Mad Science: Wednesday 3.20 – 4.20pm (This is the final Mad Science class) NO Choir, Language Explorers or Netball for the next 2 weeks due to parental consultations.
Dates for the Diary
Parental Consultations – weeks commencing 11th and 18th March – please see class dojo for more information
Caffi Cymraeg – Tuesday 12th March 9.15am-10.15am
Oxwich D Class Assembly – Friday 15th March – Parents and Grandparents welcome. Starts approx. 9.00am and lasts about half an hour. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Trip to Plantasia (Bracelet L and B) – Tuesday 19th March
Trip to Plantasia (Bracelet N) – Wednesday 20th March
Pobbles T Class Assembly – Thursday 21st March
Easter Bonnet Parade (Pobbles and Bracelet) – Friday 22nd March
Easter Holiday – Monday 25th March to Friday 5th April
Inset Day 5 – Friday 24th May – School Closed to pupils
Inset Day 6 – Monday 3rd June – School Closed to pupils
Caffi Cymraeg
Our pupil voice group, Criw Cymraeg, would love you to join them for a Welsh themed coffee morning on Tuesday 12th March. Please come to Gate 4 on De Breos Street. Everybody welcome.
Thank you!
A big thank you to everyone who collected the blue tokens at Tesco and voted for Brynmill. We have been awarded £1000 which will be spent on sensory equipment.
PTA News
Details of our upcoming Easter Trail event are below, we hope you can make it! Everyone is welcome.
If you’d like to volunteer for this event, or if you have a grandparent or friend who would be interested in helping out, please email Friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com
We’re also looking for baked goods donations to sell to raise funds for the school, so if you’d like to donate something please can you also get in touch. Thank you so much for your support.
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for March
You have the right to an identity, including a name and nationality (Article 8)
Choir (Caswell and Oxwich): Monday 3.20-4.15pm. Consent form: https://forms.office.com/e/sv4C9BRrfD Mad Science: Wednesday 3.20 – 4.20pm (for those who have already registered and paid) Language Explorers (Caswell): Thursday 3.20 -4.15pm (for those who have already registered) Netball (Year 5s only): Thursday 3.20-4.15pm.
Dates for the Diary
World Book Day – Thursday 7th March
Pobbles R Class Assembly – Friday 8th March – Parents and Grandparents welcome. Starts approx. 9.00am and lasts about half an hour. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Parental Consultations – weeks commencing 11th and 18th March – please see class dojo for more information
Caffi Cymraeg – Tuesday 12th March 9am-10am. A Welsh themed coffee morning, being run by our pupil voice group – Criw Cymraeg.
Oxwich D Class Assembly – Friday 15th March
Trip to Plantasia (Bracelet L and B) – Tuesday 19th March
Trip to Plantasia (Bracelet N) – Wednesday 20th March
Pobbles T Class Assembly – Thursday 21st March
Easter Bonnet Parade (Pobbles and Bracelet) – Friday 22nd March
Easter Holiday – Monday 25th March to Friday 5th April
Dropping Off & Picking Up
Please do not stop in the middle of the road to drop your child off in the mornings or pick them up at the end of the day. Please do not pull on to the pavement or stop on the corners or zig zag lines. Please find a safe space to park, and walk with your child to school. (If they are in Oxwich they can walk by themselves). We are aware that parking is an issue for parents and staff, but we need to ensure the safety of all road users and pedestrians. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Green Scene News
Green Scene are starting back their gardening volunteer sessions at Brynmill Primary School.
They will take place every 3rd Saturday 10am-12:30pm at the school grounds. An upcoming session is taking place Saturday March 16th 10-12:30pm.
These sessions are a great opportunity to help keep the school grounds looking lovely and meet other children, parents and local people in the community. We will be breaking for refreshments at 11ish. Jobs will include sweeping, weeding, planting, watering, painting and sanding.
We’d love to see as many faces (adults & children) there as possible. Equipment will be provided. Please email Jodi on jodibethanmoss@gmail.com if you’d like to attend or join our WhatsApp group to find out when sessions are running.
Attendance Reminders
If your child is absent please inform us of the reason in the morning before 9.30am, by phoning 01792 463019 and leaving a voice message, or by emailing brynmill.primary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk
If the absence reaches a third day please contact us with an update
Great news! After a huge success last year, our Easter Trail is coming back this year at The Hide in Brynmill Park.
