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

Newsletter 06/12/19

Mrs Morgans

Llongyfarchiadau to Mrs Timaeus’ class who had 100% attendance last week, and chose a class treat of ice lollies!

Dogs – Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on school premises, even if they are being carried.

School Photos – The deadline for ordering is Monday. You will receive an email from photo@calotype.co please check your junk mail. If you have not had your link sent, please email enquiries@rozandkirsty.co.uk with your child’s name/class/school. Thank you!

Absence from School forms – If you would like us to consider authorising an absence from school, please complete the form which is available in the school foyer, allowing at least 10 school days for us to process your request. Thank you

After School Clubs Next Week – None

Carol Aid – The Choir are singing in Carol Aid at Pantygwydr Church tonight. Please can children arrive at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. Diolch

Christmas Concerts – Please see below for the dates for the concerts. Please note there is an entry fee of £1.00 for the Christmas Concerts. For the evening performances please can children arrive back at school at 5.00pm to give them time to change for a 5.30pm start.

What is coming up?

Tues 10th Dec – UFP  – Year  1 & Year 2 – Christmas Concert at 9.30 and 5.30pm – Entry fee £1.00 per adult

Wed 11th Dec Year 3/4 including Mrs Jenkins Year 4 class –  Christmas Concert at 9.30am & 5.30pm – Entry fee £1.00 per adult

Thursday 12th Dec Year 5/6  including Mrs Jenkins Year 5 class – Christmas Concert at 9.30am & 5.30pm – Entry fee £1.00 per adult

Friday 13th December Xmas Jumper Day – wear a Christmas Jumper and donate £1.00 to save the children (optional)

Fri 13th December  School Christmas Dinner

Wednesday 18th December – Xmas Party

Children are invited to wear their party clothes, and bring in some food to share (please see below). Please note this is in addition to school dinner/packed lunch.

Y5/6D—Crisps, sausage rolls or savoury snacks, mini dessert
Y5/6E—Sandwiches, pasties, samosas, or bhajis, cakes
Y4/5J – Mini Desserts, cakes or biscuits
Y3/4T—Crisps, sausage rolls or savoury snacks, biscuits
Y3/4N—Sandwiches, pasties, samosas, or bhajis, cakes
Y1/2H—Crisps, sausage rolls or savoury snacks
Y1/2L—Sandwiches, pasties, samosas, or bhajis
Y1/2B—Mini Desserts, cakes or biscuits
Nursery & Reception—Individual labelled plate with a selection of party food

Friday 20th December – Toy Day – last day of school

Mon 6th January – School starts back for Spring Term

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newsletter 29/11/19

Mrs Morgans

What’s On Next Week ?

Monday – Choir

Tuesday – Drama – Last one

Wed 4th Dec – Friends of Brynmill Primary  – Christmas Film Night £5.00 per ticket. Foundation Phase Children must be accompanied by a parent. – Please note the film is and hour and a half long, please consider whether your child will be able to sit and watch a film for that length of time before buying tickets.

Thursday – Mad Science

Friday – LFP (Reception and Morning Nursery) Concert at 9.30. Entry fee £1.00 per adult. Raffle tickets on sale at the event

Friday – LFP (Reception and Afternoon Nursery) Concert at 1.30. Entry fee £1.00 per adult. Raffle tickets on sale at the event

Friday – Carol Aid at Pantygwydr, please can the choir arrive at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start

What’s Coming Up ?

Tues 10th Dec – UFP  – Year  1 & Year 2 – Christmas Concert at 9.30 and 5.30pm – Entry fee £1.00 per adult

Wed 11th Dec Year 3/4 including Mrs Jenkins Year 4 class –  Christmas Concert at 9.30am & 5.30pm – Entry fee £1.00 per adult

Thursday 12th Dec Year 5/6  including Mrs Jenkins Year 5 class – Christmas Concert at 9.30am & 5.30pm – Entry fee £1.00 per adult

Friday 13th December Xmas Jumper Day – wear a Christmas Jumper and donate £1.00 to save the children (optional)

Fri 13th December  School Christmas Dinner

Wednesday 18th December – Xmas Party

Friday 20th December – Toy Day – last day of school

Mon 6th January – School starts back for Spring Term

 

 

Newsletter 22/11/19

Mrs Morgans

Inset Day – On Monday we have Inset Day 4 when school will be closed to pupils for staff training.

School Fete – Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, the FBP School Fete has had to be cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Film Night on Wed 4th the FBP (Friends of Brynmill Primary are putting on a film night, please see the Friends of Brynmill Primary Facebook page for more information. Please note that the film is an hour and a half long, before buying tickets please consider whether your child will be able to sit and watch a film for that period of time. Tickets cost £5.00 and are on sale from next week.

