Retirement Collection for Miss Simons

A few parents have asked whether we are organising a collection for Miss Simons’ retirement. While there is absolutely no obligation, if you would like to contribute, please send any donations (cash only) to the school office. Thank you for helping us celebrate her many years of dedication!

This Week:

• Cricket Wales came and ran sessions all day with the Caswell and Oxwich classes.  They were able to participate in various cricket drills and enjoyed an energetic introduction to cricket.
• The halls were a bit quieter as most of the Year 6s were away on Transition Days as they get ready for next school year.
• The Bay Teams have been busy getting their products and stalls ready for this afternoon’s fete.
• The Sketty Scouts welcomed some of our students for a carousel of scouting activities. 

PTA News

Summer Fete: Eid Edition is today, thank you to all those that have helped make it happen and to all those that have come to enjoy the afternoon together.

Green Scene

We’d love to hear from you!  We’re Green Scene Swansea, a local Community Interest Company working in partnership with Brynmill Primary School to develop shared green spaces that benefit both the school and the wider community.

We’re gathering community input to help shape these spaces, and your feedback is invaluable!

Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey:

https://forms.gle/GzrCM7jKttAtDoz37

Whether you’re a parent, carer, neighbour or local resident, your ideas will help us create spaces that reflect the needs and hopes of our whole community. Please share widely!

Next Green Scene Volunteer Session – Sunday 13th July, 10:00–12:30

Our next community volunteer session is happening on Sunday 13th July, and everyone is welcome – including parents, children, and friends of Brynmill Primary.

No gardening experience is needed. We’ll provide all the tools, guidance, and refreshments, just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in!

These sessions are a lovely way to give back, connect with others, and help keep our school grounds looking their best for pupils, staff, and visitors alike.

We’d love to see you there! Reserve your spot via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-scene-swansea-x-brynmill-primary-school-volunteer-session-tickets-1405194938889

Dates for the Diary

• July 3^rd– Thursday—Final Day to bring in batteries
• July 10^th –Thursday—Oxwich & Caswell Sport’s Day
• July 17^th –Thursday—Leavers Assembly
• July 18th – Last day of school
• September 1^st – Monday – Inset Day
• September 2^nd – Tuesday – Inset Day

School of Sanctuary

We joined 15 other schools at St Mary’s to be presented with our reaccreditation certificates.  The Young Interpreters from Caswell & Oxwich were commendable school ambassadors during the ceremony earlier this week.  They performed a poem about sanctuary as well as singing our school anthem for all those gathered.   

Coffee Morning:  Community Welcome

Thank you to those who came along to our Coffee Morning.  It was lovely to share a drink and conversation together.  Thank you as well to the representatives of SASS, City of Sanctuary and the Chinese in Wales Association for coming along as well.  Keep a look out in the new school year for more community coffee mornings, a great time to get to know the school and other parents in an informal setting.

Big Brynmill Tidy Up

Thank you to those that came along on our first Brynmill Tidy up.  We collected several bags worth of rubbish from just a few streets around the school.  Residents and business owners that we met along the way were grateful for our efforts.

25/26 Leavers Hoodies

If you would like to order a leavers hoodie ready for next term, please complete the online form, and pay on iPay – shop option.  Examples of colours can be found in the Oxwich Dojo stories.

https://forms.office.com/e/RBxPDp5NMh

PTA News Summer Fête (Eid Edition)

A huge thank you to everyone who has already offered to help out before, during, or after our Summer Fête (Eid edition)!

We’re still in need of a few more volunteers on the day to help things run smoothly. Without enough helpers, we may sadly need to scale back some of the stalls. If you’re able to lend a hand, or know a grandparent, neighbour, or friend who might be, we’d love to hear from you.

