Hello,
Since our return to school after the half-term break we've had an enjoyable three weeks in school. During our first week back we held our eisteddfod and how proud I was to see our class recite their welsh poem so enthusiastically. They all sat so well and enjoyed watching all the items which were of such good standard.
Last week we were very priviliged to have an insight into different religions, hinduism, sikhism and judaism. We looked at their artefacts and dress and what they represent. We learned about their beliefs and learned that there are many things that are similar in each religion. The children were very well-behaved and respectful during our visit to a synagogue. The week ended with our very successful 'pink' day, the sun shone and the school looked lovely. Mrs Williams would have been proud. Sukie was awarded the special edition pink 'Seren yr Wythnos' for her keen interest and showing how much she learned during RE week.
This week we have enjoyed the sunshine and have been out weeding our planters ready for planting. Tomorrow we will have our 'chairing of the bard' ceremony.
Let's hope the sun continues to shine.
Mrs Hussey
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Hello again,
Christmas is a distant memory now and we are already at the end of January. We are hoping that we have seen the end of the heavy snow and are now looking forward to signs of Spring, lighter mornings and evenings. The children have settled in well and are all working hard and trying their best.
Our theme this term has moved from 'Changes' and changed to 'Movement'. You should all have received a letter outlining what the children will be learning this term. In Science and P.E. they have already been looking at forces that move our body and objects; pushing and pulling. They will continue to look at forces, friction, and gravity. In Art they have been studying images and sketching people in movement. We plan to make a sculpture of a moving body and in D.T. will design and make a moving picture.
Our topic in History continues to be World War II focussing on rationing, the Blitz, and air raid shelters, and how Britain had changed at the end of this period. Any photographs or artefacts would be greatly appreciated. We are coming to the end of our reading of 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' which links with World War II and Winter. We will then begin another Michael Morpugo book.
Please support your children by hearing them read, especially at weekends, encouraging them with their homework, and ensuring they keep their P.E. kit in school.
During the next three weeks the children will be completing their art and handwriting entries for our Eisteddfod. They will also be practising the Welsh poem copies of which will be sent home to practise.
All support is greatly appreciated.
Diolch
Mrs. Hussey
Christmas is a distant memory now and we are already at the end of January. We are hoping that we have seen the end of the heavy snow and are now looking forward to signs of Spring, lighter mornings and evenings. The children have settled in well and are all working hard and trying their best.
Our theme this term has moved from 'Changes' and changed to 'Movement'. You should all have received a letter outlining what the children will be learning this term. In Science and P.E. they have already been looking at forces that move our body and objects; pushing and pulling. They will continue to look at forces, friction, and gravity. In Art they have been studying images and sketching people in movement. We plan to make a sculpture of a moving body and in D.T. will design and make a moving picture.
Our topic in History continues to be World War II focussing on rationing, the Blitz, and air raid shelters, and how Britain had changed at the end of this period. Any photographs or artefacts would be greatly appreciated. We are coming to the end of our reading of 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' which links with World War II and Winter. We will then begin another Michael Morpugo book.
Please support your children by hearing them read, especially at weekends, encouraging them with their homework, and ensuring they keep their P.E. kit in school.
During the next three weeks the children will be completing their art and handwriting entries for our Eisteddfod. They will also be practising the Welsh poem copies of which will be sent home to practise.
All support is greatly appreciated.
Diolch
Mrs. Hussey
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Autumn term
We have settled well into Autumn term and already it is October. We are pleased to have welcomed two new members into our class; Jordanne Evans and Brandon Lear, they are a pleasure to have as classmates and are being looked after by all.
Autumn is a time of change and our topic this term is 'changes'. In Science we are looking at changes in materials, in History how daily lives were changed in World War II, in Art changes in design and paintings and self-portraits showing changes in age. More detail can be found on the letters sent out with information on this term's planning.
We were fortunate to have been invited to Barry Island by the Variety club once again. It was a lovely day; the weather was good and everyone enjoyed themselves. Three children have been awarded 'Seren Yr Wythnos' this term; Jordanne Evans, Sean Paterson, and Charlotte Foward. I'm sure everyone will continue to work well this term, please help by regularly hearing your children to read and supporting them with their homework.
