This week we donated the tins from our Harvest festival to Pantygwydr Church for distribution to a local food bank. Pat the organiser was very grateful for the generous donation, and thanked staff and children for help carrying everything to her car.
Half Term – Monday 20th February to Friday 24th February
Easter Holidays – Monday 3rd April to Friday 14th April
Reminder – School Dinners
The Council has a no debt policy and school dinners should be paid for in advance. It is possible to set an automatic top up so your account does not go below a certain amount.
Social Media – Please find a link to an updated app guides for families, providing key information about the social media and gaming apps that children and young people are using today.
Mobile phones/ communication devices – We understand that older pupils may wish to bring a mobile phone or communication device to school, to support safety issues e.g. if they come to school independently. Should this be the case, we would like to ask you to remind them that their mobile phones/ communication device should be handed into the school office at the beginning of the day and collected at the end of the day.
Gym Kit – We are appealing for donations of good quality used trainers/ jogging bottoms/ leggings to replace our stock of spare gym kit for Caswell & Oxwich.
Oxwich Classes Residential Trip – Please ensure you have paid your deposit if your child will be attending the residential visit in the Summer Term.
Half Term – Monday 20th February to Friday 24th February
Easter Holidays – Monday 3rd April to Friday 14th April
Vacancy – There is a vacancy for a Breakfast Club Assistant to work from 8.00am to 9.00am daily during term time. Full Training will be given, If you are interested please contact Anne Marie – Catering Service on 07966225493
Christmas Concerts – A big thank you to everyone for supporting the Christmas Concerts this week.
Christmas Parties – On Monday – 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 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.
Kool Pack Amnesty – Our first aiders use Kool Packs to treat minor bumps, unfortunately a lot have gone missing over the last week or so, if any have made their way home in the bottom of school bags, please return them.
PROGRESS REPORTS
In line with curriculum changes, we intend giving more regular feedback on progress to parents. In the Autumn term, you will receive a brief report outlining learners main strengths and areas that need to be developed. This also includes ways that you can support your child at home. You can find out more here
Missing Bag – If anyone who attend the Oxwich Christmas Concert last night picked up the wrong bag, please can you let us know and bring it back to school so we can reunite it with its owner.
Coming Up
Tuesday 20th December – School Christmas Carol Service at St Gabriel’s – (sorry this is for pupils only, and no parents are invited)
If your child is not going to be in school for any reason please remember to inform Miss Rees our attendance officer by 9.30am. Please contact the school office by email/phone or School Gateway, please do not use ClassDojo. Unfortunately our switchboard system cannot process text messages, so please use 01792720076 for text messages only.
School Christmas Party On Monday 19th December we will be having our School Christmas Parties. 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 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.
Christmas Concerts – Our Christmas Concerts have started this week and continue the following week. Parents and other family members are welcome to attend. The evening concerts are very busy, so if possible could grandparents come to the morning concert, and parents attend the evening concert (or vice versa) There is a £1.00 per adult entry fee payable on the door. The classes will be selling items they have made for their enterprise projects, and The Friends of Brynmill Primary will be selling refreshments and raffle tickets. CASH ONLY for all purchases.
Afternoon concerts – Next week the children will be staying in school for their after school concerts, we will be providing them with a small snack and drink. There will be squash or water, and some plain biscuits (Vegan, Gluten free, Egg free option available for those with dietary requirements).
School Christmas Party On Monday 19th December we will be having our School Christmas Parties. 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 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.
Christmas Concerts – Our Christmas Concerts start next week, and continue the following week. Parents and other family members are welcome to attend. The evening concerts are very busy, so if possible could grandparents come to the morning concert, and parents attend the evening concert (or vice versa) There is a £1.00 per adult entry fee payable on the door. The classes will be selling items they have made for their enterprise projects, and The Friends of Brynmill Primary will be selling refreshments and raffle tickets. CASH ONLY for all purchases.