Save the date: Tuesday March 26th 10am-1pm.
Entry is just £1 which includes a copy of the trail to complete and at the end you can collect a glass of squash, biscuit and a mini chocolate Easter egg. Dairy free option available.
There will also be a craft table inside for all children to use, as well as tea, coffee and cakes on sale! We look forward to seeing you there.
Please note: parents and carers are responsible for their children during this event.
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for March
You have the right to an identity, including a name and nationality (Article 8)
Choir (Caswell and Oxwich): Monday 3.20-4.15pm. Consent form: https://forms.office.com/e/sv4C9BRrfD Mad Science: Wednesday 3.20 – 4.20pm (for those who have already registered and paid) Language Explorers (Caswell): Thursday 3.20 -4.15pm (for those who have already registered) NO Netball this weeksorry
Dates for the Diary
World Book Day – Thursday 7th March
Pobbles R Class Assembly – Friday 8th March – Parents and Grandparents welcome. Starts approx. 9.00am and lasts about half an hour. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Caffi Cymraeg – Tuesday 12th March 9am-10am. A Welsh themed coffee morning, being run by our pupil voice group – Criw Cymraeg.
Oxwich D Class Assembly – Friday 15th March
Trip to Plantasia (Bracelet L and B) – Tuesday 19th March
Trip to Plantasia (Bracelet N) – Wednesday 20th March
Pobbles T Class Assembly – Thursday 21st March
Easter Bonnet Parade (Pobbles and Bracelet) – Friday 22nd March
Easter Holiday – Monday 25th March to Friday 5th April
World Book Day
On Thursday 7th March we will be celebrating World Book Day. Children are welcome to bring in a favourite book and / or dress up as a favourite book character.
Parental Workshop Plan
Following on from the feedback we received from our parental questionnaire, please see below our workshop plan for Spring / Summer:
Universal Free School Meals
From Monday 19th February the Welsh Government’s Universal Free School Meals scheme has been rolled out to Year 4s so school meals are now free for Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4. If you have any credit in your iPay account you can request a refund in the transaction history section. If you need any help please contact the school office.
Thank you so much to everyone who donated items and bought something at our second hand sale. We look forward to hosting another one soon!
Coming up we’ll be hosting our popular Easter Trail in Brynmill Park and we’ve got two cinema screenings in collaboration with Swansea University. Keep your eyes on the newsletter, dojo and our Friends of Brynmill Primary Facebook page for more details on those events shortly.
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for February
You have the right to honest information as long as it’s safe (Article 17)
Choir (Caswell and Oxwich): Monday 3.20-4.15pm. Consent form: https://forms.office.com/e/sv4C9BRrfD Mad Science: Wednesday 3.20 – 4.20pm (for those who have already registered and paid) Language Explorers (Caswell): Thursday 3.20 -4.15pm. (for those who have already registered) Netball (Year 5s only): Thursday 3.20-4.15pm.
Dates for the Diary
Spring Half Term Holiday – Monday 12th February to Friday 16th February
PTA Second Hand Uniform Sale – Thursday 22nd February
World Book Day – Thursday 7th March
Pobbles R Class Assembly – Friday 8th March – Parents and Grandparents welcome. Starts approx. 9.00am and lasts about half an hour. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Oxwich D Class Assembly – Friday 15th March
Trip to Plantasia (Bracelet L and B) – Tuesday 19th March
Trip to Plantasia (Bracelet N) – Wednesday 20th March
Pobbles T Class Assembly – Thursday 21st March
Easter Bonnet Parade (Pobbles and Bracelet) – Friday 22nd March
Easter Holiday – Monday 25th March to Friday 5th April
Universal Free School Meals
From Monday 19th February the Welsh Government’s Universal Free School Meals scheme will be rolled out to Year 4s so meals for Reception through to Year 4 are free. If you have any credit in your iPay account you can request a refund in the transaction history section. If you need any help please contact the school office.
