Well-done to all the pupils who competed in the Eisteddfod on Tuesday and for performing so well to their parents on Wednesday morning. Thank you to everyone who joined us and for your support with the wonderful entries in the Art, and Craft competitions. The quality of the work was extremely high and I am glad that many of you have had the opportunity to come and view the work on display in the school hall.

The overall result of our Eisteddfod competition was 1st Blue/Glas – 267pts, 2nd Red/Coch 261pts;    3rd Green/Gwyrdd – 238pts and 4th Yellow/Melyn 225pts. As you can see, it was a very closely contested event. I am very grateful to the pupils and staff for all their hard work.

Rugby reminder

Please return your predictions sheet and a £1 entry fee to the school office by Friday February 3rd. There are still fixture sheets available at school reception.

Mass

Year 5 will lead the Parish Mass on January 28th at St David and St Patrick Church, Haverfordwest. The Mass starts at 10am and all are welcome.

School News Gym

Congratulations to our Gymnastics team who competed in the Urdd Regional finals last Friday. We did particularly well in the pairs event with a 1st place for Lucy and Poppy  for the second consecutive year and a 1 st place for Alexandra, Isabelle and Lucy  in the trio. They will now compete in the national finals held at Aberystwyth on February 7th .

We took a squad of 20 gymnasts and I am very grateful to Mr Oulton, Menna Kerrison and Claire Owen for all their support in preparing the pupils so well and to Mr Dickin who helped out on the day. There were lots of smiles from the children who took part and every one of them can feel very proud of how they performed.

Presentation Shields

If any pupil who shared an award during presentation day in July 2017 has not yet handed over their shield to the other recipient, could they return them to school please.

Once again this year, our School Eisteddfod Art and Design Competitions will align with the Urdd National Eisteddfod Competitions.

All entries, as usual will gain team points for our School Eisteddfod. We hope again to be able to enter the winning entries from the School Eisteddfod into the local round of the Urdd National Eisteddfod.

The theme this year is Gwlad Y Chwedlau, which means Land Of Legends (myths legends and tales), you may interpret the theme as you see fit, either literally or in an abstract way. This website has been suggested by the Urdd to give you inspiration click here!

Individual Art and DT Competitions Year Group Competition

Foundation Phase 2D drawing based on the theme in one or a combination of materials, e.g. paint, pencil, crayon, pastel or ink (must be no bigger than 760 x 560 mm)

Year 3 & 4 2D creative work based on the theme using combined mediums e.g. collage, tiles, mosaic (must be no bigger than 760 x 560 mm)

Year 5 & 6 3D Creative Work based on the theme which is freestanding in any medium or a combination of mediums. Materials from the natural environment may be used (must be no bigger than 750mm x 750 x 750 mm)

The names of children should be placed on the back of all entries. If you decide to put any words or captions on your pictures, they should be in Welsh only. Entries should be handed into school in time for judging on Monday 26th February please.

Please note the next meeting is on February 9th at 3.30pm at the school. The committee would be delighted to hear from you.

Our Year 5 pupils have returned after an action-packed visit to Cardiff. They had a great time & I would like to thank Miss Carruthers & Mrs Mulcahy for giving their time to accompany the children.

The cross-country championships will now be held at Oakwood on Wednesday October 25th . As in previous years we will organise a running trial so that all KS2 pupils have an opportunity to try for the running squad. This will take place on Monday Oct 9th. Please ensure your child has their PE kit on that day. Thank you.