Years 3 and 4 have had an amazing time cooling themselves down playing in the water this afternoon! 

Dosbarth Celyn enjoyed an exciting Creative Schools Day filled with storytelling, creativity and culture.

In the morning, crime author and storyteller Myfanwy Alexa challenged learners to solve “The Mystery of the Missing Truffle.” Using clues based on different foods, pupils worked in groups to create wanted posters, describe suspects, and present their ideas before deciding on the culprit.

Later, Jenny introduced flipbooks and stop-motion animation. Pupils created their own short films using card, paper and playdough, which were proudly shared with the class.

Earlier in the week included a cultural cooking activity, where pupils made Neer Urundai (sweet rice balls). They explored the festival of Diwali, learning about its traditions and the importance of food in celebrations. This sparked thoughtful comparisons between Indian and Welsh foods.

A fantastic week of creativity, teamwork and learning was enjoyed by all!

Dyfrdwy had a lovely music lesson this afternoon playing the P Buzz instrument!

During the visit, we explored important questions around food production—considering whether it supports or harms the environment, and comparing the benefits of buying locally produced food with mass-produced items sourced from further afield.

The children were treated to a wonderful range of foods to sample, including pork pies, sausage rolls, crackers, cheeses, bara brith, Welsh cakes, granola, and even a chocolate ice cream to finish. A special mention goes to The Wrexham Honey Company — their wildflower honey was a particular favourite!

Despite the weather, the children had a fantastic day and were a real credit to the school.

A huge thank you to Rackery Farm and Larissa for hosting us. The food was absolutely delicious, and we are especially grateful for the warm welcome and for accommodating us inside the café despite it being so busy.

Tomorrow, (Thursday 11^th June), Dosbarth Celyn will be visiting Rackery Farm Shop to try some local produce, as part of our theme.

Please could all children bring a water bottle and come to school in uniform, with a coat, as the weather forecast isn’t looking great.

There is no cost for this trip.

Diolch, Mr Whalley

Annwyl Pawb,

For your information in case anyone missed the announcement on the MCAS app, we have rearranged the Year 5 & 6 Sports Day for Monday 15th June 2026 at 2pm. Fingers crossed the weather is kinder to us this time!

Diolch

Today Dosbarth Celyn continued their creative schools project. We used lots of imagination through drawing, writing, making, and creating! The children began by thinking about food at school, then went on a mini journey around Llay, discovering all the places food comes from — from local shops and supermarkets to farms, parks, churches, and even community kitchens.

They added their ideas to our growing Llay Food Map, helping to show just how much food is part of our community.

The children also took on three fun challenges:

There was plenty of imagination buzzing in the room! The children explored ideas, made connections, and came up with all sorts of wonderful creations to show their understanding of food and where it comes from.

Today at Park CP, we were delighted to host our annual Cluster Olympics, bringing together pupils from across our partner schools for a fantastic day of sport and teamwork. The day began with mixed teams, giving children the chance to make new friends while taking part in a variety of team-building activities.

During the morning session, pupils rotated through a range of events including archery, javelin, netball, cricket, long jump, and shot put. Each activity offered opportunities to practise skills, demonstrate determination, and encourage one another.

After a well-earned lunch break, the excitement continued with a series of competitive events. Teams took part in the obstacle course, cross country, relays, and sprints, showcasing their resilience, speed, and team spirit. After a thrilling afternoon of competition, France emerged as the overall winners.

All of the children were a true credit to their schools, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and respect throughout the day. We would like to extend our thanks to The Rofft, All Saints, Holt CP, and St Peter’s for joining us and contributing to such a positive and memorable event. As always, the children representing Park CP made us incredibly proud.

A special thank you goes to Darland, and in particular the Sports Leaders, who did a superb job of organising and leading the events with energy and enthusiasm. Their support helped ensure the day ran smoothly and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.