Eco Club 11/10/18

Mrs Morgans

We had a lovely turn out at Eco Club this week.

We have 12 places available for our visit to the bailing plant in a couple of weeks. If your child is interested please return the form by noon on Friday. Sorry but this trip is only open to KS2 pupils. If we have more names than places we will do a random draw.
We have started to recycle writing implements such as pens,highlighters, correction fluid. If you have any at home please send them in.
We are having a Rags4Riches collection in November so please save clean old clothes and bedding.
We continue to recycle used batteries, so please send your old ones to the school office.
Finally we had lots of great ideas from the children about what they would like to do in Eco, such as litter picks, recycled crafts and finding out about plastic pollution.
They are a great bunch of future Eco Warriors♻😊

Cross Country 10/10/18

Mr Davies

Well done to everyone this week. It was a bit harder today,  very warm and we did a slightly longer course. I hope the mud arrives soon, or it won’t feel like proper cross country!

Here are their times. It was slightly longer, but I’m so proud of how they are progressing!

There is a Cross Country schools race next Tuesday – I’ll post details on Class Dojo. However, I’m afraid the rules state that only children aged 10 and over can take part. I’ll try and organise something for all our athletes – even if it’s just a more formal race or I’ll see if there are any Wales Athletics events that we could attend as guests.

 

Place Racer name Finish time
1 Blake 2:48.8 –
2 Daniel 2:51.2 +0:02.4
3 Lili 3:02.4 +0:13.6
4 Caio 3:05.2 +0:16.4
5 Jack 3:06.5 +0:17.7
6 Tyra 3:18.7 +0:29.9
7 Lara 3:26.5 +0:37.7
8 Nia 3:37.9 +0:49.1
9 Oscar 3:38.2 +0:49.4
10 Hazel 3:50.8 +1:02.0
11 Lokyee 5:47.9 +2:59.1
12 Tomos 5:51.6 +3:02.8
13 Cielo 5:55.6 +3:06.8
14 Alexia 7:01.0 +4:12.2
15 Iolo 7:38.9 +4:50.1
16 Beau 7:44.7 +4:55.9
17 Miss Edey 7:46.4 +4:57.6
18 Gram 7:47.0 +4:58.2

Newsletter 05/10/18

Mrs Morgans

PTA- AGM – The PTA AGM is on Monday at 3.20pm. The PTA are key in supporting our school, raising additional funds and running key events and activities. There are various places on the committee to fill, as well as event specific leaders. Please join us if you are available.

PTA Disco – Our first disco  of the year is on Thursday  25th October, look out for more information coming soon.

Thank you – A big thank you to the Arts Council of Wales and National Lottery, who gave us a grant for the Y5/6 children to go and see Theatr Na Nog’s production of The White Feather. We were also lucky enough to win some Technocamp workshops linked to the performance, these will take place in school next Tuesday.

Y1/2B – Class Assembly – The first of our Class Assemblies start next week on Friday , all welcome.

Y5/6 have a trip to the LC for a Sports Session with UWTSD, we are asking for £2.50 voluntary contribution towards the cost of the bus. Children are asked to wear sports clothes, have a packed lunch, and bring a labelled bottle of water.

School Photographer – Our school photographers will be with us on Tuesday 16th & Wed 17th Oct. Please can children come prepared to have their photo taken on both days. If you would like photos with any siblings who are not in school, these will start at 8.30am  and be on a first come first served basis (If your child attends afternoon Nursery then these sessions will be at 1.00pm on those days).  Children with siblings in school will have their photos taken during the school day.  The photographer will send out a link to view the photographs via email, if you haven’t previously provided or given your consent for us to pass on your email address, please contact the school office. You are under no obligation to buy the photos.

A plea from a very busy school office. We apologise for the amount of paperwork we have sent home recently, but would appreciate it if you could return any outstanding forms, such as Admission Forms, Data Collection Forms, Flu Vaccine Consent, My Selfie Consent, Proof of Date of Birth or Proof of Address. If you think it’s a lot of paperwork, please consider the Admin Team who have to process 300 times that amount! 🙂

Head lice/ Nits – Please check your child for head lice/nits and treat if required.

