Headteacher's news 31.1.25
This term so far....
The term is in full swing and the children are working hard on their topic. This week the Flamingos and Sea Lions visited the Swansea community farm ( the only city farm in Wales) and had such a wonderful experience. Mr Miller and the Sharks visited Plantasia to learn all about predators and food chains. They have also been learning about performance poetry. Listen to their emotive performance of Sympathy by Paul Laurence Dunbar here!
We are excited to share some wonderful news and mark an important date in our calendars. On February 13th, 2025, we will be visited by an Estyn HMI (His Majesty’s Inspector) as part of a thematic review of teaching and learning across Wales. We are one of only 15 primary schools selected for this review, and we are thrilled by the opportunity. At the conclusion of the review, a report will be written covering all the schools visited. We will share this with you.
Urdd Y5/6 Cross Country at Pembrey
We are incredibly proud of these 3 pupils who competed in this race. They came home with the Team GOLD !!!
We also wish all our runners the best of luck for our NGP cluster event at the Elba this afternoon. Pob lwc!
From now until March 31st Penclawdd Primary School is one of the 3 charities you can vote for with Tesco blue tokens đĩ
If you aren't familiar with it, every time you shop in Tesco you should be given a blue token to vote for 1 of 3 charities (voting box is usually at the exit).
If you do self-service or don't get given one, just ask!
If we get the most votes, we get £1500 for the school, 2nd place £1000 and 3rd £500.
There are 10 stores around Swansea with the school as an option. Fforestfach and Gowerton are two of them. Please see our Facebook page for more information.
Please pass the message to all friends and family. It would be amazing if the school were to receive the top prize.
Community News đ°
Choir - NGP Cluster Music Festival 2025
Our choir will perform along with our Primary Partner school on Tuesday 25th March at 6.30pm in the Brangwyn Hall.
Tickets are on sale and available from the school office at £4 each or a family of 4 for £12. (Under 12's are free).
Mrs Davies and her team are working very hard practising with the children. I'm sure they will be amazing.
Friends of Penclawdd Valentine Disco
The friends of Penclawdd are organising a disco on Wednesday 19th February 2025.
Foundation Learners will pay £2 which includes non-school uniform, entry into the disco, plus sweets.
Y3-Y6- will pay £1 for entry and non-school uniform, they can bring in £1 or more if they wish, which they can spend on sweets. Many thanks to the Friends of Penclawdd for organising this.
Roz and Kirsty
We are delighted to welcome back Roz and Kirsty photographers. They take fantastic photographs and we always have great feedback from our parents and carers. They will visit us on 18th February 2025 to take individual school portraits. If you haven't signed up (but most of our parents have) follow the link on Seesaw. Parents of children in our Nursery class will need to register in order for photographs to be taken.
Community Trip to Legoland
We are excited to be visiting Legoland in Windsor - please join us. The details are below.
Stay Connected with Our School on Social Media!
We are thrilled to invite you to follow Penclawdd Primary School on social media! It’s the perfect way to stay updated on all the exciting things happening at school, including:
đ Whole School Events – Celebrate our community spirit and see how we come together!
đ Class Activities – Take a glimpse into your child’s daily adventures and learning experiences.
âšī¸ Important Updates – Stay informed about key information and reminders.
By joining us online, you’ll get to see the wonderful moments that make our school so special. Follow us today and be part of our journey!
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Calendar Events đ
3rd February - 7th February - Children's mental health week
11th February - Safer Internet Day
7th February - Dydd Miwsig Cymru
18th February - Roz and Kirsty Photographers
3rd March - St David's Day
6th March - World Book Day
21st March - Red Nose Day
25th March - Choir to perform at The NGP Cluster Event in The Brangwyn Hall
31st March - April 1st - Parents' Evening
4th April - Key Stage 2 - Eggs on the hill (Easter Celebration)
8th April - Nursery Easter Bonnet Parade
9th April - 11th April - Y5 and Y6 Urdd Residential
Have a great weekend!
Mrs R-M x
FINAL INSET days :
Monday April 28th 2025
Monday July 21st 2025