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• 2022/2023 News

  Thu 15 Dec 2022
  • The Christmas School Fete raised a record breaking amount of £1053.99.  Thank you to all who attended and also to those who provided donations.

• The Bloggers

  Mon 02 Mar 2020

  Hello! Welcome to our blog page!

   

  We learnt about William Frost. William Frost was the first to fly a plane that flew 500 meters. For Welsh Week We also learnt about Saint David. Kealan and Charlie

  We were learning about Edgar Evans. He was the first person to travel to the South Pole. He was a sea man traveling around the world. He was our person for welsh week. We ate welsh cakes on Friday.

  Last week it was Welsh Week we wrote a poem called `Wales Is' about Welsh cakes. Aiden, and Harley

  Declan
  Jake A W

  
  This week we did body biography in English. Also we did science were we had to do an investigation on spinners. We read most of the book called The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Then after math we did mind full drawing

  We have been learning about the Canterville ghost. Sir Simon killed his wife . Every day there was a blood stain on the carpet. Aiden, Harley

   

  Last week Dosbarth Pembroke were looking at Stuart portraits. It was interesting to look at Stuart portraits. Also we looked at Stuart houses

  Harley Athay & Harvey Lewis

  
  We have been writing about Sir Simon the Centerville ghost. We read the whole book finally.
  Kalan and Charlie

   

  Last week we learnt about conductors and insulators. Conductors are things like metal that let electricity currents through. Insulators don't let electricity through. We learnt about taking away with money. We learnt how to light a light bulb. U get a battery, wires, and a light bulb and connect the wire to the battery and connect the wire to the light bulb.

   

  Last week we did art. We wrote a paragraph about a portrait that was painted in the Stuarts time. We also did music we were successful at keeping a steady beat. Toby and Kye

   

  Last week we did subtracting and borrowing and it was slightly hard. Toby and Kye

   

  We have been learning about Clockwork the book. We are describing the village and the tavern. We have been doing a portrait about Queen Victoria .
  Keane and Isaac.

   

  On Thursday we went to a football tournament. We took two teams one of us got to the quarter final but we lost. The other team didn't get out of the group stage we both tried really hard. We played hockey and we were dribbling the ball and we used a real hockey stick and a tennis ball.

  Jake. A and Declan .T

   

  We have been learning to power a light. We only had crocodile clips and a battery. We tried to power the light bulb with paper pen and sharpener a compass and only metal things worked like a sharpener and the metal compass.

  Keane and Isaac

   

  In maths we have been looking at time like half past and quarter past and ten two.
  Aiden Appleby

  
  Harley Gilmore

  Are main topic is the land of fathers. Are real topic is about the four purposes.

  
  In Year 3 we have been creating volcanoes and painting them in black and red and brown then we watched it explode. Aiden and Harley

   

  On Friday we built a stretcher in groups of 5 or 6 we used cutting saw, glue gun, clamp and paper and cardboard
  Class Tenby
  Oliver and Riley

  
  On Friday we all built a stretcher and we had to get it ready for some Microsoft workers that are coming in .we used wood cardboard and a saw we also cut the wood into little paces we used glue to stick it together we used hot glue but the teacher had to use the hot glue gun we really enjoyed it

  Declan and Jake .a

   

  Last week Dosbarth Pembroke were doing an investigation on teeth so we used eggs as a representation of teeth. We put eggs with different liquids such as coca cola, milk , water, energy drink and orange juice. We will look for any changes

  Harvey& Harley A

   

  We have been building a wooden car it came with a motor and it was very hard and it was based on a buggy it was fun.

