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Halloween DiscoThere were many strange characters at Ysgol Henblas for the Halloween disco tonight. Thanks to all who supported and to the amazing team of PTA volunteers who organised such an enjoyable night - raising a great sum of £600. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBPrpz |
Ysgol Henblas’ budding entrepreneursYsgol Henblas' enthusiastic entrepreneurs will be creating goods before long. Mr Tony Pritchard, who is a local businessman, has very kindly presented a range of printing equipment and a professional thermal printer. Purchased from Nova Chrome, a family business based in Mona with over 40 years experience in the personalized gift industry - this equipment will enable the pupils to create cups, key rings, fridge magnets and personalized coasters to be able to collect money for the school. Mr Pritchard has been a friend of the school for many years. He visited last year to talk to the children about the old Ysgol Henblas and show them pictures of how the building was transformed into homes as part of their class work. We are extremely grateful to Mr Pritchard and Nova Chrome for their kindness and for these excellent gifts. The pupils are looking forward to starting their new venture. Members of the School Council and its entrepreneurship group are already planning to create special goods for Christmas! Ian McDowall, Technical Manager of Nova Chrome, showed some of the children how to use their new equipment and presented them with mugs, fridge magnets and a personalised key ring. Another kind donation will see Nova Chrome visit the school to provide the pupils with free training sessions.
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Urdd football tournamentThe football team played brilliantly in the Urdd 7-a-side tournament. They worked well as a team and scored plenty of goals! |
Urdd Cookery competitionCongratulations to everyone who took part in the Urdd’s CogUrdd competition. A big thank you to Mr Richard Holt for judging the competition. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBMqF2 |
T.Llew Jones dayA hall full of pirates, highway thieves and Welsh colours celebrated T.Llew Jones!
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Menter Mon AwardsIt was a huge privilege for pupils in the orange class (2023-24) to receive the Community Event of the year award at the Menter Môn awards last Friday night. Many congratulations to the children, staff, parents, and Mrs Heather Williams and Mrs Sioned McGuigan in particular for organising the gig Hwyl Henblas - an event that was so special! Huge thanks to Balchder Bro for the grant towards the gig! This video clip was shown at the awards ceremony. Fantastic achievement! https://youtu.be/b-P2S7Gq9YI?si=kxRfF5lvOYCMh85H
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Llandudno Chocolate Experience and Jade Village RestaurantThe children of the blue class had a good day at Llandudno Chocolate Experience and Jade Village, Chinese and Cantonese restaurant Menai Bridge. They heard about the history of chocolate, created a chocolate lollipop and tasted a feast of food in the restaurant! There were no noodles or rice left! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBN96R |
Legoland Discovery CentreThe orange class had an exciting day at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester. This is where the children had asked to visit as part of their class theme ‘Building Futures’. A day of collaborating, building, playing, fun and laughter! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBNr1h |
ThanksgivingThe hall was full to watch our Thanksgiving presentations this year. Valuable messages of thanks were shared - being safe online, a world of colour, and inspiring sporting stars. Thank you to the children for teaching their parts and the songs so special. £326.18 was raised towards the Ynys Mon Food Bank. |
Onions in the garden!Thanks to everyone who bought onions and house plants. The money was spent on bulbs which have already been planted! |
Cycling week to schoolIt was good to see so many bikes and scooters outside the school. Thank you for supporting cycling / scooter / walking to school week! |
LlangrannogThe blue Class pupils had three unforgettable days in Llangrannog enjoying many activities including skiing, go-karting, swimming, archery, and a trip to Llangrannog beach! Click here to see the pictures |
TechnocampsYear 4 pupils had a great day at the Technocamps Robotics competition at Conwy Business Centre! They had created their own robot and presented skillfully in front of an audience. |