As part of our healthy school initiative children are being encouraged to bring in only healthy snacks and children are allowed to bring in water bottles to fill from our water coolers. Please help to support this and ensure that your child has PE kit in school.
We are looking forward to our harvest festival and I will keep you updated with any other news.
Hwyl fawr
Mrs. Hussey
Autumn is a time of change and our topic this term is 'changes'. In Science we are looking at changes in materials, in History how daily lives were changed in World War II, in Art changes in design and paintings and self-portraits showing changes in age. More detail can be found on the letters sent out with information on this term's planning.
We were fortunate to have been invited to Barry Island by the Variety club once again. It was a lovely day; the weather was good and everyone enjoyed themselves. Three children have been awarded 'Seren Yr Wythnos' this term; Jordanne Evans, Sean Paterson, and Charlotte Foward. I'm sure everyone will continue to work well this term, please help by regularly hearing your children to read and supporting them with their homework.
As part of our healthy school initiative children are being encouraged to bring in only healthy snacks and children are allowed to bring in water bottles to fill from our water coolers. Please help to support this and ensure that your child has PE kit in school.
We are looking forward to our harvest festival and I will keep you updated with any other news.
Hwyl fawr
Mrs. Hussey
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Summer Term
Welcome back to school everyone; it's been good to hear your news about your easter holidays and lovely to see you all so fresh and ready to learn.
It will be a longer term and the last term in Maesybryn for Ryan and Malcolm who are both year 6 and so moving to year 7 in their next schools in September. Hopefully it will be sunny and warm this term.
Already we have a few things to look forward to beginning with our African theme week starting next Monday. We will be able to take part in African themed workshops as well as working on African activities in class. If anyone has some African objects, pictures, or information please send them in.
Our topic for the rest of the term will be 'Our World' there will be information sent out in the next few weeks. The milder weather will make it a good term to explore our world, I look forward to exploring this topic with you.
Mrs. Hussey
It will be a longer term and the last term in Maesybryn for Ryan and Malcolm who are both year 6 and so moving to year 7 in their next schools in September. Hopefully it will be sunny and warm this term.
Already we have a few things to look forward to beginning with our African theme week starting next Monday. We will be able to take part in African themed workshops as well as working on African activities in class. If anyone has some African objects, pictures, or information please send them in.
Our topic for the rest of the term will be 'Our World' there will be information sent out in the next few weeks. The milder weather will make it a good term to explore our world, I look forward to exploring this topic with you.
Mrs. Hussey
Saturday, 6 March 2010
What a packed two weeks we've had and more to come; there's always something to look forward to in school.
Our trip to Blaenavon Heritage Centre was a success; we had three very interesting characters from Victorian times telling us stories of their lives, all local characters. It was cold and snow- covered in Blaenavon, how the weather has changed in less than two weeks. Well done children for being so well-behaved on the trip, you were a fine example of Maesybryn children. Malcom and Ryan began swimming with the rest of Yr6 and the week ended with Ryan being chosen as 'Seren Yr Wythnos' for such impressive handwriting. Well done Ryan, it's good to see you take such pride in your handwriting. Our 'Seren Yr Wythnos' this week is Sukie Lawrence for showing such an improvement in her understanding in maths.
It was our Eisteddfod on Monday 1st March and it showed us the promise of Spring as the sun shone all day. It was warm in the hall but the children performed well and sat well while enjoying the performance of others. It was a day that made you feel proud to be Welsh and also proud to be part of Maesybryn as the performances were of such a high standard. Class 13 are looking forward to hearing the literary winners' stories. Thursday afternoon was spent with the rest of K.S.2 taking part in lots of fun exercises to raise money for N.S.P.C.C. All tasks were completed so be sure to bring your sponsor money in by 10th March. This is also the day that Class 13 are visiting church with Mrs Hayward. On Tuesday we will be watching a visiting production of 'The Selfish Giant', don't forget your contribution of £1.
