10th December at 1:30pm and Thursday 12th December at 9:30am.

          You are allocated 4 tickets per day.

          The cost is £2 a ticket.

          Please can you put the money in an envelope stating:

          1. Child's name
          2. Performance day and how many tickets you want for that day

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Fit 4 Fun please wear P.E kit to school.

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Christmas Fayre straight from school 🎄

          Non-school uniform 

          Please wear non-school uniform in exchange for a luxury item for the hamper.  

           

          Learn it’s check

           

          Diolch
          Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 18th November 

          This year's Christmas production is called Lights, Camel, Action! All pupils have been sent home with a costume request, if you are finding it challenging to get a costume, please let us know as soon as possible and we can help you.
          Year 2 children were all offered speaking parts and the ones who did not want were then offered to year 1 children.

          They will be just as involved with the singing and dancing of the performances. Please can you help your child learn their lines if they have any. We have lots of songs to sing and dance moves. We will definitely put the fun in FUNK 🥰We will be practising daily. On Wednesday you will be able to purchase tickets. The performances will be held onTuesday 10th December at 1:30pm and Thursday 12th December at 9:30am. You are allocated 4 tickets per day. The cost is £2 a ticket. Please can you put the money in an envelope stating:

          1. Child's name
          2. Performance day and how many tickets you want for that day

           

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

           

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Tickets will be available to purchase.

          Homework will be learning song words, dances and lines if they have been given them for the Christmas Concert

          Fit 4 Fun please wear P.E kit to school.

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check

           

          Diolch
          Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 11th November 

           

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

          Class trip to Llandaff Cathedral

          We will be returning to school by 12.30pm so the children will not need a packed lunch. 
          Children to wear school uniform. 
          A text was sent on Wednesday with link with permission and payment for bus if you haven’t already please do so ASAP. 
           

          Today is also odd sock day 🧦

          Please can the children wear odd socks to support anti-bullying week. 

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework

          Fit for fun-please wear P.E kit to school.


           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check

          Children in need 

          Children in need information

          Message from the PTA

           

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

           

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

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 4th November 

           

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


          I am looking for 2 volunteers to join us on a school trip on Tuesday 12th November to Llandaff Cathedral. This is part of our Religious Education area of learning topic this term.

          We will be leaving school at 9.30am and returning by 12.30pm. 

          Please let me know on the first Monday back after half term so I can organise the risk assessment.

          Diolch 

           

          Dydd Llun- Monday

          Children return to school.

          I hope you have all had a lovely half term and are well rested. 
          Volunteer names today please, names will be placed in a hat, if selected you will receive a text message to confirm you are still able to attend. 

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Literacy  homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework

          Fit for fun-please wear P.E kit to school.


          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Louby Lou Story telling- Diwali Day 🎆

          Please wear bright colours to school

          Interactive and immersive story telling session of Rama and Sita

          Please click on link to add your child’s name and then please pay for this session. 

          Diolch 

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday

          Learn it’s check 

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan 

          Week beginning 20th October 

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun- Monday

          Parents evening consultations straight from school

          Book Fayre starting  📚

           

          Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

          Parents evening consultations straight from school

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework

          Fit for fun-please wear P.E kit to school.


          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Harvest festival community food drive, supporting Taff Ely food bank. Please see poster below for more information 👇
           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check

          Last day for Book Fayre 📚

          Happy half term- enjoy your well deserved break and I will see you all Monday 4th November. 
          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan 

           

          We need your support!

          Book Fair begins 21/10/24

           

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

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

          Diolch!

          Online Mathematics Parent Workshop

           

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

           

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Rees :o)

          Week beginning 14th October 

           

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

           

          Lots of information below 👇 

           

          Dydd Llun- Monday

          Parent workshop 2pm today! 

          Please see poster  for more information.

          Dydd Mercher-Tuesday 

          Last day to order Christmas cards! 
           

          Shwmae day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

          Please wear Welsh coloured clothing to school.

          Please see poster for more information. 

           

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Fit for fun

          Please wear P.E kit to school

           

          Literacy homework will be uploaded on J2 Homework

           

          School disco tonight 🪩

           

           

          Dydd Gwener-Friday 

          Learn it’s check! 

          Half term sport camps ⚽️🏀🏈🎾

          Week beginning 7th October 

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun- Monday

          Homework due in today please.


          Dydd Mercher-Tuesday 

          School photographs 

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Fit for fun

          Please wear P.E kit to school

           

          Math homework will be uploaded on J2 Homework

           

           

          Dydd Gwener-Friday 

          Learn it’s check! 
          Also…

          The children have been working incredibly hard the last few weeks on their invitation writing skills. This week  the children will be completing their first ‘Big Write’.

          Teddy Twt is inviting us to a teddy bears picnic where we will be also exploring a Hindu festival in the schools forest.  
          At the forest we will be creating rangoli patterns out of natural materials and also completing some of the ‘what’s that the children have planned.

          I have told the children that they can bring in a small teddy if they would like but please nothing sentimental or large as we are going to the forest.

           

          The children have also suggested bringing in an extra snack as they added this to their ‘what’ criteria in their plans. 
           

           

          We are so excited for all the wonderful things we have planned!

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan 

          It’s disco time 🥳

          Week beginning 30th September 

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun- Monday

          Homework due in today please.

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Fit for fun

          Please wear P.E kit to school

           

          Homework will be uploaded on J2 Homework

           

          Dydd Iau-Thursday 

          Macmillan coffee evening 

          Please see school blog for more information!

           

          Dydd Gwener-Friday 

          Learn it’s check! 
           

          Gentle reminder- 

          Bags - We are very limited on storage for bags/coats/spare clothes and wellies. 

          If your child is having dinners, please can you provide their snack in a small lunch bag/very small material backpack or a drawstring bag that they can hang on a peg.  

          Unfortunately, we do not have the storage for large rucksacks.

           

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan 

          About Me Card – Homework

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

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

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

          Thank you for your continued support.

           

          Week beginning 23rd September 

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun- Monday

          Nasal flu spray 

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Fit for fun

          Please wear P.E kit to school

           

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan 

          Week beginning 16th September 

           

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

          Please check your child’s bag for a hearing test letter. One child has left it on the carpet and as it didn’t have a name we are not sure who it belongs to, if you don’t have one please come and see me next week.

           

          Reading Books - all pupils have been given a reading day, please check inside the reading diary with what day your book must be returned each week.

          Please comment on your child’s progress and work on the skill stated in the reading diary.

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Fit for Fun

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

           

          Dydd Gwener-Friday 

          Non uniform day-

          Please read information below for details!  

           

          Unity in our Community Immersion Day - We will be celebrating the diversity in our school with pupils in Year 2 and Year 3. 
           

          NON UNIFORM DAY - Please can all pupils wear clothes which represent their heritage or culture. 
           

          The pupils will have opportunity to make a musical instrument, please can you bring in 1 of these options:

          • a plastic bottle with a lid 
          • pringles tube
          • milk carton with a lid

          Please label it

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan

          Parent workshop available!

          Please click on the PDF to read Y Graig's Autumn newsletter. Diolch Mrs Bevan

          Asda Reward Scheme

           

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

          Week beginning 9th September 2024

           

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


           

          Wow, what a fantastic first week in our brand new classroom in our fantastic new school!

           

          The children have adjusted so well and Miss Binding and I couldn’t be more proud of the children. We have loved getting to know all their amazing personalities this week.

           

          If you haven’t received a QR code for Seesaw please come and see me next week.

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Fit for Fun

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

           

          Dydd Gwener-Friday 

          Learn it’s challenge.

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan 

           

          Welcome to Y Graig- Croeso i’r Y Graig 

           

          Welcome to your new class - Y Graig! 

          It was lovely to meet most of the children before the end of term and spend some time getting to know them.

           I am really looking forward to the year ahead. 

          Meet the team 

          Class teacher- Mrs Bevan

          Miss Binding

          Teaching Assistant 

           Important information 

           

          Children will need a drink and a healthy snack everyday.  Please ensure they are labelled and that snacks are nut free.  All clothing should also be labelled to avoid confusion. 
           
          Children will not need to bring PE kit into school for their pegs.  Our PE day will be a Wednesday 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. This will start next week!
           
          Please can your child bring in a labelled pair of wellies. These can be left on their peg all year, unless you need them. 
           
          I aim to update the website on a Sunday evening with any new information about the week.  If there is any urgent information I'll let you know via text message.  Please check the blog for general school information and important dates for the term. The blog has a video for you to watch before returning to school, showing you where to drop off and pick up. Please can you watch this.
           
          This week will be about settling into our new classroom and school, getting to know each other, looking at our class rules and creating our class charter.  We are looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

          Mrs Bevan and Miss Binding 

          A massive THANK YOU Diolch yn fawr for all your kindness and generosity this week.
          Mrs Evans, Mrs Rowley and I are absolutely blown away with all our gifts and cards. We truly feel blessed to have taught your amazing children and to have been a big part of their learning journey.
          Have an amazing summer, keep reading, writing and counting and I can’t wait for you all to see our incredible new school in September.

          Again a massive thank you 😊 

          Mrs Bevan ❤️

          Week beginning 15th July

           

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

          Please can any remaining reading books be returned to school ASAP. 
           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Move up morning! Meet your new teacher! 
           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Our last day together in Year 1 and our current school building. 

           

          As I write this final post for Dosbarth Caerau, I am filled with emotion.
          It has been an incredible journey watching your children grow and develop from Reception to now, ready to embark on their Year 2 adventures.

          Their unique personalities, enthusiasm for learning, and kindness have made every day special, and I will miss each and every one of them dearly. We truly have been a class family. 

          I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you for your unwavering support in your child's education. Your dedication to their learning journey has made a significant impact. Whether you volunteered on trips, participated in our parental engagements, or simply extended kindness and support, each gesture has been deeply appreciated by the whole Year 1 team.

          As we part ways for the summer, I hope you all have a wonderful break. Stay safe, enjoy your time together, and encourage your children to keep reading and writing. It has been an absolute privilege to be a part of your children's lives, and I am grateful for the memories we've created together. I wish all of them continued success and happiness as they move forward in their learning journey in Year 2. 

          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan, Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans ❤️

           

          Week beginning 8th July

           

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

          Please can any remaining reading books be returned to school ASAP. 
           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Spell Check- This will be the last spell check for Year 1.

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday 

          Fit for Fun

          Please wear P.E kit to school.

           

          Parc Play - We had a great day out at Parc Play! 

           

          The children thoroughly enjoyed all the activities.  We would like to thank the PTA for paying for this end of year treat for all the children.  A small team of parents put in a huge amount of work to support the school, and ensure that all children have opportunities to go on these experiences.  A HUGE DIOLCH to the PTA from the staff and pupils in Dosbarth Caerau! 
           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 1st July

           

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

          As of this week, we will be collecting in reading books. Please send your child's bookbag into school on their reading day where they will still read with me. Although, no new books will be sent home. It is vital for your child to continue to read on a regular basis despite not bringing home any school books, please encourage your child to continue to read other books/magazines/leaflets  etc frequently. 
           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Spell Check

          Community Engagement Event - If there are any past pupils, staff, parents, families or members of the community that you know would like to come and celebrate with us, please tell them to pop along between 4pm and 6pm where they can have one last look around our school building. (Car sharing where possible is advised due to limited parking)


          Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

          Parental Engagement session

          You are invited to join us 1pm-1.45pm to listen to the children’s podcast’s interviewing current staff members. The children are excited to showcase their new skills they have developed this term. 

