School News

Launch of Fruitique

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:47:22 +0000

Fruitique has been launched - Watch the movie!

2Type Software Launched

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:48:38 +0000

To encourage pupils at Maes Yr Haul to improve their typing skills, online access to 2Simple's 2Type application is now being provided. It is hoped that pupils will make full use of this online typing software to develop a skill, which will be invaluable in a world so reliant on technology.

How it works:
1) Visit www.2simple.com and click "Online".

2) At the login and password screen use the following details:

School login name: u57628
School Password: Contact school for this information.

Summer Fayre and Indian Mela

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:42:53 +0000

The Maes Yr Haul school community enjoyed a wonderful Summer Fayre and Indian Mela. Below are the short movies of the dancing.

Mamamia Finger Puppets

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:14:17 +0000

Year 5 pupils worked together to put together a choreographed dance of fingerpuppets to the music of Mamamia! The results were outstanding.

The Big Sing 2008

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:58 +0000

Pupils in Maes Yr Haul took part in the Big Sing 2008. The pupils began singing at 2:45 p.m., the event being witneesed by members of staff. The pupils shared the singing with thousands of other schools from across the UK. Play the clip to hear pupils at Maes Yr Haul perform You gotta be...

Becta Excellence Awards 2008 Best Whole School Wales

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:42:14 +0000

Maes Yr Haul has been recognised for ICT excellence and been awarded the prestigious Becta Excellence Award of Best Whole School, Wales for 2008. The official Becta logo and photographs can be seen below.

Nicole Cooke Interview

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:01:30 +0000

Click the flash player to watch the podcast team's latest production, an interview with Nicole Cooke.

Click here to open the podcast teams latest videocast.

Butterfly Proboscis

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:29:01 +0000

Startling detail of a butterfly drinking from an orange was recorded during the Live Classroom Broadcast (LCB) of the caterpillars to butterflies project. Click and enjoy the movie!

OGM Nicole Cooke Opens Mural

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:52:44 +0000

Pupils at Maes Yr Haul were thrilled to meet Olympic Gold Medalist Nicole Cooke, who opened the new astroturf sporting mural designed by pupils and painted by Mrs. Tandy and Mr. Davies. The painting is the full length of the astroturf wall and depicts sporting heroes. Nicole was interviewed by the Maes Yr Haul Podcast team, who are making a videocast of the event with Mr O'Leary's help and expertise. Pupils were able to ask Nicole for her autograph. Nicole is pictured below standing by the painting of her on the mural.

Maes Yr Haul Puts Technology in the Spotlight

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:03:46 +0000

Maes Yr Haul shortlisted for Becta’s national ICT Excellence Awards

Creative use of technology brings learning and lessons to life

Staff and pupils from Maes Yr Haul Primary School have beaten off competition from more than 150 schools across the country to make the shortlist for Becta’s national ICT Excellence Awards.

Becta, the government agency leading the use of technology in learning, organises the awards which recognise and reward those schools that have shown how technology can be imaginatively used to enhance lessons and school life. This year, with an increased number of entries and a noticeably higher standard across the board, judging has been particularly tough. Despite the stiff competition, Maes Yr Haul Primary School managed to impress the judges by showcasing their ideas and methods of incorporating technology into the heart of school life. Niel McLean, Becta’s executive director for institutional workforce and development, explained: “It is wonderfully inspiring to see the enthusiasm which Maes Yr Haul Primary School has invested into putting technology at the core of their everyday activities.

“It certainly is the way forward and I’m sure the school as a community – its teachers, learners, parents and governors - will benefit from the rewards that technology can bring to education, whether that’s through interactive whiteboards, blogging and messaging facilities or podcasting.”

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted; it is a fitting reflection of the dedication shown by all our staff and pupils in ensuring that we are a true 21st century school. The school will find out how it fares against the other shortlisted schools at the awards ceremony in Sheffield on 6th November.