After School Clubs next week

Tuesday – Drama

Wednesday – Cross Country – last one

Thursday –  Mad Science

Christmas Concerts – We do not sell tickets or limit places so everyone is welcome, entry costs £1.00 per adult payable on the door.  We will be selling raffle tickets for the chance to win a Marks & Spencer Voucher and other prizes, all proceeds from the concerts and the raffle will go towards buying much needed resources for the school.

School Christmas Dinner –  On Friday 13th December, children who normally have a packed lunch or occasionally have a school dinner are very welcome to have a School Christmas Dinner, just please ensure you have at least £2.40 in the catering purse on Squid in advance. As always if you need to register for or have any problems using  sQuid please contact the school office.

What’s coming up?

Monday 25th – Inset Day – School closed to pupils for staff training

Fri 6th December – LFP  – Nursery & Reception  – Christmas Concert at 9.30am and 1.30pm

Fri 6th Dec – Carol Aid

Tues 10th Dec – UFP  – Year  1 & Year 2 – Christmas Concert at 9.30 and 5.30pm

Wed 11th Dec Year 3/4 including Mrs Jenkins Year 4 class –  Christmas Concert at 9.30am & 5.30pm

Thursday 12th Dec Year 5/6  including Mrs Jenkins Year 5 class – Christmas Concert at 9.30am & 5.30pm

Friday 13th December Xmas Jumper Day – wear a Christmas Jumper and donate £1.00 to save the children (optional)

Fri 13th December  School Christmas Dinner

Wednesday 18th December – Xmas Party

Friday 20th December – Toy Day – last day of school

Mon 6th January – School starts back for Spring Term

 

Newsletter 15/11/19

Mrs Morgans

Thank you for supporting Children in Need, we have raised £250.00 !

Year 6 children can buy a Leaver’s Hoodie to wear for the rest of their time at Brynmill School. Letters have been sent out, please pay on sQuid. A colour chart and some sample sizes are available in the office.

Y5/6 Residential – The charge for the Y5/6 residential is as follows Full week £180.00, Half week £95.00, if you are entitled to Free School Meals, please contact the office. You can either pay in full, or by instalments, as long as the full balance is paid by Fri 20th March. Please pay on sQuid, and please contact the school office if you have problems with your sQuid account.

What’s on Next Week ?

Monday – Choir

Tuesday – Drama

Wednesday – Cross Country

Thursday –  Mad Science

Friday – Y3/4T Class Assembly

What’s coming up?

Monday 25th – Inset Day – School closed to pupils for staff training

Fri 6th December – LFP Christmas Concert at 9.30am and 1.30pm

Fri 6th Dec – Carol Aid

Tues 10th Dec – UFP Christmas Concert at 9.30 and 5.30pm

Wed 11th Dec Year 3/4 including Mrs Jenkins Year 4 class –  Christmas Concert at 9.30am & 5.30pm

Thursday 12th Dec Year 5/6  including Mrs Jenkins Year 5 class – Christmas Concert at 9.30am & 5.30pm

Friday 13th December Xmas Jumper Day – wear a Christmas Jumper and donate £1.00 to save the children (optional)

Fri 13th December  School Christmas Dinner

Wednesday 18th December – Xmas Party

Friday 20th December – Toy Day – last day of school

Mon 6th January – School starts back for Spring Term

 

 

 

 

 

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!

Newsletter 08/11/19

Mrs Morgans

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us in  the Co-op Local Community Fund, we will be receiving an incredible £6,889.43 which will be used to improve the playgrounds. A massive thank you to Cat Davies for applying on our behalf.

Aldi stickers – thank you for sending in the stickers from Aldi, we have completed our poster and will be sending it off for a chance to win £20,000. Fingers crossed!

Next week is Anti-Bullying Week, and children and staff are asked to wear odd socks on Tuesday to raise awareness.

Applications for Reception & Year 7 for Sept 2020. If your child is due to start in Reception or Year 7 next year please read the information for parents at www.swansea.gov.uk/informationforparents  and  complete the  online application at  www.swansea.gov.uk/applyforaschoolplace by the deadline of Friday 29th November.

Children In Need – Next Friday children are invited to wear non school uniform, or something blue and make a donation for Children In Need.

Curriculum  Update  – Next Wednesday  we will be holding a short meeting to update  Parents & Governors about the curriculum (from 3.30pm to about 4.15pm).

Whats on Next Week

Monday – Eco Club & Choir

Tuesday – Odd Sock Day, and Drama After School Club

Wednesday – Cross Country & Curriculum Update

Thursday – Mad Science After School Club

Friday – Children In Need

 

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