To download a copy of the report go to the downloads page and select the file called:
GB ARP full 2010-2011.doc

Year 6 had an inhouse speaking competition this year. Anna Davies won the competition and Jac Mort came runner up. Anna then went on to represent Maes yr Haul in the Junior Youth Speaks Competition run by the Rotary Club. Pupils who entered were judged by the following criteria:
speaking clearly
using eye contact
not reading speeches
good use of humour where appropriate
offering an interesting point of view
Anna's speech was entitled 'Aspire to Inspire'. She gave an outstanding performance and was against pupils with extremely high standards as commented by the judges. Anna came first. Congratulations Anna!

Pupils in year 6 have been working hard creating landscapes.


Click here to see the Year 6 Canvases Gallery in a separate window.

• Two teacher training days are planned for Friday 8th April and Friday 15th July.
• School will be closed on Friday 22nd July in lieu of the Royal Wedding Bank Holiday.
• Last day of Spring Term: Friday 15th April.
• First day of Summer Term: Tuesday 3rd May.
• Last day of Summer Term: Thursday 21st July.
• First day of Autumn Term: Thursday 1st September.
• Autumn Half Term: 24th-28th October

St David's Day was celebrated with an Eisteddfod for Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2. Lloyfarchiadau - congratulations to Ewenni (coch) and Llynfi (glas) houses who were Eisteddfod champions and to Malika Boukeras our chaired bard.


Click here to see Eisteddfod 2011 photographs in a separate window.

Well done to those pupils who received their Computer Xplorers certifcate.

On Friday 26th November the volunteers from Operation Christmas child were delighted to collect 165 shoeboxes for their 2011 appeal. Pupils from class Garland helped to carry and load the van. Mrs. Garland would like to say a huge thank you to all of the families who supported the appeal this year. Nadolig Llawen pawb.

Pupils in year 6 had a thoroughly exciting time in Manor Adventure, Abernant this year. Watch the exciting activities they were involved in, like rafting, climbing, archery and fencing.


Click here to see Abernant 2010 in a separate window.

To work effectively and succeed in raising standards we would like to gather information from you and ask that you complete a questionnaire. By you completing the survey online we not only save paper but are able to collate the responses electronically. Should you not wish to complete the survey online, paper copies of the questionnaire are available from the school office.



Please could responses be returned electronically or in paper form no later than Wednesday 8th December. After this date the survey will become unavailable.

Thanking you in anticipation of your support.

Please click here to complete the online survey.

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes will be collected on Friday 26th November. Please ensure any boxes to be donated are received into school by Thursday 25th November.

On Wednesday 10th November, year 2 turned orange for the day to support the Orangutan Foundation in their conservation work. They made banana cakes which are an orangutans favourite fruit, masks, wrote fact files about orangutans and took part in a sponsored walk around Broadlands. Thank you to all of those who sponsored the event as we have raised over £200. Check out the pictures below:

Bridgend County Borough Council have set a competition to win a sleigh ride with Santa and his reindeer. To find out more visit Bridgend's website for more details. Santa Claus is coming to Bridgend town centre and he’s got room for a passenger in his sleigh. One very lucky child will win a sleigh ride with Santa and his reindeer to turn on the Christmas lights. To enter, simply print off the entry form here, complete the sentence “I love Bridgend at Christmas because…” and post it into one of Rudolf’s post boxes in Bridgend town centre. Post boxes can be found at Wilkinson’s, Clarkes, Civic Offices, Angel Muffin and the Indoor Market. Closing date: Friday 19 November 2010 at noon. Terms and Conditions: Entries are open to children aged 5 -10 Closing date: Friday 19 November 2010 at 12 noon. The successful winner will be notified Monday 22 November 2010 and must be available for the Saturday 27 November. Permission to take part must be signed by a legal guardian. The sleigh ride will start at approx 4pm and take approx 20mins through Bridgend town centre. The successful winner must be able to ride with Santa unaccompanied. All entries will be judged by an independent panel and the judge’s decision is final. If the winning response has multiple entries, one winner will be drawn at random.

Pupils from the Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 thoroughly enjoyed the Pandemonium Theatre Performances, which had the theme Britannia. Click on the pictures below for higher resolution:

       

Pupils at Maes Yr Haul are now able to access 2Simple's Creative Online Space and have access to the creative tools both in school and at home. Login using the button below:



Some of the tools and activities available online are listed below:
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Pupils in year 6 have been working hard creating landscapes.


Click here to see the Maes Yr Haul Little Workers Gallery in a separate window.