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          There will be no more homework uploaded to Hwb. 

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday 

          Fit for Fun

          Please wear P.E kit to school.

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

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

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 24th June

           

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

           

          Reminder date for your diary- Tuesday 2nd July at 1pm. 

          Class Caerau will showcase this terms Celebration Topic and podcasting skills. 
           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Spell Check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to HWB- Maths.

           

          End of year reports will be released to parents.

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

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

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 

          Move up morning- Your child will meet their new teacher. 

           

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

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 17th June 

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Spell Check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to HWB- Literacy


          Sports Day - Sports day will be 9.30 - 11.30 for all Foundation Phase, including our class.  Please send your child to school in PE kit (plain white tshirt, navy/black bottoms and trainers) on this day.  They will also need a water bottle and a snack.  Please can we ask for this day only, that the snack is something in a packet or a disposable item such as  banana, apple, tangerine etc that the child can carry up to their Leisure Centre themselves and put the in the bin or their pocket on return. 
          Pupils will be walk to and from the leisure centre, please can my confined volunteers please be at the school by 9am to depart at 9.15am.

          Reminder that due to the number of people the Leisure Centre can hold safely, only 2 family members are able to attend.  On return to school, pupils will have an ice pop as a snack, please see earlier post for ingredients.  If your child is unable to have one, please let us know at the beginning of the week. 

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 

          School Fayre - see previous post

          Non Uniform Day

           

          Diolch Mrs Bevan


          If you would still like to volunteer to join us for our final Summer trip to Park Play in Cardiff on Friday 5th July. (It will be all day 9am-3pm) please let me know this week so I can finalise the risk assessment.

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan 

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

          Information about Summer Fayre below:

          Week beginning 10th June 

           

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


          Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered to walk to Llantrisant Leisure Centre on Wednesday 19th June for our sports day event.

          You are all so kind and I will miss your support next year. 

          I am now on the look out for more volunteers who would like to join us for our final Summer trip to Park Play in Cardiff on Friday 5th July. (It will be all day 9am-3pm).

          If you would like to join us please see Mrs Bevan on the gate on Monday or send an email so we can finalise risk assessments. Thank you again so much. 

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Spell Check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to HWB- Maths 
           

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 

           

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

          Penygawsi Book Swap

           

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch, The Eco Committee. 

           

           

          Week beginning 3rd June 

           

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

           

          I hope you all had a fabulous half term and are ready for our last 7 weeks together 🥺 

          For our new topic, the children are interviewing current staff and creating a podcast which they are so excited about. Our role play area is now going to be a radio station where they can practice these new skills of being a host, interviewing, creating jingles etc, if you have any old microphones, headphones, you wouldn’t mind bringing in for the role play area that would be amazing! Diolch Mrs Bevan 

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Spell Check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Language 

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 

           

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 20th May 2024

           

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

           

          How is it the last week before half term? Time please slow down! 


          There are lots of jumpers/cardigans accumulating in our jumper box, if they have not been collected by end of term I will pop them in the Charity box bin.

          Diolch 

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Spell Check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Maths

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 

           

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 13th May 2024

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Spell Check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Literacy

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 

           

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 6th May 2024

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          No School

          Bank holiday Monday

           

          Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday 

          Spelling test today 

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Maths

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Our new topic will be revealed today 🥰 I am so excited to share with you what the children will be learning this term.
           

          Learn it’s check 

           

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 29th April

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday 

          Spelling test

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

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Literacy

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 

           

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

          Example for space mobile (only 1 per child)

          We have loved learning all about Earth day this week and what small changes we can make to make a big difference 🌍

          Week beginning 22nd April

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Earth Day 🌎 

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

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

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday

          Spelling test today (just for this week) 

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Maths

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 

           

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 15th April

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Spelling test 

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Language 

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 


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

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

           

          Foundation Phase Film Night

           

          Please see poster below for information

          Croeso nol!

          Week beginning 8th April

           

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

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          INSET DAY - NO SCHOOL

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

          Back to school

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to j2homework - Maths

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check 

           

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

           

          Mrs Bevan

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

          Pasg Hapus- Happy Easter 🐣 

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan 

          Week Beginning 18th March

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Parents Evening

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

          Parents Evening 


          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          🌟 Enjoy your Easter break, Dosbarth Caerau! 🌟

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

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit 4 Fun - please wear kit to school

           

          What is World Down Syndrome Day?

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

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

          #WorldDownSyndromeDay

          Why mark WDSD?

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

           

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

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          Last day of term

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

           


          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan

           

          Week beginning 11th March

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 


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

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

           

          Dydd Llun- Monday 

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

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday

          Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 
           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for fun

          Please wear PE kit to school.

           

          Any questions please feel free to see me. 
           

          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan

          Techniquest - Explore, engage, explain!

          Week beginning 4th March

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 

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


          We have a very busy week ahead- 


          Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

          Library visit

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

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          World Book day 🌍📚

          Reading is our super power 

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


          Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 
           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for fun

          Please wear PE kit to school.

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Our class trip to Techniquest.

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

           

          Any questions please feel free to see me. 
           

          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 26th February 

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 

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

           

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

          We have a very busy week- 


          Dydd Llun-Monday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

           

          School Eistedfodd please wear Welsh costume/Jersey to school. 

           

          Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework.

           

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

           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for fun

          Please can children wear PE kit to school.

           

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check
          St David’s Day photographs 

          Please wear Welsh costume/ jersey to school. 
           

          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan

          World Book Day 2024

           

           

           

          A special message from Curriculum Committee :

           

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

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

          Week beginning 19th February 

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 

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

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


          Dydd Llun-Monday

          Children return to school.

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for fun

          Please can children wear PE kit to school.

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

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

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan 
           

          Week beginning 5th February 

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 

          Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

          Internet safety day.

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for fun

          Please can children wear PE kit to school.

           

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

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check
           

          Happy Half Term 

          Children return to school on Monday 19th February.

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 29th January

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 
           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for fun

          Please can children wear PE kit to school.

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check
           

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

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan

          Spring Newsletter

          Week beginning 22nd January 2024

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 
           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for fun

          Please can children wear PE kit to school.

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Learn it’s check


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

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

          Diolch Mrs Bevan. 

          Week beginning 15th January 

           

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

           

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

           

          Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday 

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

           

          Hook

          Explore, Engage and Explain! 

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

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

          Dydd Iau/ Thursda

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

          Fit for fun.

           

          Dydd Gwener/ Friday

          Learn it’s check! 

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

          Diolch yn fawr

          Mrs Bevan

          Croeso yn Nol! - Welcome back!

           Blwyddyn Newydd dda! - Happy New Year!
           

          Spring Term
           

          Week commencing 8th January 2024

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

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

          Dydd Llun-Monday 

          Inset day- No school for pupils. 


          Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday 

          Children return to school.

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework.  

           

          Dydd Iau-Thursday 

          Audio tests for all Year 1 children. 

           

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

           

          Diolch yn fawr- Mrs Bevan 

           

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

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

          Christmas party 🎉

          Week beginning 18th December 

          How is it the last week of term?

           

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

           

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

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

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Christmas party 🎉 🎄

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

           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          No PE today 

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Last day of term ✨

          Merry Christmas- Nadolig Llawen 🎄

           

          Have a magical time everyone 

          Diolch for your continued support 

          Mrs Bevan✨

           

          Christmas lunch 🎄✨🎅

          Big da iawn to these superstars ✨👏🏻

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

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

          Moments captured at Colliers Farm ✨ 🎄🎅🐷🐐🐥🐄🐑🐔🐇🦙

          Week beginning 11th December

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 

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

          Dydd Llun-Monday

          Year 1-2 Concert at 9.30am

          Reception Concert- 2pm

           

          Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday 

          Our school trip to Colliers.

          Children need to bring a packed lunch.

          Children to wear school uniform.

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

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Welsh Whisperer workshop

           

          Dydd Iau-Thursday 

          Reception Concert at 9.30am

          Year 1-2 Concert at 2pm

           

          Dydd Gwener- Friday 

          Christmas jumper day and Christmas lunch.

          Please can all children please wear a Christmas jumper.

           

          Diolch 

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

          Mrs Bevan

          Week beginning 4th December

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd y wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week?

           

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

          Diolch 

           

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

           

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

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

          Dydd Mawrth- Tuesday 

          Please can all Christmas costumes be in by today please.


          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

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


          Dydd Iau-Thursday

          Fit for Fun

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

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

          Mrs Bevan 

          Our moments gallery

          Our rich task is now complete ✅ Congratulations to all of Dosbarth Caerau! I am so proud of each and everyone of you ✨

          Week beginning 27th November

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 
           

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

           

          Dydd Llun- Monday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Our Moments gallery will take place at 2.30pm

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

           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for fun with coach Liam.

          Please can children wear their school uniform to school.

           

          Dydd Gwener -Friday

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

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

          Thank you for your continued support.

          Mrs Bevan 

          Christmas fête information

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

          Week beginning 20th November

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd y wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 

          Lots of important information below 👇 

           

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

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

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

          Date for your diary 📔

          Caerau’s Moments Gallery 

          Wednesday 29th November at 2.30pm.

           

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

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

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

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

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

          Diolch 
          Mrs Bevan
           

          Dydd Llun- Monday

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

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

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          Reception form 

          https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2FN2tcSZi0sS&data=05%7C01%7CLauren.Bevan%40penygawsiprimary.rctcbc.cymru%7Cb288efe60c994c6970ed08dbe68bac25%7C4f3f0e52b734416494091b601d147993%7C0%7C0%7C638357259781482695%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N786tAlxwe0c2b%2FFSaEqtaegS1PM4h02XiY6yIQ%2Fsfo%3D&reserved=0

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for fun with coach Liam

          Please can children wear their P.E kit to school 

           

          Homework 

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

           

           

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          Wow 🤩 so many moments captured this week ✨

          Anti bullying week Monday 13th November- Friday 17th November

          Week beginning 13th November 

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

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd y wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week ? 

          Dydd Llun-Monday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

           

          Dydd Iau-Thursday 

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

           

          Dydd Gwener-Friday 

          Children in need 

          50p donation for non school uniform 

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

          More information on Children in need activities-

           

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

           

          Activities? 

          Pin the bandana on Pudsey (free)

          Colouring station (free)

          Nail Art station (20p donation)

          Glitter Tattoo station (20p donation)

          Decorate a cupcake station (50p donation)

          Decorate a biscuit station (20p donation)

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

          Name the Teddy (20p donation)

          * Find Pudsey Games (free)

          Moments captured ✨

          Week beginning 6th November

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd y wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 
           

          Dydd Llun-  Monday

          Shine coffee afternoon 

           

          Dydd Mercher-  Wednesday 

          Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework 

           

          Dydd Iau- Thursday 

          Fit for Fun

          Please can children wear their P.E kit to school

           

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

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan

          Harvest assembly 🌾

          Harvest food drive 27th October 🍂✨🙏

          Week beginning 23rd October

           

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

          Dydd Llun-Monday

          Parents evening consultations.

           

          Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday 

          Parents evening consultations.

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework.

           

          Dydd Iau-Thursday 

          Fit for fun

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

           

          Dydd Gwener-Friday 

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

           

           

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

          Diolch Mrs Bevan

           

           

          Moments captured in Caerau ✨

          Music of Wales workshop

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          We journeyed through Wales exploring lots of famous Welsh artists from
          Katherine Jenkins
          Shirley Bassey
          Tom Jones
          Wyn Evans
          Aled Jones
          Richard Davies-Sosban Fach
          Grace Williams- Welsh nursery tunes
          Carl Jenkins
          We learnt all about the percussion instrument the Marimba and we were all mesmerised by the sound it made.

