Headteacher Blog - 28th March
We had a great day celebrating Red Nose Day as organised by the Senedd. The Senedd decided they wanted to fundraise for Comic Relief and The North Gower Food Hub. Thanks to our families for your generous donations.
Our Choir at the Brangwyn
🖤❤️What a performance!❤️🖤
We couldn’t be prouder of our amazing choir, who sang their hearts out at the NGP Partnership Music Festival! Their voices soared through three stunning songs, each one delivered with heart, passion, and pure joy.
✨A huge thank you to the incredible Mrs Davies, our passionate and dedicated choir lead, and to Ms Griffiths for her wonderful support.
✨Two of the songs sung were written by the brilliant Bronwen Lewis – a true inspiration to our choir. We’re such fans of her work, and it was a privilege to bring one of her beautiful songs to life on stage.
✨Well done, choir – you were sensational!✨#NGPFestival #PencSchoolChoir #PencProudMoment
Celebrating Our Success at the Urdd
🏴What an incredible time at the Urdd qualifiers🏴
❤️For the very first time, some of our amazing Y1-Y6 pupils took part—and wow, did they make us proud!
💚From a beautiful solo piano performance, to confident individual recitals to a stunning group recital and high-energy group dance, the talent and team spirit on display were truly inspiring.
🤍They cheered each other on every step of the way, showing exactly what teamwork and support look like.
❤️We’re thrilled to have come away with a fourth place and two second places—what an achievement!
💚Diolch to everyone who supported us, and an extra special diolch to the dedicated staff who made it all possible.#TeamPenc #Urdd2025 #ProudToBePenc #PencCYM #PencACL
🐣Y3-6 Eggs on the hill 🐣
Children Y3-6 will take part in an egg rolling competition on Friday 4th April. All they need to do is bring in a HARD BOILED decorated egg to roll down the hill by Park Road. Each class will be taken to Park Road where they will roll their eggs down the hill to see which travels the furthest. The winners will be announced in assembly.
💛Mrs K. Thomas- Our ELSA and Social Communication Champion💛
💛Mrs Thomas is available during afternoons to support children with their emotional wellbeing and social communication needs.
💛As our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), she helps children navigate worries, friendships, confidence, and change. In her role as Social Communication Champion, she also supports pupils who may need a little extra help with communication, interaction, and understanding social cues.
💛She is also available to offer a listening ear to families.
If you think your child might benefit from support, or you’d like to know more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Are you eligible?
School Essentials Grant
Your child could be eligible for financial help of up to £200 for:
- school uniform, including coats and footwear
- school activities: this could include learning a musical instrument, sports kit and other equipment for after school activities
- classroom essentials: this could include pens, pencils and school bags
Community 📰 News / Events
🎶Tuneless Choir🎶
🎶Do you love to sing but have been told 'you can't!'
🎶Do you love to sing but lack confidence?
🎶When you sing does it make you happy?
Then would you consider joining a 'Tuneless Choir?' I am looking to put together a choir for ALL voices! We would meet once a week/fortnight locally and belt out some songs! Children would be welcome if they are interested in singing and are accompanied by an adult.
🎶If this is something that you would be keen on, please let me know.
You never know - we may one day stand on the Brangwyn Hall stage inspired by our very own choristers! Diolch, Mrs Nichola Davies
❤️🖤Nursery Open Morning❤️🖤
We are thrilled to invite new parents to our Nursery Open Morning on Thursday, 8th May at 9:30am!
New parents will see our warm, welcoming, and engaging learning environment, where children thrive from their very first steps in education.
Estyn has praised our school for excellence, and we are proud to offer an outstanding start to a child’s learning journey.
We welcome younger siblings of our current families, as well as new parents, grandparents, and friends—everyone is invited to come and see what makes our school so special!
Calendar events
31st March - April 1st - Parents' Evening
4th April - Y3-6 Eggs on the hill
7th April - Escape Room - organised by Friends of Penclawdd
8th April - Easter Bonnet parade for Nursery
9th April - 11th April - Y5 and Y6 Urdd Residential in Cardiff
9th April - Tabernacle Easter Service for the children
11th April - Foundation Phase - Easter Bonnet Parade 2.00pm
INSET Day 28th April 2025