Pentecost Experience
Year 5/6 enjoyed the Pentecost Experience, we are very grateful to the towns churches and chapels for putting on this event. An enjoyable and informative time was had by all.
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TT Rockstars
Congratulations to Mrs Ashton’s class who won the school competition for TT Rockstars. They also placed 3rd in Wales for the overall most points scored. A huge achievement but no wonder, look at the concentration on their faces.
Maes Y Wennol and Bodlondeb at Christmas time
Year 5/6 children singing at Maes Y Wennol and Bodlondeb at Christmas time.
Swift Nature Group
Pupils from years 2 to 6 have been learning about Swifts. They have been inspired by information from the local Swift Nature group. Did you know a swift never lands, but drinks, feeds and sleeps on the wing?
“The Journey of Life”
In R.V.E. (religion, values, ethics) year 5 and 6 are thinking about “The Journey of Life”. You may have had questions at home about how your felt upon your child’s arrival and shared stories about your child’s birth and first days.
Eco Committee Litter Pick
The Eco Committees of both the High School and Primary School met to carry out a litter pick on both premises. Working in teams the pupils did an excellent job of spring cleaning the area.
Local Heritage Quilters
Mrs Ashton’s class visited the Minerva Art Centre to see the work of our local Heritage Quilters. They studied the quilts and enjoyed seeing the themes of dragons, the sea and flowers. They found out how our local quilters support the RNLI and children in hospitals through their work. The detail and creativity of the… Read more »
Sioe 5 Diwrnod o Ryddid- Can Maldwyn
First Round at the Powys Schools Swimming Gala
Congratulations to our swim team. We had a very successful first round at the Powys Schools Swimming Gala. Many of these children will take part in the next round. A high level of sportsmanship was shown, we were very proud. Many thanks to DMPROcoach for organising the event.
Parti Bai ar Gam
School Eisteddfod timetable
Eisteddfod yr Urdd recitation solos and group
Eisteddfod Urdd Solo pieces Year 2
Eisteddfod Urdd Solo pieces Year 3 and 4
Indoor athletics with Bronze Ambassadors
Year 5/6 enjoyed an Indoor athletics session today with Gemma and our Bronze Ambassadors. Thank you Gemma for coming in and supporting our learners.
Instructions on how to upload to Y Porth
Instructions on how to upload to Y Porth
Sioe Cynradd – Eisteddfod yr Urdd
Step by Step guide to compete in the Urdd Eisteddfod
Support for Children and Young People over Christmas
Christmas Music
Feeling Christmassy yet? Why not listen to some Welsh language Christmas tunes through the Siarter Iaith playlists?
Diabetes fundraising event inspired by Powys schoolboy
Year 5 pupil Mason asked that children at his school Ysgol Gynradd Llanidloes to wear blue – the official colour of diabetes awareness. The school’s heartfelt gesture raised £72.15 from 50p donations.
Renew Our Site Boundary
Year 3/4 have been learning to use tools to renew our site boundary, and have been recording themselves as t.v presenters to explain the process.
Coco Pzazz Visit
Mrs Ashton’s class have been learning about how chocolate is produced. Carol from Coco Pzazz visited the class. She shared lots of information, as well as passing round cocoa pods and different types of chocolate. Needless to say, the class were really inspired to record their learning!
Y5/6 Windrush Diversity Workshop
Year 5/6 children took part in a fascinating workshop with Neil Lawrence learning about The Windrush.
Y1 Windrush Diversity Workshop
Today we have been learning about how to be kind to each other and treat everyone with respect.
Welsh for the family weekend
Crisp Packet Collection
The Eco Committee have been working with Keep Wales Tidy to collect crisp packets. In an assembly, we learned that the waste packets are used to make rescue blankets for homeless people here in Wales. Coral, a large ironwork fish, donated by Oswestry Ironworks, has been used to collect the packets. The Eco Committees from… Read more »
Quiet Garden
The Eco Committee have been developing a quiet garden over the last two years. From an initial design idea by Izzie, we raised funds through our local Coop store, and worked with artist Megan Jones, to create this artwork for our garden. Every child in school worked with Megan. They considered what was important to… Read more »
Firework Safety
Year 5 and 6 have been learning about firework safety.
Coop Trip
Mrs Ashton’s class went shopping at our local Coop. It was the perfect place for a maths lesson – price comparisons can be quite a challenge.
Big Write Session
The learners enjoyed a big write session this morning where they wrote their 500 words competition entry.
Corner Exotics visit
Pupils in Year 3 and 4 had a wonderful time when they were visited by Simon Airey from Corner Exotics recently. We learnt lots of new facts about the animals and received some top tips for helping to look after our world. Simon was amazed at the knowledge of our pupils. Thank you Simon, for… Read more »
Bronze Ambassadors do Basketball
Gemma Owen from Sports Powys worked with our Bronze Ambassadors to lead basketball sessions to our learners.
Art gallery cafe visit
Miss Rees’ class have visited the Wild Oak Cafe, Llanidloes to view an art exhibition by local artist, Amanda Skipsey. We enjoyed looking at the art on display and had a hot chocolate.
