Looking Back at Last Week

Welcome to this week’s Headteacher’s Blog! It’s been a busy and exciting time here at Llangan Primary School, with enriching experiences, fantastic learning opportunities, and memorable moments for our pupils. From insightful assemblies to engaging trips and awe-inspiring performances, there’s so much to celebrate and share. Read on to find out what we’ve been up to and what’s coming up next week.

Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome Rev. Duncan from Holy Cross in Cowbridge for our fortnightly assembly. He shared fascinating insights about different world religions, helping us broaden our understanding and appreciation of diverse beliefs. Last week, Rev. Duncan taught us about Bodhi Day, a Buddhist festival celebrating enlightenment. The children were captivated by the story of the Bodhi tree and how it represents wisdom and compassion. 🌳✨ Thank you, Rev. Duncan, for enriching our learning journey! 🙏

On Monday, Dosbarth Llwynog (Years 5/6) visited Parc Stormy! We’re already learning lots about sustainability and energy sources. Our incredible trip to Parc Stormy included learning how wind turbines and solar panels create renewable energy and how our food waste is treated and recycled into fertiliser. It was a bit stinky! We also visited a house designed by Cardiff University to be entirely sustainable. The roof, windows, and walls all have technologies designed to create the house’s own heat, light, and power. It was very cool—we think all houses should be built like this! 🌫️💚🌞

On Wednesday, our Llangan Primary choir joined forces with Llansannor Primary School for the unforgettable Young Voices concert in London. 🎤✨ For months, the children practiced tirelessly, perfecting a repertoire of songs and dances that they performed alongside thousands of other schoolchildren at the O2 Arena. The concert featured an incredible range of songs, including the uplifting anthem ‘Brighter Days,’ a vibrant ‘Pop Medley,’ and the classic ‘Bird House in the Soul’.’ The children also joined in a dynamic Urban Strides dance routine, adding even more energy to the performance.

The children were also thrilled to perform with guest artist Anna Phoebe, a renowned violinist whose energy and talent lit up the stage. They were equally inspired by Souparnika Nair, a 15-year-old singer who rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent with her stunning rendition of ‘Never Enough’ from The Greatest Showman. Hearing these exceptional performers and being part of such a grand production was a truly unforgettable experience.

This event offered more than just a performance—it was a celebration of teamwork, resilience, and the joy of music. The children developed their confidence, vocal skills, and an appreciation for working collaboratively. Despite the long day—leaving at 7:00 AM and returning at 2:30 AM the next morning—their smiles and laughter said it all. We couldn’t be prouder of our amazing young singers! 🎵💫

Next Week

✨ A Special Performance of Young Voices Songs ✨

🗓 Date: Thursday, 30th January 2025 📍 Location: Llangan Primary School 🕒 Time: 5:00 PM

🎤 Join us for a magical evening as the choirs showcase the songs from their Young Voices Choir performance at the O2 Arena!

• Tickets: Each school will sell tickets separately via ParentPay. • Afternoon Arrangements: Children will meet at Llangan School in the afternoon and stay until the performance. • Refreshments: Free refreshments before the performance, courtesy of Llangan PTA.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

We are also thrilled to announce that Bullies Out Charity will be visiting next week to lead a series of impactful workshops:

• Changing Attitudes Workshop (Year 5/6): 

• Respectful Relationships Workshop (Year 3/4): 

• Stand Up, Speak Out, Stay Safe Assembly (Years 1-6): 

• Kindness Matters Workshop (Year 1/2): 

• Respectful Relationships Workshop (Year 6): 

These workshops aim to empower our pupils with the skills and knowledge to build positive relationships and promote kindness and respect in their daily lives. We’re looking forward to an inspiring day!

Future Events

Parents’ Evening – Tuesday 4th and Thursday 6th February

Invitations have been sent out for our upcoming Parents’ Evening. These meetings provide a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress since the start of the academic year. We highly encourage parents and pupils to attend together, as involving children in conversations about their learning can be incredibly empowering. You’ll also have a chance to review your child’s workbooks ahead of your appointment.

