For all you budding computer scientists
Plenty of workshops for you to join. Grown ups you can upskill to !
https://www.technocamps.com/en/whats-on/
Feel Good Friday
This week is children’s Mental Health week.
On Friday we will embrace the theme ” Dress to Express”
Wear whatever makes you feel happy. You could express yourself through art, music, dancing, cooking, building or going for a walk and just enjoy being outdoors. We would love to see pictures of how you spend your day.
Children’s Mental Health Week
The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is Express Yourself.
Please click the link for lots of resources
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/parents-and-carers/
Holocaust Memorial Day
Our children who are attending the provision at school produced pieces of art after looking at the work of Joseph Herman. They are included in the video below.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq7RC-GeIhk&feature=youtu.be
This is part of a project by the Josef Herman Trust based in Ystradgynlais. To learn more click on the link below
Wellbeing Wednesdays
Everyone knows the saying ” the middle of the week is not a trough, its a peak.” We will be working together to make sure that everyone gets their peak. How ? Wellbeing Wednesdays.
I am a fan of taking Christmas decorations down soon after Christmas. I look forward to less clutter and more open spaces, but one thing I am never in a hurry to do away with are the lights. Christmas lights and candles always make a room seem cozier.
In addition to lights, why not try to bring in some plants to help freshen the air. Small potted plants are a really easy way to brighten up a space. Try to grow your own. Just don’t forget to water them!
Finding ways to keep moving.
We will feel better and our children won’t be getting in trouble for simply being energetic. Try yoga in the link below
https://m.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/pauseforplay
Random Acts of Kindness
Let’s not forget the people in our lives who matter the most.
Hug the person next to you.
Drop everything you are doing and play.
Create a quiet space/den/ nook.
Read a book 
Put on some music.
Send a family member or friend a text.
Remember an important appointment for a friend, and ask them about it.
Thank your parents/ children.
Take out the rubbish.
Make a meal for an elderly relative.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year 2021 falls on Friday, February 12th, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 26th, 2021
Every year we mark this event by welcoming a Chinese exchange student into St Joseph’s. Due to the ongoing pandemic, which means we cannot be together to celebrate Chinese New Year in school this year.
I’d like you to use these online resources
https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/british_council_year_of_the_ox_education_pack.pdf
and create something to celebrate.
Think of past years when you’ve celebrated during PPA sessions with me. We’ve tasted Chinese food together and made Chinese crafts.
What will you do this year at home?
Share you creations with us and we can still celebrate Chinese New Year together.
I look forward to seeing what you do. Mrs Adams
NPT Wildlife Challenge
A place to find out about wildlife and nature in Neath Port Talbot. NPT Council Countryside and Wildlife Team and the NPT Local Nature Partnership.
https://www.facebook.com/NPTWildlife/photos/a.815633958463087/3558329697526819/
Your chance to start learning Welsh
‘Clwb Cwtsh’ – your chance to start learning Welsh for free on-line over 8 weeks – returns this January!
Please go to
Everything will be on-line and for free. There will be almost 60 sessions available all over Wales.
