Llythyr Newyddion Ysgol Dyffryn Iâl Newsletter
27 Tachwedd 2015/ November 27th 2015
Pennaeth/Head Teacher: Mr Huw Rowlands
E-mail/E-bost: dyffryn.ial@denbighshire.gov.uk
Phone/Ffôn: 01978 790645
Ysgol Dyffryn Iâl, Allt yr Efail, Llandegla, Denbighshire. LL11 3AW
www.ysgoldyffrynial.co.uk
twitter: @YsgolDyffrynIal
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Annwyl Rieni/ Warcheidwad,
Foundation Phase – Years 1 & 2 have been looking at a range of cooking recipes and we have identified our bossy verbs.
We have made a list of ingredients to complete the recipe. In Maths we have been working on additional patterns and using
symbols in our number sentences. We have started looking at a healthy diet by sorting foods on to the food wheel. Nursery
& Reception have started to learn 3 new songs: “Clychau Santa Clos”, “Robin Goch” and “Titw Tomos Las”. We have been
looking at where food comes from and sorting by animals and plants.
KS2 – Please can those pupils taking part in ‘New Dance’ at Llangollen pavilion bring their costumes in on Monday for their
lesson in preparation for Thursday's performance.
In science we have been finding out how and why shadows are formed. We have found out which opaque objects don’t let
light through and we have been learning what opaque, transparent and translucent means. In maths year 3 have been
counting on to 100, year 4 have been concentrating on subtraction, year 5 have looked at improper fractions and year 6 have
been converting fractions in to decimals. This week’s homework is to login to R M Easimaths.
Tempest Photography – Your photograph orders must be returned to school by Monday 30th November (this saves you P&P) to
ensure delivery before Christmas.
Communication To School – We request that all email communication to school be sent to the school’s email address
dyffryn.ial@denbighshire.gov.uk . This email is accessed by more than one member of staff throughout the day and we can
be sure of not missing vital and important messages from our parents. Thank you for your co-operation with this.
Attendance - Punctuality is important and pupils need to start the school day on time at 9.00 am. The classroom doors are
locked after the bell goes at 9.00 am. Any pupil arriving after that time must be come to the main school entrance. Late
marks are given for lateness as we follow Denbighshire C. C. ‘s policy.
Poppy Appeal – The school has received a thank you from the Ruthin & District British Legion for raising £84.22 for this
year’s appeal.
Dates for your December Diary (additional details will be provided nearer the time of each event). It is a busy time so please
note these dates –
3rd Thursday – ‘New Dance’ for KS2 pupils at Llangollen Pavilion.
6th Sunday– Brunch with Santa and Christmas Stalls at 11.15 pm in Memorial Hall, Llandegla
8th Tuesday – “Cinderella” Pantomine at Theatre Clwyd for full time pupils – No Nursery session this day
9th Wednesday – School concert “Christmas Is Forever” at 1.30pm and 6.30 pm in the Memorial Hall, Llandegla.
15th Tuesday – Christmas dinner for full time pupils, usual cost of £1.90.
16th Wednesday – Christmas Service at St Tecla’s Church, Llandegla at 2.00 pm
18th Friday – Christmas Party in the afternoon for all our pupils
St Tecla’s Church Christmas Card Competition – Every pupil worked hard on their Christmas card entry. We are delighted to
announce the winners that have been chosen by the PCC with the 1st prize winners receiving £15, 2nd prize £10 and 3rd prize
£5.
Foundation Phase: 1st Lilly Hinks, 2nd Hannah Hinks, 3rd India Rose Livingston.
KS2: 1st Joel Perrin, 2nd William Valentine, 3rd Huw Thompson.
Scholastic Book Club – The Christmas Brochure has been sent home with each pupil. Thank you for the orders already
received. It’s worth a look as prices are competitive. Order through school to save P & P and school gets 20%. Send your
order form with payment to school by 1st December to ensure delivery before the end of term.
Remember, we have an open door policy here so if there is ever any thing you would like to discuss with me please feel free
to contact me at school.
Os oes fyth unrhyw broblem neu yr hoffech drafod rhywbeth gyda mi, mae croeso i chi gysylltu a mi yn yr ysgol unrhyw bryd.
We all have the same goal, the best for the children.
Thank you for your continued support, / Diolch am eich cefnogaeth di flino,
Mr Huw Rowlands
Pennaeth/Head Teacher
Stars of the week / Ser yr wythnos
Samuel Jones and Katy Hancock
Siaradwyr Cymraeg yr Wythnos
Lily Roberts and Arun Bhalla
This week’s Birthdays:
Verity Mae Livingston at the weekend
Llongyfarchiadau!
After School Club – A private After School Club is available in the Memorial Hall, contact Julie Tudor on 01978 790612 or
07984613534 or Lin Park on 01978 790467 or 07717729199.
FOYDI – The bonus ball winner this week is Martin Edwards with ball number 18. There is one number available so if
you would like to join in this fun and successful fund raiser then please contact Jen Berry, Seren's Mum
on mrsjenberry@gmail.com or 07908483990. Thank you to all our supporters.
Thank You For:
Your support at the St Tecla’s Church Pre-Christmas Fair last Saturday. The PTA stall made a profit of £159.00.
All your sacks which have been collected by Clothes Buyers. We will advise you next week how much they have raised.
All the chocolate items brought to school today which will help the tombola stall be a huge success.
All your pudding orders which we hope you enjoy.
‘Brunch With Santa and Christmas Stalls’ – it’s ok to turn up on the day, just bring your Santa letter or come at 12.00 to
look around the stalls – Free admission.
 Sunday 6th December in the Memorial Hall, Llandegla starting at 11.15 am with Santa arriving at 11.30 am.
 Tickets are £5.00 per child to include brunch (sausage, egg, beans, hash browns with apple or orange juice) and a gift
from Santa in his grotto or £2.50 without the brunch.
 12.00 noon onwards refreshments for adults will be available: sausage/bacon bap and tea/coffee for £3.50 or just a
drink for £1.00.
 12.00 noon onwards Christmas stalls. You can just come along to enjoy the stalls. There will be “Simmi” ladies
fashions and gifts, “Woolley Wonders”, “Uni an Jac”, chocolate tombola, reindeer food, Aunty Joy Christmas food, raffle
and games
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Ruthin Rotary’s Santa’s Float – Santa will be visiting both our communities on 1st December. Approx times of arrival are:
Bryneglwys 5.30 pm and Llandegla 6.15 pm.
Festival of Christmas Trees in St Tysilio’s Church, Bryneglwys –
We are delighted that there will be a tree on display created by our Foundation Phase pupils.
The church will be open as follows:
Friday 27th November 11.30 am to 3.30 pm, Saturday 28th November 12.00 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 29th November 11.00 am
to 2.00 pm
Refreshments will be available throughout the festival in the Parish Room, Bryneglwys.