Bake sale for Morocco Earthquake
Mrs Ashton’s class have been baking. They worked in small groups to produce 72 flapjacks and 72 chocolate chip cookies. These were sold at 50p each in almost 72 seconds! The class were concerned for families in Morocco following the earthquake. Just over £120 was raised for the Disasters and Emergency commission. We thank parent… Read more »
Collecting Crisp Packets
This year our Eco Committee have helped in a school assembly. They welcomed Laura from Keep Wales Tidy to introduce “Coral”, a fish from the Ironworks at Oswestry. Coral is currently resident at the front of school. Our intention is to fill Coral by the 27th October with crisp packets?
Building shelters and caring for the environment
Exploring the Forest
Today we have being exploring the forest, using magnifying glasses. We have also made shelters for the animals and being on ‘Senses Hunt’ around the forest.
Gemau Buarth/ Yard Games
Gemau Buarth/ Yard Games
Croeso Mr Urdd
Croeso Mr Urdd
Road Safety
Today we have been learning about road safety so that they have the skills and knowledge to manage everyday life as independently as they can (Healthy).
Hand Washing
We have been learning how to wash our hands.
Musical Monday
We listened to a live concert this morning. We have been learning how to beat box.
Music Workshop
Today we had a music workshop. We learnt about the beat of the music. What great fun!
Concert
Parent Drop-in Sessions
Every Monday, 2.30pm in the Wellbeing Centre.Come to the main entrance.
Wearing Red, White and Green
Wear your red, white and green on 13th October to raise money for the Maldwyn 2024 Urdu Eisteddfod!
Red, white and green day
Wear your red, white and green on the 13th of October to raise money for the Maldwyn 2024 Urdd Eisteddfod!
Clwb cwtch
ClwbCwtsh is a short, fully funded informal 8 or 7-week Welsh taster programme focussed on speaking Welsh with young children (and is aimed at parents to be, parents/carers, members of the extended family). Learners won’t need any Welsh to join. The course is provided on-line so learners can join from the comfort of their sofa,… Read more »
Welsh at home course
Would you like to learn Welsh? Why not have a look at this course.
Welsh music for the Summer.
The season of sunglasses, beaches and BBQs has arrived! Let us provide the perfect soundtrack to YOUR Summer! Why not enjoy the Summer vibes by clicking on Miwsig Y Siarter Iaith this month?
Bryn y Fan
Year 1 Cinema trip
Today the children went on the bus to Caersws train station where they caught the train to Newtown. We had the privilege of having 2 British Transport Police and a Trains for Wales School Liaison Officer join us. We then walked to the Regent Cinema Newtown where we watched a film with popcorn and a… Read more »
Festival Fever
It’s Festival Fever! BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Cymru the BBC’s Welsh language radio stations) have again been working closely with the Welsh Language Charter team to create a resource that will help you promote the Welsh language in YOUR school. This month we’re bringing you a taste of what music will be on… Read more »
Powys Schools Swimming Final
Congratulations to all our pupils who competed in the Powys Schools Swimming Final. A fantastic set of results, look at all those medals!
Welsh Podcasts
Booktrust Podcast (ypod.cymru) Podlediad Cylchgrawn Cip Podcast (ypod.cymru) Clonc Cynefin Podcast (ypod.cymru) Podlediad Pod Y Plant (ypod.cymru) Podlediad Stori Tic Toc (ypod.cymru) Podlediad Straeon i Blant (ypod.cymru)
British Army Music
This morning we had a wonderful, inspirational performance from the British Army. They also were teaching us about rhythm, pitch, scales and tempo.
Crocs visits
This year, dosbarth Melangell has been visiting Crocs, to work alongside the pre-school children. We went over in small groups for three sessions. We used our skills including playing with children, reading and being a good example.
Our Dragons Topic
We had so much fun doing the dragon topic. We had a lot of adventures like finding evidence of dragons in our school grounds- we found claw marks on trees and footprints on the floor, and we found dragon droppings on the yard! We have written adverts for a dragon catcher, created our own dragon… Read more »
Mid Wales Opera Workshop
On the 23rd of March we were very lucky to take part in a workshop with Ian and Huw Ynyr from Mid Wales Opera. How exciting to have a world-renowned opera singer in our school!
Pick and Mix Homework – Spring 2023
Pick and Mix Homework – Spring 2023
Coronation
Today we have been on a coronation parade around Llanidloes wearing our beautiful crowns and waving our banners. We had a special lunch and a talent show in the hall. We also made some delicious muffins to celebrate the occasion.
Donation Received
The Criw Cymraeg gratefully received a donation of £250 from Milwyn Jenkins & Jenkins. The money donated will be used for buying Welsh books for the school. The school is currently working extremely hard to achieve the gold award in the Cymraeg Campus. This donation is gratefully appreciated. Thank you very much.
Road Safety – STOP LOOK LISTEN!
