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. 

Spring Term Class Information

Welcome back to a new and exciting term at Pen y fro Primary School. The year 4, 5 and 6 topic for the Spring Term will be ‘One World, One Chance’. 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.

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

Homework 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 files 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. Each week a reminder of the homework activities will be posted on the chat function of Teams. 

More information regarding spring term events and forthcoming clubs can be found on the school newsletter and website.

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

Year 5 Homework Activities

Dŵr Cymru – Learning About Water Conservation

This week, Cerys from Dŵr Cymru – Welsh Water visited our school and gave an engaging talk about the water cycle and how Welsh Water treats water to make it safe for daily use. Each class then took part in interactive sessions focused on reducing water waste and adopting sensible conservation strategies we can all use. Year 5 particularly enjoyed exploring the Water Battle app, where they worked together playing, educational games to learn about water reduction. The children enjoyed the activities and gained a better understanding of the importance of saving water.

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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