Ysgol Sychdyn Newsletter ~ 24th October 2025

This week's award winners were...

3 of our Year 4s then surprised us by giving out some Seren certificates they had made themselves to staff!

Criw Cymraeg

Members of the Criw Cymraeg then introduced next week's 'brawddeg yr wythnos'. Diolch!

EXTRA CURRICULAR CLUBS

Autumn 2

We are excited to confirm that Champion Sports UK will be running 2 after-school football clubs next term. If you would like to register your child for one of their clubs, please email on info@championsports.uk

Darllen Trwy Gymru

Reading Through Wales

We are no longer referring to book bands or levels, but rather our children are reading through Wales, starting in Barry Island and reading all the way back to Sychdyn.

Optional Half-Term Homework Challenge

What interesting facts can you find out about any of our reading stops? Feel free to present your findings in any way you want. Happy researching...

Optional Half-Term Homework Challenge (2)

Make a poppy to add to our fence.

Attendance - School Target 95%

Attendance Summary, Academic Year to Date

Nursery ~ 98.39%

Reception ~ 95.54%

Year 1 ~ 93.3%

Year 2 ~ 93.76%

Year 3 ~ 95.53%

Year 4 ~ 92.54%

Year 5 ~ 94.04%

Year 6 ~ 97.36%

Whole School ~ 94.7%

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Free tickets to watch Chester Football Club

We have once again teamed up with Chester FC who have donated us 4 school season tickets (2x adult & 2x under 12) for the rest of the season.

If anyone would want to use the tickets for any upcoming games, please e-mail school on symail@hwbcymru.net

INSET DAYS 2025/26

19th December, 1st May, 12th June & 20th July

Autumn Term

3rd September - 24th October & 3rd November - 18th December

Spring Term

5th January - 13th February & 23rd February - 27th March

Summer Term

13th April - 22nd May & 1st June - 17th July

Dates for 2025/26

(subject to change)

Please make use of the community book swap book case at the front of school. The front school gate will be left open, so you anyone from the community can access the book swap whenever it suits them. Happy reading!