Safeguarding

At Ysgol Y Bryn, keeping our children safe is our top priority. We are fully committed to promoting the health, wellbeing and protection of every pupil, and we take our responsibilities very seriously.

Our staff are trained to recognise and act on any concerns, and every adult in school — from teachers to lunchtime supervisors — plays a key role in creating a safe, caring environment. We have designated safeguarding leads, Mr. Williams (Headteacher) and Mrs. Ryan (Deputy Headteacher)  who are responsible for making sure the right support is given when needed.

We teach children how to keep themselves safe, build trusted relationships, and help them feel confident speaking up if something worries them. Our curriculum includes lessons on relationships, emotions and staying safe, both offline and online.

We work closely with outside agencies, follow Welsh Government guidance, and have clear procedures in place if any concerns arise.

If you ever have concerns about a child’s safety, please contact the school immediately. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility — together, we can help every child thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

Book Swap Libraries

We are pleased to introduce our new Swap Shop Libraries, a wonderful initiative designed to promote a love of reading across the school. These small, accessible libraries give pupils the opportunity to take a book, enjoy it, and return it for others to share.

We kindly ask that parents and carers support this by accessing the libraries alongside their children, ensuring that one book is taken at a time and that books are treated with care and respect.

A huge thank you to Mr Rose (Mr Dai) for creating these fantastic libraries. He has done an amazing job, as always, and we are excited to see this initiative grow and inspire our young readers.

Mother's & Loved Ones Day - PTCA 

A huge thank you to our PTCA for organising such a wonderful Mother’s & Loved Ones Day event. It was lovely to see so many of our families in attendance, spending quality time with their children in school.

Events like this play an important role in strengthening our school community, and it was fantastic to see such strong support for a truly meaningful cause. Thank you to everyone involved in making the day such a success

Blwyddyn 1

Inquiry: “I wonder what Victorian life was like?”

This half term, Year 1 have continued and completed their enquiry into “I wonder what Victorian life was like?”, building on their previous learning through a range of engaging and practical experiences.

Pupils began by exploring what Victorian schools were like, reading and matching different school consequences and comparing Victorian and modern-day school items. This helped deepen their understanding of how education has changed over time.

They then celebrated Dydd Gŵyl Dewi during Eisteddfod week, where pupils practised and performed songs such as Hen Fenwy Fach Cydweli, took part in traditional Welsh dancing and completed handwriting competitions, showing great pride in Welsh culture.

As part of Design and Technology, pupils explored food technology by planning, making and evaluating their own Royal Victorian jam tarts, linking their learning to Victorian life and enjoying a special afternoon tea experience.

During Film Fortnight, pupils developed their understanding of storytelling and film. They made predictions based on sound, sequenced events, inferred meaning from still images, and built descriptive vocabulary. Working collaboratively, they created scripts before moving on to filming their own productions, including designing props and creating music to accompany their films.

Across other areas of learning, pupils continued to develop key skills. In Language, they created and innovated information posters, applying their knowledge of Victorian homes. In Mathematics, they explored position and direction, time and seasons through practical and outdoor learning, including using Blue-Bots to develop early coding and problem-solving skills. In Welsh, pupils developed vocabulary linked to toys and created their own stories based on familiar texts. Digital competence was further strengthened through coding and debugging activities.

In PE, pupils developed their ball skills, while in Jigsaw they focused on the theme Healthy Me. The half term was enriched with a range of events including Diwrnod y Crempog, World Book Day, St David’s Day/Eisteddfod, and Comic Relief, where pupils took part in a dance-a-thon and other fun activities. They also enjoyed a visit from PC Courtney, learning about people who help us in the community.

It has been a busy and engaging half term for Year 1, with pupils showing growing confidence, creativity and enthusiasm as they completed their learning journey on Victorian life.

Blwyddyn 3

Inquiry: “I wonder who the Celts are?”

This half term, Year 3 have continued and completed their enquiry into “I wonder who the Celts are?”, deepening their understanding of Celtic life, beliefs and traditions through a range of creative and engaging activities.

Pupils began by exploring what the Celts believed in through a carousel of activities. They learned about Celtic gods and goddesses, matched and labelled key figures, and sorted items based on their importance and meaning within Celtic culture. Pupils also created Celtic knots using a variety of materials and explored the significance of sacred trees, developing their understanding of spiritual beliefs.

They then celebrated Dydd Gŵyl Dewi during Eisteddfod week, where pupils practised and performed Sosban Fach, took part in group, solo and duet singing, completed handwriting competitions, and proudly designed their Welsh shields.

As part of Design and Technology, pupils researched, planned, made and evaluated their own Welsh Celtic cawl, developing practical cooking skills while linking their learning to Welsh heritage.

During Film Fortnight, pupils explored the film Pigeon Impossible through a range of activities that developed their understanding of storytelling and film techniques. They made predictions, analysed music and sound effects, explored different scene types, and sequenced the story using a story mountain. Pupils also used digital tools such as JIT Animate to recreate scenes, took part in freeze-frame drama activities, and explored moral dilemmas through conscience alley. They then moved on to collaborative script writing, learning about camera angles, sound effects and prop creation to support their own film-making.

Across other areas of learning, pupils continued to develop key skills. In Language, they researched and created fact files about Wales. In Mathematics, they explored position and direction, including compass points and turns, and applied these skills through algorithm-based problem solving. Digital competence was developed through coding, debugging, and the use of Blue-Bots and Minecraft. In Welsh, pupils explored Sêl Cist Car poetry. In PE, they developed strength and flexibility through yoga and circuits, while in Jigsaw they focused on the theme Healthy Me.

The half term was enriched with a range of events including Diwrnod y Crempog, World Book Day, St David’s Day/Eisteddfod, and Comic Relief, where pupils took part in a dance-a-thon and other activities.

It has been a busy and engaging half term for Year 3, with pupils demonstrating creativity, collaboration and a growing confidence as they completed their learning journey on the Celts.

Have Your Say

As always, thank you for all of your support. Have a lovely break with the family, stay safe and enjoy making memories!

Mr Williams

Headteacher

Ysgol Y Bryn