Our New Wet Weather Gear

The new wet weather gear purchased from the proceeds of the Ugly Bug Ball has arrived in school. The children are really excited at the thought of donning their new kit and exploring outside. . A big thank you to all who contributed to raising the funds to purchase these. Key Stage 2 teachers have decided to buy a set of mini video cameras so that the children can use them to record their work and put them on their blogs.

The Art Gallery at Gelli Primary

Today we held an art exhibition in our school hall.

Thanks to all the children for contributing their work; to the staff for their patience while the work was being undertaken; to Mrs. Davies, our subject leader for art for organising the event; to Mr. Russell for his ideas, framing the exhibits and displaying them. Thank you parents, grans, grandads and family members for your support. Your attendance made the event very special for the children. I am very proud to say that we have some very talented artists in Gelli. Well done everybody. llongyfarchiadau bawb.

Science investigation in Year 2

This afternoon Year 2 have been doing an investigation about Electricity. Here are Charley and Catherine to show you what they did. "We made a circuit out of salt dough" said Charley. "After we did this I wrote a description of everything we know about electricity." said Catherine.
The other children are walking around the school to see what appliances need electricity to work. Others are seeing what appliances work with batteries and which need mains electricity. Well done girls.

Playground Art

Take a look at how one of Focus week's projects has made Gelli Primary School even more attractive.

Head teacher Awards for May 23rd 2008

This week’s recipients of the Head teacher awards were –

Nursery- Keesha Lewis and Ellie Jones
Reception – Thomas Edwards and Tiona Bromwell
Year 1 – Lauryn Sharpin and Emmie Jones
Year 2 – Nisha Evans and Ethan Lane
Year 3 – Callum Wilson and Abigail Maggs
Year 4 – Ceiran Mathews and Chloe Joyce
Year 5 – Kirsty Eddy and Alarna Sharpin
Year 6 – Kurt Macey and Anna Evans
Llongyfarchiadau bawb.

Thursday - Focus Week's Big Day

Thursday was Focus Week's Big Day.
The Junior Wet'n'Wild outdoor events trip was fantastic DESPITE the weather.
Reception went up to see if their flower shop in class was as good as the one in Gelli.
The Infants had a picnic in the hall. Hey..... don't let me tell you click on the videos to see.

Someone remembered Mr. Jones during Focus Week

It's so busy during Focus Week that it is easy to forget that Mr. Jones our head teacher exists. The staff plan so many exiting and varied activities that we are so busy we don’t seem to notice him at all. BUT ….. Mr. Jones is remembered by some pupils, just look at the fruit kebab Connor made for him on Wednesday. It was really delicious, a long cocktail of various fruits bought from Year 3’s visit to the Fruit Shop in Ton Pentre. From the top, apple, strawberry, water melon, more apple, nectarine, grapes, banana, orange, more water melon, strawberry, apple, orange and some grapes. Mr. Jones had one confession ….. he’ doesn’t like bananas!! “When I was a very small boy, my mother and father took me to visit our relatives in Cambridge. It was a very hot day and we decided to have a picnic outside the famous King’s College green. My cousin liked banana sandwiches and I asked if I could have one. Some time later I began to feel a little queasy. And …. you’ve guest it ………was sick all over my mother. Since then I haven’t dared eat another banana.”
Thank you Connor.

Focus Week - What happened on Monday

May 12th - 16th 2008

The Future We Shape

This year's focus week is dedicated to looking after our future. Today's theme has been how we can make our children aware that we can shape our future by looking after our environment starting with our school grounds.

Click on the video to see what happened.

Year 3 trip to St Fagans May 19th 2008

Miss Carly and Year Three have arranged a visit to the National Museum of Welsh Life
As part of their History topic ‘The life of the Celts’ they have decided to visit St Fagan’s Celtic Village on
Monday 19th May. The cost of the bus is £3.00, which needs to be returned with a permission slip if you would like your child to join us on the visit.
A packed lunch will be needed on the day and the children will return back to school before the end of the day.
During the trip children will be taking part in a variety of activities and workshops so it is recommended children bring the following:
• Appropriate weather clothing
• Suitable footwear, such as wellies as it can be muddy in the Celtic Village
• Rubber gloves in order to take part in the wattle and daub activity.
The children will also have the opportunity to spin a woollen bracelet for themselves.
You can download this letter by clicking this link to the Year 3 page. After their visit they will display some of the activities they have undertaken on this visit. Check back.

School Tooth Brushing Project

A tooth brushing project will be starting in your child’s class on Monday 28th April. An Oral Health Educator from Rhondda Cynon Taff Teaching Local Health Board will visit the school regularly to talk to the children about the correct tooth brushing methods, diet advice and visiting the dentist.
Each child involved in the project will be given their own tooth brush to keep in class and will participate in supervised tooth brushing as part of the school day.
Each child will be provided with an information leaflet and fun sticker
If your child is taking fluoride supplements e.g. tablets or drops please contact an Oral Health Educator
If you have any queries please contact us on 01685 878601
A parental consent form must be completed before participation in this project.
This can be downloaded fom the Prospectus page on the school website.

What will my child be learning this term?

During the coming days each teacher will be preparing a document which will outline what your child will be studying this term. It’ll be published on your child’s class web page on www.gelliprimaryschool.org.uk/. You will never have to ask the question "What did you do in school today?" and receive the answer "nothing!" Please ask the children what they are studying in each subject and show them that you are more aware of what went on in school. Please put comments on this page if you find this useful.

Click on each class link
Year 6

Year 5

Year 4
Year 3
Year 2
Year1
Reception
Nursery

Please leave a comment on this initiative by clicking on the Post a comment link.