A huge congratulations to two of our netball superstars, Millie and Frankie, who both play for the Red Dragons and train every Sunday.

We are especially proud of Millie, who was recently awarded the Coaches' Player Trophy – a fantastic achievement and a testament to her hard work, dedication and team spirit.

Well done, girls! We are incredibly proud of you both and love hearing about the amazing things our pupils achieve outside of school. Keep shining! ❤️💛🏆

A huge well done to Sebastian and Ivy, who have been busy supporting two fantastic charities through their recent fundraising challenges.

Sebastian and Ivy both took part in the 5K Superhero Run, raising money for Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity, helping to support children and families across Wales.

Not stopping there, Sebastian also completed the Inflatable 5K, raising additional funds for LATCH, the charity that supports children receiving treatment for cancer and their families.

Taking on these challenges and raising money for such worthwhile causes is an incredible achievement, and we are so proud of the kindness, determination and community spirit they have shown.

You are superheroes to us! 🌟

This summer, why not make a difference in our local community by taking part in the Barry Big Summer Clean?

Families are invited to join a series of community litter-picking events taking place across Barry during the summer holidays. It's a fantastic opportunity to help keep our town clean and tidy, care for our local environment and spend time together outdoors.

All events begin at 10:00am unless otherwise stated and are open to everyone.

📅 Upcoming Dates:

• Sunday 5 July – Buttrills Community Centre
• Sunday 12 July – The Memo Arts Centre
• Sunday 19 July – Castleland Community Centre
• Sunday 26 July – Vere Street Playground
• Friday 31 July – Alexandria Gardens
• Friday 7 August – Maslin Park (Plymouth Road)
• Friday 14 August – Bendricks Beach (10:30am)
• Friday 14 August – Pencoedtre Park (2:00pm)
• Friday 28 August – Oakfield Primary School
• Sunday 6 September – Barry Docks Train Station

The Barry Big Summer Clean is organised in partnership with Barry Town Council, Keep Wales Tidy, the Barry Neighbourhood Board and the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

🌿 Let's work together to keep Barry beautiful this summer!

For more information or to book a place, please scan the QR code on the poster or visit:
https://www.ticketsource.com/barrytowncouncil/the-big-barry-litter-pick/e-bprxbp

Our Year 6 pupils recently joined children from local primary schools for an exciting Coastal Science and Climate Change Field Trip at Whitmore Bay, organised by the Wales Coastal Monitoring Centre. Throughout the day, pupils took part in a range of hands-on activities, including building coastal defences, investigating coastal erosion, exploring the effects of sea level rise, taking part in a treasure hunt and becoming 'Super Scientists'.

The trip provided a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop their understanding of climate change and the local coastline, while also helping to support their transition to secondary school. A huge thank you to the Wales Coastal Monitoring Centre and all of the volunteers who made the day such a memorable experience for our children

The competition is open to all year groups (Nursery to Year 6).  Children are welcome to create a piece of art at home to enter the competition. Please ensure all designs have been submitted to school by Monday 6th July.  

The menu includes a range of fun and engaging activities inspired by summer and the sunshine, including:

☀️ Becoming a weather watcher
💧 Carrying out simple science investigations
🎨 Getting creative through art and design
📚 Reading and storytelling activities
🧘‍♀️ Taking part in mindful movement and relaxation
🌿 Exploring nature safely outdoors

The activities are designed to be flexible and enjoyable and are entirely optional. There is no expectation for children to complete every activity. Instead, we encourage families to choose a few activities that appeal to them and enjoy learning together in a relaxed way.

With temperatures remaining very high, our priority is that everyone stays safe and well. We encourage all families to:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Stay in the shade during the hottest part of the afternoon.
• Wear lightweight clothing and sun hats when outdoors.
• Apply sun cream regularly.
• Take time to rest, relax and enjoy some quality family time together.

We hope our Heatwave Home Learning Menu provides some inspiration and helps children stay curious, creative and connected to learning while keeping cool.

The menu can be downloaded below.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and understanding.

Mr James Griffiths

The menu includes a range of fun and engaging activities inspired by summer and the sunshine, including:

☀️ Becoming a weather watcher
💧 Carrying out simple science investigations
🎨 Getting creative through art and design
📚 Reading and storytelling activities
🧘‍♀️ Taking part in mindful movement and relaxation
🌿 Exploring nature safely outdoors

The activities are designed to be flexible and enjoyable and are entirely optional. There is no expectation for children to complete every activity. Instead, we encourage families to choose a few activities that appeal to them and enjoy learning together in a relaxed way.

With temperatures remaining very high, our priority is that everyone stays safe and well. We encourage all families to:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Stay in the shade during the hottest part of the afternoon.
• Wear lightweight clothing and sun hats when outdoors.
• Apply sun cream regularly.
• Take time to rest, relax and enjoy some quality family time together.

We hope our Heatwave Home Learning Menu provides some inspiration and helps children stay curious, creative and connected to learning while keeping cool.

The menu can be downloaded below.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and understanding.

We kindly ask parents and carers to ensure that toys, trading cards, collectables, fidget toys and other non-essential items remain at home.

Recently, a number of friendship issues and upset have arisen as a result of items being swapped, lost, damaged or causing disagreements between children. To help us maintain a happy, calm and inclusive environment for all pupils, we ask that these items are not brought into school.

Where a child requires a specific item as part of their agreed ALN provision, appropriate arrangements will continue to be made.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

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Logs Needed:We are hoping to create a log circle within our outdoor learning area. If any families have access to suitable logs, please get in touch.

