We would love to invite any parents or carers who work in a STEM-related field to come into school to speak to pupils about their work.

STEM covers a huge range of careers — from engineering and computing to healthcare, construction, environmental science, research, data and innovation.

Our aim is simple:
To help children understand the real-world skills behind these careers and to broaden their aspirations for the future.

Talks would be informal (around 15–20 minutes) and could be delivered to your child’s class or a small group.

We are particularly keen to showcase a diverse range of career journeys so that all pupils can see that STEM is for everyone.

If you would be willing to support, please contact the school office by [insert date], outlining:
• Your role
• Your availability during that week
• Preferred days (if applicable)

Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation.

Mr Griffiths
Headteacher

Children are invited to come to school wearing something that makes them feel happy and comfortable – whether that’s pyjamas, a princess dress, a football kit, or any outfit that brings them joy. We want a school full of colour, smiles and personality!

This links perfectly with our PTA Dance-a-thon, which will be taking place throughout the entire day. Year groups will take turns on the dance floor, with three different music channels to choose from. The aim? To keep the dancing chain going all day long – with at least one child dancing at all times during transitions!

Please remember to return sponsorship forms by Friday 13th February, or donations can be made via our JustGiving page.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/llanganprimary-schoolpta-dance?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

Thank you, as always, for your fantastic support – we can’t wait for a day full of happiness, movement and music! 🎶✨

Just a quick reminder from our brilliant Criw Cymraeg 💬💖

To help us celebrate Dydd Santes Dwynwen today (Wednesday 28 January), children are welcome to wear something red or pink if they’d like ❤️💗

Please don’t worry at all if you’ve forgotten – this is completely optional and just a bit of fun, led by the children, to celebrate Welsh language, culture and kindness.

The day is all about enjoying the story of Santes Dwynwen and sharing messages of caredigrwydd, cyfeillgarwch a pharch 🥰

💖 Gyda diolch – Y Criw Cymraeg
💖 With thanks – from the Criw Cymraeg

Diolch yn fawr iawn,
James Griffiths
Headteacher

🗓 Dates:
• Thursday 5 February – 3:45pm–6:00pm
• Tuesday 10 February – 3:45pm–6:00pm

👶 Nursery Parents’ Evening:
• Thursday 12 February – 1:00pm–4:00pm

Meetings will take place in school, in teachers’ classrooms, and pupils are encouraged to attend and be part of the conversation about their learning.

Please log in to the Parent Portal to book your appointment. If you need any support with booking, the school office will be happy to help.

We look forward to welcoming you into school 💙

Come and try out for free - see if you like it!

No experience necessary Weekly fun training sessions Matches every 5-6 weeks Equipment provided

Where and when?

Cowbridge School Hockey Pitches Year 4 & 5: Tuesdays @ 4.30-5.15 pm Year 6: Tuesdays @ 5.15-6 pm

Contact us to try out now

cowbridgejuniorhc@hotmail.co.uk graemejones@hotmail.co.uk

Limited spaces available for girls too.

Enquire today.

Our pupils were absolute superstars as filming took place for a special segment linked to the final of The Traitors, which will be aired tomorrow evening at 6:30pm on BBC Wales Today.

Wednesday 28 January

The Criw Cymraeg are looking forward to celebrating Saint Dwynwen’s Day, the Welsh patron saint of love, with a day filled with fun, creativity and Welsh culture.

Throughout the day, pupils will take part in a range of engaging activities, including energetic clog dancing sessions, traditional Twmpath (barn) dancing, and creative Saint Dwynwen–inspired crafts. Children will also learn about the story of Saint Dwynwen and explore the important values she represents, such as kindness, friendship and respect.

To add to the celebrations, pupils are welcome to wear something red, pink, or with hearts (optional).

This will be a special Welsh celebration for everyone and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our language, culture and shared values. We’re looking forward to a joyful and memorable day for all!

Join us for a wonderful St David’s Day fundraiser at Penllyn Village Hall on
📅 Saturday 28th February 2026
⏰ 7pm

🎶 Featuring the fantastic Cardiff Male Choir
🍲 Delicious cawl a chŵn (traditional Welsh broth – veggie option available)
🍰 Welsh cakes, 🎟️ raffle and 🍷 bar

💷 £14 per person
⚠️ Tickets are limited

To book tickets or for more information:
📞 Barbara Smith – 01446 772071 (please no messages)
📱 Text: 07855 684824
📧 Email: barbralsmith52@hotmail.com

👉 Please state any dietary requirements when booking.

A lovely evening of Welsh food, music and community — please share and spread the word! 🌼🎶

We would like to remind families that Llangan Primary School is a dog-free site, in line with guidance followed by schools across the UK. This is due to health, safety and safeguarding reasons. While we understand that dogs are part of many families and walking them to school may feel convenient, dogs can pose a risk if they become unsettled or get off the lead.

I am writing to clarify some misinformation that has been circulating this afternoon.

Despite weather warnings for snow overnight and tomorrow linked to Storm Goretti, we have no plans to close school tomorrow. Llangan and the Vale of Glamorgan are not currently within the Met Office weather warning area, and school is therefore expected to be open as normal.

We have had a number of parents contact us to say they had heard that the school would be closed tomorrow. This is not correct, and I wanted to reassure everyone directly.

For clarity, our school closure protocol due to adverse weather is based on a number of factors:

• If we are instructed to close by the Local Authority due to forecast life-threatening weather

• If a site risk assessment indicates that conditions are unsafe for children or staff

• If we do not have sufficient staff able to reach school safely to operate within legal staffing ratios

Our Site Manager, Mr Godwin, inspects the school site every morning at 6:00am. If weather conditions were to change significantly from the current Met Office forecast — for example, if we experienced heavy snowfall or unsafe site conditions — I would contact all parents as early as possible via text message, followed by an email.