I look forward to another busy week beginning with meeting with parents on Monday and ending with Malcolm's birthday on Friday.
Hwyl Fawr
Mrs. Hussey
Our trip to Blaenavon Heritage Centre was a success; we had three very interesting characters from Victorian times telling us stories of their lives, all local characters. It was cold and snow- covered in Blaenavon, how the weather has changed in less than two weeks. Well done children for being so well-behaved on the trip, you were a fine example of Maesybryn children. Malcom and Ryan began swimming with the rest of Yr6 and the week ended with Ryan being chosen as 'Seren Yr Wythnos' for such impressive handwriting. Well done Ryan, it's good to see you take such pride in your handwriting. Our 'Seren Yr Wythnos' this week is Sukie Lawrence for showing such an improvement in her understanding in maths.
It was our Eisteddfod on Monday 1st March and it showed us the promise of Spring as the sun shone all day. It was warm in the hall but the children performed well and sat well while enjoying the performance of others. It was a day that made you feel proud to be Welsh and also proud to be part of Maesybryn as the performances were of such a high standard. Class 13 are looking forward to hearing the literary winners' stories. Thursday afternoon was spent with the rest of K.S.2 taking part in lots of fun exercises to raise money for N.S.P.C.C. All tasks were completed so be sure to bring your sponsor money in by 10th March. This is also the day that Class 13 are visiting church with Mrs Hayward. On Tuesday we will be watching a visiting production of 'The Selfish Giant', don't forget your contribution of £1.
I look forward to another busy week beginning with meeting with parents on Monday and ending with Malcolm's birthday on Friday.
Hwyl Fawr
Mrs. Hussey
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Hope you have all enjoyed a good half term break and are looking forward to the new half term. It will be a short half term but there is lots to look forward to beginning with our trip to Blaenavon Big Pit with some victorian story telling. We also have our St. David's Day Eisteddfod to look forward to and Easter assembly.
Our study of the Victorians continues and we are currently reading Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland'. During the next few weeks we will be focusing on Victorian childhood.
'Seren Yr Wythnos' will continue; congratulations to Jarrad Thomas-Gilbert, Malcolm Owen and Sean Paterson for gaining this award during the latter half of last half term. I look forward to this weeks award.
I will see you all Monday and hope to see parents during open evenings.
Mrs Hussey
Our study of the Victorians continues and we are currently reading Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland'. During the next few weeks we will be focusing on Victorian childhood.
'Seren Yr Wythnos' will continue; congratulations to Jarrad Thomas-Gilbert, Malcolm Owen and Sean Paterson for gaining this award during the latter half of last half term. I look forward to this weeks award.
I will see you all Monday and hope to see parents during open evenings.
Mrs Hussey
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Hi everyone,
It's a new year and already it is the last week of January. With the disruption of the snow we've only had one 'seren yr wythnos' this term; well done to Shannon Johnson for her good behaviour and hard work.
We are looking forward to February 4th when we visit Rhondda Heritage Park which will give children a feel of Victorian times. Make sure you send in your permission slips. We are all enjoying the story of Oliver Twist and are looking forward to finding out if it is a happy ending for Oliver.
Also in February we will be preparing our art entries and are learning a welsh song for the eisteddfod. Friday we will be having a special assembly with visitors, don't forget to wear red, black, or yellow for our Uganda flag day and donations will be gratefully received. I look forward to seeing a colourful hall!
Mrs Hussey
It's a new year and already it is the last week of January. With the disruption of the snow we've only had one 'seren yr wythnos' this term; well done to Shannon Johnson for her good behaviour and hard work.
We are looking forward to February 4th when we visit Rhondda Heritage Park which will give children a feel of Victorian times. Make sure you send in your permission slips. We are all enjoying the story of Oliver Twist and are looking forward to finding out if it is a happy ending for Oliver.
Also in February we will be preparing our art entries and are learning a welsh song for the eisteddfod. Friday we will be having a special assembly with visitors, don't forget to wear red, black, or yellow for our Uganda flag day and donations will be gratefully received. I look forward to seeing a colourful hall!
Mrs Hussey
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