Over the coming weeks, we will also be exploring ways for parents and the wider community to become more involved in supporting the school and PTA through volunteering and sharing skills or expertise.

Reception: 93%

Year 1: 88%

Year 2: 91%

Year 3: 91%

Year 4: 87%

Year 5: 87%

Year 6: 88%

Tuesday 23rd June - Year 6 

Wednesday 24th June  - Year 3 

Thursday 25th June - Year 4 

Friday 26th June - No STEAM on Fridays 

Monday 29th June -  No STEAM 

Tuesday 30th June -  Year 2 

Wednesday 1st July - Reception 

Thursday 2nd July - Year 1 

Friday 3rd July - No STEAM on Friday 

Our Sponsored Bounce is nearly here, and we can't wait for two days of bouncing fun and excitement! Organised by our fantastic Friends of Romilly PTA, this event will help raise money towards school trips and memorable experiences for children across the school.

Parent Consent Required

To enable your child to participate in this PTA-organised event, we require parental consent via ParentPay. Please complete the consent form as soon as possible. Unfortunately, children without parental consent will not be able to take part. https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FxPhZbF3puNiCaWVE8&data=05%7C02%7Crees-daviesk5%40hwbcymru.net%7C109c1f54b58b4978904f08dc99d5ae3b%7C4f3f0e52b734416494091b601d147993%7C0%7C0%7C638554390224262888%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kcCuuSmh%2BGO05tNwfFFmT%2Fx42G6cqEP9NQQXnPy83KU%3D&reserved=0

Sponsorship Forms

Sponsorship forms will be coming home shortly and we would be incredibly grateful for any support from family and friends. Every donation, big or small, will make a real difference. There will even be a prize for the class that raises the most money!

A huge thank you to the Friends of Romilly PTA for organising this wonderful event and to all of our families for your continued support. Together, you help make so many fantastic opportunities possible for the children of Romilly.

Please see the QR code for more information. 

The concert will take place at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

Taking part in this concert is free and entirely optional, but we do require parental consent for your child to participate. We would love as many Year 5 children as possible to take part in this exciting opportunity and be involved in such a special event.

If you would like your child to participate, please complete the consent form on ParentPay by Monday 22nd June.

Diolch yn fawr, Year 5

The children were excited to follow the recipe, carefully measuring ingredients, mixing, and preparing their tasty treats. There was a wonderful buzz in the room as everyone worked together, practising important cooking skills and teamwork. 

However, the session did not go entirely to plan! A small mishap occurred when some of the brownies ended up a little more “well done” than expected – a situation that was light-heartedly blamed on Mrs Gilbert! Despite this minor setback, spirits remained high and the children still had a great time. 

All was certainly not lost. Thanks to the quick thinking and kindness of Mrs Figueres, who very kindly rushed home to prepare replacement brownies for the following day, everyone was still able to enjoy a delicious treat. 

It was a fun and memorable way to end the cooking club, full of laughter, learning, and a reminder that even when things don’t go perfectly, teamwork and positivity can save the day!

During the visit, the officer spoke to the children about the important role the police play in helping people and keeping everyone safe. The children learned how to recognise when a situation might be risky and what they can do to protect themselves if they feel unsure or worried. 

The children were enthusiastic and engaged throughout the visit, asking thoughtful questions and sharing their own ideas about keeping safe. They particularly enjoyed seeing some of the police equipment and learning how officers communicate while on duty. 

This valuable experience has helped pupils to feel more confident and aware of how to stay safe both in school and in the wider community. The school would like to thank the Police Liaison Officer for taking the time to deliver such an important and memorable session.

Through exceptional leadership and the collective efforts of the school community, improvement at Romilly Primary School happens quickly. The focus on ensuring that pupils receive effective teaching and a curriculum that meets their needs means that most make strong progress in their learning. This includes pupils with additional learning needs (ALN), with English as an additional language (EAL) and those from low-income families. Particularly noteworthy is the rapid progress older pupils make in their writing, where they often produce excellent work.

Teaching develops pupils’ knowledge and skills across the areas of learning and experience well. As a result, most pupils’ progress in literacy and mathematics is strong, and they frequently achieve high standards in their digital, creative and scientific work. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe and healthy, displaying good physical skills. They have the social and emotional skills to prepare them for adult life and appreciate the high levels of care and support that staff provide.

Most pupils love learning and experience high levels of well-being. From a very young age, they have well-developed independent skills, and their behaviour is exemplary. Remarkably impressive is how carefully they listen to feedback from staff and their classmates. They use this to improve their work and are often motivated to return to it to make it even better, when they have learnt new skills or techniques.

The professional relationship between leaders and governors is a significant strength. Together, they manage change very effectively, providing assured and purposeful leadership of the school. Decision-making is thoughtful, strategic and in the best interest of pupils and their families, despite the financial challenges the school faces. Leaders are sensitive in ensuring that cost is not an obstacle to pupils engaging in the full range of learning experiences the school offers. They recognise the complexity of the barriers to pupils attending school and ensure that families receive sensitive, tailored support. As a result, the attendance of pupils eligible for free school meals shows notable improvement.

The school’s self-evaluation activities are robust. Leaders recognise, for example, the need to continue to improve pupils’ listening and speaking skills in the Welsh language. Through high quality professional learning for staff, they ensure that the school focuses its efforts on the aspects of its work that make the biggest difference to pupils’ learning and well-being.

Estyn 2024

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