Classes

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.

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World Book Day

Today we celebrated World Book day. The children had a fun buddy reading session with the older children.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Visit from the Vet!

What a fantastic opportunity to hear from a number of different people about what they do for a job and how they made it into their chosen career. Here are some pictures from our local vet talk. The children were engaged and inspired!

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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. 

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Netball squad

Massive congratulations to our Netball teams at the North Powys competition today. A 2nd and 3rd place position with a qualifying spot in the final in March. So proud of all of you, keep up the good work.

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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 »

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Colouring Competition 

Some of our winners from the colouring competition run by Milwyn Jenkins and Jenkins receiving their prizes today.

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Roots and Wings

The Eco Committee are continuing to develop the quiet garden. Plants sown last year are blooming. This year pupils are working on a partnership project with the High School to create a statement about our school vision “Roots and Wings”. Here are some of their design plans, which high school students will craft from wood… Read more »

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Welsh Online Books

Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen –Search – Hwb (gov.wales) Dref Wen- Free Welsh audio books –Free Welsh Audio Books by Children – Dref Wen Amser Stori Atebol – Welsh language story time on youtube- Yr Hipo Cyntaf ar y Lleuad | Amser Stori Atebol – YouTube

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Early Help Newsletter

We have been so looking forward to lighter, longer daylight hours and better weather for being outside in Nature’s playground. Spring can often feel like a chance to start afresh and make plans with some positivity moving forwards.

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Coop funds Quiet Garden

The Eco Committee met with Zoe, the Community Link Officer from the Co-op. They explained to her what they have achieved so far in the “Quiet Garden” they are developing. The Eco committee have been successful in their bid at the Coop to gain funds to develop their project further. Lots of future planning ideas… Read more »

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Welsh Folk Tales

Click on the link below to listen to traditional Welsh folk tales and play games. Chwedlau Cymru (wales.gov.uk)

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Welsh Magazines

Click on the links below for the latest magazines.  Bore da- BoreDa_bach_Urdd_2021_06 (adobe.com)  Iaw – Urdd Iaw_2021_06 (adobe.com)

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Virtual Eisteddfod Powys

EXCITING! There is a virtual Powys Eisteddfod competition happening. The closing date is June 11th. There are some great competitions that we could take part in. There is a 1st 2nd and 3rd prize to be won. I have listed some of the competitions below that we could compete in. All competitions are through the medium… Read more »

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Let’s Learn Welsh

This is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to learn Welsh to use with your child at home.

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Bore Da Bach Mis Ebrill

Here is the latest issue of Bore da bach, a mini-issue of Bore da magazine, published every second month. 

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Dydd Gwyl Dewi

Happy Saint David’s Day everyone from some of our Reception children. We have had a wonderful day learning about Wales. 

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CIP Magazine March

A new issue of Cip magazine is waiting for you – which includes the brilliant comic, Mellten! 

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Bore da February 

Have a look at the ‘Bore da’ magazine. There are some great puzzles and games to enjoy. 

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Welsh4Parents 

This is a new website with many Welsh language resources to help and support parents with distance learning. 

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Santes Dwynwen Foundation Phase 

Dydd Santes Dwynwen is considered to be the Welsh equivalent to Valentine’s Day and is celebrated on 25th of January every year. It celebrates Dwynwen, the Welsh saint of lovers.

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Santes Dwynwen KS2 

Dydd Santes Dwynwen is considered to be the Welsh equivalent to Valentine’s Day and is celebrated on 25th of January every year. It celebrates Dwynwen, the Welsh saint of lovers.

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