A Word from Miss Simons

Dear Brynmill Community,

As I prepare to retire, I want to take a moment to wish you all a happy and restful summer. It’s hard to put into words just how much I will miss our wonderful children, dedicated staff, committed governors, supportive families, and the wider community that makes Brynmill so special.

I am deeply grateful for all the support, kindness, and encouragement I’ve received over the years. It has been an absolute privilege to serve as the head teacher of a school community that truly lives and breathes our motto:

“Being different, belonging together, being the best you can be.”

I leave secure in the knowledge that the school is in the safe and capable hands of Mr. Davies, and I wish him the very best as he takes on this special role.

I step away with immense pride in all that we’ve achieved together over the years and with full confidence that Brynmill will continue to thrive. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey.

With warmest wishes and heartfelt thanks,

Jo Simons

School Is Out for Summer!

It has been an eventful last week of school this past week as we not only said good bye to our Year 6 class but to Ms Simons as well.

• The children enjoyed exploring their new classrooms on Tuesday during transition morning and were excited to share their workbooks with their parents in the afternoon.
• On Wednesday, the Leavers had their traditional Golden Table Lunch which judging by the excited chatter coming from the dining hall, they all relished. 
• Thursday we had the Year 6’s grace the stage on last time for their Leavers Assembly.  They did a wonderful job recounting their years at Brynmill and sang some great songs which brought many a tear to those listening.  In the afternoon, the whole school gathered in the front yard to enjoy the Joe’s Ice Cream Treat from the Friends of Brynmill as well as a bit of dance party.
• Friday there was an all school assembly to celebrate Ms Simon’s time at Brynmill. There was singing, speeches, presents, and a lovely video tribute from all the students and staff.

Goodbye Ms Simons

Mrs Simons embarks today on her well-deserved retirement after an incredible 18 years of dedicated service to our school community.  Her commitment, passion, and leadership have left an indelible mark on students, staff, and parents alike. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and the remarkable impact you’ve made.  We wish you a retirement filled with joy, relaxation, and new adventures.

PTA News

We’ve had another fantastic year together, planning and hosting events for the enjoyment of the school community. The hard work in planning our events is far outweighed by the joy we see on children’s faces during them. We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has come along and supported our events. Of course, these events couldn’t happen without the invaluable support of the school staff. And to our incredible parent and grandparent volunteers, thank you so much! Your help and support mean the world to the committee and make it possible for us to hold our events. We can’t wait for a new school year, filled with new opportunities to have fun together and raise funds for the school.

Labelling Belongings

As new uniforms, water bottles, lunches, etc are bought over the summer, please remember to label them before the new school year starts.  We’ve accumulated approximately 13 kilos worth of lost and found over the course of this last term.  Everything with labels has been returned to students. 

The school has accounts with 2 two sticker label companies where we are able to earn a commission for every order placed as long as our school ID is used.

www.mynametags.com School ID 27362

www.stikins.co.uk School ID 3104

Green Scene

A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers this year, Green Scene wouldn’t exist without you!  We’re continuing to grow our shared green spaces at Brynmill Primary, and your input is key.

Have your say! Fill out our short survey here: https://forms.gle/GzrCM7jKttAtDoz37

Volunteer with us! Our next session is Sunday 17^th August, 10:00-12:30. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed. You can sign up on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-scene-swansea-x-brynmill-primary-school-volunteer-session-tickets-1498676905969

Interested in helping out in September? Email us with any questions at greensceneswansea@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you!

Dates for the Diary

• September 1^st – Monday – Inset Day
• September 2^nd – Tuesday – Inset Day
• September 3^rd – Wednesday – First Day Back in Class for children from Reception to Year 6, and existing Nursery Pupils

Sports Day

A huge thank you for the support and hard work with a big change to our normal sports day arrangements this week – particular thanks to Mrs Breeze, staff and Friends of Brynmill Primary for organising and keeping us refreshed. And of course a big well done for the sportsmanship, teamwork and competitive spirit shown for the team House Points. 

I know the response from parents, staff and pupils has been very positive, despite it being a very hot day – cold shower anyone??! 

Leavers Assembly

This year’s Leavers Assembly takes place on Thursday. Parents and carers are welcome, please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in. The concert will start at approx. 9.15am and will last about half an hour.

Open Afternoon

Tuesday from 1:30, parents / carers have an opportunity for to come in and look at their pupil’s books. Last entry will be at 3pm, and parents may take children home with them after they are done looking at their books.  Please come to Gate 1 to be let in.

Lost and Found

We have a lovely and large collection of lost and found items.   They will be available to look through on Tuesday between 1:30pm and 3:00pm in the yard.  Please come have a look, anything left at the end of the week will be cleaned and donated to charity.

PTA News

Ice Cream Treat – Thursday 17th July
A big thank you to everyone who completed the ice cream form! We’ll be handing out the treats on Thursday 17th July, and don’t worry if you didn’t get a chance to fill it in — we’ve ordered some extras just in case. If you have any picnic blankets that we could borrow for the afternoon that would be great. Please ensure they are labelled or easily identifiable.

Thank you for your continued support!

Green Scene

Calling All Watering Warriors! 

