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:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb7B29XbT4Q_wo4fBumR-2YyKm9Xs_kNedWqz5VMYIRuCDJA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

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

There are still three sessions left, and they’d love to welcome more families to join! These workshops are designed to help parents who may be finding certain aspects of their child’s behaviour or needs challenging.

The team also offer 1:1 support sessions for parents and carers who’d like more personalised advice.

📅 Check out the posters below for details of upcoming sessions and how to book.
💬 If you have any questions, please get in touch directly with the Vale Parenting Team — they’re always happy to help.

#TeamLlangan #ValeOfGlamorgan #ParentSupport #Wellbeing

If you have a younger child who is not yet in school and would like a sibling photo, the photographer will be available in the school hall from 8:30 to 8:45am before the school day begins.

We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early!

This is a wonderful recognition of the incredible dedication, creativity, and support our PTA brings to the school community. From organising events to fundraising and always going the extra mile — we are so lucky to have such an amazing team behind us!

💛 Let’s show our appreciation and help them win by casting your vote in the survey below and select candidate H:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2025PTAVolunteeroftheyear/

Thank you for supporting the heart of our school! 💐

This Friday, we’re proud to support Show Racism the Red Card Day ❤️
We’re asking everyone in our school community to wear something red to stand together against racism.
🧒 Year 4 & 5 pupils: please wear school uniform for your trip and bring something red to change into afterwards.
Let’s show kindness, unity, and respect.
#ShowRacismTheRedCard #SRtRC #LlanganPrimary #StandUpToRacism

-If you don't want your child to take part in this event, please contact the school office.

🎃 Prynhawn Cerfio Pwmpenni
Mae PTA Llangan yn cynnal prynhawn cerfio pwmpenni gyda’r plant ar ddydd Mawrth 21 Hydref. (Bydd y Dosbarth Meithrin yn gwneud eu rhai yn y dosbarth.)
Diolch enfawr i Forage am roddi’r pwmpenni i gyd — does dim angen dod ag un. Bydd y creiadau gorffenedig yn cael eu harddangos a’u goleuo i bawb eu gweld!
#PTALlangan #YsgolGynraddLlangan #CerfioPwmpenni #CalanGaeaf #BroMorgannwg #Cymuned

🕹️ Games: 50p/£1
🏆 Prizes to be won
✨ Tattoos & glitter: £1
🍬 Treats for sale

Come along for a spooky good time—costumes welcome! #LlanganPTA #LlanganPrimary #HalloweenDisco #ValeOfGlamorgan #Community

🎃 DISGO CALAN GAEAF PTA LLANGAN 👻
Neuadd yr Ysgol — Iau 23 Hyd, 5:00–6:30yh
£5 trwy ParentPay (yn cynnwys hotdog a diod)

🕹️ Gemau: 50c/£1
🏆 Gwobrau i’w hennill
✨ Tatŵs a sglein: £1
🍬 Danteithion ar gael

Yes please: good-quality clean clothing (adult/child), paired shoes, handbags, belts, hats, scarves, accessories, soft toys.
No thanks: wet/dirty items, underwear/socks, uniforms with sewn-on logos, duvets/pillows/cushions, bedding/curtains, books/toys (hard), bric-a-brac.

We’re excited to let you know that on Monday 29th September we will be holding our next Jump In Day, the way we launch our whole-school inquiries each term.

Jump In Days are a chance for children to immerse themselves in their new learning in a fun, exciting, and memorable way. They always create a real buzz across the school and spark genuine enthusiasm for the term ahead.

This term our inquiry theme is Power and Conflict – What happens when people fight for power? Each class will explore this through a different historical lens:

• Nursery, Reception & Year 1 – Pirate Perils!
  Why were pirates so scary?
  ➡️ Please dress as a pirate. Children will be building pirate boats.

• Year 2 & Year 3 – Celtic-Roman Clash!
  How did the Romans change life in Wales?
  ➡️ Please dress as Celts. Children will be making shields and den building.

• Year 4 & Year 5 – Castle Chronicles!
  Why were castles built, and how did they change Wales?
  ➡️ Please dress as kings, queens, knights, jesters etc.
  ➡️ Bring a picture or artefact linked to castles.
  ➡️ Please also bring one piece of fruit so we can share a banquet at the end of the day.

• Year 6 – Wales at War!
  How did war change life for people?
  ➡️ Please dress as an evacuee (shorts, shirts, dresses, jumpers, long socks, name tags, gas mask box).
  ➡️ Pack a small bag with five “important things” (e.g. favourite book, teddy, family photo) – be ready to explain why you’ve chosen them.

Pirate Day Resource Wishlist 🏴‍☠️

For our younger pupils, we’d also be very grateful for any of the following items you may have at home:

• String

• Corks/corkscrews

• Egg boxes

• Foil

• Plastic or chocolate gold coins

• Plastic jewels or beads

• Buttons

Thank you as always for your support – we can’t wait for another exciting Jump In Day to kick off our new inquiries!

Best wishes,
James Griffiths
Headteacher

Next week, we turn our thoughts to the importance of Harvest in our community.

