Golden Time Gardening Groups Update!

Please remember this time of year is wet and muddy so all children doing gardening on Friday afternoons will now need to bring suitable coats and wellies if possible.  We are going to be out and about around the school on Friday getting muddy!  If anyone has spare wellies that no longer fit and you would like to donate to school we would be very grateful.  They may come in useful if any children come in un prepared.  

Thank you very much.

Ms. Hopkins.

Golden Time Gardening Group.

 WANTED: Plants, seeds, bulbs, compost, bird seed!

Every Friday Ms. Hopkins and myself take a group into the school courtyard to do some gardening.  We have bought plants, compost, bird seed and so on but would appreciate any donations you may have at home.  If your parents or other family members have any seeds, bulbs, compost or plant cuttings they no longer want, please don't throw them away!  We would welcome them in the courtyard.  The children that have become our gardening group have worked really hard and are always ready to plant more!

We are also keen to keep feeding the birds out there.  We have a bird table and feeding stand.  Winter is on its way and the birds are going to need looking after.  Any left over bird seed or crusts of bread can be sent in too!

Diolch yn fawr!  Thank you very much!

Miss. K. Jones.

Funny Walk

Today class 7 took part in a funny walk! We wore fancy dress and walked up to Bryn Bach Park. While up there we sang funny songs, told funny jokes and made up a funny class chant.
A huge thank you for all your sponsor money. So far I have counted £190.45p and its not all been collected yet!! Thank you for being so generous.

Miss Lewis

Flour Babies!

Today Class 6 were lucky enough to spend the morning working with drama expert Paul Gibbons. The children and I had a fantastic and fun filled day acting out scenes and scenarios which the children helped to create themselves. 
By the end of the day the children had gone from finding 3 puppies to running an animal rescue center and looking after a 'flour' baby!! 
All the children stayed in character and joined in fully, this allowed them to really shine and show their full potential. This project will run within Class 6 for about the next 2 weeks, leading up to Paul's next visit, which both the children and myself are certainly looking forward to.
Throughout this project the children will never be wrong, we will follow their suggestions and ideas to create some wonderful work! 


This afternoon the children decided that they would like to take it in turns to look after the 'flour' baby for a day and write a diary entry about it, keep an eye out for these little bundles of joy coming home to you! 


Miss Jones 

Deighton Star

DEIGHTON STAR is a new newspaper only available to Deighton pupils written and edited by Deighton pupils. In every issue you can get Welsh news, news from around the world, sports news, teacher of the week, pupil of the week, class of the week and of course the fun page. There is a infant and junior competition too! This is available for sale starting tomorrow at a starter price of 20p going up to 30p from issue 2. It will be published fortnightly. It would mean a lot to the children if the children buy the paper.

Mrs Jones and myself have been working on the paper with the following children. They have done an amazing job and been really enthusiastic.
Dei Wilkes, Morgan Bevans, Morgan Cadwallader, Josh Williams, Laura Huckbody, Kelis Davies and Harry Flynn.

I am very proud of them and issue 1! ON SALE FROM TOMORROW!

Miss Lewis

Class 7 sponsor event

Class 7 are doing a sponsored funny walk around Bryn Bach Park on Monday. This is to raise money for class to buy some new fiction and non-fiction books which the children will choose. They decided they wanted to do a sponsored walk and wear something funny. Teachers are joining in too!! Well Miss Whatley and me!

Miss Lewis

Harvest Festival

The Harvets Festival was held today at the school. Connor, Tabitha, Ethan and Kaci told us all about the meaning of harvest. Father Davies also came along and he told us about the special charity the donations would be sent to this year. It is a charity called sparkle which helps ill chidlren in the area. Thank you very much for your donations.

Miss Lewis

Inspection

If you haven't already heard our school is having an inspection. This will take place on the week beginning 17th October. You should have had your parent questionnaires to fill in please return them to school. Also there is a parents meeting at 6.00pm on Monday 17th October. This is for you to attend to express your views about the school.