Hwyl Henblas - Gig Gyda’n GilyddThere are no words to describe the gig at the beginning of July on Ysgol Henblas field. Congratulations to the children of the orange class and Mrs Heather Williams and Mrs Sioned McGuigan for putting in hours of work to organize an unforgettable event with fantastic artists and bands including Bwncath, Rhwydwaith, the Magee Brothers, Moniars and Elin Fflur. |
7 a side FootballCongratulations to Ysgol Henblas school's 7 a side team. They are the champions of the Ieuan Wyn Jones trophy 2024. A big thank you to Barry Edwards for training the children to such a high standard. Click here to see the pictures |
FarewellIt is the end of an era at Ysgol Henblas with the input of four staff members and the chairwoman of the governing body coming to an end. Mrs Eleri Stephen (chair of the governing body) has been a loyal, wise and proactive member over the last ten years. We thank her for being such a special chairwoman of the governing body. Anti Pat has been the supervisor of the breakfast and lunchtime club for 8 years and the youngest children in particular have had a lot of fun in her company! Best wishes to her at Siwgwr Plwm Henblas! Mrs Kelly Owen has been a teacher at Ysgol Henblas since 2014 and in her time here has been teaching all ages. Since 2019 she has been teaching the reception/nursery class and among her responsibilities she has led the digital field and the eco group. We wish Mrs Owen every happiness in her new position with Gwynedd Council ‘Academi’. Mrs Susan Legge (Miss Morris) started at Ysgol Henblas in September 2003. Over a period of 21 years, she has taught every year. More recently she has achieved Trauma Informed Schools diploma accreditation and has assisted pupils in terms of health and wellbeing. Her contribution towards holding the annual health and fitness week has been valuable - a week which is one of the highlights of the Ysgol Henblas calendar. In 2019 Mrs Paula Harvey (Anti Paula) started at Ysgol Henblas as a reading volunteer visiting once a week. She was appointed classroom assistant in March 2020. Since then, she has worked mainly in the junior section supporting many pupils. This year she managed to achieve the Trauma Informed Schools diploma accreditation and was a big part of ensuring the success of the Hwyl Henblas gig. Thanks to parents and staff for your generosity towards Mrs Owen, Mrs Legge and Mrs Harvey. The collection went towards a voucher, flowers and this lovely artwork by our staff member Mrs Rowena Robinson. |
Rap year 6 Primary/secondary Transition Project |
Ysgol Henblas 2023/24 highlights!It’s been a year full of activities and valuable experiences! Click here to watch the video |
Year 6All the best to the 16 pupils who are leaving to go to Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni. They are very special pupils and all shine in so many different areas of school life. Click here to watch the video |
Hwyl Henblas GigThe children of the orange class talked about the gig that they are busy organising on the S4C News platform this month and talked about all the preparation work. We're looking forward to seeing Bwncath, Elin Fflur, Moniars, Rhwydwaith and Brodyr Magee. Tickets are still available by contacting hwylhenblas@gmail.com or texting 07739948883. |
The 2024 sports day!On the third attempt (due to the bad weather of the summer of 2024!!) a good day was had in the school sports and congratulations to team Seiriol for winning the day! |
Primary/ secondary schools transition projectThanks again this year to Rhian Cadwaladr for coming to work with year 6 pupils to create a short film referring to the children's impressions of the local area. They succeeded in creating an exciting rap and filming a video which was a fun experience! |
IndiaThe blue class pupils had a wonderful session talking with friends at Solan Public School in the Himalayas in India. To start there was a yoga session which was a great way to begin a new day at school! Then they sang songs and asked their friends about sports in India. It was a great and informative session. |
Women's footballA group of year 0-3 children went to the FAW football festival at Plas Arthur and enjoyed developing their football skills. Who knows - maybe the future Jess Fishlock is among them! |
Menai raft raceCongratulations Team Henblas once again on winning the raft race between Y Felinheli and Menai Bridge! Many parents of the school's children were among the team led by captain Berwyn Girffiths! |
Urdd National Eisteddfod 2024Warm congratulations to Ned for coming second in the Cogurdd year 4,5 and 6 competition. Quite an achievement to think that 18 from all over Wales were competing! Huge congratulations also to Sara for performing so well in the cerdd dant solo as she also represented Anglesey at the national level. |
