Friday June 13th 2025

Sports Day ☀️
We’re excited that the sun looks set to shine next week, and Sports Day is likely to go ahead as planned!
Nursery Sports Day will start at 10:00 AM on the rugby field. The rest of the school will begin walking down to the rugby field at 1:00 PM. Please bring morning nursery children to school at the usual time; they will walk to the field together. For children attending the afternoon nursery session, please note that they should come to school at 8:50 AM on this day for them to join in Sports Day, as there will be no afternoon nursery.
We are currently waiting for confirmation from the PTA about whether the refreshment hut will be open. 
Thank you to everyone who has already requested Sports Day T-Shirts. The order form will close tomorrow to ensure we have enough T-Shirts in the correct sizes for all pupils.

Please can pupils come to school wearing their PE kit on Tuesday to get some extra Sports Day practice in.

School Trips 
I’m delighted to announce that Classes 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be visiting Ninja Warrior on July 10th for a fun end-of-year trip! The outing will include two hours of playtime at Ninja Warrior plus lunch at the venue, at a cost of just £9.50 per pupil. We are very grateful to Cymru Coaches for providing a free bus and to the PTA for their generous £500 contribution. Payment details will soon be available on ParentPay, and a consent form will be sent via Schoop. 

Events for Parents 

• Monday 16th June, 1:30 PM – Staff from Llangatwg will be visiting to meet Year 6 parents. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the transition to Comprehensive School and ask any questions you may have.
• Thursday 3rd July, 9:30 AM – Nursery Graduation. We look forward to welcoming morning Nursery parents to celebrate this special occasion. Following the graduation, there will be a transition meeting to explain the changes involved in starting full-time education and to answer any questions.

Updates on the Post Inspection Action Plan

• Thursday 19^th June – Our Governors and members of the Local Authority will be visiting us to look at Higher Order Reading skills and to talk to pupils about their reading.
• Monday 30th June, 3:30 PM – Post Inspection Plan update and Read, Write, Inc information session. Join us to meet the school governors and hear about our next steps following the inspection. Helen Harris will also share how Read, Write, Inc supports our literacy targets within the Post Inspection Action Plan.

Staff Updates 
We are very grateful to Mrs. Rachel Bevan for kindly covering Class 2 this week while Mrs. Williams is unwell. We wish Mrs. Williams a swift and smooth recovery and look forward to welcoming her back soon.

PTA Summer Fete 
A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for all their hard work planning our Summer Fete! The event will kick off at 1:30 PM on Friday, 11th July. The list of stalls and activities is extensive, featuring a bouncy castle , hook-a-duck , and even splat-the-teacher! The Bee Hive will be transformed into a “Cozy Café”  for those looking for a quieter moment. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for good weather. 

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend. For those attending the Neath Steam and Vintage Show, we hope the sun shines for you at this fantastic local event! 

Kind regards,
Mrs. M. Teague

Take a look to see who achieved a certificate this week!

We would also like to share the amazing achievements of Olivia who has a true passion and talent for motorbike racing. What a brilliant achievement at such a young age!

Take a look to see who was nominated in our Wellbeing Wednesday.

21st May 2025

Olivia nominated Savannah because “She is my best friend.”

Platon nominated Elliot because “He is my friend.”

Florence nominated Thea because”She is my friend.”

Osian nominated Ethan because “He is my friend.”

Caleb nominated Indigo because “He is a good friend and he helps me with my work.”

Carli nominated Ava because she is really kind to me and she is my friend.”

4th June 2025

Wyatt nominated Ollie because “He plays games with me.”

Tobi nominated Bob “Because he always helps me.”

Callan nominated Sophie because “She loves him a lot.”

Arya nominated Alvin because “He helps me to tidy up.”

Hoorain nominated Thea because “She makes me happy.”

Marnie nominated Savannah because “She helps me when I am sad.”

Mrs. Teague nominated Thea because “She always makes me smile.”

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Currys are working with the Digital Poverty Alliance to get free technology to those who need it. Please read on for more information.

A huge thank you to Gemma Addis-Fuller, Governor Allen Kingdon and our wonderful group of parents their amazing support to develop our gardening area. Special thanks to Mr. Evan Davies for sharing his skills and time to rebuild our planters.

