Here you will find useful information and reminders related to our general routines and activities, as well as links to helpful websites and online resources. 

This is also a space where we will share and celebrate some of the interesting and exciting activities we carry out at school. 

Autumn Term Class Information

Welcome back to a new and exciting year at Pen y fro Primary School. The Criw Ceffyl topic for the Autumn Term will be ‘Horrible History’. The children will be involved in the planning of our topic work and we will use their ideas to form the basis of our studies. The work will link to the six areas of learning: languages, literacy and communication, mathematics and numeracy, science and technology, humanities, expressive arts and health and well-being.

In Mathematics and Numeracy, the children will be developing their understanding of the number system, including place value, the four operations and working with decimal numbers. They will also explore factors, ratio, area and perimeter, and learn how to present and interpret data through a range of graphs. In addition, the children will practise using coordinates with increasing accuracy.

In Languages, Literacy and Communication, the children will take part in a variety of activities to build their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. They will develop their ability to write both reports and narratives and will also have opportunities to share their ideas through oracy and performance tasks that encourage confidence and creativity.

For your information, PE lessons will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday; please ensure that children bring an appropriate kit for PE days in a small bag.

Homework activities will continue to be issued on a Friday, via Teams, to be handed in the following Wednesday. As part of their homework children will be expected to write spelling sentences each week. The children will all be given a paper copy of their spelling words; the words can also be located in the assignment section of Teams. Spelling tests will continue to take place on Friday. Each week for homework there will be an additional task alternating between a maths task and a topic related task from the homework grid. The new topic related homework grid will also be available in the files section of Teams. We will also continue to use MyMaths for some of the maths homework activities. Children’s usernames and passwords will remain the same as last year. Each week a reminder of the homework activities will be posted on the chat function of Teams. The first homework will be issued on Friday 12th September and will be spelling sentences and a maths related task.

Information with regards to Autumn Term events and forthcoming clubs will be sent in the September newsletter and will be included on the school website.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued help and support.

Regards,

Mr Rhodri Jenkins 

Year 5 Homework Activities

Numeracy Week – The Potato Olympics!

This week at Pen y Fro, Year 5 have been celebrating Numeracy Week with a fun and creative challenge – the Potato Olympics! Each child has brought in their own potato, decorated it as a unique character, and will be taking part in a series of exciting events. From measuring distances in the potato shot put to timing races in the potato sprint, the children will be using their numeracy skills to record, compare, and analyse results. It’s been fantastic to see the enthusiasm and teamwork on display, and we can’t wait to see which potato takes home the gold!

Diwrnod Shwmae

Shwmae Day, celebrated on October 15, is a day dedicated to promoting the Welsh language by encouraging everyone to greet each other in Welsh with a cheerful "Shwmae" or "Su’mae." It’s an opportunity for people across Wales to connect with the language, whether they’re fluent speakers or just beginning. At Pen y fro Primary School, the Year 5 children joined in the celebration by creating vibrant posters featuring "Shwmae" and other Welsh phrases. Through their artwork, they promoted the joy and inclusivity of using Welsh, proudly contributing to the school’s Welsh language culture and encouraging everyone to try a bit of Welsh in their everyday conversations.

Children's Mental Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Week 2025

From 3rd to 9th February, we are taking part in Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, with this year’s theme Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. The aim is to help children develop self-awareness and understand how knowing themselves can build resilience and confidence. The initiative, supported by The Walt Disney Company and Place2Be, encourages children to explore emotions through characters from Inside Out 2.

In Year 5, children have been creating their own characters to express different emotions, helping them to reflect on their feelings in a fun and creative way.

Find out more at Children’s Mental Health Week website.

St David's Day - Dydd Gŵyl Dewi

St David's Day is a special day in Wales that is celebrated on 1st March to honour the country's patron saint, Saint David. Saint David was a Welsh bishop who lived in the 6th century and is recognised for spreading his message of kindness, compassion, and being a good person in Wales. He also shared his Christian teachings with the people he met.

At Pen y fro, we celebrate St David's Day with an Eisteddfod, which is a traditional Welsh festival. During this event, our children showcase their talents and hard work by performing various traditional Welsh songs, reciting literature, and presenting artwork.

The Eisteddfod is a wonderful opportunity for our children to learn about and appreciate Welsh culture, as well as the positive values that St David embodied. We are proud to celebrate St David's Day with our children every year and to recognise the impact he had on Wales and its people.

World Book Day

World Book Day is an annual event that celebrates the joy of reading and promotes literacy across the world. It is a great opportunity for children to explore a range of literature and discover new books and authors.

On this special day, children can also dress up as their favourite book characters, sparking conversation and inspiring creativity. By participating in World Book Day, children can develop a love for reading that will stay with them for life.

At Pen y fro, we encourage all our Year 5 children to participate in this exciting event and discover the magic of books. We hope that this celebration will inspire them to become lifelong readers and learners.

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