Month: May 2024

Newsletter 24/05/24

What’s coming up?

It’s the half term holiday next week, and we have an inset day on Monday 3rd June so pupils return to school on TUESDAY 4th JUNE.

After School Clubs (week beginning 3rd June)

Netball (Year 6 ONLY): Thursday 3.20-4.15pm

Dates for the Diary

  • Inset Day 5 – Friday 24th May – School Closed to pupils
  • Half Term Holiday – Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May – School closed
  • Inset Day 6 – Monday 3rd June – School Closed to pupils
  • Maths Parent Workshop – Supporting your child with Maths and Numeracy at home – Wednesday 5th June 3.30-4.00pm
  • Bracelet N Class Assembly – Friday 7th June
  • Oxwich Residential Trip – Wednesday 12th June to Friday 14th June
  • Summer Fete – Friday 28th June
  • Sports Day – Thursday 4th July
  • Reserve Sports Day – Monday 8th July

Maths Parent Workshop

As part of our community workshop programme, after school on Wednesday 5th June, Mrs Timaeus will be running a maths workshop. The session will last approximately 30 minutes and will give parents / carers ideas and tips for supporting young children with numeracy / maths at home.

Fruit Tuck Shop

Remember to pay for your child’s break time fruit again! Look for ‘Fruit Tuckshop 23/24 – Summer Term 2’ in iPay and pay £7 to cover daily snacks for the next seven weeks. Alternatively, you can send a healthy snack in from home. Thank you. * This offer is only valid for Bracelet, Caswell and Oxwich pupils*

School Office on Class Dojo

We are trialling the use of a general School Office account on class dojo, and admin staff will be phasing out the use of their personal accounts. Please message ‘the Office’ with any queries for our admin team or to report your child’s absence.

New iPay app

Message from Swansea Bay University Health Board

Due to the ongoing measles outbreak in South Wales,  Swansea Bay University Health Board is encouraging children, teenagers and adults who have not had two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine to arrange vaccination.

If an unvaccinated staff member or pupil comes into contact with a case of measles they could be asked to isolate for 21 days.

Personalised letters have been provided via school for parents/ guardians  whose children have been identified as having an incomplete MMR course.

Over this coming May half term, our Immunisation and School Nursing Team will be visiting our local communities offering MMR vaccination catch-up sessions. We would welcome and encourage you to attend your local offering, where you will have the opportunity to have an informed discussion about the MMR vaccine and/or receive the vaccine if you or your child are not yet protected:

If you are unsure of your child’s MMR status or would like to discuss this further,  please contact to speak to a member of clinical staff on 07501726996 who can advise you.

You can also contact Swansea Bay UHB’s Immunisation Administration Team on 01792 200492, to check which doses you or your child needs.

Further information can also be found on:
phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/leaflets/babies-and-pre-school/protecting-against-measles-mumps-and-rubella-infection-mmr/ERUK English Final MMR.pages (nhs.wales)

Swansea Council: Keeping Safe Online – Tip of the week

Tip twenty-nine encourages parents/carers to remind their children to take precautions to prevent unauthorised access to data and links to a guide on Hwb https://t.ly/UbXqu

PTA News

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our book fair on Tuesday and Wednesday this week we made just under £200 for books for our school! 

Our second hand uniform sale was a huge success too! We were delighted to see so many new families grabbing a bargain. Don’t forget we welcome uniform and fancy dress donations anytime so please keep us in mind when you’re having a clear out. 

Finally we still have some spots available for stalls during our Summer Fete which will be taking place after school on Friday 28th June and stalls cost £10. Please get in touch via friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com to book a spot.

Green Scene

Save the date! Our next Green Scene volunteer session will be taking place on Saturday 15th June. Please let us know if you can join us by messaging jodibethanmoss@gmail.com Everyone is welcome, please see poster below for details. 

Thank you so much to all of those who attended our last session. We had a blast and had a record number of 34 volunteers! 

Rights Respecting School

As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.

Right of the Month for May

You have the right to meet with friends and join groups (Article 15)

Value of the Month for May

Friendship

Newsletter 17/05/24

What’s coming up?

