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Hello Class 2,
I hope you are all keeping safe and well.  It is lovely to hear you have been making some special memories whilst away from school.
I just want to say a MASSIVE WELL DONE to those children who have been busy working on the  2do’s on Purple Mash and for sending blogs to our Class blog page. I have sent blogs to the Class page also, and therefore, thank you to those who have replied….It is really super to know that you are keeping yourself busy. It is also great to read the comments you include with tasks that you complete as this helps me to evaluate  your learning. So, THANK YOU very much for doing this.
I have set new tasks for you to work on , there are also new books for you to read and complete  the activities based on the chapters…. from your messages I can see you enjoy these very much.
Please remember to ‘Log On’ as often as you can to have a look what is set for you as some of the tasks, I will be closing soon and therefore, there won’t be any of these saved in your folders. So, please have a look and have a go at some of the tasks on there…. there are quite a few now!
Anyway Class 2, stay safe and well and should you need any further information or just to say hello, drop me a message and I will get back to you,
Thank you for your hard work,
Take care, From, Mrs Shickell.

Please use the link provided to respond to our Parent / Carer Survey to be completed no later than 6pm on Tuesday 9th June 2020.  This information is essential to enable us to plan our Catch Up and Prepare for Summer and September session/s.  Please note that only a third of pupils will be on site at any one time and pupils will be organised into small groups, who will access school at some point over the next four weeks.  

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We hope you are all keeping safe and well. Please find attached a letter providing further information following the Ministers announcement on Wednesday. Have a good weekend. 

Letter-to-Parents-5th-June-2020.doc

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Ysgol Brynffordd School will be taking part in

Team GB and ParalympicsGB’s virtual 

Travel to Tokyo challenge and we’re encouraging

the entire school community to join in too!

We have turned the school into a 

Travel to Tokyo team and will be setting weekly

active goals to get involved in. All you need to do

is get active as a family and record your activity on

the easy-to use Log Activity page. 

You can get started by trying some fun 

Travel to Tokyo activity ideas. All the physical activity

your family does will count towards their team goals. 

You don’t need lots of equipment or space – playing in

the park or having a dance off to your favourite

song – if it gets your heart pumping, it all counts!

There will also be great prizes to win each week,

like fitness trackers, and Games hampers for the

whole family.

You can keep track of our team’s progress and

check out the weekly prize on our School Dashboard.

This is not compulsory but a great way to keep active

with your family and record what you have done.

To get involved simply follow the steps below:

1. Log onto www.getset.co.uk

2. Then, click on Travel to Tokyo

3. Next, click on families

4. Then, click on ‘Find school’ and enter school postcode (CH8 8AD)

5. Then, click on Brynfford School and press submit

6. Next, scroll down to find your child’s class and click to add activity

7. Finally, scroll down to log your activity (there are different options

available to select) then press submit.

Please find attached a flyer and you can watch videos

on the getset website for more information.

Enjoy and many thanks for your continued support.

Regards,

Mrs Roberts

Travel-to-Tokyo-Home-Flyer.pdf

Dear Parents/ Carers

Please find attached the latest information released today by Kirsty Williams regarding the next phase for school; ‘Check in, Catch up and Prepare for Summer and September.’

Please be reassured that we, as a school, will be working closely with the local authority to implement this next phase and will be in contact with you all, in the near future, with further details on how this will be organised and delivered in our school. Thank you.

All children will have the opportunity to “Check in, Catch Up, Prepare for summer and September”, the Education Minister Kirsty Williams announced today as she published details of the next phase for schools in Wales.

