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We can't wait for next week for our Year 4 pupils to join Bishop Vauaghn in the Annie Jr production. We will be part of the production on Wednesday 11th February. Tickets are for sale – information has been sent from school and is on the newsletters.
'Great Athlete' Paralympian Rhiannon Henry led a whole school event today designed to inspire every child to lead a more active, resilient and healthy life. Not only did we have a great time completing fun activity circuits, but we also raised a lot of money for the school to spend on sports equipment. Thank you to everyone for their generosity. I hope your child will tell you all about the fun they had. Rhiannon also completed a Q & A session and our piupils asked some really thoughtful and sensible questions.
A huge diolch to Mrs Weaver and the Criw Cymraeg for organising our Santes Dwynwen celebrations. The Patrwm Yr Wythnos this week was 'Pwy wyt ti'n caru?' 'Who do you love?' and we had some lovely answers during assemblies including Jesus, mams and dads, Mr Reed and ffrindiau. Criw Cymraeg organised and judged a lovespoon making competition and the entries were made of wood, cardboard, wool and clay. There was one winner from each class who received a prize although it must have been very hard to choose!
All classes were asked to take part in the 'Great British Bird Watch' this week. Pupils have been collecting data on birds they have seen around the school environment.
Year 6 visited The Senedd on Cardiff Bay, exploring democracy and how important decisions are made in Wales. Before the visit, Year 6 had their own election debate discussing their most popular political policies.
They then had a quick visit to the National Theatre of Wales, to see the sights!
✨ Welcome Back and Happy New Year! ✨
As we begin this new year together, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, a reminder of the light that guides us. Just as the Wise Men followed the star to find Jesus, we too are called to seek truth, hope, and love in all we do.
May this year be filled with joy, learning, and kindness, and may we always shine as a light for others. Let us walk forward with faith and gratitude, trusting that God’s guidance will lead us to wonderful discoveries.
“Arise, shine, for your light has come!” (Isaiah 60:1)
Welcome back to a year of growth and blessings! 🌟
Today was Christmas Jumper and Dinner Day! Everyone had a delicious Christmas dinner and ice-cream and a gingerbread man biscuit for dessert. It was a jolly, noisy affair with lots of Christmas music and singing (shouting/screaming!) It's beginning to look a lot like.......
We had another very successful Christmas Enterprise Fayre which made a profit of over £750. All classes from Reception upwards designed, voted on and made items to sell. They worked out costs, profits and made adverts to sell their goods. All the pupils really enjoyed leading the event and running the stalls and there was a lovely festive buzz around the place. It greatly helped that it was the ONE day it wasn't raining and everyone could wander around the stalls in the yard as well as in the hall.
Last week we invited members of our parishes and community in for coffee and mince pies. They were wonderfully looked after by our Mini Vinnies who led us in a quiz. There was also entertainment from all the classes singing their Christmas concert songs.
On Monday 15th December, members of Year 4 joined together with our other Catholic cluster schools for a moving carol service in the Co-Cathedral Church of St Joseph, Swansea. The pupils sang beautifully and there were many of our past pupils in the Bishop Vaughan choir, orchestra and were reading. It really did get everyone in the festive mood.
Years 3 - 6 retold the story of the First Christmas beautifully in St Benedict’s Church. All the pupils joined in with the lovely singing and the Tableau and actors were excellent. Huge staff to all pupils and to parents for their lovely costumes. Big thanks too to all the staff for their hard work.
