Community as a Superpower!

This year, the ‘Power of Community’ was the refugee Week theme. Together we are very strong, creative and make things happen.

We assembled in marquee on the field and we spilt into four mixed aged groups. Each group was responsible for making each bird; the tern, the swift, the whooper swan and the red kite.

Each child had their very own hand-held bird which they decorated. 

We also created our own nest by weaving ripstop ribbons around willow.

In the afternoon, we took our individual birds on a journey ‘around the world’ through the obstacle course depicting the ice, sea, wind and even a volcano!  We thought carefully about all of the things that we noticed about our journey.

At the end of the day, we gently carried our large birds to meet each other and ‘perch’ on the Kite’s nest.  This represented the Kite offering Sanctuary to the migrants for as long as they need it.

We were very grateful to Larry and Ciara and their team of willing volunteers that enabled us to be strong, creative and to make wonderful things happen!

Year 6 Leavers’ Service

Our Year 6 pupils were invited to Brecon Cathedral to take part in the Leavers’ Service for the children in the diocese. Pupils created a banner, which represented our school, to present to the Bishop. We took part in a service then enjoyed some different activities in the Cathedral in the afternoon. Roedd e’n hyfryd.

Garddio

In RVE, we have been talking about caring for our world and we have been busy planting sunflower seeds that we will work hard to take care of.

Should we care for everyone?

We believe that each person is valuable and unique. We drew an outline of a person are we thought of words that make people valuable and unique.

We listened to the song ‘You are a star’ and we discussed that music can sometimes cheer us up, especially if it shows that people care for us.

We created an extra verse to the song.

You’re too ugly, too trashy, too boring, too silly,

Everybody’s saying, everybody’s saying.

You’re too mean, too stupid, too fat, too rude.

Everybody’s saying, everybody’s saying.

But who do you listen to

Cause after all I’m telling you.

You’re star just the way you are.

Maesi “I always try to talk to people so that I understand why they are upset”

Josie “I will always help and listen”

Matty “If someone is angry they could play rock music”

Bluebell “if friends are arguing they need to solve their problems”

Corey “I will always take care of my friends if they are hurt”

Our AMAZING World!

In RVE, we created a photo gallery showing things that we found interesting and beautiful. We zoomed in on some of the items so that we can see them in more detail.

Council Meeting

  • We were joined by John Meredith in today’s Worship Council Meetinbg to discuss Expressive Art in RVE. Some of the ideas discussed were about how we could bring more Expressive Arts into RVE.  Mr Meredith showed us some of his artwork and we thought we could adopt something similar by producing collages depicting each of our values. We also discussed:
  • Prayer species in our school / Worship Displays
  • Mirrors in the class room
  • Target display boards asking ‘how are we special’
  • Word Art for each value
  • Our creation artwork based on Dai Woolridge Spoken Word.
  • Making a labyrinth
  • Easter Assembly – rehearsals next week in JF’s room

Easter Competition

What is special about our world?

In RVE we discussed the meaning of the word ‘create’ and we became ‘creators’. We created artwork using natural resources that we felt was wonderful. We talked about our creations and how being outside makes us feel.

Arlo “I feel happy and calm”

Alba “Nature is my happy place”

Corey “I like being outdoors looking at butterflies”

Bluebell “Nature makes me feel free”

Lola “I like taking care of things and helping them to grow”

Elin “Being outside makes me feel peaceful with the birds singing and tweeting”