Nursery News

We have been continuing to learn our Read Write Inc. sounds in Nursery and we have been doing activities around the new sounds. We have dressed up as pirates (p), went on an orange hunt (o), travelled around when we saw the go sign (g),  make a c out of a caterpillar toy (c), kicked a ball (k) ⚽ and went out in the rain with umbrellas (u). ☔

We have been reading stories about journeys including ‘The Great Balloon Hullaballoo’, ‘Bun on the Run’, ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’, ‘Pip and Posy – The Super Scooter’

Class 1 News

We hope you had a lovely week off, it’s been wonderful to welcome the children back and hear all about thejourneys they’ve been on during their break. This has beautifully tied into our current learning theme and sparked some fantastic classroom discussions. 

Literacy 

We are continuing with our Read Write Inc. (RWInc) phonics program, The children are working hard on their sounds and blends, showing great enthusiasm and determination. We also enjoy daily story time. 

Numeracy 

In Year 1, we’ve been exploring pre-multiplication concepts by counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s. The children have also been learning to make even groups and arrays, laying the groundwork for multiplication. 
In Reception, the focus has been on adding more to numbers up to 20. Through hands-on activities, the children are developing a strong understanding of number value and formation. 

Concept: Journeys 

Our current theme is ‘Journeys’. We’ve been discussing the different types of journeys we take—whether it’s to school, to the park, or even imaginative adventures! The children have been thinking about how we travel, what we might bring, and reflecting on their own learning journeys this year. 

We’ve also been exploring the daily journeys of insects, observing their movements and habitats. The children have enjoyed building insect homes, learning what these creatures need to survive and thrive. These activities have sparked curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. 

Our Rights 

As part of our learning about personal development and wellbeing, the children have been exploring their rights. We’ve been focusing on their right to be safe, to learn, and to play. Through stories, discussions, and role play, the children are beginning to understand how these rights help them grow and thrive, and how they can respect the rights of others too. 

Reading and Library Books 

A gentle reminder to please return any library and reading books your child has borrowed. This helps us keep our collection fresh and exciting for all children to enjoy. 

Thank you for your continued support. We are so proud of all the children and the progress they are making! 

Warm regards, 
Miss Glennon & Mrs. Morgan 

Class 2 News

Dear Parents/Carers,

We hope that you all had a lovely half term.

Literacy

This week we have continued with our set two and three Read Write Inc sounds, additionally reading the red and green words within the stories to go with the scheme.  We have enjoyed listening to our daily stories.

Numeracy

In numeracy we have been counting in two’s, five’s and ten’s.  We have used our counting to recite and write our time’s tables.

Concept Journey

We have continued learning about jellyfish.  We drew and labelled the body parts and their life cycle.  To complete our jellyfish we decorated our topic sea creature using different materials such as tissue paper and bubble wrap.

Music

On Wednesday we thoroughly enjoyed exploring and experimenting using different instruments.  The instruments were a range of metal, wood and plastic, which we discovered gave off different sounds.  Finally, we created musical pieces using varied speeds, volumes and patterns.

Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Jones

Class 3 News

The children are enjoying learning about their new topic, “migration”. The children have done some brilliant research about a bird of their choice that migrates on a chrome book and made a PowerPoint all about the bird they have chosen. 

In numeracy, they have been learning about “statistics” in the form of different graphs and charts. The children have applied what they have learnt in a real- life context by collecting data on what insects we have in our school yard by going on a “bug hunt”. They have now learnt how to implement the data collected into Jit5 or Microsoft excel to make a chart to represent the data.  

In literacy, the children have been practising their RWI sounds on a daily basis to improve their reading and spelling competency. In addition, the children have created a fact file about the bird they have chosen to research. Using this information, the children have written a fact file which they will use to help write their own non- chronological report about a bird that migrates in the near future. 

Thanks as always for your continued support and we’re looking forward to an enjoyable term. 

Kind regards, 

Mr Evans

Class 4 News

Welcome back to the final half term!

This is a special time for Year 6, as it is their last 7 weeks in primary school and we have lots to look forward to, including exciting sporting events and trips.

In literacy, we will be focusing on non-fiction texts, which will help enhance pupils’ reading and writing skills. In Numeracy, we will dive into decimals, percentages, and ratio, building on their understanding of these important concepts.

We will continue our studies on the concept of journeys, linking this to our exploration of rivers. This connection will deepen their understanding of geographical features and how rivers shape our landscape.

We also had a brilliant time at Sony Bridgend, where pupils experienced making a real film. They engaged in various roles, including acting, handling props, filming, and working with light and sound equipment. It was an invaluable experience that sparked their creativity and teamwork skills.

Additionally, we welcomed a nurse who spoke to the class about healthy diets and the Eatwell Plate, reinforcing the importance of nutrition in their daily lives.

Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this exciting half term. We look forward to more adventures and learning opportunities in the weeks ahead!

Regards, Mr Allen