Mrs Jones and Mrs Currie are currently working on the school show Christmas Crackers. The singing sounds grest so far. Don't forget to check if your child has to stay behind after school. School choir is on a Wednesday.

Miss Jones and myself are starting a newspaper club tomorrow. We have chosen volunteers to help write a school newspaper which we will sell to the other children. We are making the most of our very talented children!

Think that's all for now.

Miss Lewis

Visit to the Gospel Church

Today classes 6 and 7 visited the Gospel Church in Georgetown to look at a bible exhibition. As always their behaviour was excellent. They had the chance to look around the exhibition and answered questions about the bible. We all found out a lot of information and had fun too!
The exhibition is open in the evenings and on a Saturday for the next few weeks. It is well worth going again as there was so much to see!
The church is starting up a Sunday School soon. I will keep you updated!

The school choir started today. It's from 3.05 till 4 every Wednesday for the junior children. I'm looking forward to hearing the songs!

Miss Lewis

Welcome back!!

It’s the start of a new term and I’m raring to go. I’ve had a great few days so far with my new class and feel privileged as always to have such a rewarding job! It’s lovely to drive into the school and see the children in school uniform, and our new school sign is now up and looks great!

Well done to all the Y6 prefects. I know they will do a good job setting a good example to the other children. Also congratulations to the following…

Head boy – Connor Delaney

Deputy head boy – Ethan Thomas

Head girl – Tabitha Davies

Deputy head girl – Kaci Mills

We know these children will do a good job too! They’re better at remembering things than me!

Remember there is a training day Friday and Monday.

Miss Lewis

Y6 Leavers Assembly

Today the year 6 children took part in their last assembly at Deighton Primary School. I t was fantastic! They talked about memories, past teachers, sang songs and received certificates. It was very emotional. I am proud of each and every child and I will miss my year 6 children a lot. They have matured and grown up so much the past 2 years and are now ready for the comprehensive school.

I wish all the year 6 children luck at Tredegar Comp and all the best for the future.

Miss Lewis

Junior Sports Day

Today was the junior sports day at the Deighton Field. We hade 6 races - sprint, egg and spoon, skipping, backwards race, beanbag relay and the fun relay. The backwards race was hilarious and the boys skipping was fun to watch too!
The children could choose the races they wanted to enter and most children went in every race. It was great to see the children cheering each other on. It was an enjoyable day.
Thanks to the parents who came to watch. You created a great atmosphere and the children love you being there.
WATCH OUT FOR THE PARENTS RACE NEXT YEAR, AND MAYBE A TEACHERS RACE TOO!!!!

Miss Lewis

Slimbridge Wetlands.

On Monday 4th July classes 5, 6 and 7 went to visit Slimbridge Wetlands.
The site is a home for a variety of birds from around the world, I don't think any of us realised just how many different breeds of ducks there are!
Our visit started off with some pond dipping, followed by a morning of walking amongst the many, many birds.
We then spent the afternoon in 'Welly Boot Land' where the children managed to get themselves soaked in about 4 inches of water!
An interesting and fun day was had and the children were fantastically behaved.

Miss Jones

Oakwood Park

On Thursday 7th July classes 8 and 9 visited Oakwood Park. Although thunder storms were forecast we were lucky with the weather and it stayed dry all day. The children had a fantastic day- some of them daring to go on the Big Three! Megaphobia was 'mega', Speed was 'awesome' and Bounce was 'amazing'! With small queues some children went on the same ride up to ten times!
The staff had just as much fun as the children, with photos to prove it!
It was great to see the children all getting on, mixing with each other, and every ride full of blue Deighton jumpers!!
A great day was had by all!.

Miss Lewis

Blaenau Gwent Sports

Today I took the children who came first or second in the Town Sports to Brynmawr for the finals. All the children were fantastic in their races and were, as always, very well behaved.