The fête takes place next Friday, 27th June, from 3:15-5:00pm.
To volunteer, please email: friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com
Or message Iza directly on 07528 808611

Sweet & Savoury Treat Donations Needed
Thank you to everyone who’s already pledged to donate to our treat stall! We’re still welcoming donations of cakes, pastries, pakoras, cupcakes, bhajis, or any other sweet or savoury delights, homemade or shop-bought, all are gratefully received.

If you’re able to donate, please let us know in advance by emailing friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com and please include a list of ingredients for allergy awareness.

Pre-Loved Toy & Book Stall
We’re collecting donations for our pre-loved toy and book stall. Please drop off items at the school office. We kindly ask that donations are clean, in excellent condition, and something you’d be happy to receive yourself.

Thank you so much to everyone who’s donated already! Your support means the world to us, we can’t wait to celebrate together next week!

Enterprise Projects

Bracelet is still accepting traditional/country recipes to include in a booklet for their Enterprise Project.  Donations of clean cuddly toys are also still welcome for their stall.

Green Scene

Green Scene Volunteer Session – Sunday 13th July, 10:00–12:30

Our next community volunteer session is happening on Sunday 13th July, and everyone is welcome – including parents, children, and friends of Brynmill Primary.

No gardening experience is needed. We’ll provide all the tools, guidance, and refreshments, just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in!

These sessions are a lovely way to give back, connect with others, and help keep our school grounds looking their best for pupils, staff, and visitors alike.

We’d love to see you there! Reserve your spot via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-scene-swansea-x-brynmill-primary-school-volunteer-session-tickets-1405194938889

Dates for the Diary

Monday Choir – Last one for this term

Thursday – Netball – Last one for this term

• June 27^th – Friday – Bracelet L Class Assembly
• June 27^th–  Friday – Bigger Eid Summer Fete
• July 10^th –Tuesday—Oxwich & Caswell Sport’s Day
• July 17^th –Thursday—Leavers Assembly
• July 18^th—Last Day of School
• September 1^st – Monday – Inset Day
• September 2^nd – Tuesday – Inset Day

Last Monday, Mrs Timaeus welcomed a beautiful baby boy, to the world!  They are both doing well and we wish them huge congratulations!

School of Sanctuary On Tuesday, our Young Interpreters Pupil Voice group will be headed to St Mary’s Church for the School of Sanctuary Awards presentation. We are very proud to once again be a recognised as a School of Sanctuary which means we are committed to creating a culture of welcome, understanding and belonging for those forced to flee.

Big Brynmill Tidy Up

This coming Wednesday after school we’ll be going out on our community litter pick.  Join us as we tidy up the streets around our school and take care of our local area. 

Coffee Morning:  Community Welcome

PTA News

Can You Help with Our Summer Fete? Our Summer Fete (Eid Edition) is fast approaching on Friday 27th June, and we still need extra hands to make it a success! If you can help with setting up, running a stall, or tidying up at the end of the day, we’d be so grateful. Just drop us a message at friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com.

Sweet & Savoury Treat Donations Needed Calling all bakers (and buyers!), we’d love donations of cakes, pastries, pakoras, cupcakes, bhajis, or sweet/savoury treats to sell on the day. Homemade or shop-bought, everything is welcome and appreciated. If you’re able to donate, please let us know in advance by emailing friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com.

Pre-Loved Stall We’re also collecting donations for our pre-loved stall.  Toys, knick-knacks, summer clothes any items that are clean, in excellent condition, and something you’d be happy to receive yourself. A ‘bag for life’ full can be brought to the school office.

Thank you so much for your continued support, we can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

Green Scene

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our last Green Scene volunteer session and chipped in. Whether you volunteer every month or a couple of times a year, the difference you make to this project at Brynmill Primary School is huge!