After School Clubs (week beginning 20th May)

Choir (Caswell and Oxwich): Monday 3.20-4.15pm
Netball (Year 6 ONLY): Thursday 3.20-4.15pm

Dates for the Diary

  • Enterprise Fair – Tuesday 21st May after school (open to parents and carers – more info to follow)
  • Book Fair – Tuesday 21st May and Wednesday 22nd May
  • Second Hand Uniform Sale – Wednesday 22nd May
  • Bracelet L Class Assembly – Thursday 23rd May – Parents and Grandparents welcome. Starts approx. 9.00am and lasts about half an hour. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
  • Inset Day 5 – Friday 24th May – School Closed to pupils
  • Half Term Holiday – Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May – School closed
  • Inset Day 6 – Monday 3rd June – School Closed to pupils
  • Maths Parent Workshop – Supporting your child with Maths and Numeracy at home – Wednesday 5th June 3.30-4.30pm
  • Bracelet N Class Assembly – Friday 7th June
  • Oxwich Residential Trip – Wednesday 12th June to Friday 14th June
  • Summer Fete – Friday 28th June
  • Sports Day – Thursday 4th July
  • Reserve Sports Day – Monday 8th July

Universal Free School Meals – Update from Swansea Council

Further to previous correspondence, we are pleased to announce we will be rolling out free school meals to all year 5 pupils from 3 June 2024 (after half term). Please note this will be automatic and there will be no requirement to apply for the meals. We aim to complete the roll out to year 6 as soon as possible and will update you on our progress in due course.

For those pupils who have credit in their school meals account and are now eligible for Universal Free School Meals, refunds will be issued onto the card that the original payment came from.

Enterprise Fair

Pupils have been working hard on their products for the enterprise fair, and would love to see you all there. Prices range from approx. 50p to £3.50 so please bring some change.

Numeracy Workshop – now open to RECEPTION parents / carers

Please complete this form to book your place: https://forms.office.com/e/Z0T5kzHdn6

Swansea Council: Keeping Safe Online – Tip of the week

Tip twenty-eight encourages parents/carers to discuss cyberbullying with their children and links to a guide on Hwb https://shorturl.at/itI04

PTA News

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our Ladies Game Night last night, we had a blast and hope to do it again soon. We’ve raised over £60 from the nights and made many new friends. 

Don’t forget, next week we’re hosting a Scholastic book fair after school on Tuesday and Wednesday. Check out the details on the poster below. 

Finally some super exciting news…we’re bringing back the Summer Fete! The fete will be taking place after school on Friday 28th June and we’re looking to hear from anyone who might be interested in having a stall. Stalls cost £10, please do get in touch via friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com if you’d like to grab a spot! 

Green Scene

Our next volunteer session is taking place on school grounds TOMORROW 10-12:30pm. 
Everyone welcome! Please see poster below for full details:

Rights Respecting School

As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.

Right of the Month for May

You have the right to meet with friends and join groups (Article 15)

Value of the Month for May

Friendship

Newsletter 10/05/24

What’s coming up?

After School Clubs (week beginning 13th May)

Choir (Caswell and Oxwich): Monday 3.20-4.15pm
Netball (Year ONLY): Thursday 3.20-4.15pm

Dates for the Diary

  • Caswell Trip to Swansea Museum – Tuesday 14th May
  • Enterprise Fair – Tuesday 21st May after school (open to parents and carers – more info to follow)
  • Book Fair – Tuesday 21st May and Wednesday 22nd May
  • Second Hand Uniform Sale – Wednesday 22nd May
  • Bracelet L Class Assembly – Thursday 23rd May – Parents and Grandparents welcome. Starts approx. 9.00am and lasts about half an hour. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
  • Inset Day 5 – Friday 24th May – School Closed to pupils
  • Half Term Holiday – Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May – School closed
  • Inset Day 6 – Monday 3rd June – School Closed to pupils
  • Maths Parent Workshop – Supporting your child with Maths and Numeracy at home – Wednesday 5th June 3.30-4.30pm
  • Bracelet N Class Assembly – Friday 7th June
  • Oxwich Residential Trip – Wednesday 12th June to Friday 14th June
  • Summer Fete – Friday 28th June
  • Sports Day – Thursday 4th July
  • Reserve Sports Day – Monday 8th July

Digital Skills Workshop

Thank you to those who attended the workshop with Mr Davies on Wednesday, we hope you found it useful. For those who missed it, here is a link to the presentation and a video:
https://brynmill-primary-school1.j2bloggy.com/news/helping-my-child-with-digital-skills/

Swansea Council: Keeping Safe Online – Tip of the week

Tip twenty-seven encourages parents/carers to discuss the dangers of sharing images online and links to a video guide on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEMH5BIrrW4

Enterprise Fair

Poster below from our Enterprise Troopers pupil voice group about our upcoming Enterprise Fair. Hope to see you there. Please bring change.

