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• Bulb planting at Pentre Gardens

  Sun 26 Nov 2017 D Swain
  Some of our Year 6 pupils helped plant bulbs donated by The Rotary Club at Pentre Gardens. The pupils worked really hard but really enjoyed themselves.

  

• Mr. Catris wins the Primary School Inspire Award!

  Sat 18 Nov 2017 D Swain
  Mr Catris was awarded the Primary School Inspire Award at St David's Hall on Wednesday 15th November for his work in stopping bullying and for his years of "going the extra mile" for the pupils. 

  

• Bookslam feedback

  Wed 28 Jun 2017 D Swain

  We have received the following feedback from the Bookslam judges. You can see why we are so proud of the pupils who made up the team....

   

  P R E S E N T A T I O N       

  St Patrick's R C Primary, Cardiff          

  The BFG – Roald Dahl

   

  Thank you for presenting Dragon Gold.

   

  What an entrance! Costumes, which were an integral part of the story, were really brilliant, and gave the presentation so much colour.

   

  The children were confident and playful and were clear in their presentation skills.

   

  Good use of the stage.

   

  Loved the ending, with everyone on stage, and leaving us wanting more.

   

  Diolch yn fawr!

   

  ELERI TWYNOG DAVIES                                                42/50

   

  D I S C U S S I ON

  1. Patrick's R C, Cardiff 
  2. Gold, Shoo Rayner

                                                                                                       

  This final group blew my socks off! They were obviously very taken with Roald Dahl’s The BFG. But unlike some other groups, who were only able to discuss the story and main book themes, this quartet were able to dig much deeper, and their passion therefore was more heartfelt.

   

  Amerie in particular was a standout ‘slammer’, but it is fair to say that all four worked extremely well as a group.

   

  What began as a series of platitudes (‘amazing book’, ‘really good’), immediately segued into themes of subtext, criticism, and comparisons with other books, such as Matilda and Thimble Monkey, Superstar. 

   

  The group was also able to empathize, not only with Sophie, but also the BFG, and took to heart the message that you can be friends with anyone, big or small, and that anyone could relate to the book.

   

  This group was awarded the highest mark for discussion –

   

  Llongyfarchiadau / Congratulations!

   

  Adjudicator: Lowri Cooke                                               47/50

   

   

  SCHOOL	DISCUSSION (50)	PRESENTATION (50)	TOTAL (100)
  Llanidloes, Powys	37	36	73
  St Patrick's R C Cardiff	47	42	89
  Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire	34	46	80
  Stebonheath, Carmarthen	45	45	90
  Llangunnor, Carmarthen	46	40	86
  Pont Sion Norton, RCT	42	45	87
  Willowbrook, Cardiff	35	39	74
  Golden Grove, Pembrokeshire	36	45	81
  Sully, Vale of Glamorgan	41	42	83

• Ben Nevis Success!

  Tue 20 Jun 2017 D Swain
  Congratulations to Mr Young on his successful climb of Ben Nevis....on two occasions! We are very grateful that he wanted to raise money for our school in doing this and thank all those who sponsored him. Over £300 was raised - well done Mr Young!

  

• National Bookslam Success!

  Wed 14 Jun 2017 D Swain

  Our group of Year 5 and 6 children took part in the National round of the Bookslam 2017 competition today in Brecon and gained 2nd place!

  We are very proud of their achievement and thank Mrs Morse and Mrs Harmsworth for preparing them so well. The whole team worked hard and their success is well deserved.

  

• National Tests

  Fri 28 Apr 2017 D Swain

  Reading and numeracy tests in Wales – 2017

  This guide provides parents/carers with information explaining what the tests involve and how the results will be reported.

• Bookslam Success!

  Fri 14 Apr 2017 D Swain

  Eight of our pupils took part in the regional Cardiff round of the Welsh Books Council's Bookslam 2017 competition at Cardiff Central Library on April 4th. They were awarded first place and will now represent Cardiff in the national round in Brecon in June!

  Congratulations to all who took part!

  The girls can be seen in the photographs receiving their certificates from Mr. Catris in assembly.  

  

• Friends of St. Patrick's Easter Egg Raffle Success!

  Fri 14 Apr 2017 D. Swain
  The Friends of St. Patrick's organised another very successful Easter egg raffle for the children.

  

• Nurture Group Afternoon Tea

  Fri 14 Apr 2017 D Swain

  Our nurture group invited their parents to an afternoon tea where they shared the work they have done this term.

  They made biscuits and decorated a cake for all to share, and they also decorated it with candles as it was Dylan's mum's birthday!

  

• Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Success!

  Mon 03 Apr 2017 D Swain
  Many thanks to all who supported the Friends afternoon tea. £206 was raised and a great time was had by all!