SJA Martial Arts, who have recently done taster sessions for pupils at school, are running Fun Days at the Swansea YMCA during the half term on Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th February 9am – 3pm. The cost is £15 per day. To book contact them on 03332423919 or message them on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SJAmartialarts/
Fruit Tuckshop
The payments for school fruit for the next five weeks after half term is now open on iPay! If you would like your child to have a piece of fruit or veg from school during morning breaktime, please go to ‘Fruit Tuckshop 23/24 – Spring Term 2’ to pay £5. We offer a wide range of items including apples, tangerines, bananas, pears, mini cucumbers, carrots and dried fruit.
If you prefer, your child is welcome to bring a healthy snack from home.
PTA News
It’s your last chance to fill in our survey about PTA events. The survey will close at midnight tonight. It takes just a couple of minutes to fill in and your views are so important to us and can help us make future improvements to our calendar of events. Link to survey below: https://forms.gle/MTadcXL9K82PNaGdA A huge thank you to those who have already filled it in.
Our second hand sale will be taking place Thursday 22nd of February after school drop off and pick so you have until Wednesday 21st of February to make any donations to the school office. We’d be very grateful for any donations of the following items:
– school uniform – school shoes/trainers – P.E kit – coats – fancy dress costumes (for World Book Day) – Welsh costumes
Thank you so much as always for your support!
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for February
You have the right to honest information as long as it’s safe (Article 17)
Choir (Caswell and Oxwich): Monday 3.20-4.15pm. Consent form: https://forms.office.com/e/sv4C9BRrfD Mad Science: Wednesday 3.20 – 4.20pm (for those who have already registered and paid) Language Explorers (Caswell): Thursday 3.20 -4.15pm. (for those who have already registered) Netball (Year 5s only): Thursday 3.20-4.15pm.
Dates for the Diary
Spring Half Term Holiday – Monday 12th February to Friday 16th February
PTA Second Hand Uniform Sale – Thursday 22nd February
World Book Day – Thursday 7th March
Pobbles R Class Assembly – Friday 8th March – Parents and Grandparents welcome. Starts 9.00am and lasts approx. half an hour. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Easter Holiday – Monday 25th March to Friday 5th April
A message of thanks to our Chair of Governors
Anwaar Younis, has announced her intention to step down from the role of Chair of Governors of Brynmill Primary School. Anwaar has carried out this role with diligence and compassion for over 8 years. Her contribution to our school as a member of our Governing Body for the last 12 years has been hugely valued. She will be missed enormously, by staff and governors alike, for her support, kindness and courage during the difficult times we have faced over the years. Can we take the opportunity to say thank you for the many hours volunteered, challenges faced and met, and support offered freely for the benefit of the children, staff and families of Brynmill School.
Local Family Activities
Lateness
We have noticed an increase in pupils arriving late to school at the start of the day. We would like to remind you that the school gates open at 8.40am, ready for the start of the school day at 8.50am. We want to raise awareness of the importance of punctuality and would appreciate your assistance in helping your child arrive to school on time. If you arrive late, we will be asking parents / carers to bring pupils to the school office to sign them in. Thank you in advance for your support in this matter.
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies
We will be putting in another order of Year 6 hoodies. If you would like to order any please complete the form https://forms.office.com/e/UfwLMB3gGu and make payment on iPay. Deadline: Friday 9th February.
PTA News
Thank you so much to everyone who has completed our survey so far. We’d love some more responses if possible so we can make improvements to our PTA events. Link below to the survey: https://forms.gle/MTadcXL9K82PNaGdA
Finally a reminder that we’re still looking for the following items to be donated for upcoming second hand sale:
– uniforms – coats – school shoes and trainers – P.E kit – fancy dress costumes (for world book day) – St David’s Day costumes
Please can you hand any donations in to the school office and make sure they are clean and dry when handing in. Thank you so much!
P.S. We’re bring back the Summer Fete this year…..woo hoo! So if anyone would like to help with organising, please drop us a message on friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for February
You have the right to honest information as long as it’s safe (Article 17)
NO CHOIR next week Mad Science: Wednesday 3.20 – 4.20pm (for those who have already registered and paid) Languages (Caswell): Thursday 3.20 -4.15pm. (for those who have already registered) Cancelled this week Netball (Year 5s only): Thursday 3.20-4.15pm.