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          Week beginning 16th October 

           

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

          Book fair will be on Monday-Thursday.

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

           

          Dydd Llun-Monday

          Parents evening time slots will be available

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework 

          Our music of Wales workshop 

           

          Dydd Iau-Thursday 

          Fit for fun

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

           

          School Disco 🪩 

           

          Polite request-

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

          Mrs Bevan 

           

          Book Fair 📚

          Moments captured ✨

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          Our expressive arts story teller workshop! Elsa taught us all about solids, liquids and gasses, we had so much fun 🤩

          Celebrating Shwmae Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

          Week beginning 9th October

           

          Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 
           

          Dydd Mercher/Wednesday 

          School photographs

          Math homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework. 

           

          Dydd Iau/Thursday 

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

           

          Dydd Gwener/Friday 

          First of our 2 expressive arts workshops

          Clever Cubs -Interactive Story teller

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

           

          Today is also Shwmae Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

          Diolch 

          Mrs Bevan 

          Week commencing 2nd October 2023

           

          Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 
           

          Dydd Llun-Monday

          No school for pupils

          INSET training day.

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Literacy homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework.

           

          Dydd Iau-Thursday 

          Fit for fun

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

           

          Dydd Gwener-Friday 

           

          Nasal flu spray

           

          MacMillan coffee morning ☕️🍰🧁

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

          Any donations of shop bought cakes will be gratefully received!

           

          Diolch

          See you all on Tuesday 

          Mrs Bevan 

          Week beginning 25th September

           

          Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week?

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday 

          Math Homework will be uploaded to J2 homework 

           

          Dydd Iau-Thursday 

          Fit for fun with Coach Liam

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

           

          Year 1 children 

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Bevan

          As promised- Moments captured in Careau ✨

          Week beginning 18th September

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

           

          Beth sy'n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week?

           

          Dydd Mercher-Wednesday

          Homework will be uploaded to J2 Homework

           

          Dydd Iau-Thursday

          Fit for fun

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

           

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

           

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

           

          What do we know ? What do we want to find out?

          Capturing moments of Autumn 🍂

          Our new topic is ‘Capture the moment’ ✨📸

           

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

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

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

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

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


          Beth sy’n y digwydd y wythnos hon?

          What’s going on this week? 

          Dydd Iau

          Thursday

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

          Thank you for your ongoing support,

          Mrs. Bevan 

          🎉Croeso yn ol - Welcome Back 🎉

           

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

          See you all on Wednesday 

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

           

          Dydd Llun-Monday

          INSET training day 

           

          Dydd Mawrth-Tuesday

          INSET training day

           

          Dydd Mercher- Wednesday 

          Pupils return to school

           

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

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

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

           

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

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

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Last Post

           

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

          Have a wonderful summer holidays! 
           

          Over and out!
           Pen y Fan 2022-2023

           

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Black, Miss Binding and Mrs Huxtable

           

          Week beginning 17th July 2023

           

          Beth sy’n digwydd yr Wythnos hon? 

           

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

          All pupils to wear PE kit to school for Fit4Fun

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          Last day of the school year

           

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

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

           

           

          Fit4Fun Holiday Clubs

           

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

           

          https://bookwhen.com/fit4fun

           

          Week beginning 10th July 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Spell check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          NO MORE HOMEWORK WILL BE SET THIS YEAR

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

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

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

          Week beginning 3rd of July 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Spell check

          All homework to be completed

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set on j2e

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

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

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          SCHOOL TRIP - ROYAL MINT

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

           

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

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

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

          Diolch, 

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black 

           

          Please click here for the payment link

           

           

          Week beginning 26th June 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Spell check

          All homework to be completed

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set on j2e

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

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

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

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

          Summer Fayre at 3.30pm at school

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch 

           

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

          Week beginning 19th of June 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Spell check

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

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

          New homework will be set.

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school 

           

          COMING SOON

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

           

           

           

           

          Week beginning 12th of June 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Spell check

          Homework to be completed

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework on j2e

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school 

           

          Jigsaw

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

           

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

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

           

          Week Beginning 5th June 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Return to school

          Spell check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          A message from our new class bear!

           

           

          Hello Dosbarth Pen y Fan!

           

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

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

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

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

           

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

          Diolch Pen y Fan,

          Ted.

           

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

          Out Monday - return Wednesday morning

          Out Wednesday - return Friday morning

          Out Friday - return Monday morning

           

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

           

          Diolch, 

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black.

           

          Week beginning 22nd May 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          All homework is to be completed.  

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set - Language

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

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

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

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

           

          Reading Books

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

           

          Labelled clothing/personal items

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

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

          Week beginning 15th of May 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          All homework to be completed.

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New Homework set - Maths homework.  

          Local Walk

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

          Local Walk

           

           

          Walk to School Week

           

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

           

          Diolch,

          The Eco-Committee. 

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Week beginning 8th of May 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Bank Holiday - NO SCHOOL

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

          Return to school

          All homework to be completed

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

           

          Spare Uniform Plea 

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell a Mrs Black

           

           

          Week beginning 1st of May 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Bank Holiday - no school

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday 

          Homework to be completed

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set - Maths

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school

          King's Coronation activities in class

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

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

           

          Big Spelling Information

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

           

           

          Week beginning 24th of April 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Homework to be completed and submitted

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set - Language week

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          All pupils are to wear PE kit to school for Fit4Fun

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          John Newman will be in school taking class photos.  

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Black and Mrs Farrell

          Parents Evening

           

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

           

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

           

          Telling the Time - Mathsframe

           

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Black and Mrs Farrell

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          All pupils return to school

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

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

          Parents Evening

           

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Parents Evening

           

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school

           

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

           

          Look forward to seeing you all on Monday.

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Week beginning 27th March 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

           

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Complete homework

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday 

          PE kit needed

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          Last day of term

           

          SAVE THE DATE

           

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

           

          We hope you enjoy some family time over Easter.

           

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

           

          Fit4Fun Holiday Clubs

           

          Upcoming events - Booking by Bookwhen

           

           

          Week beginning 20th March 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Homework to be completed

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

          What is World Down Syndrome Day?

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

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

          #WorldDownSyndromeDay

           

          Why mark WDSD?

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

          Believe it or not, socks get people talking!

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

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

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

           

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New Homework set

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

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

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          INSET Day - school closed to all pupils.

           

          Diolch Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

           

           

          Film Night 

           

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

          Week beginning 13th of March 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Homework to be completed by today

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Tuesday

          SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL

          New homework set

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL

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

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          Last day to purchase a book from the Book Fair

           

          Diolch 

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

          Book Fair

           

           

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

          Wythnos 9 - 6 March 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          All homework to be completed and returned

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set

          Harp demonstration for all pupils

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Wythnos 8 - 27 February 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun/Monday

          All pupils return to school

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

           

          Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

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

           

          Dydd Iau/Thursday

          School Closed due to Strike

           

          Dydd Gwener/Friday

          Audio screening for pupils who were absent during last visit.

           

          Diolch 

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Wythnos 6 - 13 February 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun/Monday

          Homework to be completed

           

          Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

          Strike is called off - SCHOOL OPEN AS NORMAL

           

          Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

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

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

           

          Dydd Iau/Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

           

          Dydd Gwener/Friday

          Last day of school

           

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

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

           

           

           

          Class trip to the cinema

           

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

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

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

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

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

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

           

          Link to payment page

           

          Diolch, 

          Mrs Farrel and Mrs Black

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 5 - 6 February 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun/Monday

          Homework to be completed

           

          Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

          Dental survey for year 1 pupils

           

          Dydd Iau/Thursday

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

           

          Cinema Trip

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

           

          Diolch 

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Wythnos 4 - 30 January 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun/Monday

          Homework task to be completed

           

          Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

          School closed to pupils

           

          Dydd Iau/Thursday

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

           

          Spring Topic - In the Spotlight

           

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

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Wythnos 3 - 23 January 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun/Monday

          Homework to be completed

           

          Dydd Mercher/Wednesday

          New homework on j2e

           

          Dydd Iau/Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school 

          Audio Screening with the school nurse

           

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

           

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Wythnos 2 - 16 January 2023

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set on HWB

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school for Fit4Fun

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          Wellies will be sent home

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

           

           

          Wythnos 1 - 9th January 2023

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          INSET Day - School for staff only

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

          All pupils to return to school

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school

           

          All reading books will be sent home during the week.

           

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

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

          WE MADE IT!!!!!!

           

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

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

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

           

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

          Mrs Black, Mrs Farrell, Miss Binding and Mrs Bevan

          Monday 19th of December 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

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

           

          Cookies

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

           

          Cupcakes

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

           

          Pizzas

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

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Last day in school. 

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

           

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

           

          Reading books

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

          Monday 12th of December 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          All homework to be completed

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

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

          New homework set

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Fit4Fun - please wear PE kit to school

           

          Dydd Gwener

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

          Christmas dinner day.

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

          Wythnos 14 - 5 December 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Homework to be completed

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          All costumes to be in school in readiness for dress rehearsal 

          New homework set

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          Dress rehearsal for the other classes

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Wythnos 13 - 28 November 2022

           

          Beth s y'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          All pupils to have learnt their words for the Christmas concert

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Pupils to wear their PE kit to school

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

           

          Wythnos 12 - 21 November 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

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

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

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

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

           

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

           

          Diolch 

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

          Wythnos 11 - 14 November 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Homework to be completed

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set.  Please see j2homework on HWB

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE - PE kit to be worn to school

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

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

           

           

          Cooking

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

          tomato puree

          cheddar cheese

          pizza base

          french stick

          tortilla wrap

          naan bread

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

           

          Christmas

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

           

          www. rctcbc.gov.uk/schoolpayments

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch yn fawr
          Miss Parfitt and School Council

          Wythnos 10 - 7th of November 2022

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Return to school after half term

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday 

          New homework set on HWB j2e

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

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

           

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

           

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

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Fit4Fun Holiday Camp

           

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

           

          Sports Holiday Clubs 

           

          Football, Hockey 🏑

          Basketball 🏀

          Games

           

          October half term

          Tuesday at Llantwit Fardre Sports Center.

           

          Weds & Thursday at Llantrisant Sports Center

           

          All days are 9.00-2.45pm 

          Ages 5-11

           

          Book on the app

          PAYMENT IS CASH ON THE DAY 

           

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

          Wythnos 8 - 24 October 2022

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday/Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Mercher

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

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

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

          Last day of school before half term.

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

          Wythnos 7 - 17 October 2022

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

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

           

          Dydd Llun- Monday

          Flu Spray

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

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

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

          Cooking - Leek, Ham and Cheese Tartlets

          Ingredients include:

          vegetable oil

          leek

          wholemeal bread

          ham

          cheddar cheese.

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

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

          New homework set on j2homework

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

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

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          Cooking - Spring rolls

          Ingredients include:

          spring onions

          bean sprouts

          soy sauce

          5 spice

          filo pastry sheets

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

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

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

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


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


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

           

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


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

           

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

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


          We would be very grateful if you could bring any donations you would like to make to school bythe 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.

          Wythnos 6 - 10 October 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Homework to be completed and uploaded

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          New homework set on j2homework

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          PE kit to be worn to school

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          Richard Shawe Cooking workshop

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

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

           

          COMING SOON

           

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Cooking Experiences

           

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

           

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

           

          www.rctcbc.gov.uk/schoolpayments

           

          Many thanks 

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Superhero Smoothies!