Child Absent from School – Just a reminder that if your child is going to be absent from school, we ask that you contact the school by 9.30am to let us know where they are.  Please call the school office on 463019, or email brynmill.primary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk. If we haven’t heard from you we will send a text, if we do not receive a reply to the text  then unfortunately we will give your child an unauthorised absence mark on the register.

Reception and Year 7 Admissions – September 2018. If your child is currently in Nursery or Year 6, they will receive a letter from the Local Authorities’ Admissions Team asking you to apply for a place for next year. If you do not receive a letter, please contact the school office.

Attendance – Congratulations to Y1/2H with 100%, and to Y3/4J with 98.6% this week. Llongyfarchiadau!

 

 

Cross Country 3/10/18

Mr Davies

Well done everyone this week. We did 2 laps for those that wanted to (most did do it !) However, I only timed the first lap, except for 2 who I missed so they only have a time for the whole thing. Well done again!

 

Place Racer name Finish time
1 Daniel 2:11.4 –
2 Iolo 2:30.0 +0:18.6
3 Jack 2:31.4 +0:20.0
4 Robyn L 2:38.5 +0:27.1
5 Nia 2:40.8 +0:29.4
6 Tyra 2:45.6 +0:34.2
7 Oscar 2:46.1 +0:34.7
8 Shinji 3:00.3 +0:48.9
9 Tomos 3:03.7 +0:52.3
10 Bayan 3:05.6 +0:54.2
11 Lokyee 3:16.1 +1:04.7
12 Miss Edey 3:16.7 +1:05.3
13 Hazel 3:20.8 +1:09.4
14 Alexia 3:25.7 +1:14.3
15 Sofia 3:28.6 +1:17.2
16 Cielo 3:32.5 +1:21.1
17 Caio 3:35.3 +1:23.9
18 Beau 3:36.5 +1:25.1
19 Gram 3:38.0 +1:26.6
20 Lara 6:05.3 +3:53.9
21 Lili 6:06.0 +3:54.6

56 Curriculum Information

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This term we will be covering the following whole school projects: languages, growth mindset, anti-bullying, expressive arts. We will also be investigating historic innovations in a Phase Project and then choosing a class project.

Any research in these areas of learning would be beneficial to your child.

Questions you might discuss and research:

  • What characteristics help us to learn?
  • What were the most impressive innovations of the 19th and 20th Century’s? Why do you think they are impressive?

If you have any items (e.g. books) that you believe might be linked to this topic and would support learning, then please bring them in to class.

Other Information

Please can your child bring a pencil case to school with a pen, pencil, rubber and ruler.

PE Kit is required for all days and should include clothes that can be left in school. If your child is unable to do PE for a medical reason then a note must be provided.

 

PE Days:

Y5/6D – Wednesday

Y5/6E – Tuesday

Y5/6OM – Wednesday

 

Assembly themes include:

Diversity, Growth Mindset, Sukkot, Learning from mistakes, Thanksgiving/Harvest.

Rights of the term:

Article 29: The right to an education.

Article 2: The right to a good standard of living.

Article 7: The right to be safe.

 

Newsletter 28/09/18

Mrs Morgans

School Closed – School is closed on Monday for Inset Day 3.

Shoe Box Appeal – The school is supporting Pantygwydr’s Shoe Box Appeal for the Romanian Aid Foundation. If you would like to contribute items to put in the class shoe box they would be gratefully received. Suggested items are soap, flannel, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, hat, scarf, gloves, notebook, biros, pencils, sweets, game, coloured pencils, colouring book, ball, small doll, bracelet, skipping rope, toy car, plane, marbles, calculator. Thank you

Parking – As you are probably parking around the school is a problem. However, we repeat our request that that you:-

 – please do not park on the double yellow lines

 – please do not park on the zig zag lines

 – please do not park in the residential bays

 – please do not go the wrong way down the one way streets

– please do not take it upon yourself to confront anyone, we would prefer it if you went through the proper channels, i.e. contact the civil parking enforcement officers 01792 635959, or our local PCSO’s on 07825430377 or 07469907939.