We are asking families to donate items for the Vale of Glamorgan Foodbank, such as:

• Cereal, pasta, rice, soup, tinned fruit/veg/meat, lentils, pulses

• Biscuits, tea, coffee, UHT milk, fruit juice

• Toiletries and hygiene products

More information can be found at: Vale Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis

This week, Mrs Thomas from the Foodbank led a special assembly, helping pupils understand why donations are so important. She will also join us at our Harvest Festival to collect the gifts, which will be delivered to Llantwit Major Foodbank. Our School Council will visit the Foodbank afterwards to help sort and organise donations.

🎟️ Extra tickets for the Harvest Festival are now available!

Following the service, our PTA is hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning – all are warmly welcome.

In a moment of bravery (or madness!), Hannah ( mum of Arthur and Felix) has accepted a last-minute place in the Cardiff Half Marathon – with just three weeks to train!

Hannah is running to raise money for the Elizabeth Madge Education Charitable Trust. Many of our families will remember that Elizabeth Madge was an inspirational teacher here at Llangan Primary School during the 1990s. Her family set up this trust in her memory to support children’s education and wellbeing – a cause that is very close to our hearts.

If you would like to support Hannah and this wonderful charity, please visit her sponsorship page here:
👉 Elizabeth Madge Education Trust – GoFundMe https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gofundme.com%2Ff%2Fthe-elizabeth-madge-education-trust%3Fattribution_id%3Dsl%253A23954e75-60ba-49b7-88fd-810f8351c0d9%26utm_campaign%3Dman_sharesheet_dash%26utm_medium%3Dcustomer%26utm_source%3Dcopy_link&data=05%7C02%7Cgriffithsj107%40hwbcymru.net%7Ce3208e7ce7d04456986308ddf51e9438%7C4f3f0e52b734416494091b601d147993%7C0%7C0%7C638936233861586235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Xd390Eelcy0HwRqsHoKqyuGMIoHkolQlYcy0y5fZ%2By0%3D&reserved=0

We wish Hannah the very best of luck in her training and on race day – and thank her for fundraising in memory of such a special member of our school community.

📲 School News App – Instant push notifications, urgent updates, newsletters, and the school calendar.

🌐 School Website – General information, class pages (homework & updates).
👉 llanganschool.org.uk

📧 E-mail – Direct communication from the school: office@llanganschool.org.uk

📸 Instagram – Celebrating school life and sharing events.
Follow us: llangan_primary_school

💷 ParentPay – Payments, school trips, and school lunches.

🖼 Seesaw (Nursery–Year 2) – Online profile for learning photos. (Not used for parent messages).

📰 Weekly Newsletter – Sent every Friday by email and always on the School News App.

💻 Google Classroom (Years 3–6) – Homework tasks & resources (via Hwb login).

✨ We’re committed to keeping you informed and connected — thank you for staying engaged with school life!

📂 Find them in the Croeso tab.
📚 Curriculum overviews are in their own section.
📝 Weekly homework will also be uploaded here.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Harvest Festival on Friday 26 September.

As we have 86 families at Llangan Primary and our school hall can only accommodate 120 parents, we will initially be offering one ticket per family to ensure that every family has the opportunity to attend.

Tickets are available to purchase via ParentPay and must be bought by Friday 19 September.  After this date, all remaining tickets will be released and available to purchase on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: For health and safety reasons, only those who have purchased a ticket in advance through ParentPay will be permitted entry to the event.  

Thank you for your understanding and support.  You are in for a treat!

Llangan Primary School

The day will begin with a whole-school assembly: Stand Up, Speak Out, Stay Safe, followed by age-appropriate workshops for pupils in Years 2–6.

To finish the day, there will be a Parent Workshop: Understanding and Exploring Bullying Behaviour from 3:00–3:30pm. This short, informative session will help parents and carers:

• Understand different types of bullying (including online)

• Recognise the signs their child may be experiencing or displaying bullying behaviour

• Learn practical ways to respond calmly and effectively

• Build strong, open communication with their child and the school

If you would like to attend the parent workshop, please email the school office so we can plan for numbers.

Together, we can help every child feel safe, supported, and respected. 

We look forward to welcoming all children back on Wednesday 3rd September.

We hope you’re all having a brilliant summer, making the most of the sunshine and family time. ☀️

🗓 INSET Days – School closed to pupils:
📌 Mon 1st & Tues 2nd September
✅ First day back for children: Wed 3rd September

👩‍🏫 Meet the Teacher Events – September
A great chance to meet your child’s new teacher, hear about routines, and see how you can support learning at home.

Mon 8th Sept
3:30 pm – Reception & Year 1 (Miss Llewellyn & Miss Hughes)
4:00 pm – Year 5 (Miss Spiller)

Tues 9th Sept
3:30 pm – Year 2/3 (Mrs Jarman-Davies)
4:00 pm – Year 4 (Mr Howles)

Thurs 10th Sept
3:30 pm – Nursery (Mrs Stevens & Miss Llewellyn)
4:00 pm – Year 5/6 (Mrs Heavyside & Mrs Antoniou)

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and look forward to seeing you there! 💛

— Mr Griffiths
Headteacher