Teachers will cover key areas during the meetings, including your child’s most recent assessment data, targets for the coming term, and an overall progress update. You will receive a target sheet to take home, outlining this information. Appointments are limited to 10 minutes, so we kindly ask that everyone follows the agenda provided. If you have any concerns beyond what’s discussed, please feel free to contact us at llanganps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or 01446 772403, and we will be happy to arrange a further meeting.

Our online booking system will be live from Friday morning (24th Janaury 2025) and can be accessed via the school website and app. If you need help booking your slot, detailed instructions are available on the website.

Thank you all for your continued support. I look forward to seeing many of you at the events and meetings over the coming weeks.

Dear Parents, Carers, and Friends of Llangan Primary School,

Happy New Year to you all! We’ve had a wonderful start to the term, embracing our whole school value for January: thoughtfulness. Throughout the week, we’ve explored how being thoughtful shapes our lives and the positive impact it can have on others.

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Another Wonderful Week in Lovely Llangan School!

This week has been full of exciting activities and achievements at Llangan Primary School. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to:

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Llangan School Newsletter! We’ve had an eventful time with exciting achievements, new initiatives, and upcoming events to share with you. From our girls’ fantastic performance at the Urdd Football Tournament to our nursery wrap-around care updates, there’s plenty happening at Llangan. As we prepare for Remembrance Day and look ahead to the Christmas season, we’re thrilled to celebrate our students' hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Read on for the latest school news and upcoming dates to note—thank you, as always, for your continued support!

Urdd Football Tournament Success What a fantastic day for our girls' football team at the Urdd tournament in Cardiff! Girls from Years 5 and 6 competed with schools from across the region, playing five hard-fought games with scores of 0-0, 0-0, 1-1, 0-0, and one 3-0 loss. But they finished strong with a well-earned 1-0 win! We are incredibly proud of Team Llangan for their dedication and teamwork.

Remembrance Day Poppies for Sale Our Head Girl, Head Boy, and deputies have been busy selling poppies this week in preparation for Remembrance Day. Poppies will be available again on Friday and Monday, November 11th. Items and prices:

• Snap bands: £1.50
• Fabric bands: £1
• Reflector keyrings: £1
• Poppies: 50p

Open Day Success On Wednesday, we welcomed prospective parents for our school Open Day. Our lead pupils took the reins, guiding families on tours of the school and showcasing all that Llangan has to offer.

Tag Rugby Tournament On Friday, our Year 6 pupils joined other schools in our cluster for a tag rugby tournament in Colwinston. They represented Llangan brilliantly while getting to know future classmates for secondary school.

Llangan Childcare Provision Update We’re excited to announce plans for an on-site childcare provision for Nursery-aged pupils, allowing them to stay at school from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Our application for Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registration is pending, and we aim to open in January 2025. The wrap-around care, led by experienced staff, will include exploratory play and access to school facilities. We’re also working with the Vale of Glamorgan Childcare Offer and Tax-Free Childcare schemes for additional support. We’ll keep you updated!

Upcoming Events

• Remembrance Day: We’ll be marking Remembrance Day as a school on Monday, November 11th.

• Year 4 Residential Trip: On Thursday and Friday, our Year 4 pupils will embark on their first residential trip to the Cardiff Bay Urdd Centre.

• Children in Need: On Friday, November 15th, the School Council invites everyone to participate in our fundraising initiative for Children in Need. Pupils are welcome to come in pyjamas or wear dots! Donations can be made via Parent Pay.

Christmas 2024 Events

• Infant Play - Midwife Crisis: Tuesday, December 10th, and Wednesday, December 11th, at 9:30 am. Please note there will not be an after-school performance due to challenges with timing and attendance last year.

• Junior Carol Concert: Tuesday, December 17th, with performances at 2 pm and 5:00 pm.

• Please note we are postponing the Enterprise Fayre initially planned for 19th December due to a busy end-of-term schedule.

Tickets for these events will be available through Parent Pay in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm!