Happy Half Term!  We hope you all have a wonderful half term.  We’ll see you back at school on Tuesday June 3^rd.

This past week:

• Pobbles made good use of the plastic boxes and cardboard they brought in to make recycled musical instruments.  They formed a junk band and had a dance party which they all liked.
• Bracelet enjoyed their class trip to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales, where they saw plants from all across the world. They did themselves and the school proud as active and inquisitive learners. 
• Caswell where able to participate in a special workshop all about Amy Johnson, a pioneering pilot. They learned about the principles of flight, navigation, and enjoyed making a bi-plane model to take home.
• Oxwich were able to attend a workshop at school lead by Swansea University.  They had a great time learning about rovers in space.  Some of them also went out for a litter pick around the school grounds as they focus on pollution this term.

Fruit Tuck Shop –The fund is now on iPayImpact, Summer Term 2. Please remember to pay for School Fruit in advance. 

School of Sanctuary Award – We have just had the news that we have secured Re-accreditation of our Schools of Sanctuary Award. Our Oxwich Young Interpreters impressed our City of Sanctuary visitors. We have been invited to attend an awards ceremony in June.  We are very proud to be a recognised School of Sanctuary which means we are committed to creating a culture of welcome, understanding and belonging for those forced to flee.

• June 13th – Day of Welcome (Non-School Uniform Day)The Young Interpreters have decided to organise a non-school uniform day fundraising for local charities. Theme: Traditional Outfits from home countries to celebrate the diversity of our school OR Yellow / blue. £1.00 donation welcomed.

Sports Day – Our Caswell and Oxwich Sports Day is on Thursday July 10th. It will be in the morning at at the Athletics Track at Swansea University Sports Park, Sketty Lane.  Caswell and Oxwich parents are welcome to join us there.

Governor Elections – We are pleased to announce that a new parent governor has been appointed. Ms Selma Abdalla has kindly agreed to take on the role.  She has been an active voice in our Community Group and we welcome her input and presence on the Governing Body.

PTA News – Thank you to everyone who came along to our Usborne Book Fair! We’re thrilled to share that we sold £902 worth of books over the two days, earning an amazing £541 worth of free books for our school. Your support means so much!

A big thank you as well to those who attended our Summer Fete planning meeting earlier this week. We’re now looking for volunteers to help on the day, with setting up, running stalls, and packing down afterwards. If you’re able to lend a hand in any way, please get in touch with us at friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com.

Looking ahead, our next badminton evening at The LC is happening on Monday 2nd June from 6-9 PM, feel free to drop in anytime and stay as long as you want. It’s a great way to get active and have some fun, everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there!

As always, thank you for your continued support!

Bridging Communities Project – Led by VIBE YOUTH CIC this bold, inter-generational programme consists of four weekly sessions that brings people together across race, age, and culture to build a more inclusive Swansea. Kind thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting this vision of unity and change. Starting Mondays from 4 August | 1pm-3pm at the Swansea Building Society Arena.  Book your free tickets at the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bridging-communities-tickets-1371150049709?aff=oddtdtcreator

For collaboration, speaking, or volunteering: info@vibeyouth.co.uk

Dates for the Diary

• June 2nd Monday – Inset Day
• June 10th Tuesday – Class Photos
• June 11th-13th – Oxwich Residential
• June 13th – 20th Refugee Week
• June 13th – Day of Welcome (Non-School Uniform Day)
• June 20^th Friday – Coffee Morning Community Welcome
• June 20^th Friday – Pobbles N Class Assembly
• June 27^th Friday – Bracelet L Class Assembly
• September 1^st Monday – Inset Day
• September 2^nd Tuesday – Inset Day

After School Clubs

Monday 19^th May – Choir After School Club

Thursday 22nd May– Netball After School Club

Dates for the Diary

Wed 21st May – Bracelet Trip to the National Botanical Gardens

Wed 21^st May – Summer Fete Planning Meeting after school

Mon 26th May to Friday 30th May – Half Term

Monday 2nd June – Inset Day

Monday 21st July – Inset Day

PTA News

Thank You for Joining Us!
A big thank you to everyone who came along to our recent badminton event at the LC! It was a a really fun evening and great to see families taking part together. Many of you have asked for more – so watch this space, as we’re hoping to make it a regular monthly event.

Thank you also to everyone who supported our Usborne Book Fair this week. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise funds and provide new books for our school. A special shout out to our amazing PTA volunteers who made it all happen – we couldn’t do it without you!

Summer Fete Planning Meeting – Wednesday 21st May
We’re getting ready for this year’s end-of-year celebration, and we’d love for you to be involved!

Join us on Wednesday 21st May at 3:20 PM at school for a relaxed planning session. Everyone’s welcome – including children. There’ll be tea, coffee, and biscuits for the adults, and toys and colouring to keep the little ones busy.

This year’s fete will be themed around Eid al-Adha, and we’re excited to make it a joyful celebration of our school community.

Let’s come together to help make this year’s event extra special. We can’t wait to celebrate Eid al-Adha and another brilliant school year with you all!


Green Scene

The next Green Scene Volunteer session at Brynmill Primary School is taking place this Sunday!

Fancy helping out your local community for a couple of hours a month? Come join in the fun!

Sunday 18th May
10 AM – 12:30 PM
Brynmill Primary School (Bia De Breos entrance)

Equipment provided
Refreshments provided
All ages welcome

We’ll be working to make the school grounds greener, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone who learns and works there.

Book on via the Eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-scene-swansea-x-brynmill-primary-school-volunteer-session-tickets-1360527647819?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Mrs. Timaeus is leaving to go on maternity leave. We offer our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes during this special time! Mrs Davies will be teaching Pobbles T for the rest of the academic year.

After School Activities Next Week

Choir on Monday

Netball on Thursday

PTA News –

Free Badminton at the LC – Monday 12th May
We’re excited to invite families to a free badminton session at the LC! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just fancy a fun game, come along for a relaxed and friendly evening.

Event Details:
Date: Monday 12th May
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Who: Open to both adults and children
Cost: FREE
Booking: No need to book — just turn up!
Equipment: All provided

Usborne Book Fair – Thursday 15th & Friday 16th May
Join us after school on Thursday and Friday for our Usborne Book Fair! A great chance to browse and buy some brilliant books for all ages. The fair will be held in the school hall from 3:20 PM on both days. 

Summer Fete Planning Meeting – Wednesday 21st May

We’re busy planning this year’s Summer celebration and we’d love your help! The theme this year will be Eid al-Adha! Join us for a planning session on Wednesday 21st May at 3:20 PM at school. Everyone is welcome, including children.

There’ll be tea, coffee, biscuits for the grown-ups, and colouring and toys to keep the children entertained. 

Let’s work together to make this year’s celebration extra special. We can’t wait to celebrate Eid al-Adha and the end of another fantastic school year with you all!

Green Scene News – Join us for a fun and rewarding day of volunteering as we come together to help improve the outdoor spaces at Brynmill Primary School, for the benefit of both pupils and staff. We’ll be working to make the school grounds greener, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone who learns and works there. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just looking to give something back to the community, all are welcome, no experience necessary. Just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

We hope you have a lovely bank holiday weekend, remember there is no school Monday because of the Bank Holiday, school starts back on Tuesday.

Rainbow Room Raffle – A huge thank you to our supporters, we have raised £900.00 to purchase resources for our ALN (Additional Learning Needs) children.

What’s coming up

Thursday 8th May – Netball After School Club

Thursday 8th May at 2.00pm – Community Group/FBP Meeting

Thursday 15th May – Book Fair

Friday 16th May – Book Fair

Wed 21st May – Bracelet Trip to the National Botanical Gardens

Mon 26th May to Friday 30th May – Half Term

Monday 2nd June – Inset Day

Monday 21st July – Inset Day

PTA News

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Easter Trail during the holidays! Despite the weather, it was a fantastic turnout and we raised £150 for the school, we really appreciate your support.

Join us for FREE Badminton at the LC!
We’re excited to invite families to a free Badminton session at the LC on Monday 12th May, perfect for anyone who’d like to try it out in a relaxed and friendly setting.

Event Details:
Date: Monday 12th May
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Who: Open to adults and children
Cost: FREE
Booking: No need to book, just turn up!
Equipment: All provided

We’d love to see lots of families there!

Coming soon…
Keep an eye out for details of our upcoming Book Fair, more information to follow!

Green Scene

A big thank you to everyone who joined us last Sunday for our monthly Green Scene volunteer session. It was fantastic to kick off the creation of a brand-new garden in the Oxwich & Caswell yard, a very exciting development for our school!

Our next session will be on Sunday 18th May, from 10:00 to 12:30. We’d love to see as many families as possible coming along to help us make the school grounds greener and more welcoming for everyone.