News

• GLAN-YR-AFON BECOMES A FOREST SCHOOL

  Wed 14 Mar 2012
  The school was delighted to learn that it has been recognised as a Forest School. We have been working towards the award over the last year with two staff undergoing accreditation as Forest School Leaders. All the children have enjoyed the learning experiences offered in our extensive woodland. An area has been developed in our woods for the children to use and there are plans to extend the facilities in the near future. Well done everyone!!
  
  Below are some pictures of some of the activities being enjoyed by the children.

  

• WELSH CASTLES ARRIVE AT SCHOOL!!

  Wed 29 Feb 2012
  As part of our Saint David's Day celebrations pupils were asked to make a castle out of recycled materials. The home /school task was set over the half term holiday. We have been delighted by the overwhelming response from our children. 
  All the entries have been put on display in the school hall and will be available for parents and friends to view over the coming days.

• SCHOOL WELCOMES ZAMBIAN VISITORS

  Fri 20 Jan 2012
  The school gave a very warm Glan-yr-Afon Welcome on Thursday to three visitors form Zambia. This reciprocal visit formed the second part of a partnership programme that the school has started with Malunga Basic School in Zambia. We will be working hard to develop our international link over the next few terms.
  
  Our visitors were treated to some traditional Welsh singing from our choir. They then observed assembly and some lessons. Teachers were able to talk about how and what links will be established between the schools. All agreed that the visit was fruitful and worthwhile. Our visitors who will be spending a week in Wales will be visiting other schools in Cardiff as well as taking an opportunity to visit some places of interest in the area.

  

• FATHER CHRISTMAS VISITS SCHOOL!

  Thu 15 Dec 2011

  We were very lucky to receive a visit from Father Christmas here in school when he took time out from his busy schedule to visit the Nursery Christmas Party and the Infant Victorian Christmas Party. Father Christmas left some early Christmas gifts for the children. He was entertained by the children who sang Christmas songs for him. The parties were a great success and enjoyed by all the children.

   

   

• SCHOOL CLOSED DUE TO HEATING PROBLEMS

  Mon 12 Dec 2011
  The school was forced to close for Tuesday the 13th of December because a gas leak was detected near the boiler house. For Health and Safety reasons the school will be shut on Wednesday 14th of December for repairs to be completed.
   
  The planned Christmas Concert for the 14th will be rescheduled for Monday 19th December at 4.00pm. The Infant Christmas party and the Year3/4 visit to the Pantomime will go ahead on Thursday 15th December. 
  
  We hope that parents will understand as the closure was beyond our control. If you have any questions please contact the school.

• African Arts Week a resounding success!!

  Fri 18 Nov 2011
  The school has enjoyed a fantastic week learning about Africa and things African!
  To help us start an international link with Namulonga Basic School Mazabuka in Zambia each class has looked at a different African country. We will celebrate and share our findings in a special assembly next week. 
  During the week groups of children worked with African Drummers, produced a fantastic printed silk screen, Performed African Dances ,listened to a story teller relate some African folk tails and talk to special visitors from Nigeria and Morocco!! ---- a fun packed learning experience watch this space for some photos of what we did.

• Glan-yr-Afon wakes Sleeping Beauty!

  Thu 10 Nov 2011
  The whole school fell under the spell of Snow White's wicked step mother on Wednesday when we were entertained by a visiting theatre group M&M Theatre Productions. Luckily with the help of the children the hansom Prince was able to rescue Snow White and we all left school happy in the knowledge that the Prince and Snow White were to marry and live happily ever after and the wicked step mother was banished from the kingdom!!
  
  The live theatre experience is part of a programme of events leading up to Christmas that the children will be able to enjoy - look at our diary of events for more details.

• Mrs Dyer's retirement makes the Capital Times!

  Thu 06 Oct 2011
  We were delighted to be asked by the Capital Times to mark the retirement of Mrs Margaret Dyer after 34 years as a cleaner in the school. Photos were taken of the presentation to Mrs Dyer and we look forward to the pictures and article which will appear in the next edition of the paper.
  This was a super way of recognising Margaret's years of loyal service to the school.

  

• New School Website Launched!

  Mon 26 Sep 2011
  Welcome to our brand new school website! We have created the website to keep parents up to date with school news and notices, and to showcase some of the great things our pupils are achieveing. The website is extremely new and is being updated daily, so check back soon for new updates!

• School wins its second Eco flag!

  Fri 09 Sep 2011
  The school is delighted to announce that after a recent Eco Schools inspection it was awarded its second Eco Flag in recognition of the school's continuing enthusiasm for the programme. The inspection highlighted the 'competent,responsible and passionate Eco-Committee who displayed fantastic enthusiasm and ownership for the work undertaken. The projects with the community were very impressive..... the development of the woodland area for Forest schools has been a big achievement...
  The site was found to be Grade A for litter - the highest grade - litter free well done.'
  We will continue to proudly fly the Eco flag on the flag pole kindly donated to the school by Leadbitter Builders to whom we give our thanks once again.