School News
Eisteddford home task and Criw Cymraeg Competition
Eisteddfod Home Task
Every year we run a school Eisteddford and there is a home task chldren can compete in.
This years task:
To create a junk model of a staff member.
Please use things you’d normaly put in the bin- for example a Mrs Wangiel made of toilet rolls, a Mrs Wilson made of egg cartons etc
The deadline for submission is 14/02/25
Criw Cymraeg Competition
The Criw Cymraeg and School are working towards our Silver Cymraeg Campus award. This award helps to showcase the wonderful work that staff, parents and pupils already do to promote a love of Wales, the Welsh Language and our rich cultural heritage.
We are running a competition to showcase the talent of parents and pupils, with a winner in each class and an overall winner.
The title of this competition is ‘ My Language, My Country – Fy Iaith Fy Gwlad What Wales means to me.
We would like you to design a poster around A3 size (no bigger please) with your ideas of what Wales and being Welsh means to you.
You can use pictures, words, poetry, QR codes and anything else you want to create a colourful and rich interpretation of the theme above.
We hope you have fun completing the task. Can we ask for all entries to be in before the 18th February so we can announce winners in our Eisteddfod on the 20th February. Many Thanks Derwendeg Criw Cymraeg
Food Co-operative
Starting next Tuesday (4th February) there will be a food bank held at Cefn Hengoed Community Centre, 9:30- 11am.
There will be a seating area for refreshments provided free of charge for people to stay and chat. Carrier bags will be packed ready for customers at a charge of £3 per bag. Everyone is welcome. Please see the poster on page 8 for further information.
Important Dates
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, 4th February – PTA Disco
Tuesday 11th February – Year 6 Crucial Crew
Thursday 13th February – Year 5/6 netball tournament
Thursday, 13th February – Year 4 trip to Wales Millennium Centre
Friday, 14th February – Dosbarth Porffor trip to Big Pit
Friday, 14th February – Deadline for Eisteddod Home Craft Competition
Tuesday, 18th February – Deadline for Criw Cymraeg poster competition
Thursday 20th February – School Eisteddfod (children can wear red, white or green or Welsh clothing/ rugby kit)
Friday, 7th March – World Book Day – children can dress up as their favourite book character
School Holiday Dates
Thursday, 20th February 2025 – Break up for half term
Monday 3rd, March 2025 – Return to school
Friday, 11th April 2025 – Break up for Easter
Monday, 28th April – Return to school
Friday, 23rd May – Break up for half term
Monday, 2nd June – Return to school
Friday, 18th July – Break up for Summer Holidays
INSET Dates 2024-25
Friday, 21st February 2025
Friday 4th July 2025
Monday 21st July 2025
Heroes of the Week
This week’s heroes are:
Dosbarth Coch: Hunter & Mainosh
Dosbarth Oren: Nory & Joey
Dosbarth Melyn: Theo & Isaac
Dosbarth Gwyrdd: Primrose & Evianna
Dosbarth Glas: Sophia & Megan
Dosbarth Porffor: Evie & Jessica
Dosbarth Enfys: Taran & Alex
Headteachers Award
This week’s Headteacher Awards go to:
Ava. W
Olivia. N
Lilia. Mc
Eloise. P
These children were chosen for displaying our school values and will be treated to a hot chocolate and a chat with Mrs Wangiel. Da iawn bawb!
Weekly Photos
Attendance Matters
The United Nation Article 28 states ‘every child has the right to have a primary education’. We are linking our attendance performance to this article.
We want our children to have the best possible education to give them the best chance in life. If your children aren’t in school we can’t give them this opportunity and can’t give them the opportunity to ‘be the best they can be.’
School target: 93%
Annual % to date: 93%
Weekly total
(Week ending 24th Jan): 95%
Dosbarth Oren: 89%
Dosbarth Melyn: 97%
Dosbarth Gwyrdd: 100%
Dosbarth Glas: 97%
Dosbarth Porffor: 95%
Dosbarth Enfys: 93%
Congratulations to most of our classes for surpassing our school target of 93%. It is important all of the children are in school every day to ensure they aren’t missing out on important learning.
Weekly Items
This half term’s value is
Hard Work and Effort
Links to termly learning overviews and homework menus:
| Coach Nursery | |
| Oren – Reception | |
| Melyn – Year 1 | Melyn – Year 2 |
| Gwrydd – Year 2 | Gwyrdd – Year 3 |
| Glas – Year 3 | Glas – Year 4 |
| Porforr – Year 4 | Porfor – Year 5 |
| Enfys – Year 5 | Enfys – Year 6 |
Online Safety – Whatsapp
It has been brought to our attention this week that a large number of our Year 4. 5 and 6 children have been part of a Whatsapp group where inappropriate content was shared. The parents/ carers of all children invovled have been informed. Please ensure you are checking your child’s device daily and we would strongly urge you to supervise your child at all times when they are using a mobile device or any other device they can use to access the internet or speak to others. Please click here for more guidance on Whatsapp.
Criw Cymreig: Brawddeg yr Wythnos (Phrase of the Week)
Ga i fenthyg…?
(Can I borrow…?)
The Criw Cymreig have been sharing pictures and stories after school in the yard
School Menu
Click here to see the school menu.
Week beginning 3rd of February will be Week 2