           

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

          We will be offering the following ingredients:

          banana

          frozen mixed berries

          frozen mango and pineapple

          apples

          spinach

          blueberries

          orange juice

          apple juice

          yogurt

          milk

          ice

           

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

           

          Diolch,

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Wythnos 5 - 3 October 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          All homework to be submitted

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Food Hygiene Roadshow - Assembly and class workshop

          New homework set on j2homework

           

          Dydd Iau

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

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

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

           

          Wythnos 4 - 26 September 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos hon?

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

          Pupils to wear PE kit to school

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

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

          PTA

           

          Diolch 

           

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

          Wythnos 3 - 19 September 2022

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Bank Holiday - Queen's Funeral

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

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

           

          Dydd Iau - Thursday

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

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

           

          Spider-Man!

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

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

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

           

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

          It’s time to get thinking Pen-Y-Fan!!

           

           

          Spider-Man!

          Wythnos 2 - 12th September 2022

           

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

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

           

          Dydd Llun (Monday)

          Introduction to our new topic

           

          Dydd Iau (Thursday)

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

           

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

           

          Are you interested in playing football? 

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

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

          4-20 - 5.00pm - ages 3 and 4

          5.00 - 5.50pm - ages 5-7.

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

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          First Day Fun!!

           

          Croeso Nol Pen y Fan

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

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

           

           

          Mrs Farrell

          Mrs Farrell

          Mrs Black

          Mrs Black

          Miss Key

          Miss Binding

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

          See you all tomorrow.

           

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Black, Miss Key and Miss Binding

           

           

          REMINDER

           

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

          We look forward to seeing you all!

           

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

           

          Diolch 

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

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

           

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

           

          Have a lovely summer!

           

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Bevan, Miss Key and Mrs Black

          LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!!!!!

           

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

           

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

           

          Dydd Llun/Monday

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday

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

           

          Dydd Gwener/Friday

          Last day in school

           

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

           

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

           

          Many thanks

           

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

          End of topic!

           

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

           




           


           


           

           

          Fit For Fun Festival 2022

          Wythnos 24 - 11 July 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Final spell check for this academic year.

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Fit4Fun Festival - Pupils to wear their PE kit to school

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

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

           

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Wythnos 23 - 4 July 2022

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Spell check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

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

          New homework uploaded to j2homework

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

          Mambos School Trip + Upbeat Wales Drumming Letter

          Wythnos 22 - 27 June 2022

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Please return Reading book bags to school.

          Spell check

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

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

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

          Reading books will be sent home.

           

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

          Wythnos 21 - 20 June 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

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

          Homework to be completed from 15 June.

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          PE kit needed for Fit4Fun

          New homework set in j2e in HWB

           

          Diolch 

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Black

           

           

          Global Day - Africa

          Still image for this video
          Pen Y Fan investigated Africa as part of Penygawsi’s ‘Global Day’. Have a look at the video to see what we got up to!

          Wythnos 20 - 13 June 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

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

            

          Dydd Llun - Monday

          Reading books to be returned to school

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth - Tuesday

          African drumming session in school

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

          Global Day – activities in class

          PE - Please wear your kit to school.

           

          Dydd Gwener - Friday

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

          Reading books will come home

           

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

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

          Non-uniform day - Friday 17th June 2022

          Some Photos From This Week

           

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

           

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

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

          Wythnos 19 - 6 June 2022

           

          Beth sy'n digwydd yr wythnos yma?

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

           

          Lost Property

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

           

          Teachers

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

           

          Dydd Llun - Monday

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

           

          Dydd Mercher - Wednesday

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

          PE - Please wear your kit to school.

           

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

          Mrs Farrell & Mrs Black

           

           

           

           

          The Platinum Jubilee

           

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

           

           

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

           

           

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

           

           

           

          We designed our own afternoon teas. They looked delicious!

           

           

           

          We used loose parts to decorate crowns.

           

           

           

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

           

           

           

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

           

           

           

           

           

          Jubilee Performance

          Still image for this video
          We also performed some Morris dancing for everyone else in school!

           

           

          Wythnos 18 – W/B  23/05/2022

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

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

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 1 and 2 Big Spell.

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

          Reading Book Bags due in today.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

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

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

          PTA Coffee Morning

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

           

           

           

          Completed Tie Dye

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

           

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

           

          Jubilee Coffee Morning

           

          We are having a coffee morning to celebrate the Jubilee.  

          Why not pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

          See below for details!

           

          Wythnos 17 – W/B  16/05/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

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

           

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 1 and 2 Big Spell.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

          Last Week – Holi Celebrations

           

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

           

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

          Wythnos 16 – W/B  09/05/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 1 and 2 Big Spell.

          Reading books due in today.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Boat in class today.

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

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

          Holi Festival

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

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

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

           

          Festival Food

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

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

          The link is

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

          Wythnos 15 – W/B  2/05/2022

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

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 2 - Big Spell

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

          Penygawsi Green Man festival

          Still image for this video

          Circus Skills Workshop

          Still image for this video
          We all enjoyed finding out about circus skills and how they are done. We were excited to be able to try a wide range of equipment.

          Circus Skills Workshop

           

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

           

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

           

          Cooking Consent Form

           

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

           

          Diolch

           

           

           

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

           

          Selling Our Fabric Bags

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

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

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

           

          Tuesday

          Naomi, Grayson, Esme

          Lola, Phoebe, Ella, Chloe

           

          Wednesday

          Jenson, Ava, Jack, Oliver.

          Zach, Ellie, Caitlin, Mujtaba

           

          Thursday

          Finley S, Lucus, Norton

          Francesca, Jackson, Dylan, Noah

           

          Friday

          Toby, Charlotte, Jacob H, Haroon

          Jacob T, Thea, Lawrence, Kenzie, Caiden

           

           

           

          Summer Term

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

           

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

           

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

           

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

           

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

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

           

          Wythnos 1 – W/B 25/04/22

          Dydd Llun

          INSET Day

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          First day back today.

          Mrs Boat in class.

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

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

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

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

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Boat in class.

          PE – please wear kit to school.

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

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class.

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

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

           

          Dydd Gwener

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

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

           

           

          Big Spell

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

           

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

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

           

           

           

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

           

           

          RCT Schools Easter Recycling Competition

           

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

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

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

           

          Happy Easter everyone,

          Mrs Farrell and the Eco-Committee.

           

          Summer Term Cricket at Miskin

           

           

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

           

           

          Wythnos 13 – W/B  4/04/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Last Day of Term.

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

           

           

           

           

          This is for Year 2 Pupils only

           

          Newport County AFC Academy goalkeeper trials

           

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

          The trial times by age group will be as follows:

          Current U6 to U9 – 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm

          Current U10 to U12 – 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm

          Current U13 to U16 – 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm

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

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

           

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

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Evans

           

           

           

          Wythnos 12 – W/B  28/03/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Reading books are due in today.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

           

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

          Can all bag requests be sent in please.

           

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

           

           

           

          Recycle unwanted clothes and raise funds for our school!

           

           

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

           

          How Does it Work?

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

           

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

           

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

           

           

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

           

           

          Any donations will be gratefully received. 

          We thank you in advance for your continued support.

          Mrs Rees and Super Ambassadors

          Gift Aid 

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

           

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

           

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

          Please click the link below to access this form:

          Diolch

          PTA

           

          Wythnos 11 – W/B  21/03/2022

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

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

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

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

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

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

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

           

           

          World Down Syndrome Day - Monday 21st March 2022

           

          ​​​​​​​

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

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

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

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

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

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

           

           

           

          Wythnos 10 – W/B  14/03/2022

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

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

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Reading books due in.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Parents Evening via Cloud

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Parents Evening via Cloud

          Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 9 – W/B  07/03/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs B

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 8 – W/B 28/02/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Eisteddfod Celebrations today so please could the children wear a Welsh costume, sports top or something red to school, as we will be performing our class song to the rest of the school.

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Reading books to be returned today.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Boat in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Boat in class today.

          Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          World Book Day today, so the children can dress up as their favourite book character and we will be holding a ‘Bring and Buy Book Fair’. The details are below.

           

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

           

           

           

           

           

          School Closure 18/02/22 

           

          We have shared some suggested activities to work on at home today. Please see J2Homework for more information.  

           

          Please don’t feel you have to upload the activities you have completed today but if you would like to share your lovely work with us then upload a photo to your J2File.  

            

          Mrs Farrell will be available between 9am and 3.30pm on J2Message which you will find on J2E if you need to contact us. We used this messaging app during the lockdowns - Click on J2Message on J2E and choose Pen Y Fan. There is an option to send a direct message to myself or you can message the whole class.  We have been asked to only respond to messages sent through J2Message and not email. 

           

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

           

          Have a lovely half term holiday,

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat.

           

           

           

          Wythnos  – W/B 14th February 2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          This week we are having a Welsh themed week throughout the school. The children will be participating in lots of Welsh activities, including cooking, singing and painting. They will also be completing our Eisteddfod competitions in preparation for our St David’s day celebrations after half term.

           

          We are making Teisen Lap, the ingredients are self-raising flour, margarine, caster sugar, porridge oats, apple, dried fruit and egg. Please could you let us know if your child is allergic to any of these ingredients.

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs B in class today.

          Please could all reading books be returned today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs B in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Last day of term.

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs B

           

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 6 – W/B  7/02/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          If you have anything collected for our ‘upcycling’ role play area or our art project, please bring the items into school on Monday or Tuesday. Please see previous posts. Diolch. 

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs B in class today.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs B in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell on Tuesday this week.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs B in class today.

          Well-being/Rights Wednesday will focus on 'Internet Safety' this week.

          Language home-school task shared on j2homework.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          INSET day. School closed to pupils.

           

          Some information on upcoming events

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

           

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

           

           

          Here's to another week of great learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Diolch for your continued support,

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat.

           

           

           

           

          Recycled Art Project

           

                   

           

           

          Please can you help us collect some of the items that you want to use for your group recycled art projects for next week. Remember, we have discussed your group project in school. Here are some of the items you have thought you would like to use:

          • Newspapers
          • Different coloured plastic bottles
          • Buttons and beads
          • craft pom-poms
          • kitchen roll tubes
          • cardboard
          • Milk and bottle lids
          • Straws
          • Sweet/chocolate wrappers
          • Foil
          • Cling film
          • Plastic bags - different colours
          • Bubble wrap
          • String
          • Cupcake cases
          • Egg boxes
          • Ring pull

           

          Or anything you find or have used and think will look appealing for display work. Before you bin it, have a look and see if it would be suitable for school? Please bring in what you have collected on Monday.

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Boat

           

           

           

           

          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 5 – W/B  31/01/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          We are creating recycling artwork and turning our role play area into an upcycling workshop. So, it would be a great help if you could start collecting items at home this week, but not bring anything in until the following week. Items would include, small containers, one/two pint bottles, small boxes, ribbon, stickers, buttons, milk bottle tops, coloured sweet wrappers etc..

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs B in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Reading books will go out today.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Maths home-school task shared on j2homework.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs B

           

           

           

          Wythnos 4 – W/B  24/01/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs B in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Reading books are to be returned and will go back out on Monday 31st January.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs B in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          INSET Day

          Maths home-school task shared on j2homework.