Miss Lewis

School Sign

Deighton is having a new sign to welcome people into the school. Some pupils have designed pictures which will appear on the sign. The following pictures were drawn by Sian Hughes, Connor Delaney, Charlie Hubbard, Dylan Molloy, Kieron Gregory. I think they did an excellent job! Keep an eye out for the sign.

Miss Lewis

Cricket taster sessions

Year 3, 4 and some year 5 children had the chance to take part in cricket taster sessions. They all joined in and enjoyed the experience.

Miss Lewis

Town Sports

Today I took 50 of our children down to Tredegar Comprehensive School to take part in the town sports. There were 4 events: sprint, relay, javelin and the long jump. Everybody tried their best, and the children behaviour was excellent.
Everybody who took part had a certificate, and children who came first or second in an event went through to the Blaenau Gwent Sports which is taking place next Wednesday. I'm really looking forward to it.
A big thank you to the parents who came along! It was great to hear you shouting for Deighton! GO DEIGHTON!!
There is an athletics club at Brynmawr Comprehensive if you are interested in taking your child. It is at 5:30 Mondays and Thursdays and you can just turn up.

Miss Lewis

Gym Display

Our year six children went to the comprehensive again today to participate in a gymnastic display. Our children worked on a routine (with the help of Wallis Jones aka dance choreographer and child motivator) to the song 'Shuffling'. The routine was fantastic and the children did Deighton proud!! Well done to the year six children who took part!
The children at the comprehensive then showed us what they do in gymnastics club and lessons. The standard was amazing! Lara Phillips our y6 British Gymnast joined in with the comp children. She is super talented and we were all in awe! A great day!

Miss Lewis

Leavers Ball

I arrived at the leavers ball at 5.30 and waited eagerly for the chidlren to arrive. One by one they arrived, immaculately dressed. The girls all looked so beautiful, Miss  Jones and I were looking for tips! The boys made a great effort too! Very smart indeed. Hairstyles were fantastic, curly for the girls and straight for many boys. I can't believe how great everyone looked!
A great night was had by all! A great buffet, great music and party games, everybody having fun, a lovely atmosphere. Everyone had a great time, with Joseph Davies showing us the up and coming dance moves!
A big thank you to the parents for making such an effort, and a thanks to the adult helpers who made the night possible. A great big thank you to KAREN JONES! Without her fantastic organisational skills and creativity the ball would be non-existent. A big thanks!!!!

Miss Lewis

Y5 Orienteering

Our year 5 children went to Tredegar Comprehensive to work with teaching staff and staff from Gilwern. They participated in 3 orienteering events. They worked in teams with children from other schools using maps to solve problems. They enjoyed making new friends, and using the skills they've learnt in school. We had a great morning!

Miss Lewis

Y6 swimming gala

Today our year six children went to the swimming gala. They all enjoyed it, and everyone took part. It was a chance for them to mix with other year 6 children from Tredegar.

Head of year 6 visit

The head of y6 Mr Howells came in today with the school council from Tredegar Comprehensive School to speak to the year 6 children. They are looking forward to visiting the comp for the taster day on July 12th.

Y6 Leavers ball

The friends of Deighton have organised the Year 6 leavers ball for Friday 26th June. Please could the consent forms be in by Friday 19th so that we know how many children are going. If you have mislaid the form please ask for another one.
The ball has always been a success. It will be the last disco that the year 6 children will be together so please encourage your child to come. There will be a dvd made with all the pictures for the children to keep and look back on.

I will be attending this year as I have year 6 children and I can't wait!

Miss Lewis

2 Sleeps = Voice radio!!

I'm really looking forward to this week in school. Don't forget the Voice Radio team are coming to the school on Tuesday to play the Year 6 pre recorded show. (year 6 parents welcome).
The comprehensive school are coming to talk to the Year 6 children on Tuesday afternoon also. It's not long now .. I'll really miss them!

Miss Lewis

Year 6 Parents - Don't miss the radio show!!

Voice Radio will be coming to the school on Tuesday 12th June. The radio show that our year 6 children wrote and recorded in the studio will be broadcast for the whole school.
Parents of year 6 children are invited into school between 10 and 12 to join us in listening to the broadcast, celebrating their achievement. The part I heard was fantastic and I can't wait to hear the final show.