Dates for the Diary
Caswell H Class Assembly – Friday 2nd February – Parents and Grandparents welcome from 9.00am to 9.30am approximately. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Spring Half Term Holiday – Monday 12th February to Friday 16th February
PTA Second Hand Uniform Sale – Thursday 22nd February
World Book Day – Thursday 7th March
Pobbles R Class Assembly – Friday 8th March
Easter Holiday – Monday 25th March to Friday 5th April
iPay impact
iPay is the online payment system that we use for all payments to school e.g. school dinners, fruit tuckshop, breakfast club, trips, activity fund, charity days etc. Everything has it’s own separate fund so please ensure that you are putting money into the correct one. To see all available funds go to the menu, then accounts, and select your child. If you need a registration letter or any help with using iPay please contact the school office.
Reporting Absence
If your child is absent from school please report this to the school office by phoning the school on 01792 463019 and leaving a message on our attendance line, including the reason for absence. Alternatively you can email the school office at brynmill.primary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk. Please do not rely on passing on messages to staff at the school gate or via class dojo as these do not always reach our attendance officer.
School Dinners are currently free for Reception to Year 3. After the February half term this will be extended to Year 4s. For those who pay for school meals, please remember that Swansea Council have a zero debt policy, and dinner money must be paid in advance. If your child is having school dinners and is not eligible for Free School Meals, please ensure that your iPay account is topped up.
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies
We will be putting in another order of Year 6 hoodies. If you would like to order any please complete the form https://forms.office.com/e/UfwLMB3gGu and make payment on iPay. Deadline: Friday 9th February.
Free Period Products
We have free Eco friendly period products to give out to girls in the Caswell & Oxwich Classes, please complete the form if you would like your daughter to receive some: https://forms.office.com/e/EsqwzkmkkF
PTA News
Friends of Brynmill Primary School are conducting a survey to get your thoughts on PTA events. If you’d could please spare a few minutes we’d be very grateful for your input. Link to the survey is below: https://forms.gle/MTadcXL9K82PNaGdA
A reminder also that we’re still looking for donations of the following items for our upcoming second hand sale: – uniforms – coats – school shoes and trainers – P.E kit – fancy dress costumes (for world book day) – St David’s Day costumes Please hand any donations to the school office. Date for second hand sale is Thursday 22nd February.
Thank you so much for your support!
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for January
All children should be treated equally (Article 2)
Choir (Caswell and Oxwich): Monday 3.20-4.15pm. Consent form: https://forms.office.com/e/sv4C9BRrfD Languages (Caswell): Thursday 3.20 -4.15pm. Consent form: https://forms.office.com/e/2tiKt4w0qH Netball (Year 5s only): Thursday 3.20-4.15pm. Mad Science: Wednesday (for those who have already registered and paid)
Mrs Nicholas (Community Lead) and our Brynmill Senedd Pupil Voice Group have considered how we could extend opportunities for our learners. This is a challenge for many schools given that most non-fee-paying extra curricular opportunities can only happen because of the good will of staff, who are already working very hard to meet ever increasing demands that often exceed funding, time and staffing levels.
Whilst offering extending opportunities is not part of the day job, so to speak, staff willingness to give up their lunch time or after school hours, has allowed us to offer extended opportunities once more. A heartfelt thanks to the staff who invest their time and energy into extra-curricular activities to enhance experiences for our children. * Mad Science fee paying extracurricular club is also supported by Mr Newey who offers his time freely.
Dates for the Diary
Caswell M Class Assembly – Friday 26th January – Parents and Grandparents welcome from 9.00am to 9.30am approximately. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Caswell H Class Assembly – Friday 2nd February – Parents and Grandparents welcome from 9.00am to 9.30am approximately. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Spring Half Term Holiday – Monday 12th February to Friday 16th February
Universal Free School Meals Update
Message from Swansea Council: Further to previous correspondence, we are pleased to announce we will be rolling out free school meals to all year 4 pupils from 19 February 2024 (after half term). Please note this will be automatic and there will be no requirement to apply for the meals. We aim to roll out to further year groups as soon as possible and will update you on our progress in due course.