           

          Dydd Iau

          INSET Day

           

          Dydd Gwener

          INSET Day

           

          Please can you check the main blog for the NEW updated start and pick up times for the children.

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs B

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 3 – W/B 17/01/2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs B in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Reading books are NOT to be returned until Monday 24th January.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs B in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

          Bryn Pica online workshop – The Journey of Rubbish.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs B

           

           

           

           

          Please see the link for our class 'Spring Term Newsletter' below.

           

           

           

          Wythnos 2 – W/B 10th January 2022

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs B in class today.

          Year 2 Big Spell - The Year 2 children were reassessed last week to find out if they need to continue on the same list or move to a new list. Information on this will come home today, ready to continue with spell checks next Monday.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs B and Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Litter pick today – please wear waterproof coat and hats.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Home Learning Task will be on J2E Homework.

          Litter pick today – please wear waterproof coat and hats.

          PE – Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs B in class today.

          Book bags will go out today and are to be returned on Monday 24th January.

           

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

          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs B

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Welcome Back!

           

          We hope you have all had a lovely Christmas and have had the opportunity to spend time with your family. We are looking forward to seeing you all back in school tomorrow.

           

          Please read the information on the link below, posted on our blog by Mr Davies.

           

          School Blog Page

           

          Please note that the staggered starts are different this year:

           

          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)

           

           

          We'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning!

           

          Mrs F and Mrs B

           

           

           

           

           

           


           

           

          Merry Christmas Everyone!

           

           

          We have had a fantastic term in Dosbarth Pen Y Fan. The children have settled in to their new class and new routines really well and we have been very impressed by how hard they have all been working. We are very proud of all of them and we hope you are too!

           

          We hope you enjoy the photos and short video below. They are photos of just some of the things we have been up to during this very busy half term. Please remember that our Christmas performance is available in the shared file though your child’s J2e account too.
           

          A big thank you for your generous gifts, kind words and support that you have given this term. 
           

          We wish you all a very merry Christmas and hope that you can all enjoy time together with your families. Stay safe everyone and we look forward to seeing you all again in the new year!

           

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Smith and Miss Key.

           

           

           

           

          Some Photos from this Half Term

          Facts about Llanciach Fawr video

          Still image for this video

          Photos from Llanciach Fawr

           

           

           

          Pen-Y-Fan’s Christmas Video!

           

           

           

          The children are very excited to share their Christmas video with you all. We recorded it last Friday, so apologies if any children were absent that day. 


          The video will be shared with you today by 4pm via Hwb. We will share the video to your child’s account, so you will need their username and password to access it. 
           

          Please consider the Christmas video in the same way as you would if taking a video in the school hall.  They are for personal use only, for you to enjoy as a parent/guardian/carer.  They should be watched in J2E and not downloaded.

          They must not be shared on any form of social media. Many children and their parents do not consent to them being shared and we need to be mindful that we keep everyone safe online. It is only by being supportive of everyone’s wishes, that we can continue to share in this way.

          Thank you support in this matter.

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

           

          Mrs Farrell and Miss Smith

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 14 - w/b 13th December

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          No home learning of reading books will be sent home this week. Remember, you can always access reading books at your child's level using Oxford Reading Buddy using their log in and password.

           

          Can you please bring in a bag clearly labelled with your name this week, so we can send home all of your lovely Christmas crafts!

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Numeracy home learning task due back today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Year 2 children trip to 'Christmas Wrapped Up' at Ebenezer Church. No extra permission slip needed for this as it comes under the local visits form that you have all completed. The children will be accompanied by Miss Key and will be walking there with Mrs Payne's class.

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

           

          Online workshop with Bryn Pica Recycling Centre - 'Treat The Planet This Christmas'.

           

          Cinema afternoon in class - the children will have the opportunity to enjoy a Christmas film together with popcorn and a drink. If you would prefer your child not to have popcorn, please inform us asap.

           

          Virtual Christmas Performance will be shared via Hwb.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Christmas cooking activity. We will be making peppermint creams using icing sugar, condensed milk, peppermint flavouring and chocolate. If you would prefer your child not to take part in this activity, please inform us asap.

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Christmas party with Mrs Payne's class. Please can the children wear party clothes to school today and bring a small plate of 'party food' which is covered and clearly labelled with your child's name. This party food is just for them and is only needed as a snack as they would have had their lunch. (Please don't send anything that needs to be heated or chilled.)

           

          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell :)

          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 - w/b 6th December

           

          We would just like to say a massive thank you to all that participated in our class trip, we had a wonderful time! We learnt all about Christmas in the past, had a tour of the amazing house, asked lots of lovely questions and created a pomander! You were all so fantastic and should be very proud of how you represented our school!

          Da iawn Pen – Y – Fan!

           

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Literacy home learning task due back today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Numeracy home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Christmas Dinner and Christmas Jumper Day - We will also be recording our Christmas video today, so as well as wearing Christmas jumpers, if you also want to bring any accessories such as hats, antlers, tinsel etc to wear during the recording you are more than welcome to. Please label everything.

           

          Year 2

          On Tuesday 14th December, Year 2 will be going to Ebenezer Church in Talbot Green with Mrs Payne to attend their special event called Christmas Wrapped Up. Mrs Payne is looking for 1 volunteer from our class to help support the children on the trip. They will be leaving at 9:15 and we will be back for lunch at 11:45. If you are able to volunteer for this trip, then please let one of us know by Wednesday morning.

           

          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell :)

          Wythnos 12 - w/b 29th November


          Thursday is our trip to Llanciach Fawr. Thank you for paying online, we understand this is a new process. As well as the donation towards the trip, it is vital that we have the section from the bottom of the letter which is your signature showing that you are willing for your child to come on the trip with us. Please bring this into school ASAP if you haven’t already done so.

           

          We aim to leave school as close to the beginning of the day as possible, so we would be grateful if you could arrive in school as close to 8.50 as possible.

           

          We will be having lunch in Llanciach Fawr, so your child will need a drink, packed lunch and snack to bring with them in one bag so it’s easy for them to carry. Please also ensure they also have a coat to suit the weather.

           

          We are looking forward to a fun day out!

           

           

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Maths home learning task due back today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Book bags returned to school.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Literacy home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          School Trip to Llancaiach Fawr

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Non-Uniform Day – Please see the post below to bring in an item for the Christmas hampers.

          Book bags returned home.

          .

          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell :)

          Wythnos 11 - w/b 22nd November

           

          Thank you for making such a great effort for dressing up on Friday for Children in Need. We raised a fantastic amount of £223.50. You should be so proud of yourselves!

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Literacy home learning task due back today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Year 2 - Kerbcraft visit to teach us all about Road Safety - Part 1 of 3

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Maths home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

          Year 2 - Kerbcraft visit - Part 2 of 3.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          .

          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell :)

          Wythnos 10 - w/b 14th November

           

          We would like to say a big thank you to all that attended the virtual parents evening. It was lovely to speak to you about your child’s progress and have the opportunity to answer some of your questions. Your continued support is gratefully received!

           

          Anti-Bullying Week

           

           

          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.

           

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

           

          Thank you for all of the interest in helping out with our class trip. To make it fair we will be pulling names out of a hat on Wednesday and will inform you of parents to attend. There is still time to volunteer, please let us know by Wednesday morning.

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Numeracy home learning task due back today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Book bags back into school.

          Odd Socks Day – Please wear a pair of odd socks to school to start off anti-bullying week.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Literacy home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

          CHRISTMAS PHOTOS – Please can you send your child in with their Christmas jumpers, accessories e.g. hats that can be pulled on and off over their PE kit.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Book bags to be returned home.

          Children In Need – Dress as heroes or in pyjamas. We ask for a £1 donation for Children In Need, please see previous post for more information.

          .

          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell.

           

           

           

           

          Class Trip Letter

           

          Continuing with our ‘Through the Keyhole’ topic, this half term the children have decided to look at different types of celebrations that are held within the home. To link to this theme, we have organised a class trip to Llancaich Fawr. The trip will investigate ‘Christmas in the Past’ and will include a guided tour of the house and a practical workshop.

          The trip will take place on Thursday 2nd December and we ask for a contribution of £7.50 towards the trip. As we are a cashless school, payments are now made through the link below. 

           

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

           

          We are also looking for some volunteers to help us on the day. If you would like to put your name forward, then please let one of us know. We will send out more information closer to the date.

          We are looking forward to finding out lots of interesting and unusual facts about Christmas!

           

          Thank you for your continued support,

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Smith and Miss Key.

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Christmas Photos

           

          On Wednesday 17th November we will be taking class Christmas photos.  Please can your child bring a Christmas item on this day to wear for the photo?  It might be a Christmas jumper/dress/t-shirt/accessory etc.

          Please put it in a bag and label the item and bag with your child's name.

          They will be putting the item on for the photo and then changing back into their school uniform straight afterwards.


          Diolch

          Mrs Farrell and Miss Smith

           

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 9 - w/b 8th November

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Literacy home learning task due back today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Book bags not to be returned until Monday 22nd November.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Maths home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Year 2 Children – ‘Dinohire’

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

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          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell :)

           

          Children in Need

           

           

          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.

           

          Poppy Appeal

           

           

          From Monday 8th November, the school council will be selling poppies and other merchandise to raise money for the British Legion at break time every day. Please see our twitter feed for further information.

          Starting Blocks - Athletic Program

           

           

           

          Wythnos 8 - w/b 1st November


          We hope you have had a fun and SPOOKY week off, spending lots of lovely time with your families! We are really looking forward to seeing you back this week and hearing all about your Halloween adventures!

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Parents evening appointments go live at 12pm (noon).

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Book bags due back in today.

          Please can all last harvest donations and photo orders be sent in by today.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Literacy home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

          Harvest school assembly singing ‘Thank you God for the Harvest’.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Book bags to be sent back home.

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          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell J

           

          During the last week of term, the children created their own Halloween pumpkins to be put up on display in Tesco!

           

          Here are all of your brilliant pumpkin designs for everyone to see!

          Can you spot yours?

           

          This December, St Fagans National Museum of History will be holding a special virtual Christmas event for the whole family to enjoy. Please click the link below for further information.

          Wythnos 7 - w/b 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 busy half term in Year 1/2, and you all have been working extremely hard, we are all very proud of you! 

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Literacy home learning task due back today.

          Book bags not to be returned until Monday 25th October.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Maths home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

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          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell :)

           

           

          Harvest Festival 2021

           

           

           

          On  November 3rd, we will be holding our annual Harvest Festival.  The pupils will be participating in a special harvest assembly.


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

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

           

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


          We would be very grateful if you could bring any donations you would like to make to school by Monday 1st November 2021.

           

          Thank you for your continued support

          Super Ambassadors and School Council

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 5 - w/b 11th September

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Maths home learning task due back today.

          Book bags to be returned to school.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Language home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

           

          Wellbeing Wednesday - As it is World Mental Health Day today, we will be promoting the wellbeing and mental health of our children by engaging in a Wellbeing Wednesday, throughout the school. Pupils will be participating in a range of enjoyable activities that supports their wellbeing.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Book bags to be returned home.

          Shwmae Day - Pupils have the choice to wear red, green or white clothes to school today, instead of their uniform to celebrate Shwmae day. We will be undertaking a variety of fun-filled activities to promote our Welsh language and culture.

           

          One of our activities is cooking. We will be making and eating welsh cheddar and ham tartlets. The ingredients include the following. If you would prefer for your child to not take part, please let a member of staff know.