Our next volunteer session is taking place on Sunday 13th July from 10-12:30PM. We hope you can join us. The link to our Eventbrite to book on is below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-scene-swansea-x-brynmill-primary-school-volunteer-session-tickets-1405194938889

Dates for the Diary

After School Clubs next week – Monday – Choir, Thursday – Netball

• June 18^th – After School Community Litter Pick
• June 20^th ­– Friday Coffee Morning Community Welcome
• June20^th – Friday – Pobbles N & T (both Reception classes) Assembly
• June 27^th – Friday – Bracelet L Class Assembly
• June 27^th–  Friday – Bigger Eid Summer Fete
• September 1^st – Monday – Inset Day
• September 2^nd – Tuesday – Inset Day

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to all our families who are celebrating today!

School Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders

Please remember to park properly when dropping off and picking up your children.  Yellow zigzags must be kept clear for the safety of the children and for the flow of traffic.  Please remember to be courteous and patient as we all navigate those busy times.

If dropping off your child after 9:00am, you must accompany them to the school office to sign them in.

Children in Oxwich are able to walk to school by themselves if given parental consent.  Please fill in the consent form (link below).  Younger siblings must still be brought in by a parent/carer.

Class Photos

Roz & Kirsty Photography will be with us on Tuesday next week to take Class Photos.  Please follow the link below to register your child/children for class photos.  If you have already registered your child/children, there is no need to do so again.

https://randk.uk/register/brynmill?pin=8614

Oxwich Residential

Next Wednesday most of Oxwich will be heading out on their residential trip to the St. Madoc Centre in Llanmadoc.  The packing list for the trip has been posted on Dojo, please remember to label all items.

For those not opting to go on the Residential Trip there will be school as normal.

Fruit Tuck Shop

School fruit is still available on iPayimpact.  For those having trouble paying online, please try following these steps: menu > accounts > select your child’s name > shop > fruit tuckshop > summer term 2 > change quantity to 1 > save > check out

Big Brynmill Tidy Up

Wednesday June 18^th after school, we’ll be heading out afterschool on a litter pick in our local area.  This term some of the Bay Groups have been learning about litter, pollution, and the impact humans have on the environment.  They’ve already done some litter picks around the school and thought it would be great to get more of our community involved and to reach more of the area.  The ‘Big Brynmill Tidy Up’ is a great opportunity for us all to work together in partnership with the Friends of Brynmill (PTA), our local councillors and Swansea University who are looking to come along too!  More details on Dojo.

PTA News  

*Thank you!* A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Badminton Night at the LC on Monday, it was a fantastic evening of fun and friendly competition. We’re hoping to run more events like this in the future, so watch this space!

*Save the Date: Summer Fete – Friday 27th June* We’re excited to announce that our annual Summer Fete will be held on Friday 27th June. This year’s theme is Eid al-Adha, and we’re excited to make it a joyful celebration of our school community. Expect games, food, music and lots of family fun!

*Can you help?*These events wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our volunteers. If you’re available to help on the day, whether it’s setting up, running a stall, or packing away, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch at friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com.  Thank you, as always, for your continued support!

Green Scene

Come join in the fun during our Green Scene Volunteer Sessions!  We’ll be working to make the school grounds greener, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone who learns and works there.

Sunday 6th June
10 AM – 12:30 PM
Brynmill Primary School (Via De Breos entrance)

Equipment provided
 Refreshments provided
 All ages welcome

Book on via the Eventbrite link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-scene-swansea-x-brynmill-primary-school-volunteer-session-tickets-1396511737199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Arts Council of Wales – Next term Oxwich Children will be going to Theatr Na Nog’s production of the Eye of the Storm. We are delighted that we have been successful in obtaining a grant from the Arts Council of Wales which will cover the cost of the event.

Dates for the Diary

• June 10th Tuesday – Class Photos
• June 11th-13th – Oxwich Residential
• June 18^th – After School Community Litter Pick
• June 20^th Friday – Pobbles N & T ( both Reception classes) Assembly
• June 27^th Friday – Bracelet L Class Assembly
• June 27^th Friday – Bigger Eid Summer Fete
• September 1^st Monday – Inset Day
• September 2^nd Tuesday – Inset Day