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.
Environmentally friendly school – Llanidloes primary reach the Senedd.
Well done to our Eco reps for all their hard work in fighting to reduce plastic. Take a look at what Russel George has to say after meeting our enthusiastic pupils. Thank you, First Minister. I agree…: 20 Jun 2023: Senedd debates – TheyWorkForYou Environmentally Friendly Schools: 20 Jun 2023: Senedd debates – TheyWorkForYou
Presentations complete!
Well done to all the year 5 pupils who presented today in front of their peers and put themselves forward to be a Bronze Young Ambassador. A very good luck to all. Looking forward to seeing who our new sports representatives will be!
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.
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!
Job swap day at the end of last half term was a massive success. Everyone enjoyed taking on a new role as part of Career promotion week! Da iawn all
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!
Literacy / phonics – some daily activities
Enjoying Forest school
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.
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.
Snow day – we had lots of fun making memories in school.
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
Homework ‘pick and mix’
Homework ‘pick and mix’
Homework ‘pick and mix’
Homework ‘pick and mix’
Homework ‘pick and mix’
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
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
Welsh Apps
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
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.
Children’s Mental Health Week 2022
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
Outdoor Activities and Adventures!
World record attempt Mr Urdd 100 years
World Record Attempt Mr Urdd 100 years
Painting the Quiet Garden Mural
Platinum Award case study
Working on the quiet garden
Gweithgaredd Nadolig/Christmas Activity
Special Buildings and Festivals of Light
As part of RE work year 3 pupils have been interested in a project about special buildings this term. Their questions lead them to explore festivals of light.
Ysgol Gynradd Llanidloes Anthem with the Welsh Whisperer
Here is our School Anthem that the children produced with the help of the Welsh Whisperer.
Welsh Vocabulary
Here are some useful Welsh Vocabulary that you can use.
Welsh Folk Tales
Click on the link below to listen to traditional Welsh folk tales and play games. Chwedlau Cymru (wales.gov.uk)
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)
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
Blended Learning
Brand New Cyw Magazine
There is a brand new Cyw magazine for children ages 3-6 available from the 31 of May.
Let’s Learn Welsh
This is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to learn Welsh to use with your child at home.
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.
This Week’s Activities!
Join us in this week’s activities!
Dydd Gwyl Dewi
Happy Saint David’s Day everyone from some of our Reception children. We have had a wonderful day learning about Wales.
CIP Magazine March
A new issue of Cip magazine is waiting for you – which includes the brilliant comic, Mellten!
Bore da Magazine March
A new issue of Bore da magazine is waiting for you – just click the link below.
St Davids Day activities for KS2
These are some wonderful bilingual activities for children to learn about St Davids day.
St Davids day activities for Foundation Phase
Here are some wonderful bilingual activities for the Foundation Phase children learning all about St Davids day and Wales.
February IAW Magazine
Here is the February magazine of IAW.
Bore da February
Have a look at the ‘Bore da’ magazine. There are some great puzzles and games to enjoy.
Welsh4Parents
This is a new website with many Welsh language resources to help and support parents with distance learning.
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.
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.
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda- Cylchgrawn Bore da Magazine
BoreDa_Urdd_2021_01 (adobe.com)