School Christmas Dinner – On Friday 16th December we will be having our School Christmas Dinner, if you would like your child to have the Christmas Dinner (even if they normally have a packed lunch) please make sure you are signed up to sQuid, and have at least £2.40 in the catering purse (except for Reception Children and those who have Free School Meals). If you need help with sQuid please contact the school office. If you haven’t already placed your order please do so here https://forms.office.com/e/L6P8arUpRs. The deadline is next Friday at 2:00pm.
Christmas Concerts – Parents and other family members are welcome to attend. The evening concerts are very busy, so if possible could grandparents come to the morning concert, and parents attend the evening concert (or vice versa) There is a £1.00 per adult entry fee payable on the door. The classes will be selling items they have made for their enterprise projects, and The Friends of Brynmill Primary will be selling refreshments and raffle tickets. CASH ONLY for all purchases.
Carol Aid – Our choir will be taking part in Carol Aid at Pantygwydr Church next Friday at 7.00pm. It is open to the public if anyone would like to go along.
School Christmas Dinner – On Friday 16th December we will be having our School Christmas Dinner, if you would like your child to have the Christmas Dinner (even if they normally have a packed lunch) please make sure you are signed up to sQuid, and have at least £2.40 in the catering purse (except for Reception Children and those who have Free School Meals). If you need help with sQuid please contact the school office.
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies – Just a reminder that the deadline for the hoodie order is Thursday 1st December. Please remember to change the £0.00 to the cost of your hoodie and save the change before adding it to your basket.
Pre Loved Uniform Sale – Please wait until pupils have exited via Gate 2. Staff will then let you in.
Coming Up
Monday – Choir After School Activity
Tuesday – Bracelet Bay Classes trip to the Gower Heritage Centre
Wednesday – Enterprise Troopers After School Activity
Thursday – Pre loved Uniform Sale.
Fri 2nd December – Carol Aid at Pantygwydr Church 7:00pm
Fri 9th December – Pobbles Bay Classes Christmas Concerts 9:30am & 2:30pm
Tuesday 13th December – Bracelet Bay Classes Christmas Concerts 9:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday 14th December – Caswell Bay Classes Christmas Concerts 9:30am & 4:00pm
Thursday 15th December – Oxwich Bay Classes Christmas Concerts 9:30am & 4:00pm
Friday 16th December – School Christmas Dinner
Friday 16th December – Christmas Jumper Day – Children and staff invited to dress up in a Christmas Jumper and donate to Save the Children.
Tuesday 20th December – School Christmas Carol Service at St Gabriel’s – (sorry this is for pupils only, and no parents are invited)
Oxwich Parents – Meeting re residential – Thank you to everyone who completed our online form. There will be a meeting next Wednesday after school 3:30pm to 4:00pm if you have any questions or need more information. The price of the trip will be confirmed and we will set up an offer on Squid for you to pay your deposit and then either pay in full or by installments. If you are unable to make the meeting, don’t worry as we will be writing out to all those who have registered their interest.
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies – These are now available to order, there is an offer set up on sQuid where you can choose the size and colour you would like to order. The deadline is Thursday 1st December. Unfortunately we will be unable to process any late orders.
Applications for Reception & Year 7 for September 2023 – If your child is in Nursery or Year 6 please ensure you have applied for your school place for next year by the deadline Friday 25th November 2022.
Coming Up
Tuesday – Bracelet M Class Assembly 9.00am – Once you have dropped your child off, please make your way to Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place. Please wait until the classes have been admitted and the gate has been closed. Once all the children are in school we will reopen the gate for parents, grandparents etc.
Friday 16th December – School Xmas Dinner & Xmas Jumper Day
Tuesday 20th December – Carol Service at St Gabriels
Wednesday 21st December – Last Day of Term
Monday 9th January 2023- First Day of Term
End of year concerts
Each Bay Team will perform a morning and an afternoon concert. The after school performance (with exception of Pobbles) will start at 4 pm, which has the advantage of pupils being able to stay at the end of the school day so not needing to be collected and brought back to school. Additionally, children are less likely to be very tired the following day as the concerts will start and finish earlier.
