Dear parents/guardians,
Thank you for your continued support this half-term. We have had a busy end to the term and we look forward to welcoming pupils back to school on Monday 19th February.
School Eisteddfod
As in previous years, we shall be encouraging all pupils to enter our St. David’s Day competitions. Our theme this year is CHWARAEON CYMRAEG – WELSH SPORTS. Below is a list of categories from which your child can select. We hope that you will give support to your child in his/her effort.
Foundation Phase
Early Years. The pupils in Nursery & Reception classes may enter the following categories: -
- Cookery – bake or decorate a Welsh-themed biscuit
- Art & Craft – junk model inspired by Wales – could be a building/place/person etc
Years 1 & 2 - The pupils in Years 1 & 2 may enter the following categories: -
- Cookery – Welsh cakes
- Art & Craft – Chwaraeon Cymraeg (Welsh Sports) – artwork inspired by sports in Wales
Years 3 & 4 - The pupils in Years 3 & 4 may enter the following categories:
- Cookery – decorate a Welsh-themed cupcake
- Art & Craft – Chwaraeon Cymraeg (Welsh Sports) – artwork inspired by sports in Wales.
- Writing – describe your favourite person from Wales – who are they? Where in Wales do they come from? Why are they special to you?
Years 5 & 6 –The pupils in Years 5 & 6 may enter the following categories: -
- Cookery – Bara Brith
- Art & Craft – Chwaraeon Cymraeg (Welsh Sports) – artwork inspired by sports in Wales.
Years 5 only – write your own poem about Wales in English.
Years 6 only - creative writing competition written under a pseudonym. These will be worked on in class as part of our Talk for Writing programme. The winning story will take part in the Chairing of the Bard ceremony and will receive a prize.
Please note that all entries, including cookery, are to be received on Monday 26th February in preparation for our St David’s Day Eisteddfod on Friday 1st March.
All names will be concealed for judging purposes. The children have been asked to dress in Welsh National costume or to follow a suitable Welsh theme on Friday 1st March when we will announce the winners of the competitions, the overall house winning team as well as the winner of the Year 6 writing competition in our Chairing of the Bard ceremony. We will be taking photos on the day to send to the local press. If you do not wish your child to be included in the photograph, please let class teachers know.
As ever, if there is anything that I can help with, my email address is Williamsr1688@hwbcymru.net
Kind regards,
Mr. Williams.
Parent Governor Vacancy
There is a vacancy for a parent governor on the governing body of the above school. If you have a child at the school you are eligible to apply to take up this position. The term of office of a governor is four years and, if your child leaves school during this time, you may still continue as a governor until your term of office ends.
Family Information Service Officer
Sports Video
Thank you to the teachers who have supported our activities this week.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
This production is a Vision Arts Theatre Company and Vision Youth Theatre combined production and we are looking for lots of talented children as well as some incredible adults.
On Thursday the 15th February during half term we are holding a FREE workshop for children to come along and learn some songs, dance routines and script from the show. This will all take place at Vision Arts studios in Haverfordwest, 12pm -3pm. Parents will need to register their child on the following link if they would like to take part in the workshop https://www.visionartswales.com/charliechoc
Seren yr Wythnos
Information: Half-Term P.E. Sessions
Competition from Darwin Science
Tree Planting Event!
Friday Booking Form
Please ensure that pupils are booked for Friday afternoon provision using this form. This allows me to plan staffing effectively. I have changed the form slightly to help me analyse the data. Please complete one form per child.
Attendance Reminder
This week, our attendance has been 92% Well done to LRC 1 who achieved 100% . You have won a special treat when you return to school!
Don't forget the really useful guidance provided by the NHS: Is my child too ill for school?
This will help you make a decision about whether to keep a child off school or send them in. Please remember that minor coughs and colds should not prevent a child from coming into school.
This time of year is really exciting and busy. If children miss school they are not only missing learning, but often will miss lots of our special events and activities, which makes them feel left out.