In the unlikely event of a closure, work would be provided for children to complete at home and shared via the class pages on the school website. Further details would, of course, be communicated at that time.

This email is simply to dispel any misunderstanding and to reassure you that our plan is to be open as usual tomorrow.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Kind regards,
James

I am writing to remind everyone that Llangan Primary School is a nut-free school.

We have a number of pupils and members of staff who have severe nut allergies, and exposure to nuts can cause extremely serious reactions. For some members of our school community, this could quite literally be a matter of life or death.

We kindly ask that no food containing nuts is brought into school, including in lunch boxes. This includes peanuts, tree nuts, and products made with or containing nuts (such as chocolate spreads containing hazelnuts).

As a reminder, our existing policy states that children may bring only fruit or vegetables for morning snack. We would also ask that you are particularly mindful when preparing packed lunches, ensuring they are completely nut-free.

We know this requires extra care when shopping and preparing food, and we really appreciate your cooperation. By working together, we can help ensure that our school remains a safe, inclusive, and caring environment for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support in helping to keep Llangan the wonderful community that it is.

Kind regards,

Mr Griffiths

We are pleased to be working in partnership with Cardiff and Vale College to offer a Families Learning Together course at Llangan Primary School, focused on Understanding Our Emotions.

This free, interactive course is designed to support children and their families in exploring emotions in a positive, practical and engaging way. Through games, creative activities and storytelling, families will learn about different feelings and develop healthy strategies to understand and manage them together.

The course is open to children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, alongside their parents, carers or grandparents, and provides a valuable opportunity for families to learn side by side in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Sessions will focus on building confidence, improving communication and developing important social and emotional skills that can be used in everyday life.

By the end of the course, families will have created their own practical tools and strategies to help manage emotions at home and beyond. The sessions are designed to be inclusive, supportive and enjoyable for everyone involved.

The course will take place at Llangan Primary School on Wednesday 14th January at 9.00am. Families who wish to attend are asked to sign and return the slip to school.

If you would like more information, please contact families@cavc.ac.uk.

We look forward to welcoming families to this exciting opportunity to learn, reflect and grow together.

We’ve also indicated the days when children may wear Christmas jumpers — on all other days, please continue with normal school uniform.

Thank you so much for your support during this very busy (and festive!) time of year. 🎅🌟

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Parade – Open to All Pupils and Families

All Llangan pupils (Nursery to Year 6) and their families are warmly invited to join us in the parade through the town.

Start time: 3:30pm
Starting point: Near The Broad Shoard (look out for the real reindeer leading the parade!)
Route: Along the High Street, through Druids Green, looping back towards the stage and The Broad Shoard
Additional entertainment: From 4pm
Laser show: From 5pm
Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer during the parade. Festive dress, Christmas jumpers or light-up accessories are very welcome!

If your child is joining the school in the parade- please complete this form:

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Practical Information

The High Street will be closed from 2pm.
Parking is available at:
Cowbridge Leisure Centre
Cowbridge & Vale Medical Practice
The Cattle Market Car Park
Along Broadway
We hope you can join us for what promises to be a magical afternoon in the heart of our community. Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to see Llangan sparkling its way through Cowbridge!

A massive thank you to the PTA for organising the Tesco Community Grant, and an equally big thank you to everyone who voted for Llangan Primary School. Your support helps us keep improving play, wellbeing and fun for all our pupils. 

Diolch yn fawr, Team Llangan! 

This special celebration is a chance for pupils to share the incredible work they have completed throughout their termly enquiry. Children will present the outcomes of their learning, showing how their ideas have developed and the creative ways in which they have explored their enquiry.

Jump Out Day gives real purpose to the children’s learning and offers families the opportunity to see their progress, creativity, and effort come together in one meaningful final piece.

We look forward to welcoming you.

👚 Non-Uniform Day
Pupils are invited to wear their own clothes or Children in Need-themed outfits to help us raise money for this great cause.

💪 Activate with Joe Wicks!
At 9:30am, we’ll be joining schools across the UK for Joe Wicks’ special Children in Need workout – streamed live in school with Pudsey and friends!

💷 Donations
Donations can be made via ParentPay or through our online link. Every penny goes directly to Children in Need, representing our wonderful Llangan community.

https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=20297

Thank you for your kindness, enthusiasm and support.
Together, we can make a difference! 💛

Following this, they delivered a thoughtful and moving assembly, beautifully linked to their current inquiry into World War II. Through their homework projects, the children explored how the war affected families, in their cynefin research they shared stories of life in Llangan and the surrounding villages during the War, uncovering local stories and connections to their own family histories.

They also reflected on the theme of conflict in the world today, leading a moment of silent prayer and reflection.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 pupils — true ethical, informed citizens and wonderful role models for the rest of the school. They even led a Poppy artwork competition for the whole school sharing prizes for the best art work.

We’ll be launching the week with Odd Socks Day on Monday 10th November 👣🧦
Everyone is encouraged to come to school wearing odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique and to show that we stand together against bullying. 💙

#AntiBullyingWeek #OddSocksDay #TeamLlangan #HealthyAndFitCommittee #UnitedAgainstBullying

School photographs are now available to view and order online at:

www.clickfoto.co.uk

Each pupil was handed a unique and individual access code on Photo Day.  You will require this when logging in.

Families may order with FREE delivery to school before the deadline date shown online.

At any time orders may be placed for delivery direct to home by post.

If you need assistance in ordering, please call Colorfoto helpline on 02920 448210 or email them at orders@clickfoto.co.uk