           

          Ingredients:

          • Wholemeal bread
          • Egg
          • Milk
          • Welsh cheddar
          • Thinly sliced ham
          • Pepper
          • Oil

           

          Reading books not due back in until Monday 25th October. Please comment in your child's reading diary so we know that you have had time to read both books.

           

          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell :)

           

           

           

          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 - w/b 4th October

           

          Welcome to Week 5 pawb!

           

          On Wednesday, we will be going on a class walk! We are going on this walk to do some investigating as part of our ‘Through the Keyhole’ topic. We will be walking around the local area to look at different types of houses and taking pictures to use in our learning.

          We are really looking forward to our lovely walk together, please remember coats!

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Literacy home learning task due back today.

          Year 2 Big Spell.

          Please can pupils sent home with local walk forms be sent back into school as soon as possible ready for Wednesday.

          (Mainly all of you returned this form when the children started at the school).

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          School photos today!

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Maths home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

          Local walk – Please bring coats to school.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Book bags not due back till Monday 11th October.

           

          Year 2 ONLY - Class Elections

           

          The children have been told that they can now have the opportunity to be voted in by their year group to be the representative for a council group in school. There will be 2 children voted by their peers for each year group.

           

          The councils on offer for them to join are:

           

          • School Council (Making decisions on behalf of the school)
          • Curriculum Cymraeg (Promoting Welsh in the school environment)
          • Curriculum Committee (Leading the new curriculum)

           

          On Tuesday, the children who want to be voted for a group will have the opportunity to stand up and say why they would be the best person for the job. Please can you talk with them about what they would like to say over the next day or two, if they wish to apply.

           

          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell :)

           

           

           

          Wythnos 4 - w/b 27th September

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Maths home learning task due back today.

          Book bags to be returned to school.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today. 

           

          Dydd Mercher 

          Miss Smith in class today. 

          Language home learning task coming out on J2E homework.

          PE - Please wear kit to school.

           

          Dydd Iau 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

           

          Dydd Gwener 

          Mrs Farrell in class today. 

          Book bags to be returned home.

           

          Reading books not due back in until Monday 11th October. Please comment in your child's reading diary so we know that you have had time to read both books.

           

          Just to add, we would like to say a massive well done for all of your lovely book reviews you completed last week! They are brilliant, we have loved reading about your favourite stories! Da iawn pawb! 

           

          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell.

           

           

          Oxford Reading Buddy

           

          We have heard that some parents and pupils are having difficulty accessing Oxford Reading Buddy. We have been advised that if you are able to download the Internet browser 'FireFox', then it works more reliably. Please get back in touch if you are still having problems.

           

          Thank you for your continued co-operation,

          Mrs Farrell and Miss Smith.

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Here is a pdf Hwb help sheet for anyone who is having difficulty accessing the home learning. Hope it helps!

           

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 3 - w/b 20th September

           

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today.

          Language Home Learning task due back today. Apologies if some of you were unable to access the home learning. A shared file has been updated in our Pen Y Fan shared file, so everyone should now be able to access it that way, if you can't through the link. Don't worry if you need more time this week because of the teething issues.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Maths Home Learning task coming out today on J2E Homework. Please get in touch if you need any passwords reassigned.

          PE - please wear kit to school

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

           

          Reading books not due back in until Monday 27th Sept. Please comment in your child's reading diary so we know that you have had time to read both books. 

           

          Wellies - please can you send in a pair of wellies that can stay in school? As the weather turns, we will need wellies for our outdoor learning.

           

          Flu packs came out on Friday, please return the slips enclosed.

           

          Year 2 Parents

          Year 2 children in Pen Y Fan will continue their 'Big Spelling' journey with us. Spelling lists will come home with your child at the beginning of this week and the first spell check will be on Monday 27th September. As the children are Year 2 now, they will be responsible for letting you know if they are moving on to the next list or continuing with the same one.

           

           

          Here's to another great week of learning in Pen Y Fan!

           

          Mrs Farrell and Miss Smith.

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Please click on the link below to read our 'Autumn Term Newsletter'.

           

           

           

           

           

          Wythnos 2 - w/b 13th September

           

          What a fantastic week we had last week. It was lovely to see so many smiling faces and the children having fun with their friends. We also got to explore the areas our new class. Here are a few photos of us at play.

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwedd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Smith in class today.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Smith in class today.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Miss Smith in class today.

          Homework task coming out today on J2E Homework. Please get in touch if you need any passwords reassigned.

          PE - please wear kit to school

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell in class today.

          Reading books sent out today.

           

          Reading books

          We will carry on the same system used last year for reading books. Two books will be sent out every other Friday and come back in on Monday the following week giving you 10 days with the books at home. This gives you the opportunity to read the books several times if needed. During one Monday-Friday the book bags will be in kept in school, giving us the opportunity to record in them and change the books. During this time, please access Oxford Reading Buddy. (If you need a new password for Buddy, then please see Mrs Farrell at the end of the week.)

           

          You may notice that some of the classes will have a different system to us for reading books this year, but we have found that this system works best with a job share in class. We will remind you on here when books are due back in.

           

          Books out - Friday 17th Sept.

          Books back in - Monday 27th.

           

           

          Our class Autumn Term newsletter will be uploaded onto our web page by Wednesday. Here's to another fabulous week in Dosbarth Pen Y Fan! 

           

          Mrs Farrell and Miss Smith

          Welcome Back!

           

           

          Meet the Team

           

          Miss Smith

          Miss Smith will be your teacher on Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate Wednesdays.

           

          Mrs Farrell

          Mrs Farrell will be your teacher on Thursdays, Fridays and alternate Wednesdays.

           

          Miss Key

          Miss Key will be in class to support you every day.

           

          We hope you have had a lovely summer and can't wait to see you on Monday to hear all about your summer news. We hope you are all excited to return to school and ready for lots of fun and learning on the next part of your learning journey.

           

          Our first week will focus on settling in, exploring your new classroom, and getting to know each other.  

           

          Every day, your child will need to bring: 

          A packed lunch (if not having school dinner)

          A small, healthy snack in a sealed bag or container. (Fruit where possible please and any grapes to be cut up.) 

          A bottle of water.

          A small bag to help them carry their things if they wish. (Only small bags please as our pegs are close together.)

           

          Lunch boxes will be kept on our lunch trolley and the children place their snacks and drinks in our class snack boxes when they come into class every morning. If your child is having packed lunch, please keep snacks separate so they know what their snack is.

           

          Please ensure all items are clearly labelled - bottles, snack pots, jumpers, cardigans etc.

           

          PE will be on a Wednesday (starting this week 8th Sept) and, for the moment, children will still come in wearing their PE kits. PE is will be outside whenever possible so please choose kit appropriate to the weather e.g. tracksuit bottoms or shorts, jacket where needed.

           

          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. 

           

          We will send out any further information and what we will be learning this term soon. The website will be updated every Sunday with any important information, so please take a look at our class page every Sunday.

           

          Miss Smith and Miss Key are excited to see your smiling faces on Monday morning and Mrs Farrell can't wait to catch up with you and see how you are all settling in on Wednesday!

           

          Diolch

          Miss Smith and Mrs Farrell

          Academic Year 2021-2022

          We wanted to let you know that our school is taking part in the Tesco Community Grants Scheme and we are hoping to be successful again this year so that we can update our forest area and buy equipment to carry out fun and engaging forest school activities in all classes throughout the school.

           

          Can you ask all your friends and family to put their blue tokens in Penygawsi's slot please?  

           

          You can vote for Penygawsi between the12th July 2021 and the 30th September 2021.  You will find us in the following stores:

          • Cowbridge Express CF71 7AG
          • Talbot Green Extra CF72 8RB
          • Pontyclun Express CF72 9EE

           

          We look forward to seeing if we win again!

          Any help you can give will be gratefully received.

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

          WYTHNOS 13 - Week Beginning 12th July

           

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Rees - Intervention groups all day

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

           

          Here's to a fun filled final week of the year Pen-Y-Fan!  We can not believe how quick the time has gone.  We are extremely proud of everything you have achieved this year and it has been an absolute pleasure teaching you Year 1.  We wish you every success for Year 2.  However, first things first, have a wonderful summer holidays and enjoy time with your family and friends.

           

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

          WYTHNOS 12 - Week Beginning 5th July

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Rees - Intervention groups throughout the day

          Reading books to be returned to school

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins in class (All day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans - Intervention groups throughout the day

          No PE today - Please wear uniform

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Language homework due on Hwb

          Math homework uploaded to J2Homework

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

           

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Farrell- Intervention groups throughout the day

          PE today - Please wear PE kit to school

           

           

          Reading Books

           

          As we are coming to the end of the school year, we will not be sending any more books home until the start of the next academic year.  Please use Oxford Reading Buddy for the next two weeks to practise your reading.  You could also read some of your favourite books you have at home too.  Mrs Farrell will be updating levels on Oxford Buddy next week to ensure they match the level of books that have been sent home recently.

           

          Only two weeks left, can you believe it?!

          Let's make this week the best yet!

           

          Have a lovely weekend and see you Monday.

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

           

           

          School Traffic Survey

           

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

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

           

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

           

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

           

          Pupils' Survey

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

          WYTHNOS 11 - Week Beginning 28th June

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Rees - Intervention groups all day

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins in class (all day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans - Intervention groups throughout the day

          No PE today - please wear uniform

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Homework uploaded to J2E Homework

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

           

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Big Spelling Spell Check

          Please wear PE kits today

           

          Friday is our Foundation Phase picnic which is a treat for the children to say thank you for all their hard work during such a strange year.  We are extremely proud of them all and want to do something special to show them just how proud we are.  Please send your child into school with a labelled paper plate of snacks that do NOT need refrigerating or keeping cool.  The school will be providing a small treat too.  During the afternoon, the children will be playing games in their bubbles so please send your child into school wearing their PE kit, with a hat and sunscreen.

           

          Can you believe we only have 3 weeks left of this term?! Time is certainly flying by!

          Here's to another fun-packed week of learning Pen-Y-Fan

           

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :O)

           

          Pen-Y-Fan's Butterfly Experience - Butterfly Emerging

          Still image for this video
          We have thoroughly enjoyed being caterpillar detectives over the past few weeks and watching our furry friends weave their pupas and then transform into the most beautiful butterflies. We were lucky enough to watch some of the butterflies emerge from the pupas, eat their fruit and flap their wings as they grew in strength ready to be set free. Then Friday came and it was time to send our butterflies off into the wild. What an experience! It is certainly one we will never forget!

          Pen-Y-Fan's Butterfly Experience - Eating Fruit and Sugared Water

          Still image for this video

          Pen-Y-Fan's Butterfly Experience - Setting Our Butterflies Free

          Still image for this video

          WYTHNOS 10 - Week Beginning 21st June

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Rees working with small intervention groups all day.

          Lanaguage homework due on Hwb

          Book bags returned to school

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins (all day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans intervention groups throughout the day

          NO PE - Please Wear Uniform

          Maths homework uploaded to J2Homework

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Farrell working with small intervention groups all day.

          New reading books sent home - return to school Monday 5th July 

           

           

          Here's to another fun packed week Pen-Y-Fan.  Lots of exciting things coming up.  We are wondering whether any more of our caterpillars will have transformed over the weekend.  We may have a surprise Monday morning!

           

          Have a lovely Sunday and see you Monday.