There will also be other activities going on and refreshments will be provided.


It will be great to see you!

 Miss Lewis

Click here for the voice radio site!

Congratulations to the Cricket Players

A cricket tournament was held today at Tredegar Rec for all Tredegar Schools. Brynbach, Glanhowy, Georgetown and Deighton Primary all took part.


The following children from Deighton took part ...
Class 7 - Morgan Bevans, Meici Jones
Class 8 - Kyle Shackerley, Macauley Morgan, Taine Reardon, Jack
McCarthy
Class 9 - Ben Jones, Ffion Currie and Ethan Meates.


They won all 3 matches and have been put through to the final to be held in Ebbwvale on June 15th. A very well done to all the players! An excellent result for Deighton. We are very proud of you!!


Miss Lewis

Back to it!

Well back to it today! :-)


We sent the new Newsletter today with all the up and coming dates on it. If you do not have one, not to worry I will post it on here. If you click on the link Current Newsletter (which will be on the top right within the next couple of days) all information will be there.


I will also blog a set of dates for your diaries, so watch out for that one! If any are added I will add them onto a new blog.


Thanks


Miss Lewis

GOLDEN TIME

You will have had, or will be having a letter regarding Golden Time, which we will be starting on a Friday afternoon from the first week back.
Golden Time in a Primary school is a time for relaxation and fun as a reward for good behaviour during the week.  

Each class will have a set of rules agreed on by both staff and pupils. Each child starts with an hour Golden time. Children who are in danger of breaking one or more of the rules in class or elsewhere in school or playground are given two verbal warnings If the child continues to ignore the warnings their Golden Time will be cut by 5 minutes. Children are given the opportunity to 'earn back' their time before the next "Golden Time".

"Golden Time" activities are suggested and agreed on by the children.  It is hoped that we will be able to offer a wider range of activities including some outdoor ones, weather permitting. In this way, the message we are giving the children is that if they are sensible, co-operative and go about their business to the best of their ability, the will be consistently rewarded for their efforts and they are secure in the knowledge that their reward will not be forgotten about due to pressure from other commitments in the curriculum.

Ideally those children who have a tendency towards disruptive behaviour will be less inclined to continue if they are risking the loss of a privilege which they had a part in deciding on.

Looking forward to it and I'm sure the chidlren are too!

Miss Lewis

CALLING YEAR 6 PARENTS - VOICE RADIO

Our year 6 children have been working alongside the staff at Voice Radio (voicefm.co.uk) based in Rhymney on a project to create their own radio show. The children have chosen songs to feature on their show and written and recorded their own ideas based around the topic of Tredegar. I can't wait for it to go live! I will keep you updated on the dates!

I was lucky enough to go down with them on Wednesday to witness the great work being carried out. The children have had the opportunity to try out mixing decks, website design, record themselves singing in a soundproof room, go live on the air and of course record their own show. All the children enjoyed themselves. It was a great day!

Miss Lewis

YEAR 5 AND 6 PARENTS - IRONMAN

All year 5 and 6 children took part in a drama workshop based on the story The Ironman by Ted Hughes. They thoroughly enjoyed it and have since been working hard on pieces of work based on the story. We have very talented children ... story writers and illustrators, model makers, newspaper reporters, poetry writers, actors/actresses and many more.

On THURSDAY 23rd JUNE the children's work/videos will be displayed in Tredegar Library from 3.30pm for you to come and view. The children have created some fantastic pieces of work so I hope to see you there.

Miss Lewis

Enjoy your week off!

Hello!! Well it's the first day of 9 we have off and yes I'm missing it already. We've had a lot going on recently in school so I thought I'd set this blog up to share these things with you and keep you up to date. If your child doesn't like telling you about their day/week in school just check this out as I will be updating it regularly.

Have a great holidays with your fantastic kids.

Miss Lewis