This Week's Newsletter
DATE: 10/07/26
The Stars of the week/Seren yr wythnos this week are: 6L Lewie 6R
The Welsh Speakers of the week/Siaradwr yr wythnos this week are: 6L, Ivy 6R
Newsletter
What a busy, exciting and very warm week it has been for Year 6! We started the week with a trip to Llanishen High School to watch their fantastic summer production of Shrek. If we thought we were feeling the heat, how the performers managed to sing, dance and act in those costumes remains a complete mystery! The show was brilliant fun, and it was especially lovely to see so many former Thornhill pupils taking part, with several of them performing in lead roles.
Later in the week, we enjoyed a wonderful trip to Dan-yr-Ogof Caves, one of Wales’ most incredible natural wonders. The cool temperatures inside the caves were a welcome escape from the sweltering weather, and we were amazed by the spectacular rock formations as we explored underground. We also stepped back in time to imagine what life might have been like in the age of the dinosaurs! A special thank you goes to Lacey’s mum for providing much-appreciated chilled water for the journey home. The gift shop certainly proved popular too, doing a roaring trade in ice creams, squishies and all things dinosaur-related! The singing on the bus was fantastic and we were delighted when our driver told us that, out of all the schools he had transported that week, Thornhill Primary had been the very best for manners and behaviour. Comments like that make us incredibly proud of our children and reflect the excellent ambassadors they are for our school.
Today, some of our Year 6 pupils have enjoyed an open-water swimming trip and, during this heatwave, a dip in the sea at Barry Island has no doubt felt like another true Wonder of Wales! In between all these exciting adventures, we have also been working hard to prepare for our final performance next week. We are looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday – and our only advice is to make sure you come prepared with plenty of tissues! A huge thank you to all of our children for conducting themselves so wonderfully throughout the week and to our fantastic parent helpers whose support has made these experiences possible. Have a wonderful weekend and do your best to stay cool!
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