Ysgol Gynradd Tre’r Llai / Leighton CP School

NEWSLETTER October 2015

Contact: Telephone 01938 553261 Email: office@leighton.powys.sch.uk

‘Many Hearts Make a School’

During the recent good weather pupils created a

straw playground heart, complete with acorns, fir

cones, hazelnuts, and other interesting natural

bits and bobs from around the school field .

Our 2015/16 members are Max, Iwan,

Jayden, Charlie, Sam, Lyla, Taiya and Flo.

Last week their first event, a sponsored

football dribble, raised money in aid of

the current refugee crisis.

Ysgol Gynradd Tre’r Llai / Leighton CP School

NEWSLETTER October 2015

Contact: Telephone 01938 553261 Email: office@leighton.powys.sch.uk

Recently we were treated to some early morning

music, courtesy of our peripatetic guitar/drum

teacher, Mr Lees. Mr Lees explained the history

of a range of instruments, including a Cuban

Cajon box drum, an Aztec Rainstick,

Spanish guitars and an electric drum

kit. Mr Lees led pupils in early

morning renditions of ‘Drunken’ Sailor’ and ‘She’ll be Coming Round the

Mountain’. Mr Lees is open to taking on new learners for either drum or guitar. Similarly,

our piano teacher, Mrs Robinson, also has limited additional spaces available.

Montgomery Football Tournament

Well done to our school football

team who performed really well during a

4 team 8-a-side tournament in

Montgomery last week!

Leighton 3 Forden 3

A spirited 2nd half comeback from Forden

saw them go 3-2 up after being down 2-0

at the interval; goals from Zac and Owain,

and some great saves from Snejana,

giving Leighton the early lead. However,

with Scott, Max and Mason keeping things tighter in defence, Owain was able to score a

super equaliser with time running out, the game finishing all square!

Berriew 6 Leighton 1

A tough game for our new team, against a

Berriew side who had clearly been playing

together for a lot longer. However, Owain

bagged his third goal of the tournament to

make sure Leighton nicked a consolation

goal, and Arnie put on a dazzling, speedy and

strong display, prompting the referee to ask

how old he actually was! Arnie’s good now,

and he’s only going to get better!

Ysgol Gynradd Tre’r Llai / Leighton CP School

NEWSLETTER October 2015

Contact: Telephone 01938 553261 Email: office@leighton.powys.sch.uk

Montgomery 1 Leighton 5

A full out attacking display brought lots

of goals, Owain and Zac netting a

further two each, Leon scoring a long

ranger from midfield, and, with goal of

the tournament, Tom, taking it from

his own half, ending with a cool slotted

finish after finding himself one on one

with the Monty keeper.

Bug Hotel: VACANCIES

The school garden recently took

delivery of ‘bug hotel’, thanks to the

hard work of Noah and his dad. The

hotel apartments will soon be filled

with lots of natural, bug friendly

materials, attracting lots of visitors!

Pupils will be able to use the hotel

when working on mini beast studies.

A big thanks to Noah and dad for making the hotel – it’s

fantastic!

Healthy Schools award 2015

Well done to Leighton’s Eco & Healthy

Schools Committee who have been awarded the Healthy Schools Award

for 2015. The award plaque is displayed in the entrance lobby.

Ysgol Gynradd Tre’r Llai / Leighton CP School

NEWSLETTER October 2015

Contact: Telephone 01938 553261 Email: office@leighton.powys.sch.uk

(25/9, 2/10, 9/10)

Elizabeth

Summer-& Siaradwr yr Wythnos!

Isabella

Darcy

Ysgol Gynradd Tre’r Llai / Leighton CP School

NEWSLETTER October 2015

Contact: Telephone 01938 553261 Email: office@leighton.powys.sch.uk

Coed Coch

Charlie

Ollie

Tom Scott

Ysgol Gynradd Tre’r Llai / Leighton CP School

NEWSLETTER October 2015

Contact: Telephone 01938 553261 Email: office@leighton.powys.sch.uk

Siaradwr yr Wythnos

Snejana

Jack

Taiya

Ysgol Gynradd Tre’r Llai / Leighton CP School

NEWSLETTER October 2015

Contact: Telephone 01938 553261 Email: office@leighton.powys.sch.uk

Notices

Can all pupils and parents please sign and return the Home-School Agreement form.

Reminder: Mrs Senior’s Homework Club – every Tuesday, Years 3-6.

After school Dance Lessons: taught by registered dance teacher, Miss Jane Chidlow,

every Monday/Tuesday evening, Leighton Village Hall – for more info please contact:

jaynechidlowschoolofdance@gmail.com

Code Club 5/6: Interested in computer coding and programming? Mr McCourt will

soon be running an IT club on Thursdays after school for Years 5/6 pupils. Places are

limited so see Mr Harte soon if you want to sign up.

School Uniform

Thank you to all parents for their efforts to continue to improve uniform standards. Correct uniform underpins pupil progress, setting the right tone in school for all pupils.

We would like all parents/guardians to join with the school and support our drive to attain 100% correct uniform.

We aware that some might have already purchased or obtained uniform that they felt appropriate. As such it is appropriate that some time is given over for pupils to outgrow their clothing and footwear, so that when it comes time to replace, future purchases can be made that reflect school uniform expectations.

I would therefore ask for your support so that from January 2016 all pupils are in school each day in correct uniform, as outlined below, including correct PE kit.

Girls: burgundy polo t-shirt, burgundy sweatshirt or cardigan, dark grey skirt, or winter pinafore dress/red summer gingham dress, black shoes

Boys: burgundy polo t-shirt, burgundy sweatshirt or cardigan, dark grey trousers or shorts, black shoes

In school we do have some pre-owned items that we are able to pass on should anyone wish to enquire; we would also appreciate any uniform that is in good condition, but no longer used by pupils, to be returned to school to further boost this pre-owned supply.

Thank you for your support.