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• Sketty School Battery Collection

  Sun 12 Nov 2023 Kirsty Palmer

  Sketty School Battery Collection.

  We want your used batteries!

  Did you know each year in the UK we throw away around 600 million batteries? Laid end to end these batteries would reach from the UK to Australia and back again.

  Thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions can be avoided if we increase battery recycling.

  The Eco Committee have launched a monthly competition to encourage this.

  Please send in any used batteries with your child. Each classroom has a recycling box. At the end of each month, the Eco team will collect and count the batteries. The class that collects the most will receive a certificate and keep our ‘Eco Dewi Dragon’ with them for the month.

  Please support a great scheme that can help protect our environment.

  The Eco Committee

• Rags2Riches4Schools

  Sun 12 Nov 2023 Kirsty Palmer

  Rags2Riches4schools

  You still have another week to sort out your unwanted clothes for our Ukraine collection. If you need more bags please ask your child's class teacher.

  Any filled bags can now be brought into school. You can leave your bags in the large container at the school barrier which will be open at the start and end of each school day for the next week. 

  The Eco Committee are very keen to beat their existing record and earn more money for the school as well as help those in need and our environment. 

  Thank you for your support.

   

• Anti-Bullying Week (Odd Socks Day)

  Fri 10 Nov 2023

  Dear Parents/Carers
  
  Next week we will be celebrating Anti-Bullying week, starting with our Odd Socks Day on Monday 13th November. It would be brilliant if the children were able to join in for this activity.
  
  Have a lovely weekend
  
  Many thanks
  Simon Lloyd-Jones
  Deputy Head
  Sketty Primary School

  

• Gwaith Da - WB 06.11.23

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• Positive Values - WB 06/11/23

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• 'A Better Welcome to Swansea’ coffee morning

  Fri 10 Nov 2023 Julie Miller

  Are you new to Swansea? Would you like the opportunity to learn about the city and the community that the school is within?
  Would you like the chance to meet other parents, who also may be new to the area, or the country and are in a similar situation. Are you looking to develop friendships and community links?
  Then join us on December 5th at 9am, for a coffee morning with a guest speaker Hannah Sabatia, from the A Better Welcome to Swansea project.
  The ‘ A Better Welcome to Swansea’ Project helps to welcome and support people seeking asylum and refuge in Swansea to reduce isolation, encourage active participation, promote well-being and enhance integration.
  Meet with other parents, ask questions and get advice on important topics, over a coffee and a biscuit. We look forward to seeing you then!

   

  Click on the link for further details of the project

   

  https://www.scvs.org.uk/a-better-welcome-to-swansea

  
  Thanks
  Mrs Miller

• Come to our Swansea University Christmas Lecture, ‘The Science of a Snowman’

  Thu 09 Nov 2023

  Come to our Swansea University Christmas Lecture, ‘The Science of a Snowman’. We’ll delve into the fascinating materials needed to build the perfect snowman.
  
  Get ready to have a blast as Dr Mark Coleman explores the physics, chemistry, and engineering that goes into creating these chilly masterpieces. With live demos along the way!
  
  Bring your family and friends along for an evening of learning, laughter, and frosty fun!
  
  This event is perfect for ages 10 and up.
  
  Swansea University Bay Campus, Wednesday 20th December, 6pm

   

  To book click here

  

• WELSH SCHOOLS BIATHLON

  Wed 08 Nov 2023

  Pentathlon GB are hosting the first ever Biathlon (run & swim event) in Wales on Sunday 25th February 2024, at the Wales National Pool and Swansea Bay Sports Park.

   

  The event is suitable for all children aged 8-16 years old.

   

  The Welsh Schools Biathlon is now live and ready to enter, follow the link below:

   

  https://pentathlongb.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/37840

   

  Many thanks
  Mark Evans
  Community Sports Officer

  

• CREATING A CULTURE OF CREATIVITY

  Wed 08 Nov 2023

  Dear Parents/Carers

   

  We are very proud to share our Estyn Case Study - Creating a Culture of Creativity

   

  https://www.estyn.gov.wales/effective-practice/creating-culture-creativity-sharing-practice-how-school-develops-pupils-creative
  
  Please have a read to see the wonderful work we are doing with the children.
  
  Many thanks
  Mrs Bev Phillips
  Headteacher
  Sketty Primary School

• It's Not Called Challenging Behaviour

  Mon 06 Nov 2023 Julie Miller

  Swansea Parent Carer forum parental workshop   When: Tuesday 28th November Time: 9.30-12.30 Where: Manselton Community Centre We are really pleased to be putting on this workshop for parent carers with Dr Judith Storey. Judith is a clinical psychologist working in community paediatrics in Swansea Bay University Health Board.  Judith will use a Positive Behaviour Support Framework to try and answer the ‘what’ the ‘why’ and the 'how can we help’ when children communicate their needs via their behaviour. You are welcome to join us from 0900 for tea and coffee before a prompt 0930 start and are delighted to offer a lovely lunch from 1230 from the scrumptious Dilly's Kitchen.   To book - click here