It is proposed that all schools will start the next phase on 29 June, with the term extended by a week, therefore ending on 27 July.  In the next academic year, beginning in September, the intention is that the autumn half-term break will be expanded to two weeks. In each school there will be a phased approach. Year groups will be split into cohorts with staggered starts, lessons and breaks. It is expected that this will mean, at most, a third of pupils present at any one time, though schools may need time to reach this level of operation. There will be much smaller classes, providing secure dedicated time with teachers and classmates. This time will include online and personalised classroom experience, getting children and teachers ready for a similar experience in September. Next week, the Welsh Government will publish guidance to support schools, as well as further and higher education institutions. This will include information on managing their facilities and logistical arrangements, including buildings, resources, cleaning and transport. The Government is also today publishing a paper from its COVID-19 Technical Advisory Group, representing the latest understanding of the virus with respect to children and education. Further Education colleges are ensuring that appropriate measures are being taken to re-open for face-to-face learning from 15 June. They will prioritise those students requiring licence to practice assessments and vulnerable learners. This follows close working with Government and the joint trade unions. Guidance for childcare providers will also be published in the next week, supporting them to increase the numbers of children in attendance alongside schools. Kirsty Williams said: “My announcement today gives schools three and a half weeks to continue preparing for the next phase. “We will use the last weeks of the summer term to make sure pupils, staff and parents are prepared – mentally, emotionally and practically – for the new normal in September. “29 June means there will have been one full month of test, trace and protect, which will continue to expand. I can also announce that teachers will be a priority group in our new antibody-testing programme. As we continue to keep Wales safe, this approach will be critical. “The evolving science suggests that warm weather and sunlight gives us the best opportunity to ensure more time in school. Waiting until September would mean almost half a year without schooling.  That would be to the detriment to the wellbeing, learning progress and mental health of our young people. “This is and has been a worrying period for us all. I know that many will feel apprehensive. We have not rushed this work and this decision. “The three and a half week period before the next phase also gives us time to keep watch on developments elsewhere and provides further check-points to review evidence and the roll-out of testing. “This is the best practical option that meets my five principles which underpin my decision making. “I am also convinced that it is only by returning to their own school that we will see increased attendance from our more vulnerable and disadvantaged children. “Working together we will secure equity and excellence for pupils as they check in, catch up, and prepare for summer and September.”

Hello Class Two,
At this time of year in school, we are normally preparing for our Eco work to be assessed and also preparing the school for our vegetable and fruit supplies.
However, as we are away from school, I have set you some exciting tasks to do in support of the wonderful Eco work we already have. I am sure you will really enjoy it… I have tried it out already and I think it is great fun finding out about the habits of these little creatures.
There are two tasks for you to have a look at  from the information I have provided….. good luck and most importantly ENJOY!
Take care, stay safe,
From, Mrs Shickell

Hedgehog-activityclass-2.docx

Hello Class Two,
At this time of year in school, we are normally preparing for our Eco work to be assessed and also preparing the school for our vegetable and fruit supplies.
However, as we are away from school, I have set you some exciting tasks to do in support of the wonderful Eco work we already have. I am sure you will really enjoy it… I have tried it out already and I think it is great fun finding out about the habits of these little creatures.
There are two tasks for you to have a look at  from the information I have provided….. good luck and most importantly ENJOY!
Take care, stay safe,
From, Mrs Shickell

Hedgehog-activityclass-2.docx

We hope you are all keeping safe and well and have enjoyed the half term break. Please find attached some links, received today, from the Welsh Assembly Government, with information which you may find useful. 

Message from Kirsty Williams, Minister for

Education

Stay Local to Keep Wales Safe: Changes to thelockdown announced

Written Statement: Test, Trace, Protect

We hope you are all keeping safe and well and have enjoyed the half term break. Please find attached some links, received today, from the Welsh Assembly Government, with information which you may find useful. 

Message from Kirsty Williams, Minister for

Education

Stay Local to Keep Wales Safe: Changes to thelockdown announced

Written Statement: Test, Trace, Protect

Hello Everyone, Hoping you are all keeping safe and well.
We were blessed with beautiful weather over half term and I hope you made some everlasting memories with your family.
Both Myself and Mrs Greenough are thinking of you and really hope we can all see each other soon, when it is safe to do so.
As previously advised, we have set lots of 2Do’s for you on Purple Mash . Please remember to “log on” and have a look at the daily tasks.  I hope your text book work is keeping you busy too. Remember also, keep going on your sequel to Timmy in Trouble … looking forward to reading some more of these. Coming soon…. some Eco activities , I’m sure you will enjoy these too.
Anyway, as always, drop me an email or blog to let me know you are all ok.  Should you need any further information, please don’t hesitate to make contact.
Stay safe everyone,  Hope to see you soon, From, Mrs Shickell and Mrs Greenough.