Summer fair£1229.60 was raised at our summer fair. Thank you all for their support and contribution to an excellent afternoon. A huge thank you to the Parent Teacher Association for their great work. A big thank you to Menter Mon for the Balchder Bro grant which ensured that Alex the entertainer from the Cimera circus company was a special part of the afternoon. It was lovely to see so many parents, families, friends and former pupils. We really appreciate your support. |
Health and fitness weekWe had a great health and fitness at the end of May and the children had excellent experiences. We would especially like to mention Claire and John for the lovely welcome the older pupils received; to Lois and Sion at Cwt Llefrith welcoming pupils from green and yellow classes; Barry, Amy, Iolo and Jodie from Mon Actif for preparing fitness sessions; Chris for the rugby session; Mel for the session at Ffitrwydd Môn Fitness; Emily for the zumba session and to Martin from Golff Hari for the golf session! In addition, the pupils had the valuable experience of learning about the challenges facing Paralympic athletes. The fruit kebabs were very tasty too! Thanks to Kelly from Dole Foodservice Anglesey for kindly giving us all the fruit. Health and fitness week images |
London mini marathonThe children have managed to raise £720 by running 2.6 miles. A huge thank you to everyone for their sponsorship. The money will go towards the health and fitness week. |
Primary/secondary transition projectAs part of the transition process from primary to secondary the school's eldest pupils have enjoyed a drama workshop with the actress and author Rhian Cadwaladr, learning about the story of the Welsh language throughout the centuries. It was wonderful to see the pupils engrossed in the history and huge thanks to Rhian for presenting and engaging them in such a lively way. Primary/secondary transition project images |
Hwyl Henblas Gig Gyda’n GilyddAs part of the theme ‘Famous Bands’ the orange class are busy organising a gig. They have been fortunate in receiving a grant from Menter Iaith Môn and are pleased to announce that Hwyl Henblas - Gig Gyda’n Gilydd will be held on Wednesday, July 10th. Tickets can be bought through contacting the phone number or e-mail on the poster. 07739 948883 |
Art and Craft Urdd Ynys MonBig congratulations to the green class for getting 1st in the Anglesey Region Art, Design and Technology Eisteddfod with their 3D model work on the Energy theme. |
Summer Fair
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WCW magazine
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Australia - Gwyneth and Ned
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Tackle Rugby tournament today
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Children's University Degree
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Local schools cross country race
Almost 50 pupils took part in the Llangefni schools cross country race. Well done all. Congratulations to Heidi and Morgan for coming first in their categories, Cadi placed second and Macsen coming in third.
Urdd regional eisteddfod
Congratulations to every pupil who competed in the Urdd regional eisteddfod. We are very proud of you all! All the best to Sara who progressed to the national eisteddfod at the end of May after winning the years 5/6 cerdd dant solo, and to Carwen and Begw who received third prizes in their cerdd dant and solo competitions.
Discover dance
The blue class had a great afternoon watching the interactive dance show 'Discover Dance' by the National Dance Company Wales at Galeri theatre, Caernarfon. Many of the pupils joined the professional dancers on stage!
Bridge structures
Thanks to Elystan and Osian from YGC (Ymgynghoriaeth Gwynedd Consultancy) for giving the older pupils a very interesting session about bridge structures.
2024 world book day!
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Colwyn Bay Zoo
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Oriel Môn: T.G. Walker exhibition by the orange class
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Samba drumming
Pupils in the orange class enjoyed a samba drumming session with Colin Diamond as part of the 'Music First Experiences' scheme. It was an exciting morning and the strong rhythms flowed throughout the school as if we were all on the streets of Rio!
Sponsored poetry recital
Congratulations to all the children - the youngest children have learned ten nursery rhymes, and the oldest children have memorised ten poems for sponsored poetry. Thanks to Llinos Medi, Ynys Mon County Council Leader for coming to listen to the children reciting and thanks to the children, parents, and friends of the school for managing to raise a staggering £496.50 to date for the school fund.