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

           

           

          Pen-Y-Fan Class Bubble Sports Day 2021

           

           

          On Tuesday morning we ran, hurdled and relayed our way to the finishing line.  We were very lucky to have such fantastic weather too!  Everyone had great fun and there was an abundance of team spirit and sportsmanship.  Da iawn pawb! Super work showing us how Together Stronger is the best way!

           

          Article 15 - A right to be part of a group.
          Article 31 - A right to relax and play.

           

           

           

           

           

              

           

           

              

           

           

              

           

           

             

          Wythnos 9 - Week Beginning 14th June

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Rees intervention groups all day.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Sports Day

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Collins and Mrs Kidley in class (all day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans intervention groups all day

          Maths Homework due

          Language Homework uploaded to J2Homework

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

           

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Farrell intervention groups all day

          Big Spelling Test

           

           

           

          This week is our Sports Day. We are aiming to have it on Tuesday morning however as the British weather can be unreliable, we may need to change this day.  Therefore, please send your child in their sports kit all week.  We appreciate it is going to be a different type of Sports Day this year with no parent spectators but we promise to give the children a fun experience to remember.  As always, we will take lots of pictures and videos and post them on here for you to see all the fun and laughter.

           

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

           

          We would like you to practise these at home and they will also have opportunities to practise them in school throughout the week before their spell check in school on a Friday. If they have 9 or 10 out of 10 (or 4 or 5 out of 5) when tested, they can move on to the next set of spellings on their sheet which will then be tested the following week. We will send a text every Friday (or over the weekend) to let you know whether to continue to practise the set they were on or to move on to learn the next set. If you have any questions about the Big Spell, please let us know. 

           

          Click on the link below which will take you to a video that explains how to practise spellings using the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check method.

           

          Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

           

           

           

          As the weather is due to remain warm, please send your child into school every day with a hat, a refillable drinks bottle and apply sunscreen before attending school.  If your child needs further sunscreen applying throughout the day, please let us know.

           

          Here's to a fun filled week Pen-Y-Fan.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend and see you Monday morning.

           

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

           

           

          Wythnos 8 - Week Beginning 7th June 

           

           

          Croeso Nol Pawb! We hope you have all had a lovely half term and enjoyed lots of fun family time.  How luck have we been with the wonderful weather we have had.  It has been so lovely to get out and about in the fresh air and sunshine.  Now it is time to put our thinking caps back on and get ready for a fun packed busy half term.

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          As Sports Day is quickly approaching we are going to make the most of this beautiful weather and parctise our activities every day.  Therefore can all children wear PE kit every day this week please?  There will be no specific PE day, each group will have a chance to carry out sports day activities throughout the week.

           

          Dydd Llun

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Rees working with small intervention groups all day.

          Book Reviews to be brought to school

          Book bags returned to school

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins (all day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans intervention groups throughout the day

          Maths homework uploaded to J2Homework

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

           

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Mrs Farrell working with small intervention groups all day.

          New reading books sent home - return to school Monday 21st June 

           

          Please be aware that the hot weather is here to stay for some time.  Therefore, can we please ask that you send your child to school with a refillable drinks bottle, wearing sunscreen and a hat?

           

          As you may be aware, we have been collecting clothing and shoes over the last few months to donate to Dragon Bags.  This initiative has been chosen to help raise funds for the school.  For every kilo of clothes we donate, we get 40p for the school.  So far we have raised almost £200 and the bin is getting fuller by the day again and will soon be ready to be emptied and weighed.  we are hoping we can empty it at least once before the end of term. Therefore, if you have any unwanted clothing or shoes at home, please send them in.  All items must be bagged and the bag must be able to be tied shut.  Donations can be dropped off at the gate where your child enters the school each day or at the school reception.  We thank you in advance for your support.

           

          Busy End of Term

          Take a look at the fun we had the week running up to and during our Colour Day party which we had to celebrate the end of our Mrs Rainbow Topic.  We thoroughly enjoyed this topic but are very much excited to start our new one this half term.  Keep an eye out tomorrow Pen-Y-Fan, there may be a little surprise coming your way.

           

          Mask making fun...

           

           

          Discovering the wonderful work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo and creating our own fruitful masterpieces...

           

           

           

          Eating our delicious colourful snack art during our Colour Party...

           

           

           

          Performing our Colour Dances on the outdoor stage...

           

           

           

           

          We had so much fun to end the term...

           

           

           

          We are looking forward to seeing you all in the morning and hearing about your half term adventures.

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

           

           

          WYTHNOS 7 - Week Beginning 24th May 2021

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

          Reading books returned to school

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins (all day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans taking small groups throughout the day.

          PE today - please wear sports kit to school

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

          Maths homework uploaded to J2Homework

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

           

          COLOUR DAY - Children to come to school dressed in bright colourful clothing to celebrate the end of our half termly topic about Mrs Rainbow.  We will be celebrating with a mini party where the pupils will be creating fun fruit and veg snacks that they'll eat during the afternoon.  We will be using the following ingredients, if your child is allergic to any of them please can you let us know?

          • bananas
          • satsumas
          • grapes
          • blueberries
          • cucumber
          • tomatoes
          • apples (red and green)
          • cress
          • strawberries
          • peppers (green, red and yellow)
          • currants or raisins
          • broccoli
          • carrots
          • lettuce

          New reading books sent home - due back Monday after half term.

           

          Dydd Gwener

          INSET Day - School closed to pupils

           

          Here's to another fun filled week Pen-Y-Fan.  Lots to look forward to, including our colour party on Thursday to celebrate the end of term.  Continue working hard and focusing during our bubble tasks.

           

                        

           

          See you tomorrow morning everyone!

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

           

          WYTHNOS 6 - Week Beginning 17th May

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Reading books will be sent home today

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          PE today - please wear sports kit to school

          Language homework due on Hwb

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins in class (All day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans taking small groups throughout the day.

          Maths homework uploaded to J2Homework

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Today is Miss Jones' last day of her teaching practise for her Education Degree.  We are sure you will join us in wishing her all the best for the next chapter of her teaching journey as she graduates in July and starts looking for jobs.  The children have thoroughly enjoyed having her in class and she has become a valued member of the Pen-Y-Fan team.  We will certainly miss her.

          Good luck Miss Jones and Thank you!

           

          Dydd Gwener

          INSET Day today

          Read Write Inc - See the documents below for the order of the RWI sounds and the words related to the sounds in Set 1, Set 2 and Set 3.

          Learning to Read High Frequency Words

           

          Big, at, can, does, go, see: these are just a few of what are commonly referred to as high frequency words or sight words. Sight words are those foundational words that appear frequently wherever you see words in print. Children should recognise sight words without sounding out the letters to build reading speed and fluency.

           

          Sight words are unique. Many of them can't be figured out phonetically, and they are often an exception to the rules of letter–sound relationships. The best way to learn these words is through familiarity and memorisation. This does not mean, however, that you have to sit with your child and only use flashcards. The best way children learn is by engaging in playful activities. Active learning will not only help your child retain the sight words, but will also develop skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, innovation, self-regulation, and working memory.

           

          1. Egg Hunt

          You'll need paper (cut into strips), markers, and plastic eggs you can open. Write a sight word on each of the paper strips and place one strip in each egg. Hide the eggs all around your garden or in a room inside the house. Have a fun egg hunt with your child. Record one point for each egg found and two points if your child can read the sight word. How many points did your child get? Play again and see if they can get more points the next time.

           

          2. High Frequency Word Mash Up

          You will need a few beanbags, index cards, and a marker. Write a sight word on each card. Spread the word cards on the floor. Shout out words and have your child toss beanbags onto them. Next, have your child shout out the word and see if you can hit them with the beanbags.

           

          3. High Frequency Word Bingo

          Choose a grid and give your child some counters.  Read one of the HFW out loud. If your child can find the correct word, they get to place a counter in the square. When they have completed a row or a column, they have won the game - bingo! 

          HFW Word Bingo - Online Game

           

          4. Word Walk

          You will need white paper plates and a marker. Write a sight word on each of the plates. Create a path all around the house using the paper plates. Start at the beginning of the path and have your child read each word as they walk to the end of the path. Your child can pick up the plate each time they read a word. Repeat the game by creating a new path.

           

          5. Magic Reveal

          You will need heavy white paper such as poster board or cardboard, a white crayon, watercolor paints, and a paintbrush. Using the white crayon, write sight words in a random pattern on the paper. Next, have your child paint on the paper with watercolor paints. As the words are revealed, ask them to name the words they see.

           

          6. Spot The Word

          Write 20 HFW on 20 pieces of paper. Use words you want your child to learn. Stick the words on a wall. Get a flashlight and dim the lights. Shine the light on a word. Ask your child to read the word. Switch it up by reading a word and having your child find it with the flashlight. Make the activity even more fun using black paper and a glow-in-the-dark crayon or marker.

           

          7. Puzzling Words

          Children love puzzles! Take a 20 to 100-piece puzzle, depending on the size of puzzle your child can handle, and write a sight word on the back of each piece. Have your child pick up a piece and read the word before putting it in the puzzle. If they struggle with the word, read it to them and put the piece aside for them to come back to and try again.

           

          8. Catch The Word

          Start with 10 small balls. Tape a sight word on each ball. Play a simple game of catch, and each time your child catches a ball, they will read the word aloud. Repeat with the other balls and keep the action going.

           

          Reception High Frequency Words

           

          Year 1 High Frequency Words

          WYTHNOS 5 - Week Beginning 10th May 2021

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

          Reading books back to school

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins (all day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans taking small groups throughout the day.

          PE today - please wear sports kit to school

          Math Homework due on Hwb

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

          Language homework uploaded to J2Homework

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

           

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

          New reading books sent home

           

           

          Huddle Girls Football Sessions

          WYTHNOS 4 - Week Beginning 3rd May

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          NO PE today - please wear uniform

          Language homework due on Hwb

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins in class (All day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans taking small groups throughout the day.

          Maths homework uploaded to J2Homework

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

           

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Parents Evening

          Thank you to those that have already booked their appointments for next week's parent meetings.  If you haven't done so yet, please don't worry, there is still time to do so.  The link is in the post below this one.

           

          Please be aware that we will contact you using the first number on our system, if you think the number is different or you are not sure, please can you email the school office with the number you wish to be contacted on by the end of this week?

           

           

          We have been working hard on using different sentence patterns in Welsh over the past few weeks.  Last week we were given the question Beth Sy'n Bod? which means What is wrong? We read a story about the doctor and learnt vocabulary for parts of the body.  After a word hunt, we labelled a body we had drawn on the yard and then practised answering the question.

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

          In maths we have been practising our multiplying and dividing skills.  Last week, we used our knowledge of number to help us make arrays and repeated addition sums.  We then used these sums to help start our multiplication journey. Did you know 2+2+2 is the same as 3x2????

           

           

           

           

           

          In the afternoons last week, we became colour investigators and we carried out 2 super experiments.  First, we made a colour spinner, also known as Newton's Disc where we talked about the colours we see in our spinner when it's moving and then when it is still.  The spinner had lots of colours on it but when it was spinning it looked white.  Do you know why?  Well Pen-Y-Fan do.  White light is made up of all the primary colours mixed together and when the disc is moving, the colours appear to mix together which then makes white.  Fascinating isn't it?!

           

           

           

           

          Next, we decided to try and grow our very own rainbows.  Before we started we had to predict what was going to happen. We predicted that when the coloured felt touched the water it would spread across the paper towel which would make a rainbow.  Take a look at the pictures to see if we were right.

