Author: Mr Davies

E Safety Update

Mr Davies

In readiness for our next Internet Safety workshop planned for the New Year, we wanted to update parents and ask for your help shaping the next event. From some recent conversations with parents, we are aware of the same issues cropping up such as:

  • use of social media Apps such as WhatsApp (16 yrs) , Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Facebook (13 yrs) and how pupils are using this irresponsibly with regards sharing information, groups and media.
  • Use of online platforms and games with inbuilt messaging (Roblox, Youtube, Minecraft) without parental monitoring.
  • Safe and responsible searches on the internet.

Please click the link below to give your opinion of any other issues you would like us to cover at our next workshop using the simple link below:

Questionnaire

On a related note, we are mindful of the many ways that we communicate to you – however, we are also aware that there are times when these messages still do not appear to reach our intended audience:

  • Newsletters posted on our website. (Link ) or search Brynmill J2bloggy.
  • Secure posts and messages sent on Class Dojo (please check you are signed in and connected using the app)
  • Paper letters and notes (please check your child’s bag!)
  • Emails, calls and texts (please check we have an up to date contact number/ email)
  • Twitter news promoting our school and linked services like Hwb. (@brynmillschool) , check the feed on the right.

For our E Safety guidance, please check out this page on our website.

https://hwb.gov.wales/zones/online-safety/news/articles/79b71f8e-d3b2-4bad-82ed-8b72846628aa?utm_source=Welsh+Government+-+Nov+2019+EN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter

Science Planning in Arabic idea!

Mr Davies

Question 

 

Prediction 

What do you think will happen in the investigation? 

I predict that… 

Why do you think this will happen? Use your knowledge of science. 

I think that this will happen because…

 

Method 

Write logical steps with time connectives that describe how you will conduct the investigation. 

  • We will be taking multiple readings to improve the reliability of the data. 

Variables 

Independent variable – What are you going to change during the investigation? 

Dependent variable – What will you measure in the investigation? 

 

Method 

Write logical steps with time connectives that describe how you will conduct the investigation. 

  • We will be taking multiple readings to improve the reliability of the data. 

Variables 

Independent variable – What are you going to change during the investigation? 

Dependent variable – What will you measure in the investigation? 

Fair test  

Could anything else change the results I collect? 

I think that … could affect my results. 

What am I going to control so that it cannot change my results? 

I will control … so that it will have a limited affect on my results. 

Success criteria for the investigation 

What do I need to do in my investigation to make it a success? Justification!

Cross Country training 23/10/19

Mr Davies

Well done on another good week everybody! This week we concentrated on good technique by doing some hill sprints. Then we did our H shaped time trial as a mixed event to get an idea of times. I think it was a bit shorter than last week. Great effort all round – they really are improving .

POSITION NAME TIME 
1 Daniel 3:23
2 Hannah 3:24
3 Ishaaq 03:44
4 Theo 03:46
5 Noah 03:49
6 Jack 03:54
7 Masha 03:59
8 Lara D 04:04
9 Caius 04:10
10 Iolo 04:14
11 Nia 04:26
12 Lara E 04:29
13 Rhiannon 04:31
14 Eva-Lily 04:44
15 Ethan 05:07
16 Evan 05:09
17 Emily 05:10

First Time Trial 2019

Mr Davies

As for our first timed training race this year, we ran a muddy time trial on Wed, girls and boys. We will repeat this every few weeks so that they can see their progress. Remember, it’s all about the improvement! Lots of slipping and sliding but they really enjoyed.

Girls:
Place Name Time
1 Hannah     3:04.6
2 Nia             3:12.9
3 Lara D       3:14.4
4 Masha       3:23.0
5 Eva-Lily    3:26.8
6 Lara E .     3:29.3
7 Rhiannon 3:32.5

Boys:
Place Name Time
1     Daniel      3:07.2
2      Jack       3:09.1
3      Noah    3:11.5
4      Theo     3:19.7
6     Iolo         3:21.3
6     Caius      3:28.4
7     Ethan     3:37.7
8    Evan       3:48.0
9    Brandon 3:49.0

First Cross Country Race 2019

Mr Davies

Well done to the team on their first race at Cwm Level Park!

So proud of all who raced today. Such a great experience for them. They had lots of questions about who won etc:
There are 3 rounds of races, the next two being in February and March.
The lower the overall team score the more chance of going through to the Area Final.
Anyone coming 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any of the races usually goes through automatically.
So a team coming 1,2,3,4,5 and 6th has lowest points and goes through.

Girls: 7, 8, 9, 10, 25, 27
Boys: 9, 13, 15, 19, 20, 23

Curriculum Changes

Mr Davies

A new curriculum for Wales  – a guide for children, young people and parents

 

 

 

Curriculum Changes

The new Draft Curriculum for Wales has been been launched by Welsh Government. This is an exciting time for Welsh education and we are looking forward to developing our Brynmill curriculum with our school community. For more information about the changes, click below:

Mr Davies is fundraising!

Mr Davies

Many of you will know that I raised money last year for FBP to help the school. Many do not realise the full impact of continuing cuts to education budgets. This means that it is increasingly challenging to meet the needs of all our children.

Last year the money was used to purchase additional items such as Maths equipment and electronic devices that benefit and enhance the children’s experiences. At this time, budgets barely cover the costs of staffing and Brynmill School, like many others, rely on goodwill of staff and fundraising to pay for additional resources that help children gain access to creative and innovative experiences. I also made sure that the school made a charitable donation to Unicef, a cause linked closely with our school Ethos promoting the Rights of the Child.

This year the children themselves are considering ways they can raise money for electronic and audio equipment to enhance their Performing Arts abilities on stage. This will not only make our school performances more engaging but also give pupils greater confidence acting and performing in front of an audience. I would like to help them reach their goal. I also pledge a donation to charity, which this year will be based on a cause the children will choose from using Pupil Voice.

Last year, I ran my first London Marathon. Words fail me how hard the last 10 miles were in the 27 degree heat and coping with a last minute injury sustained while playing football with the children on the residential trip! This year I am vowing to beat my best time and complete it in under 3 hours 30 minutes. I have been training since December and I know that the thought of raising money that will secure improvements to children’s opportunities in my school will keep me going to the finish line.

Please follow the link below to donate. Thank you.