Ysgol Pendref
Reaching for the stars, in a happy, caring environment
On the 12th and 13th of May 2021, WISE KIDS is delighted to be hosting 2 free online interactive workshops which will also feature guest panellists.
· “In My Own Words” – Understanding Young People’s Online Experiences (A Workshop for Professionals/Parents/Carers)
TikTok, Fandom, eSports! Do you know what young people enjoy online? Do you know what troubles them online? Do you know why? Are you curious about what they want adults to know?
· “Let’s Get Digitally Smart” (A Workshop for Young People aged 12-16)
Are you a parent/carer who wants their child to be a critical thinker and digitally smart, safe and kind online?
These workshops are part of a WISE KIDS series to support young people’s digital literacy and wellbeing.
You are invited to come along to learn more – registration details below!
· Workshop 1 (May 12th 2021, 4pm-5.00pm) is for young people aged 12-16 attending with their parent/carer who must complete this registration form:
https://forms.gle/UzrYGyk6XJ8WViRt7
· Workshop 2 (May 13th 2021, 5.15pm-6.30pm) is for adults (parents/carers/professionals) who must complete this registration form.
https://forms.gle/hsc3GxguWqJMAdQT8
Both workshops will be facilitated by Dr Sangeet Bhullar from WISE KIDS. Workshop 2 will also feature presentations from pupils from Risca Comprehensive, and guest panellist Dr Huw Davies (Lecturer in Digital Education at Edinburgh university), Becki Bawler (Senior Leader and Teacher from Risca Comprehensive School), Luiza Bivolaru (Senior Practitioner from the South East Wales Adoption Service), Natasha Evans (Chair of the Merthyr Tydfil branch of the National Autistic Society) and Noah Shepherd (Youth Worker at Treharris Boys & Girls Club).
School will be closed Monday 3rd May for the Bank Hoilday.
Enjoy the lobg weekend .
REMINDER! ALL PARENTS!
We apprectiacte that the weather is getting warmer and that face coverings are not the most comfortable thigs to wear but please wear a face covering whilst on school property.
This is to protect everybody and to keep schools safe and open.
We thank you for your co-operation.
Just a reminder about PE days at Ysgol Pendref.
Pupils may wear school PE kit and trainers to school.
Reception Mrs Deakin Thursday
Class 1/2 Miss Winspear Friday
Class 3/4 Mrs Brown Tuesday
Class 4/5 Miss Jones Friday
Class 5/6 Mrs Collier Thursday
new online course
Help your child with reading
Courses running in March
A short online course to show how to help your child with reading skills.
Find out how your child is learning to read. Learn some fun activities to try at home
https://www.adultlearning.wales/en/courses/course-results?&subject=cultural-and-social-learning
World Book Day - Thursday 4th March.
The children will be enjoying World Book Day activities in school on Thursday, however, due to COVID restrictions, we will not be dressing up this year.
We are really looking forward to welcoming back Foundation Phase pupils tomorrow (Nursery - Year 2). Please read the e mail that has been sent for further and important information,
regards.
Wishing you all a very happy new year.
As schools are unable to open we have returned to remote learning. Please ensure that your child/ children access SeeSaw everyday ; staff are setting activities online for your children to continue with their learning. Paper learning packs are available at the school office for those who might need them. We appreciate this is a difficult time for many however, we are sure that you as parents/carers will continue to support your children's learning as best you can. If you need support or advice teachers are available via Seesaw, e mail (ysgol.pendref@denbighshire.gov.uk)