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 17th August, 10:00-12:30. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed. You can sign up on the link below:
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 1st – Monday – Inset Day
- September 2nd – Tuesday – Inset Day
- September 3rd – Wednesday – First Day Back in Class for children from Reception to Year 6, and existing Nursery Pupils