Proof of Address – If you have recently changed, or are changing your address please provide proof such as a driving licence, council tax bill or tenancy agreement.
Breakfast Club – Our Breakfast Club is getting more popular, this is just a reminder that we have a weekly booking in system via ClassDojo, please use this rather than ringing the school to book in.
Leaving the school – Some of our year groups are full, and we have a waiting list for any places that become available. If you are leaving the school for any reason, please give us as much notice as possible, so that we can offer the place to children on the waiting list. Thank you
Bracelet Bay Classes – Trip to the Gower Heritage Centre. Letters are being sent home today about the trip. Please complete the consent form and let us know your packed lunch preference, as school packed lunches have to be ordered in advance. We would appreciate voluntary contributions of £15.00. Unfortunately if we are unable to cover costs the trip may have to be cancelled.
Next Week
Monday – Odd Sock Day – Next week is Anti-Bullying Week, and on Monday Children are invited to wear odd socks in celebration of their individuality.
Tuesday at 9.00am approx- Mrs Breeze’s class assembly – Bracelet B. Once you have dropped your child off please make your way to Trafalgar Place. Once we have closed Gate 2 (double gates), please queue and we will reopen them once the children in the yard have come into school.
Friday
Children in Need Day – Children are invited to dress in something spotty and donate some money towards this worthwhile charity. Donations can be made online to the Charity Donation Offer. Suggested donation is £1.00 per child, but feel free to donate you chosen amount.
Half Term – School is closed next week for the half term holidays, and reopens on Monday 7th November.
Fruit – If you would like your child to have a piece of fresh fruit everyday, please pay on sQuid – Fruit Autumn 2 ( This offer is open for Year 1 to Year 6 pupils)
Reception and Year 7 Admissions – Just a reminder that if your child is in Nursery or Year 6 then it is time to apply for a place for next year. The application window closes on the 25th November. Please go to https://swansea.gov.uk/applyforaschoolplace for more information.
Caswell & Oxwich Classes – Over the next few months, we’ll be working with researchers from Cardiff University and University of the West of England, Bristol, on a project that’s exploring children’s ideas about the changing food system. The research is looking at children’s hopes for, and ideas about, food systems of the future – especially at how they might become more ethical and sustainable. Caswell and Oxwich pupils will be involved, completing questionnaires in class this term, before participating in workshops in the spring. The workshops will introduce children to the global context of the food system and will encourage them to think about the information they need to engage critically with, and act on, complex and competing claims about different types of food. Information packs and Consent Forms are being sent home today.
Class Assemblies
Oxwich E – Mrs Evans – Friday 11th November 9.00am approximately
Bracelet B – Mrs Breeze – Tuesday 15th November 9.00am approximately
Parents, Carers and Grandparents are invited to join us for the class assemblies. Please queue at Gate 2 on Trafalgar Place ( once the classes have been let in and the gate is closed)
Children in Need – On Friday 18th November we will help raise money for Children in Need. Children and staff are invited to wear something ‘Spotty’, and donate to this worthwhile charity. Suggested donation is £1.00 per child. Please pay with online with sQuid – Charity Offer.
Advance Notice – Bracelet Bay Classes are going to the Gower Heritage Centre on Tuesday 29th November, for activities based on the story “The night before the night before Christmas”. We will confirm the price when we return after half term.
Inset Days – We have 2 Inset Days at the end of term, so the last day in school will be Wednesday 21st December.
Welsh Water: Help for vulnerable families With October Half Term fast approaching, we know some families will struggle to afford essentials. Families with children who receive traditional free school meals and are in receipt of a qualifying benefit, may also be entitled to help towards their water bills from Welsh Water. What financial support is available from Welsh Water? By switching to Welsh Water’s HelpU tariff, customers could save up to £230 off their water bill. Find out more here.
