A Swinging Start to the Summer Start

Mods and Rockers has been met with great enthusiasm and interest from Year 6. For one activity the class was split into groups to research either fashion, technology, music or work of the 1960's. The group had to work together and present a power point presentation. The presentations from every group were of an excellent standard.

The children really enjoyed the morning when Ben Rushgrove came in. He gave a great presentation to the children and his circuit training was great fun, the children were certainly puffed out by the end.

 Mr Phillips very kindly brought in a volleyball set. After our cross country session we had a game. The children really enjoyed and we intend to continue developing their skills in this sport.

Last week was a great success for Year 6 as they all passed their Level 1 and 2 in Safe Cycling. We were very lucky with the weather and I know the children enjoyed the whole week.

Hubble Bubble Potions

We began the Potions topic with our trip to the Botannical Gardens near Carmarthen. The weather was lovely, just a bit chilly. The children enjoyed the trip and learnt about plants in medicines and the history of medical science.

We have been doing our own science investigations. Investigating materials that dissolve, melt and materials that can be separated. The classroom was hub of activity.

We really enjoyed our last Eisteddfod at Pendoylan. We danced, sang and recited with true Welsh passion.

For comic relief we showed our dance moves to the school. For a bit of fun we created a new dance to 'SING by ED SHEERAN', Since January we have worked had in getting our dance moves just right!

Green Fingered Visit

On Monday March 2nd, Class 5 went to visit the National Botanical Gardens of Wales as part of our new topic of "Allotment". Thankfully, after an early snow shower, the weather settled and we had a day of blue skies and fluffy white clouds!

We were met by Einir who took us into a classroom for our workshop called "Sowing and Growing" We learned lots about seeds and how they germinate and we also looked inside broad bean seeds to see the tiny plant inside, ready to grow!

Einir then showed us how to make recycled newspaper plant pots and we all had a go at making one....some more successfully than others! When we had all made a pot we filled them with compost and were given two marigold seeds to plant.

Following our lunch, we explored the great glasshouse and tropical greenhouse and looked around the allotment area for ideas. 

We would all like to say a big "thank you" to Einir and all of the staff at the National Botanic Gardens and also thank Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Hall for helping us on our trip...."diolch yn fawr iawn!"

We Are The Champions!

Year 5 all enjoyed the topic of "Champions" which has now come to an end! A large part of our time during this topic was taken up with sports coaching. All of the children were given great opportunities, being put through their paces by coaches from Cardiff City Football Club, WRU/Dragon Sports and Hockey Wales.

Here are some photographs of the children with Martin from Cardiff City - a six week skills course which taught the children all of the skills needed in the game of football.

So, a huge thanks to all of the sports coaches who visited and taught us lots of skills throughout our topic. I know that the children learned lots AND had great fun at the same time!!

A happy ending to Gallery

Year 6 enjoyed the topic 'Gallery'. It has been a busy term full of creativity in art, the classroom has been decorated with a variety of paintings and drawings, it now looks so colourful. We are continuing with cross country, the children are now being timed and are working hard at beating their time.

 Our visit to Llandaff Cathedral was very interesting. The children learnt a great deal about the Cathedral and the role of the bishop. Year 6 climbed many steps up to the bell tower, it was a great warm up for cross country in the afternoon.

We finished the half term with a lovely occasion 'Our Class Wedding'. It was a great afternoon and all the children were involved and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you all for your contributions of food and dress code for the children.