  Keane Gooding

  
  Lastweek we did 3D shapes and we did a times tables test. Aiden and Harley

   

  We hOur parents came over to the school and looked at all work about Argentina. We showed off all our work about Argentina like our instruments and our black topic book work about Argentina. Even our parents had a go at it and they were very good better than us.
  By Kye Bonnell

  
  ad parents open day to share all the work we have done about Argentina. We did Argentine brochures and masks. We said some facts about different parts which we know about Argentina

  Harvey Lewis

   

  Our parents came in to look at our school project on Australia that was literacy. Then we went around the school to look at other children's productions. In maths we have been learning about 3D shapes and the faces edges and vertic

   

   

• Open Afternoon Survey and Feed Back

  Fri 22 Nov 2019
  Thank you for coming to our open day! We'd love to know what you thought and would be very grateful if you could complete this anonymous short survey. We are trying to find out how well informed you feel you are about your child's work and progress.
  The survey is also available on the school website and on social media.
  Thank you, this will allow us to respond and make improvements from the findings and comments.
  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GVS28HT
  Yours sincerely,
  A. Cook
  Mrs A. Cook
  ICT Coordinator
   

• Update on E Safety Regarding TikTok

  Tue 19 Nov 2019 Mrs Cook

  We have regular E Safety messages given throughout the year to pupils and the next one is centred around the use of TikTok type apps and refreshing the skills they have already learnt on how to be safe online. Any queries or issues please do not hesitate to contact the school and follow the safety advice of reporting and blocking. Many thanks Mrs Cook

   

  Information on the Internet - click here

   

• Anti-bullying Week

  Mon 11 Nov 2019

  As part of our school policy we have an Anti Bullying Week and teach the children ways to be kind and how to report unkindness or bullying. Our policy is available online and through the school office. We operate an open door policy to help nip any issues surrounding bullying swiftly and in line with our behaviour policies. If you feel that after consulting the class teacher has not resolved the matter please contact the Headteacher or Senior Management team. If then unresolved please contact Mr A Tait our Chair of Governors - contact available through the school address.

  Below are some sites that may prove useful to you - enjoy!
  https://www.smiggle.co.uk/shop/en/smiggleuk/be-kind-uk
  https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2019-change-starts-us

• E-safety Survey Feedback

  Wed 16 Oct 2019
  A big thank you to those who completed the E Safety survey. I have gathered the findings and created a plan of action for us to be able to ensure that at Pontnewydd Primary we share as a community the importance of E Safety. Also that as parents/guardians you are fully informed of what we do in school and what you can do at home to keep your child safe. Please find attached the findings.

• E-safety Survey

  Mon 30 Sep 2019

  We'd be grateful if you could complete this short survey on your child's internet/technology usage.
  Copy and paste the link into the address bar.

   

  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/M5C992D

• Parent Workshop

  Tue 24 Sep 2019
  A big thank you to all our parents who attended the workshop today. If you weren't able to attend please see our attached links for information about reading, spelling, grammar, handwriting and homework. Any questions please contact us.

• Mobile Device Policy on School Grounds

  Thu 05 Sep 2019
  With the increase use of mobile technology we have developed a policy to provide guidance and advice for /pupils/parents and guardians of Pontnewydd Primary School. It is in the process of being ratified by our Governing Body but a copy is attached for yourselves. To reduce our paper trail a small letter highlighting the possible ways to find this document will appear near the beginning of the second week of Sept.
   

• Screen Time during Summer Holidays

  Fri 19 Jul 2019

  Today, technology can be found in the home and in the classroom. As a parent or carer, you can help your child find balance in technology use and ensure a healthier childhood.

   

  Questions to consider: - Are your children binge-watching episodes? - Are your children throwing tantrums when you take away their devices? - Are your children sleeping with devices? - Do your children prefer electronic devices and games over more traditional games?

   

  A few ideas to help you balance screen time in your home:

  1. Create a screen time chart or log so that you can see exactly how the time is spent. 2. Sit down with your child and explain why it's important to balance screen time. 3. Ask your child for ideas to help reduce `negative' screen time and increase `positive' screen time (educative, video chatting with relatives, etc). 4. Allow your child to create some alternative fun activities to replace some of the screen time. 5. Examine your own screen time behaviour and if necessary, try to reduce your screen time in exchange for more quality family time. 6. Read through a sample family media agreement from Common Sense Media or Childnet and adapt the agreement for your family. 7. Periodically check that your family is still following the rules. 8. Be flexible and adapt up or down depending on your needs.

   

  Looking for more ideas on screen balance or online safety? See the attached information and guidance to help ensure a healthy lifestyle.