Videos of the sponsored poetry recital below:
Orange and blue classes:
Years 0,1 a 2:
Green and yellow classes:
The Latest News from Ysgol Henblas January 2024
The Latest News from Ysgol Henblas December 2023
Christmas lunch 2023Thanks Anti Sian and Anti Tracy for Christmas lunch 2023 – a fantastic feast yet again! Christmas showsOver two days, 94 children performed four shows! Huge credit to all of them for the acting, the singing and all the fun that was had not only during rehearsals but when presenting the final shows. The ticket sales managed to raise £767.50 towards the school fund. Christmas jumper dayThank you for raising £108.50 towards Save the Children. Entrepreneur groupThe entrepreneurship group has been busy producing the 2024 calendar. They have sold £190 worth. Thanks to Mrs Williams for advising them! |
ChristingleThanks to Reverend Emlyn Williams for preparing Christingle with the children. |
Pili PalasOn the last day of term the green and yellow class pupils visited Pili Palas where they saw Santa Clause! Merry ChristmasWe wish you a very Merry Christmas and thank you for all your generosity and support over the past term. Happy new year to you and we look forward to seeing the children back on Monday January 8th. |
The Latest News from Ysgol Henblas November 2023
Children in needThank you to everyone for supporting Children in Need 2023 and raising £178 for a very special charity. |
SkateboardingThe pupils of the orange and blue class had an energetic morning of skateboarding with Tom (from the On Ya Board company) teaching some new skills in controlling the skateboard. |
Teams4UThank you to everyone for your support with Teams4U boxes again this year. A car full of boxes carried the generous gifts to the local destination point before starting their journey. |
Don’t touch, tell!Many thanks to Kazia for coming along to share an important message - to be safe when dealing with substances. The children had learned that they shouldn't touch anything they don't recognize, remembering the important message - "don't touch, tell." |
The Latest News from Ysgol Henblas October 2023
Margaret RobertsIt was with sadness we heard about the death of our former member of staff - Mrs Margaret Roberts. Mrs Roberts taught at Ysgol Henblas for over twenty years before retiring in Summer 2015. We extend our deepest sympathy to all the family. |
The instrumental sessions of the orange classFortunately for the children in the orange class, they have been part of the music first experiences scheme. Charlotte Green has been coming to the school weekly to hold musical sessions and teach the children how to play the pbuzz instrument. Following the success of the sessions a special concert was held for the rest of the school. |
ThanksgivingThere were wonderful presentations from the four classes and the hall was packed. Congratulations to all pupils for performing so passionately and for conveying their thanks in such a special way. Well done everyone! We managed to raise £333.17 towards the Isle of Anglesey Food Bank. Thank you to the audience for your generosity. Thanksgiving Photos |
The Dragon puppet showHaving the opportunity to watch a puppet show in our local area is a rare thing. Therefore, thank you to the blue class for organising a show for the school community together with Rhian Cadwaladr from 'Night Out'. They had been organising the night for seven weeks and invited the Life and Limb Puppets company to perform their show 'Dragon'. They created posters, contacted the press when marketing the night, visited Theatr Pontio to get a taste of theatre life, cooked biscuits, and appealed for raffle prizes. The hall was packed to watch a very special show and it was good to hear the children discussing the show so maturely the next morning. And at the end of it all they received a Young Promoters certificate recognising their fantatsic organizing work. "The best audience..." were the words of a member of the puppet company! Dragon Puppet Show Photos |
Friends in IndiaThe blue class had an interesting morning learning about life in the 1960s in India while talking to our friends at Solan School in the shadow of the Himalayas. It was interesting to compare the similarities and the differences in terms of the historical changes in the two countries. We look forward to more collaboration between the two schools. Picture's of the session |
Henblas poetsThe theme of the orange class this term is Legends. They have enjoyed learning about the princes of Wales and as part of the T. Llew Jones Day celebrations the children were inspired to write their own poems. Diolch! |
Green classThe children in the green class have enjoyed creating a mini-beast house in the garden. There was a lot of excitement going around the garden looking for little beasts for their new home! |
The Latest News from Ysgol Henblas September 2023
Cycle to school weekThanks to the children and parents for supporting the cycle to school week. There was a large number traveling to school by bike, scooter, and walking. Great effort. The yellow class children enjoyed an afternoon on the bike learning about the rules of the road and how to keep safe while cycling to school. |
Funding with HSBCThe older pupils had an interesting session with Adrian from HSBC bank learning about the aspect of financing! Special advice was given when considering wise choices to enjoy a day watching a sporting event. |