Happy New year!

I hope you've all had a magical Christmas and some lovely presents. Most importantly I hope that you've had a rest and are refreshed and ready to return to school. We've a short term ahead of us but lots to do.

This term Science will focus on movement; forces, friction and electricity. In Geography we will be exploring Cardiff Bay and movement to and within it. We will also look at the buildings which will link with our study of homes and buildings in Roman/Tudor times.Their observations of Cardiff Bay will help to focus on colour and shape in order to create a fantasy landscape in Art. In Design Technology they will create a T-shirt to sell to a tourist in Cardiff Bay.

Remember to bring in your PE kit this week. Look forward to seeing you all.

Hwyl fawr

Mrs Hussey

What a lovely week we've had in school this week!

Year 3/4 went on their trip to Folly Farm and had such a lovely time that they've asked to go again. Today we have celebrated the Queens Diamond Jubilee. How colourful the school looked with everyone dressed in red, white and blue. Brandon came dressed as a king with the union jack as a cloak and wearing a crown. If it had been a competition he would have definitely won first prize. We learnt about the Queen and her reign and why this celebration is such a big event. The school celebrated this afternoon with our own street party with bunting and crowns made by the children and cakes and party food.

I hope you all enjoy your week and manage to celebrate at home. When we return to school we will be practising for Sports day so bring PE kit to leave in school and if the sun shines make sure you have suncream and hats. There is much to look forward to during the next half term; Olympic week begins 25th June and our Summer fete will be on the 23rd June. Year 6 have their prom in July.

Enjoy your week and return refreshed.

Hwyl,

Mrs Hussey

Hello everyone,

We are already into the third week of Summer term although it does feel more like October; it's going quickly. Last week we celebrated World Book day; well done everyone for the effort to find a costume. There were some inventive costumes throughout the school.

This term our theme is 'Our World'; we will be investigating plants and animals in Science, let's hope the weather improves so that we are able to get outdoors without getting wet. We will be observing and sketching plants in Art and looking at the paintings of Monet. In Design Technology we will look at fruits of the world and will design and make a fruit kebab. To reinforce the theme of 'Our World' we will read 'Charlotte's Web'.

Later in the term we will have an Olympic theme week and, weather permitting, it will include Sports Day.  We are hoping to have some fun activities that week. Let's hope the sun starts shining!


Hwyl
Mrs. Hussey and Mrs Richards

Autumn Term

Croeso,

Welcome back to school everyone and a special welcome to our new boys Emlyn, Robbie and Tee-Jay who appear to have settled in well and we are all enjoying their company. We have all settled into and are enjoying our new class, it feels like we have always been there.

This term our theme is 'Materials'; in Science we will be looking at the properties and uses of materials. In D.T. we will explore materials and make a textile tree. We will explore materials used in Roman times as this is our area of study in History. Our theme web and a letter will be sent home Monday giving more detail including P.E. days. P.E. kits should be brought in as soon as possible and can be left in school for the half term.

To link with our study of the Romans we have arranged a trip to see Horrible Histories Rotten Romans at the New Theatre in November. Please send in permission slips this weeks as seats have to be booked.

I'm sure we will have a busy term which will send us hurtling towards Christmas. If you have any concerns please contact me.

Hwyl,

Mrs. Hussey

Hello,

Since our return to school after the half-term break we've had an enjoyable three weeks in school. During our first week back we held our eisteddfod and how proud I was to see our class recite their welsh poem so enthusiastically.  They all sat so well and enjoyed watching all the items which were of such good standard.

Last week we were very priviliged to have an insight into different religions, hinduism, sikhism and judaism. We looked at their artefacts and dress and what they represent. We learned about their beliefs and learned that there are many things that are similar in each religion. The children were very well-behaved and respectful during our visit to a synagogue. The week ended with our very successful 'pink' day, the sun shone and the school looked lovely. Mrs Williams would have been proud. Sukie was awarded the special edition pink 'Seren yr Wythnos' for her keen interest and showing how much she learned during RE week.

This week we have enjoyed the sunshine and have been out weeding our planters ready for planting. Tomorrow we will have our 'chairing of the bard' ceremony.

Let's hope the sun continues to shine.

Mrs Hussey

Hello again,

Christmas is a distant memory now and we are already at the end of January. We are hoping that we have seen the end of the heavy snow and are now looking forward to signs of Spring, lighter mornings and evenings. The children have settled in well and are all working hard and trying their best.

Our theme this term has moved from 'Changes' and changed to 'Movement'. You should all have received a letter outlining what the children will be learning this term. In Science and P.E. they have already been looking at forces that move our body and objects; pushing and pulling. They will continue to look at forces, friction, and gravity. In Art they have been studying images and sketching people in movement. We plan to make a sculpture of a moving body and in D.T. will design and make a moving picture.

Our topic in History continues to be World War II focussing on rationing, the Blitz, and air raid shelters, and how Britain had changed at the end of this period. Any photographs or artefacts would be greatly appreciated. We are coming to the end of our reading of 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' which links with World War II and Winter. We will then begin another Michael Morpugo book.

Please support your children by hearing them read, especially at weekends, encouraging them with their homework, and ensuring they keep their P.E. kit in school.

During the next three weeks the children will be completing their art and handwriting entries for our Eisteddfod. They will also be practising the Welsh poem copies of which will be sent home to practise.

All support is greatly appreciated.

Diolch

Mrs. Hussey  

Autumn term

We have settled well into Autumn term and already it is October. We are pleased to have  welcomed two new members into our class; Jordanne Evans and Brandon Lear, they are a pleasure to have as classmates and are being looked after by all.

Autumn is a time of change and our topic this term is 'changes'. In Science we are looking at changes in materials, in History how daily lives were changed in World War II, in Art changes in design and paintings and self-portraits showing changes in age. More detail can be found on the letters sent out with information on this term's planning.

We were fortunate to have been invited to Barry Island by the Variety club once again. It was a lovely day; the weather was good and everyone enjoyed themselves. Three children have been awarded 'Seren Yr Wythnos' this term; Jordanne Evans, Sean Paterson, and Charlotte Foward. I'm sure everyone will continue to work well this term, please help by regularly hearing your children to read and supporting them with their homework.

As part of our healthy school initiative children are being encouraged to bring in only healthy snacks and children are allowed to bring in water bottles to fill from our water coolers. Please help to support this and ensure that your child has PE kit in school.

We are looking forward to our harvest festival and I will keep you updated with any other news.

Hwyl fawr
Mrs. Hussey