Calpol

We have a small amount of Calpol available in school for children who become ill during the school day (after we have had confirmation from a parent). If your child comes in to school, slightly under the weather, and you would like them to have Calpol at lunchtime, please provide some from home, and complete the medicine form available in the foyer.

Free Welsh Course for Parents / Carers

Clwb Cwtsh is a short, online, fully funded informal 8 week Welsh taster programme focussed on speaking Welsh with young children (and is aimed at parents to be, parents/carers, members of the extended family). Learners won’t need any Welsh to join. To register email: clwbcwtch@meithrin.cymru

Half Term Activities in Brynmill Park

Easy Fundraising

Thanks to our amazing supporters, we’re in the top 50% of schools on easyfundraising! If you’re not signed up yet, please join today and you can raise free donations for Brynmill Primary School every time you shop online. All the big names like John Lewis & Partners, Expedia, Argos and Just Eat are ready to donate at no extra cost to you. Plus, join today and we could win a £50 bonus: https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/brynmillps/kay456/c2s/JAWKzu1F/CE879/whatsapp

PTA News

Thank you to all who came along to the Family Film Night at Swansea University. A huge thank you as well to the Swansea Uni Go Team for organising the event. 

We had a lovely coffee morning today, thank you for those that made.  It was lovely to meet you all. We’re hoping to have another coffee morning soon, so look out for that. 

Next week we are hosting a Ladies Games Night (May 16th) Please see poster below for details. We’d love to see you there. 

Rights Respecting School

As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.

Right of the Month for May

You have the right to meet with friends and join groups (Article 15)

Value of the Month for May

Friendship

Newsletter 03/05/24

What’s coming up?

After School Clubs (week beginning 6th May)

NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS THIS WEEK

Dates for the Diary

  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 6th May – School Closed
  • ICT Parent Workshop – supporting your child at home with their digital skills – Wednesday 8th May 3.30-4.30pm
  • Caswell N Class Assembly – Friday 10th May – Parents and Grandparents welcome. Starts approx. 9.00am and lasts about half an hour. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
  • Caswell Trip to Swansea Museum – Tuesday 14th May
  • Enterprise Fair – CHANGE OF DATE: Tuesday 21st May after school (open to parents and carers – more info to follow)
  • Book Fair – Tuesday 21st May and Wednesday 22nd May
  • Second Hand Uniform Sale – Wednesday 22nd May
  • Bracelet L Class Assembly – Thursday 23rd May
  • Inset Day 5 – Friday 24th May – School Closed to pupils
  • Half Term Holiday – Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May – School closed
  • Inset Day 6 – Monday 3rd June – School Closed to pupils
  • Maths Parent Workshop – Supporting your child with Maths and Numeracy at home – Wednesday 5th June 3.30-4.30pm
  • Bracelet N Class Assembly – Friday 7th June
  • Oxwich Residential Trip – Wednesday 12th June to Friday 14th June
  • Sports Day – Thursday 4th July
  • Reserve Sports Day – Monday 8th July

Swansea Council: Keeping Safe Online – Tip of the week

Tip twenty-six encourages parents/carers to consider using a child friendly search engine with their children and links to an article from SWGfL on safe search engines https://shorturl.at/jEGOR

PTA News

We’ve got a jam packed line up of events coming this month! Check out our poster below for a list of what’s on. 

First up is our Family Film Night at Swansea University which is taking place next week Wednesday 8th May. See Dojo, our FOBP Facebook page or drop us a message via friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com for more details! 

We hope to see lots of you over the next few weeks. All proceeds raised from these events go towards new school resources. Thanks for your support!

Green Scene

Our next Green Scene volunteer session will be taking place on Saturday 18th May 10-12:30pm at Brynmill Primary School. 

We’d love to see as many volunteers there as possible. Children and adults from the community are all welcome. Drinks and snacks will be provided as well as tools. Please let us know you’re coming by emailing jodibethanmoss@gmail.com 

Come lend a helping hand and make sure the grounds are looking their best for everyone! 

Rights Respecting School

As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.

Right of the Month for May

You have the right to meet with friends and join groups (Article 15)

Value of the Month for May

Friendship