Criw Cymraeg  - from the team

We just have to shout from the rooftops about our incredible Criw Cymraeg! 🌟 This brilliant bunch of pupils have been absolute stars all year — flying the flag for all things Welsh and making sure Cymraeg is alive, buzzing, and celebrated across our school.

From confidently (and hilariously!) leading assemblies to weaving Welsh into our daily routines, they’ve made speaking Cymraeg feel fun, natural, and something we can all be proud of. They’ve helped organise celebration days, welcomed our community in for Dydd Miwsig Cymru, and made St David’s Day a joyful memory for all our learners. You’ve probably spotted them around the village too, putting up our ‘Give it a go!’ signs — we’re bursting with pride that even Estyn recognised and celebrated our shared ‘Welsh-ness’! 💛

And now… all that passion and hard work has led to something truly special…

🥁 Drumroll please… we’ve achieved the GOLD Siarter Iaith! 🎉
Out of 67 schools in Swansea, we are only the 4th to achieve this prestigious award!

This is an incredible achievement and a real testament to the drive, leadership, and energy of our Criw Cymraeg. They’ve shown us just how powerful pupil voice can be — and that when we work together, we can achieve amazing things.

So llongyfarchiadau to our wonderful Criw — we are so, so proud of you.
Diolch o galon for sharing your love of the Welsh language and helping to make our school a brighter, more bilingual, and proudly Welsh place to be.

Mrs D x

 

Penclawdd Takes on Legoland & Windsor!

On Saturday, we hit the road for a community trip to Legoland and Windsor — and wow, what a day it was!From thrilling rides and Lego adventures to royal views and riverside relaxation, the sun was shining and the smiles were endless.One of the stand-out moments? Flight of the Sky Lion! A huge simulator that lifted us into the air, complete with realistic graphics, movement… and even water sprays as we soared over oceans! As one parent put it:“The only downside was it ended!”Meanwhile, Mrs R-M and Mrs B popped over to Windsor for a peaceful steamboat cruise along the Thames, admiring the majestic backdrop of Windsor Castle.

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special. What a way to make memories as a community!

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Penclawdd School Choir

Our fantastic school choir has begun rehearsals for their much-anticipated performance at Swansea Grand Theatre on Friday 20th June. Tickets can be purchased online via the Swansea Grand Theatre website. This annual event is a highlight for many, with staff, families and friends attending in previous years to show their support. It’s always a thoroughly enjoyable evening and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work of our choir and staff. Ticket link: here

Sports Day

Thank you to everyone who attended our sports days on Wednesday. We were blessed with the weather and all classes enjoyed. From Nursery to Year 6 all the children had the opportunity to run, jump and throw. It was lovely to see Sienna our Health and Wellbeing Minister opening the KS2 sports and the children adding scores and giving out first, second and third stickers.We are in the process of totalling the house points and will share the scores with the children in assembly. Many thanks for the Friends of Penclawdd for selling teas, coffees and scones with cream and jam.

 

Friends of Penclawdd Summer Fayre

The Friends of Penclawdd are busy preparing our Summer Fayre. This will be held on the 3rd July from 3pm.  Fingers crossed for a sunny day. If you are able to help, please contact the school office or members of FOP.    

We are collecting clean soft toys, if you have any please bring them into school.  Also, on  Friday 27th June, we will be holding a non school uniform and ask you bring in an item for the tombola stall. For example, chocolates, tins, wine etc.  

Thank you for your support.

 

School Clothes Recycling Bank

Our recycling clothes bank is situated in the school hall. Parents are welcome to drop off bags of clothes for recycling.

Science Club update - from Mrs. Rees

We have been investigating and exploring over the last few weeks and are now one session away from achieving our Crest superstar award! Through tumbling toast, making glues, rolling cans and much more , we have been learning about fair testing, repeatability and reliability! What excellent scientists we have become! 

Sponsored Fun Run - 25th June 2025

Visit to Bath at Christmas

Reminder

After school staff led clubs will finish this week.  

 

Community News

Thanks to our local Gower Eats...

Who kindly donated a set of beautiful books to the school. We are thrilled !

The Royal Lifesaving Society will be running their Drowning Prevention week 14th-21st June this year. 

This campaign has been running now for over a decade and it's aimed to help educate about the dangers of water and how to keep yourselves and others safe around water.  All schools who take part in school swimming lessons during this week will have a talk and do some floating practices to help educate on the dangers of water.Please see the links below for more information on this campaign and for resources that can be used at home.

Drowning Prevention Week - Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK ) Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) is one of the largest summer water safety campaigns across the UK and Ireland. Get involved: 14 - 21 June 2025. Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) is our biggest campaign of the year, targeting families, carers, teachers and instructors of children aged five to fifteen years old with the aim of educating them about water safety. No child should drown, and with the ...

Gowerton School

Please see the Open Evening event for Year 5  and Year 6 

Funraising

Friends of Penclawdd

Please help us raise funds for Friends of Penclawdd Primary School         

 It’s easy to do and won’t cost you a penny!

Simply scan the QR code above...

Set up an account by adding your email address, creating a password and entering your name.Then download the app. Every time you spend online with certain retails they will donate to Friends of Penclawdd Primary School. Our last payment was for £65.

Retailers that contribute include Argos, Temu, confused.com, Tui, dominos, Just Eat, Morrisons, booking.com, Boden, Ebay, John Lewis, H&M, Boots, Shein. The list goes on!  It doesn’t cost you anything extra! 

Our School Lottery - click here to support us 

Welcome to Penclawdd Primary School lottery. This lottery has been set up specifically to raise money and make a difference for our children! It's a fantastic way to bring Parents, Carers, Teachers and the wider community together, in partnership with our school, and at the same time give something back. We hope to raise funds that can support and enrich the education of our children - we aim to provide extra resources for the children, improve the school environment as well as run extracurricular activities such as music, art and sport. Your support is greatly appreciated and we wish you good luck!

Next draw prizes

£25,000 jackpot

£7.20 guaranteed prize (this will go up as tickets are sold)

Next draw -Sat 21 June 2025

 

Upcoming Dates for Your Diary

 

• 18th June - Year 5 Transition Gowerton

• 19th June - Athletics at Ashleigh Road

• 20th June – Partner Primary Choir Performance, Swansea Grand Theatre

• 23rd June - Beach Rugby for Y5/6

• 25th June - Sponsored Fun Run

• 27th June - Non school uniform - bring something in for the tombola

• 3rd July – Summer Fayre (from 3pm)

• 7th July - Y6 Gowerton Transition ( 4 days)

• 8th July - Transition for all classes - new classes for next year

• 9th July – Nursery Community Visit to Folly Farm

• 11th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Celebration Day (Trips & Activities)

• 14th July - End of Year Reports to be emailed

• 17th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly

• 18th July -Last Day in School

• 21st July – INSET Day

 

Mrs R-M