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Welsh Workshop with UpBeat
Welsh Workshop with UpBeat
We were really lucky to have a workshop with Huw from Upbeat Music and Arts to kick start our topic and inspire our learners!
We had a session exploring Welsh music and Clog dancing, sharing elements of our culture and heritage to share with our pupils and reinforce their sense of 'cynefin'.
Telyn (Harp)
Pibgorn (Pipe horn)
Dawnsio (Dancing)
Cerddoriaeth (Music)
A pibgorn, clog shoes and telyn!
We listened to some beautiful Welsh music on the harp and then had the chance to learn how to clog dance!
We listened to some beautiful Welsh music on the harp and then had the chance to learn how to clog dance!
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Children learned the basic footsteps to the Welsh Clog Dance and then danced whilst Huw accompanied them on th Pibgorn.
Children learned the basic footsteps to the Welsh Clog Dance and then danced whilst Huw accompanied them on th Pibgorn.
Huw, showing the children his pibgorn and explaining where and how they are made.
Huw, showing the children his pibgorn and explaining where and how they are made.
One of the earliest musical instruments played in Wales, the pibgorn was probably used as a solo instrument or to accompany dances. t is made up of a wooden pipe and the horns of a bull. One horn is used as a mouthpiece and another to form a bell end which helps amplify the sound.
Story telling is also a talent of Huw's. Here he is showing the class his magic! They were mesmerised.
Story telling is also a talent of Huw's. Here he is showing the class his magic! They were mesmerised.
Show Racism The Red Card
We explored differences between children in our class, in our school and across Wales. After watching the clip from Show Racism the Red Card, where Balraj suffered racist abuse from older boys when he attended a football camp, aged seven., we explored ways we could support Balraj and prevent this happening to other children. We entered a competition with Show Racism the Red Card and pupils chose between the 6 areas of learning to submit an entry. We have included some examples below. Most pupils chose the creative or expressive arts competition.
Demi and Alexi produced a poster with their messages to stop racism.
Demi and Alexi produced a poster with their messages to stop racism.
Sophie and Ella created a banner to hold up and share their ideas to stop racism!
Sophie and Ella created a banner to hold up and share their ideas to stop racism!
A very important message to remember here, We are All Equal.
A very important message to remember here, We are All Equal.
Katarina and Seren used Adobe Video to produce their messages about Racism. Click on the link to listen.
Show Racism The Red Car.MOVListen to Scarlett' and Evie's song about racism and help us stop it now!
The children enjoyed creating their work to raise awareness of such an important issue. They also linked it to their UNICEF rights of a child .
Our-rights_UNCRC.pdfSwimming lessons in Tonyrefail Leisure Centre
Swimming lessons in Tonyrefail Leisure Centre
This term, we have been attending weekly swimming lessons. We have been developing our swimming skills and took part in the national swimming test.
We also had the opportunity to learn lifesaving skills in our pyjamas! The instructors spoke to us about the flags on the beach and how to stay safe when we're around water.
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