Today we talked about road safety, how do we cross the road in a safe way. We have talked about the different crossings that are available. We discussed reflective clothing and it’s importance. We also talked about car safety, ensuring everyone is wearing a seatbelt and has a booster seat. A very good discussion was… Read more »
High School Science Afternoon, 30th March 2023
Year Six enjoyed an afternoon at the high school investigating how different compounds can cause different flame colours. They all worked scientifically and safely and are very much looking forward to more exciting Science lessons come September.
Exciting Music Lessons
Dosbarth Twm Sion Cati have been involved in many exciting music lessons this term. They have had strings, where they are learning to play the violin and cello, like being part of a professional orchestra. They have also had the opportunity to write verses for an opera workshop and had them sung back to them.
Eisteddfod Ysgol
Programme for Gorllewin School Eisteddfod
Programme for Dwyrain School Eisteddfod
Gini Wade the artist
Year 1 have been learning about the folk tale Cantre’r Gwaelod. Gini Wade a local artist from Llanidloes was an illustrater for one of the Cantre’r Gwaelod books. We were delighted to have her join us in class to share her skills. Thank you, Gini, for a fantastic morning learning all about artwork.
Busy
Out and About
Cooking
Courgette Muffins and tomato salsa
World Book Day
Today we celebrated World Book day. The children had a fun buddy reading session with the older children.
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus
Today we celebrated Dydd Gwyl Dewi. The children dressed up in Welsh clothes and Mrs Chennetier played the harp in the assembly. Year 1 children went to Maes y Wennol to sing Welsh songs. They also enjoyed tasting Bara Brith.
Dydd Gwyl Dewi
Heddiw rydym wedi cael gwasanaeth bendigedig drwy wrando ar y delyn yn cael ei chwarae. Rydym wedi bod yn Maes y Wennol yn canu hwiangerddi a chaneuon Cymraeg. Mi wnaethom rhoi cenhinen bedr i bob aelod yn Maes y Wennol. Cawsom y cyfle i flasu Bara Brith yn y dosbarth drwy wrando ar ganeuon Cymraeg.
Miwsig Dydd Gwyl Dewi
Miwsig Dydd Gwyl Dewi BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Cymru 2 (the BBC’s Welsh language radio stations) have again been working closely with the Welsh Language Charter team to create a resource that will help promote the Welsh language.
Milltir Mr Urdd
Today we walked 1 mile to raise money for the National Urdd Eisteddfod that will be held here in Montgomeryshire in 2024. Mr Urdd came to help and support us. What a fantastic way to start the day.
Homework – Pick ‘n’ Mix
Here are some fun tasks for you to work on at home. You have until the end of term to try out as many as you can – Enjoy!
Dydd Miwsig Cymru
Dydd Miwsig Cymru is a day dedicated to all forms of Welsh language music. To celebrate Dydd Miwsig Cymru the school had a Twmpath and a silent disco. A Twmpath is a Welsh barn dance where people can meet, dance, and have fun. What a fantastic afternoon the children had with Bryn and Rhian. The… Read more »
Dydd Miwsig Cymru
Today we had a fantastic afternoon having a Welsh silent disco. We listened to many amazing Welsh artists and bands such as Dafydd Iwan, Candelas, Cyw, Yws Gwynedd, Bwncath and many more.
HOMEWORK: Spring Calculator Task
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
We have been learning about an old Welsh tradition. We had fun making a Perllan and going around classes singing the ‘Blwyddyn Newydd Dda song’ with the Fari Lwyd.
Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen
It’s Santes Dwynwen day on January 25th . We have been busy making love spoons, cards and drawing roses. Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen hapus i bawb.
Listening to Welsh Music
Snow Day
What FUN we had in the snow! We made snow people, snow angels, we wrote our names in the snow, and even started a snow house. It was a great day.
Colouring Competition
Some of our winners from the colouring competition run by Milwyn Jenkins and Jenkins receiving their prizes today.
Year 1 – Pick and Mix Homework
Welsh songs for younger learners
Have a go at singing some of these Welsh songs
Welsh songs/ Caneuon Cymraeg
Here are some Welsh songs that we can learn together-
Welsh National Anthem
Let’s learn our National anthem- Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
Urdd Membership 2022/23
The Urdd in Maldwyn are pleased to welcome you back at the start of this new school year for another exciting year full of activities and events. Once again, we will be using the online membership portal, Y Porth. Click HERE to access Y Porth. Membership for 2022-23 will remain at £10. If a child receives free school meal… Read more »
Create a T-shirt design
Challenges
Why Learn Welsh?
Information about the Welsh Language Charter
Whole School Approach
An introduction to the Welsh language charter framework.
Day Out in a Meadow!
Our Year 3 classes have been learning about meadow flowers and their importance in our natural world. Both classes visited New Chapel Hay Meadows where they worked with Joe Arrowsmith, learning about the diversity of meadow plants and animals. All pupils used old tents and broken umbrellas to upcycle into a kite under the expertise… Read more »
International Day of Living Together in Peace
On Monday 16th May we celebrated the International Day of Living Together in Peace. All the children came into school dressed in something white. Donations were also given by the children to ‘Croeso Llanidloes’. Living together in peace is about accepting differences and having the ability to listen to, recognize, respect, and appreciate others as well… Read more »