           

           

           

           

          Here's to another fun filled week Pen-Y-Fan, as we discover more about the wonderful world of colour and read more of our class novel Mrs Rainbow.

           

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

          Parents' Evening Appointments

           

           

          Our class appointments will go live at midday today. Please click on the link below to make an appointment.

           

          Please copy and paste the link below into your internet browser to make an appointment. We are unable to create a live link at the moment, sorry.

           

          https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/29959408050

           

           

           

           

          Diolch, 

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Rees

           

           

           

          WYTHNOS 3 - Week Beginning 26th April

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Reading books due back at school

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins in class (all day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans small group intervention

          PE - Please wear sports kit to school

          Maths Homework due on Hwb

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Language Homework uploaded to J2Homework

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

           

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          New reading books sent home

           

          We had a wonderful week of learning last week.  Lots of outdoor learning and amazing work done in class too.  We really enjoyed starting our new topic Together Stronger and starting our new class novel Mrs Rainbow.

           

          Take a look at om of the fun we have had..

           

          Creating a new hair do for Mrs Rainbow from Natural materials

           

           

           

           

          Making equal groups

           

           

           

           

          Fun making patterned paper chains and coloured streamers

            

           

           

           

           

           

          Painting a new dress for Mrs Rainbow

           

           

           

          Matching capital letters and lower case letters

           

           

          Here's to another fun packed week of learning indoors and out.  We love taking the classroom outside and hope Mother Nature keeps Mr Sun shining for us this week.

           

          Enjoy your Sunday evening and see you tomorrow

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

          WYTHNOS 2 - Week Beginning 19th April

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

          Literacy homework due on Hwb

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Rees, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

          PE, please wear kit to school - plimsoles needed if can not go barefoot

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins (All day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans working with small groups throughout the day.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

           

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Miss Jones, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans (pm)

           

           

          This week is Wales' Outdoor Learning Week and we will be taking the classroom outside for the week.  We are really looking forward to getting out and about into the fresh air as much as possible throughout the week, using lots of the skills we use indoors, outdoors.  We have some lovely maths activities planned linked to sharing and an exciting challenge linked to this term's book Mrs Rainbow.

           

          Reading 

          A quick reminder that reading books are not due in this week, you have them until a week Monday.  Those of you who left them on the carpet Friday afternoon will bring them home Monday.

           

          Thank you to those who have already paid their sponsored read money.  Please be aware that 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.  We are very proud of the children who have completed the sponsored read and some of the pupils have read a lot of books.  Bendigedig!

           

          Here's to another great week full of fun and learning Pen-Y-Fan!

          Please remember to stay focused, especially during carpet sessions as this is when valuable learning takes place.  Turn on those listening ears and switch off your volume until you need to talk about your work.

           

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :0)

           

           

           

           

           

           

          WYTHNOS 1 - W.C 12th April 2021

           

           

          Welcome back everyone!  We hope that you have had a lovely Easter break, enjoying family time and that Easter Bunny came to visit with some yummy goodies.

           

          Can you believe we are about to start our last term of the year?  This year is certainly flying by, but as they say 'Time flies when you are having fun!'  As you know, each new term brings a new brings a new topic and this term is no different.  This term our topic is called 'Together Stronger'.  We will be asking the children to think about what they want to look at during the topic this week and they will be writing their own 'I Wonder' questions which we will aim to find the answers to during the term.  Maybe you could have a chat over breakfast in the morning ready for our wonder sessions throughout the week.

           

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Evans (pm)

          Reading books back to school today please

          We understand how busy everyone is, so if you haven't signed or commented in your child's reading diary then we will assume you want to keep the books for another week.  Please remember, your child will come home with a new book on Friday.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Evans (pm)

          NO PE this week, please wear uniform today

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Evans (pm)

          Homework will be posted on J2Homework this afternoon

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Evans (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Rowley (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley, Miss Jones and Mrs Evans (pm)

           

          Here's to a great first week back at school.  There is lots of fun and learning to have.  We look forward to seeing you bright and early tomorrow morning everyone.

           

          Many Thanks

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :O)

           

           

           

          WYTHNOS 11 - Week Beginning 22nd March 2021

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          NO PE today. Please wear school uniform.

           

          Dydd Mercher

           

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins in class all day

          Mrs Rowley (am) and Mrs Evans (pm) working with small groups.

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

           

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Reading Books

          Please remember your reading books are to stay at home for 2 weeks, therefore you do not need to return your book bags until after the Easter holidays.

           

          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 this 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 our class page on J2Launch.  Paper copies are available if you need them, please let us know if you need one by Wednesday 24th March.   

           

          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 will also be in the folder. 

           

          The child who raises the most sponsorship money will receive a prize of a new book!!!  Have fun getting lost among the pages everyone!

           

           

          Here's to a other great week Pen-Y-Fan, last one before the Easter holidays.  I can't believe how fast the weeks have gone.  Well time does fly when you're having fun after all.

          Mrs Rees amd Mrs Farrell :O)

           

           

           

          Red Nose Day 2021

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          The children had lots of fun spreading the laughter on Friday. They really enjoyed telling each other jokes. Take a look at some of the ones that made us giggle the most. We are sure they will make you laugh your socks off!!

          #Article19 - Right to be protected against harm
          #Article24 - Right to food, water and health care
          #Article26 - Right to help from the government if you are poor or in need

          Red Nose Day Part 2

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          WYTHNOS 10 - Week Beginning 15th March 2021

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins in class (all day)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans working with small groups

           

          Your child will come home with an Easter Raffle tickets today.  Please can these be returned to school by Thursday 18th March?  Sorry for quick turn a round. Apologies from PTA but they have been waiting for the tickets to arrive.

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          PE Kit to be worn to school today

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          To celebrate National Down Syndrome Day on Sunday 21st March, we are asking that the children come to school today wearing odd socks.

           

          Snack Time

           

          Due to the current situation in school because of the pandemic, we have had to rearrange our break and lunch time to ensure there is time between bubbles to clean surfaces, etc.  For this reason, our lunch is currently earlier and closer to our morning break than previously.  When lunch was at 1pm, a large snack was required to ensure the children didn't get hungry between break and lunch time.  Now that we are having an earlier lunch, we are asking that only one small healthy snack is provided for the morning break. Some pupils are taking quite some time to finish everything that is provided and this means they either leave it or have less time on the yard, which we do not want to happen as being out in the fresh air is extremely important.  Thank you for your continued support.

           

          Here's to another great week Year 1!

          This is the week we have been waiting for, we are building our bug houses this week!

          Eeek, how exciting!  Please ensure a coat is provided this week as we will be out and about most afternoons.

          Also, if wellies went home last week, can they be returned this week please?

           

          Many Thanks

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :0)

           

              

           

           

           

           

          WYTHNOS 9 - Week Beginning 8th March 2021

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          The children may have told you that we have had a student teacher join us in Pen-Y-Fan.  Her name is Miss Jones and she will be with us for the next ten weeks, until May half term.  Miss Jones has joined us from The University of West of England in Bristol and is in her third year of an Undergraduate Teaching Degree.  She spent last week getting to know the children and working with them in small groups, which the children thoroughly enjoyed.  Over the course of her placement, Miss Jones will take on the role as class teacher under our guidance.  We are sure that Miss Jones is going to be a valued member of the Year 1 team, and we welcome her to Penygawsi and are very much looking forward to working with her over the next term.

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          PE Kit to be worn to school today

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Miss Collins in class (am and pm)

          Mrs Rowley and Mrs Evans working with small groups

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Eisteddfod 2021

           

          We had a lovely afternoon last Monday for St David's Day.  The children enjoyed some still life drawing of daffodils, tasting some Welsh classics (Bara Brith and Welsh Cakes) and finding out the winners of this year's writing, art and handwriting competitions.  The children worked extremely hard to complete this tasks and the job of choosing the winners was not an easy one.  Diolch Miss Jones and Mrs Evans for judging them for us.

           

           

            

           

            

           

           

          Take a look at the worthy competition winners below.  Llongyfarchiadau Pawb!

          CELF

           

           

          LLAWYSGRIFEN

           

           

          YSGRIFENNU

           

           

          World Book Day 2021

           

          We had a very busy afternoon on Thursday celebrating this year's World Book Day.  The children enjoyed reading to each other, making freeze frames of our favourite stories, creating book marks and playing a listening game to create a new front cover of a book.  We also thought about who we enjoy reading with and why.

           

          Take a look at some of the fun we had.

           

           

           

           

          Here's to another fun filled week Pen-Y-Fan.  Keep up the hard work and remember to put all those skills you used at home into practise in the classroom too.

           

          See you tomorrow everyone!

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

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          Wythnos 8 - Week Beginning 1st March 2021

           

          Beth Sy'n Digwydd Yr Wythnos Hon?

           

          Dydd Llun

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Children are to wear Welsh colours to school today, to help celebrate our class Eisteddfod.  The winners of our Writing, Art and Handwriting competitions will be announced and an afternoon of fun activities will be carried out.

           

           

          Dydd Mawrth

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Rees, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          NO PE today - Uniform to be worn.

           

          Dydd Mercher

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Dydd Iau

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

          Although we won't be dressing up this year, we will still be celebrating World Book Day in style.  The children will take part in a carousel of activities throughout the afternoon all with a book theme. Along with these activities, the children will be reminded of 3 important rights they have during the day.

           

           

           

          Dydd Gwener

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Rowley in class (am)

          Mrs Farrell, Mrs Kidley and Mrs Evans in class (pm)

           

          Darllen

           

          On Friday you were sent home with a selection of reading activities.  These are for you to keep at home and complete as best as you can.  Please practise any words you found difficult to read.

           

          Please can book bags be returned to school as soon as possible so that new books can be given out.  From now on, reading books will be sent home every FORTNIGHT with TWO books given.  This will give you more time to read and practise the books several times at home and you won't feel rushed to read over the weekend.  The first books will be sent home this Friday (5th March) and they need to be returned to school Monday 15th March.

           

          Here's to a fabulous full week as a class together. We can not wait!  We want to say a HUGE thank you to you all for coming back to school last week with no fuss and settling back into school so well.  We were very proud of you all.  For those who may not have returned last week, we look forward to seeing you this week.

           

          See you tomorrow

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :O)

           

            

           

           

          Spring 2021 Topic

           

          Our topic for this term is ‘Love Where You Live’.  We have decided to stay local and look at who loves our school grounds as much as us – mini beasts!  As this topic is a STEM topic (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) we are also planning to make something during this term.

          During our distance learning time, we asked for ideas of how you would like this topic to develop. Lots of you suggested that we should make bug hotels. So during this term we will investigate mini beasts, what they look like and how they live. We will also look at the different micro habitats in our gardens at home and within the school grounds to find out the different types of places mini beasts like to call home.

           

          Using what we have found out, we will complete our STEM topic by deciding where we should put our bug hotels, designing bug hotels with lots of different micro habitats and making them in our chosen area for the local mini beasts to enjoy.

           

          We are looking forward to seeing the finished bug hotels!

          Mrs Farrell and Mrs Rees

           

          Welcome to the new class page for Pen-Y-Fan.  This is where you will find all our up to date information about your child's class, instead of our blog page.  We will update this page regularly with photos, information and events.  We will post our weekly updates every Sunday to inform you of the week's events.  We are excited to start using our school website and look forward to sharing all the exciting news from Pen-Y-Fan, so you can find out more about what your child is getting up to in class.

           

          Diolch

          Mrs Rees and Mrs Farrell :o)

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