Free School Meals and the School Essentials Grant
The Welsh Government offers support with Free School Meals and School Essentials such as uniform, kit and stationery for low income families / those in receipt of certain benefits. Make sure you’ve checked your child’s eligibility for Free School Meals. Even if they receive Universal Free Schools Meals, more help could be available! If eligible, you can get up to £200 per child for School Essentials, plus extra funding for our school. For more information and to apply go to: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals?lang=en
Estyn’s new Parents and Carers Community
The education and training inspectorate of Wales, Estyn, have recently set up a Parents and Carers Community to hear the views of this group. Estyn are encouraging parents and carers to join the community and share their views about education in Wales through short surveys and focus groups. You can join the community and find out more on their website https://www.estyn.gov.wales/parents-and-carers
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies
We will be putting in another order of Year 6 hoodies. If you would like to order any please complete the form https://forms.office.com/e/UfwLMB3gGu and make payment on iPay. Deadline: Friday 9th February.
Free Period Products
We have free Eco friendly period products to give out to girls in the Caswell & Oxwich Classes, please complete the form if you would like your daughter to receive some: https://forms.office.com/e/EsqwzkmkkF
PTA News
We’re excited to be starting a new year and are looking forward to organizing more events in the upcoming months. Look out for Family Film Nights, Easter Egg Trail, Summer Fete, coffee mornings, and a few other events dotted throughout the months.
If there are any parents, family members or carers who’d like to join the committee, we are always happy to have more on the team. Please feel free to email us at friendsofbrynmill@gmail.com and we’ll get in touch.
We are gearing up for another second hand uniform sale after Feb half term. As part of this sale we’ll also be selling second hand St David’s day costumes and fancy dress costumes for World Book Day! So if you have any uniform, costumes and/or fancy dress items that you no longer need, we’d be super grateful for any donations to the school. Donations can be handed in to the office and must be clean and dry before handing in.
Don’t forget we’re also looking for Christmas jumper donations for next years’ swap shop. So if you’re clearing out a Christmas jumper that no longer fits, we’d love for it to be donated to the school if possible.
Thank you so much for your support!
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for January
All children should be treated equally (Article 2)
Mad Science: Wednesday – see flyer below for more information. Deadline to register is Sunday 14th January.
Dates for the Diary
Caswell M Class Assembly – Friday 26th January – Parents and Grandparents welcome from 9.00am to 9.30am approximately. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Caswell H Class Assembly – Friday 2nd February – Parents and Grandparents welcome from 9.00am to 9.30am approximately. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place from 8.50am after the children have been let in.
Spring Half Term Holiday – Monday 12th February to Friday 16th February
TESCO tokens
It is the final weekend to collect Tesco Blue Tokens for our school. If you shop at Tesco’s, please pick up the blue tokens and vote for our school. We could receive up to £1,500 towards our Sensory Safe Spaces Project.
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies
We will be putting in another order of Year 6 hoodies. If you would like to order any please complete the form https://forms.office.com/e/UfwLMB3gGu and make payment on iPay. Deadline: Friday 9th February.
Free Period Products
We have free Eco friendly period products to give out to girls in the Caswell & Oxwich Classes, please complete the form if you would like your daughter to receive some: https://forms.office.com/e/EsqwzkmkkF
Appeal for Christmas Jumpers / costumes
Later in the year we would like to run a Christmas swap shop. If you are having a clear out and are getting rid of any Christmas jumpers or costumes they would be very gratefully received. Please bring donations to the school office.
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for January
All children should be treated equally (Article 2)
Wednesday 20th December Children are invited to wear their party clothes to school.
Children in Pobbles & Bracelet are asked to bring in some party food for themselves on a labelled plate.
Children in Caswell are asked to bring in some sweet food to share, such as cakes and biscuits, popcorn etc. (Please note if any items are home made please label any allergens).
Children in Oxwich are asked to bring in some savoury food to share, such as small pasties, sausage rolls, samosas, crisps etc. (Please note if any items are home made please label any allergens)
Please note that as we have some nut free classes, please do not send in anything that contains nuts.
If you child has any allergies you are welcome to provide them with their own labelled container/plate of party items.
Please note the party food is in addition to normal lunchtime arrangements, so please ensure your child has a packed lunch/ school dinner.
Dates for the Diary
Christmas Holidays – Monday 25th December to Friday 5th January
Inset Day – Monday 8th January – School closed to pupils for staff training.
After School Clubs:
No After School Clubs until after Christmas
Christmas Concerts
Thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas Concerts this week, we hope you enjoyed. You have helped us raise an amazing £674 just from the entrance fee. Thank you to the wonderful Friends of Brynmill Primary for providing refreshments and running the Christmas Raffle.