We need your help to keep our school gardens thriving!

Join us for our next Green Scene Volunteer Session this Sunday from 10:00-12:30PM. With the warm weather setting in, our plants need some serious TLC, and that means watering, weeding, and a bit of garden love.

Everyone is welcome, children, families, and friends of Brynmill Primary School.

No experience needed. We’ll provide all the tools, guidance, and refreshments (yes, there will be ice lollies!). Just bring your enthusiasm and help us keep our outdoor spaces looking their best for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Book your free spot here:

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

Staffing Update – Looking Ahead to the New School Year

We have some exciting changes coming next year that we are pleased to share with you.

As many of you are aware, Miss Simons will be retiring at the end of this academic year. We thank her for her incredible dedication and leadership, and we wish her all the very best in her retirement. Stepping into the role of Head Teacher will be Mr Davies, and we are confident he will continue to lead the school with vision and passion.

From September to March, Mrs Jenkins will be on secondment as ALN Performance Specialist – Primary, with the Local Authority. We congratulate her on this fantastic opportunity and look forward to welcoming her back later in the year.

To ensure a smooth transition, we have appointed two familiar faces to cover the vacancies left by Mr Davies and Mrs Jenkins. Miss Hogan, currently teaching in Bracelet, and Miss Martin, currently teaching in Oxwich, will be stepping into their new roles. Their experience and knowledge of the school will ensure continuity and a seamless transition for pupils and staff alike.

Our class structure will be:-

Pobbles Nursery am – Mrs Stewart & Mrs Coghlin

Pobbles Reception – Mrs Nicholas

Bracelet L – Mrs Lewis

Bracelet R – Mrs Roach

Bracelet B – Mrs Breeze

Caswell H – Mrs Howard

Caswell M – Miss Maliphant

Caswell N – Mr Newey

Oxwich E – Mrs Evans

Oxwich H – Mrs Hogan

Oxwich M – Miss Martin

We’re looking forward to another successful year ahead!

Battery Recycling – Thank You!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has sent in batteries for recycling! Thanks to your efforts, we’ve saved an incredible 100kg of batteries from going to landfill. This is a fantastic achievement, and we may even be in with a chance to win some prizes for the school!

The competition will be running again next term, so please continue to save your used batteries and send them in periodically. Every battery counts!

Thank you for your continued support in helping us make a difference.

School Essentials Grant

please follow the link for further information https://www.swansea.gov.uk/schooluniformgrant

Caswell & Oxwich Sports Day

The sports day for the older children will be on Thursday 10^th July at the Athletics & Hockey Centre, Swansea Bay Sports Park, Cwm Farm Lane, Sketty, SA2 9AU. Children should be brought to school as normal. They should wear their sports clothes, wear sun hats and sun cream if the weather is sunny, and bring a bottle of water. Mrs Breeze will be sending out more information. We will be back in school for time for lunch.

Change of Menu

We have a change of menu for Thursday 10^th July. There will be a cold option of either a cheese wrap or a BBQ chicken wrap, served with a pizza slice and a jam split and a choice of fruit. You are welcome to provide a packed lunch instead.

PTA News

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Fete: Eid Edition last week! It was wonderful to see so many families coming together to celebrate and learn more about Muslim culture and traditions. The Henna stall was incredibly popular, and the sweet and savoury treats, especially the pakoras and samosas, were a big hit!

Thanks to your generosity, we raised over £1,200 for the school, which will go towards much-needed new resources.

A special thank you goes out to our amazing volunteers, these events simply wouldn’t happen without you!

DJ Dan was brilliant as always, and we’re already looking forward to welcoming him back for our Autumn Disco in the new school year.

To celebrate the end of term, we’ll also be organising a free ice cream treat for all pupils during the last week of school.

Please complete the form below and return it by Tuesday 8th July 2025:

https://forms.office.com/e/aL8UZd9t9L

For allergy information, please refer to Joe’s Ice Cream’s website:

https://www.joes-icecream.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Joes-Ice-Cream-Wholesale-Allergens-Summary-30-03-22.pdf

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support!

Green Scene

We want to hear from you!

Green Scene Swansea is a local Community Interest Company working in partnership with Brynmill Primary to improve our shared green spaces, for the school and the wider community.

We’re currently gathering ideas and feedback to help shape future plans, and we’d love your input!

Check out our quick survey on the link below:

https://forms.gle/GzrCM7jKttAtDoz37

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

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Volunteer Morning – Sunday 13th July, 10:00–12:30

Come along to our next community gardening session, everyone is welcome, including children, families, and friends of Brynmill Primary.

No experience needed, we’ll provide tools, guidance and refreshments. Just bring your enthusiasm and help us keep the school grounds looking lovely for pupils, staff, and visitors.

These sessions are a great way to give back, meet others, and enjoy some fresh air!

Book your free spot on the link below: 

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

Dates for the Diary

NO AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

• July 10^th –Tuesday—Oxwich & Caswell Sport’s Day
• July 17^th –Thursday—Y6 Leavers Assembly  9:15 to 10:00 approximately
• September 1^st – Monday – Inset Day

September 2^nd – Tuesday – Inset Day