Our PCSO’s and civil  parking enforcement officers are aware of the problem and are monitoring the situation

School Photographers – Our school photographers will be with us shortly, and once again will be emailing a link for parents to view the photos, if you were able to view the class and team photos last term, then the photographers will have your email address. If you haven’t been able to view them, and would like to do so, please let the school office know, we have some of their forms available to complete. If you are new to the school, we will send out the photographers form for you to complete and return.

Outstanding paperwork – We have sent home lots of forms recently, please complete and return any that you have received. Thank you

After School Clubs next week – Wednesday – Cross Country, Thursday – Football, NO Choir for the next couple of weeks

Week 2 Training

Mr Davies

Well done to all who came this week! We are finding the long grass quite tricky! But no mud yet. As soon as we’ve had a few more sessions the children can post their own race reports. I’ll also try and get a few pictures. The idea is that they can compare their times each week and see their improvement.

Mr D

Place Racer name Finish time
1 Daniel 2:15.6 –
2 Tyra 2:20.2 +0:04.6
3 Jack 2:21.1 +0:05.5
4 Iolo 2:21.7 +0:06.1
5 Lili 2:29.1 +0:13.5
6 Nia 2:36.3 +0:20.7
7 Davey 2:40.0 +0:24.4
8 Shinji 2:40.6 +0:25.0
9 Oscar 2:48.6 +0:33.0
10 Robyn 2:51.0 +0:35.4
11 Seren 2:56.1 +0:40.5
12 Caio 3:31.6 +1:16.0
13 Gram 3:33.0 +1:17.4
14 Beau 3:35.4 +1:19.8
15 Bayan 3:40.3 +1:24.7
16 Miss Edey 3:42.2 +1:26.6
17 Sofia 3:46.2 +1:30.6
18 Cielo 3:47.4 +1:31.8
19 Lokyee 3:48.2 +1:32.6

 

Newsletter 21/09/18

Mrs Morgans

New Curriculum – The whole approach to developing young people aged 3 to 16 will change. The new curriculum will have more emphasis on equipping young people for life. It will build their ability to learn new skills and apply their subject knowledge more positively and creatively. As the world changes, they will be able to adapt more. Mrs Nicholas will be holding an open meeting  to discuss “what matters to us” and shape a curriculum for the children that will prepare them to be ambitious, capable learners that are ready to learn throughout their lives. The meeting is on Tuesday at 4.00pm in the school hall.

Golden Table – Tom R, Alisha, Anas, Sophie B, Maisie, Isabella, Tegan , Kier, Ingrid, Ethan & Enok.

Data Collection – Forms have been sent home, please complete and return as soon as possible. We have had some forms back that haven’t included a codeword for use if we don’t recognise people collecting your child from school. If you have already sent back your form, but didn’t include a code word, please contact the school office.

My Selfie – Please complete and return the My Selfie forms that have been distributed. Thank you.

ClassDojo – Have you joined ClassDojo yet? Two of of our classes have 100% of parents connected! Please contact the school office if you need help or further information. Did you know that Eco,  Choir, Cross Country & Football Club use ClassDojo too?

Inset Day – Monday 1st October – school closed to pupils for staff training.

School Photographer – Our school photographer will be with us on Tuesday 16th & Wed 17th October to take individual and sibling photos. Please can children be ready for the photos on both days.

Harvest Festival – We will be celebrating Harvest on Thurs 18th Oct & Friday 19th October, and are asking families to donate non perishable food items, which we will pass on to homeless charities or food banks. Suggested donation 2 tins per family.

Fundraiser – We’ve registered with easyfundraising and we need your help!

easyfundraising is a great website where you can help Brynmill Primary School raise funds simply by doing your everyday online shopping with over 3,300 big name retailers like Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com, eBay, Boden, and M&S.

Every time you shop, we receive a small donation to say ‘thank you’ and it’s completely free too!

Our target is to raise £500 to purchase new ICT equipment for the school, so please download the app to your phone and download the Donation Reminder toolbar to any computer that you use to shop online.

We want raise as much as possible so please sign up and help us at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/brynmillps/

After School Clubs – Wednesday – Cross Country, Thursday  – Football. No Choir on Wednesday