This year’s theme was

 

We had assemblies and also followed up with activities around positive conversations and relationships online. We did some pupil voice questionnaires to find out what their favourite things are to do online and there were some useful bits of feedback that we feel parents should be aware of. For further advice please see our E Safety Page.

Here are the assembly presentations:

3-7 year olds

Here is the discussion of our Pupil Voice Questionnaire with Children in Oxwich.

Parental Consents – We have updated our Consent Pack, and would be grateful if you could spare a couple of minutes to complete it as soon as possible https://forms.office.com/e/k4TSLzMSyc

Friends of Brynmill Primary – Film Night = For children in Pobbles and Bracelet only (and their siblings), limited tickets available.

St David’s Day – When we return after half term we will be celebrating St David’s Day on March 1st. Children are invited to wear Welsh Costume, Welsh Rugby or Football Tops, or just wear red. We have a concert for school on Wednesday 1st March, and a concert for parents on Friday 3rd March. The following classes will be taking part.

Bracelet B – Mrs Breeze

Bracelet M – Miss Maliphant

Caswell H – Mrs Howard

Oxwich J – Mrs Jenkins

Oxwich E – Mrs Evans

If you would like to attend, please queue at Gate 2 from 9.00am (after the children have been let in for the start o the school day)

Brynmill World Book Day – We will be celebrating World Book Day on Friday 10th March, children and staff are invited to dress up as “Heroes or Villains in Books”

Fruit Tuckshop – (for children in Bracelet, Caswell & Oxwich classes) if you would like your child to have a piece of fresh fruit everyday next half term, please purchase the offer on sQuid.

Parent Workshop – CAMHS – We are delighted to host a Parent workshop for CAMHS School In reach. The workshop is designed to support parents with strategies to help with worries and resilience. This is a great opportunity to access the School In Reach programme. Please join us on the 17th March at 9:30. You are welcome to join us from 9am onward. Please come to Gate 1. 

What’s coming up?

Monday 27th – NO CHOIR

Wednesday 1st March – St David’s Day Concert for School, children can wear Welsh costumes, welsh rugby or football shirts, or anything red.

Wednesday 1st March – Oxwich Classes Residential Trip – Next installment date.

Wednesday 1st March – No Ball Skills

Thursday 2nd March – No Netball

Friday – St David’s Day Concert for Parents, can the children taking part in the concert please wear Welsh costumes, welsh rugby or football shirts, or anything red.

Strike Day Postponed – The planned strike on Tuesday 14th February has been postponed, school will be open as normal.

Universal Free School Meals
We are pleased to announce that the Local Authority’s Catering Department will be rolling out free school meals to all year 1 pupils after February half term. Please note this will be automatic and there will be no requirement to apply for the meals. They aim to roll out to further year groups as soon as possible and will update you on our progress in due course.

What’s Coming Up?

Monday – Choir – After School Activity (Caswell & Oxwich) https://forms.office.com/r/Xn84FMmGLJ

Tuesday – Strike postponed – School open as normal

Wednesday –Year 6 – Trip to Bishop Gore to see Little Shop of Horrors. Children will be walking to and from Bishop Gore, so please can they wear appropriate footwear and coats.

Ball Skills – After School Activity (Caswell) https://forms.office.com/e/apYXmDZ4zY 

Thursday – Netball – After School Activity (Oxwich) https://forms.office.com/e/aYkaYrX5SY

Half Term – Monday 20th February to Friday 24th February

Easter Holidays – Monday 3rd April to Friday 14th April

Reminders
Medicines – All medicines should be stored in the school office. If you child requires medication please contact the office to complete our medicine form.

Sickness – Vomit and or Diahorrea – In line with current guidelines, if your child vomits or has diahorrea they should stay away from school for 48 hours after the last episode, to avoid spreading germs to other children.

Change of address – If you have moved home in the last few months, please provide proof of your new address, such as a Council Tax Bill, Utility Bill, Driving Licence, or Tenancy agreement. Thank you

Dinner Monies – Just a little reminder that school dinners should be paid for in advance, please ensure that you have enough in your sQuid Account ( Dinner Money Purse) to pay for the week’s meals. You are able to set up an auto top up to ensure you never run out of funds. ( If you set up auto top up and you get a new debit card, please log in to your account to update your card details)

Birthdays  – We are happy to help your child celebrate their birthday with their classmates. If you would like to send in cake, please make sure it is in the form of  small individual cakes such as fairy cakes or mini rolls etc. Unfortunately we are unable to accept any large cakes which have to be sliced into smaller portions, gift bags or party decorations. Please check with the class teacher before hand as there may be children with dietary requirements in the class to take into account.

Please find below information on the service