Oxwich Residential
Letters with details of this year’s residential trip for Year 5 and 6 have been sent out today, if you haven’t received one please contact the school office.
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for December
You have the right to a proper house, food and clothing. Governments must help families who cannot afford to provide this (Article 27)
Bracelet – Tuesday 12th December 9.30am and 4.00pm Caswell – Wednesday 13th December 9.30am and 4.00pm Oxwich – Thursday 14th December 9.30am and 4.00pm
£1 entry per adult
For the 4.00pm concerts, children will stay in school and be provided with a light snack before the concert. Children will be collected after the concert from the main hall.
Christmas Dinner and Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 15th December The school dinner on this day will be a Christmas Dinner of turkey , chipolata sausage, roast and creamed potatoes, peas, carrots and gravy, with an ice cream tub for dessert. Halal and Vegetarian options are available. The usual Friday dinner of Fish and Chips, or Cheese Wrap and Chips will be swapped to the Thursday for this week. Children can wear a Christmas jumper, suggested charity donation of £1 to Save the Children.
Christmas Parties
Wednesday 20th December Children are invited to wear their party clothes to school.
Children in Pobbles & Bracelet are asked to bring in some party food for themselves on a labelled plate. Please note that as we have some nut free classes, please do not send in anything that contains nuts.
Children in Caswell are asked to bring in some sweet food to share, such as cakes and biscuits, popcorn etc. (Please note if any items are home made please label any allergens such as nuts, seeds or eggs).
Children in Oxwich are asked to bring in some savoury food to share, such as small pasties, sausage rolls, samosas, crisps etc. (Please note if any items are home made please label any allergens such as nuts, seeds or eggs)
If you child has any allergies you are welcome to provide them with their own labelled container/plate of party items.
Please note the party food is in addition to normal lunchtime arrangements, so please ensure your child has a packed lunch/ school dinner.
Dates for the Diary
Christmas Holidays – Monday 25th December to Friday 5th January
Inset Day – Monday 8th January – School closed to pupils for staff training.
After School Clubs:
No After School Clubs until after Christmas
Road Safety
We are always trying to find ways to keep our pupils and families safe around the school and would like to remind parents / carers about road safety. We ask that you do not stop or park on the zig zag or double yellow lines outside the school. Please find a safe place to park and walk with your child to the school gate.
If your child is absent from school please report this to the school office by phoning the school on 01792 463019 and leaving a message on our attendance line, including the reason for absence. Alternatively you can email the school office at brynmill.primary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk. Please do not rely on passing on messages to staff at the school gate or via class dojo as these do not always reach our attendance officer.
Vacancy – Lunchtime Supervisor
We have a vacancy for a lunchtime supervisor – 5 hours a week (one hour a day) term time only. Starting in January. If you are interested please contact the school office.
Dinner Money
Reminder that Swansea Council have a zero debt policy, and dinner money must be paid in advance. If your child is having school dinners and is not eligible for Free School Meals, please ensure that your iPay account is topped up.
Easy Fundraising
You can support the school just by doing your usual shopping. To find out more about easy fundraising and to sign up click the link:
If you’re lucky enough to be attending the Christmas concerts over the next week, please remember to bring spare change with you as Friends of Brynmill Primary School will be selling refreshments including tea, coffee, herbal tea, squash and mince pies to raise funds for the school.
We will also be selling hand knitted jumpers, bed socks, mice, hedgehogs, cats, monkeys and ladybirds. Raffle tickets will also be on sale, but if you’re unable to attend you can also buy tickets on the link below:
There are some fantastic prizes including a 30 minute flight with a pilot from team Raven!
Also a huge thank you to everyone who attended our book fair, the number of books sold meant the teachers have acquired 80 books for our school!
Rights Respecting School
As a Rights Respecting School, we focus each month on a particular Article from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Assemblies, Circle time and class activities are based on these Rights. In connection with these, we also have a Value of the Month. Together, the Rights & Values encourage our learners to be respectful of each other, safe, and to be the best they can be.
Right of the Month for December
You have the right to a proper house, food and clothing. Governments must help families who cannot afford to provide this (Article 27)
