Easter Service: St Mary’s Church was awash with chicks, bunnies and Easter eggs

PUPILS at Tenby Infants VC School have been taking part in a large range of different events throughout the Spring term.

The school’s Eco Club attended an Eco Conference which was held at the Merlin Theatre in Haverfordwest. Children were taught all about mini beasts, the food chain and bio diversity. The schools reports that a great time was had by all.

Budding entrepreneurs in the Buzz Club managed to raise an impressive £287 at their recent jewellery and scarf sale which took place just before Mother’s Day. The school gives special thanks to Mrs Dedoncker and Mrs Griffiths for their help.

Tenby Infants School was awash with chicks, eggs, feathers and bunnies as pupils all made their way to the special Easter Service on Wednesday, March 23. The service was held at St. Mary’s Church, where the winners of the Easter Bonnets competition were presented with their prizes.

The school would like to say a big well done to Caitlyn Edwards who designed the 2016 leavers’ mugs.

In the school’s recent Urdd Eisteddfod, children took part in singing and reciting competitions, which the school reports were very impressive.

Tenby Infants School also raised money for Sport Relief, with all pupils wearing sportswear and kits of all different colours and styles, raising a total of £295 for the charity.

On World Book Day, schoolchildren dressed up as their favourite book character and had great fun discussing books in class.

The ladies in the school kitchen organised a fabulous Six Nations Dinner this term. Each table was given the name of a famous Welsh Rugby Player. A sticker competition also took place where a select few children had winning stickers.

The school was treated to a wonderful assembly, presented by Dosbarth Cymraeg Blwyddyn Dau. The assembly’s topic of ‘Cymru’ saw children performing brilliantly in front of lots of proud mums and dads.

Year Two also performed a special assembly all about ‘People and Places’, telling the whole school, as well as impressed parents, about a host of different ways in which we can help others.

Additionally, pupils in Year Two enjoyed a jamboree which was held by entertainer and singer Gwenda Owen and Menter Iaith Sir Benfro at the Leisure Centre.

The School Council organised a sponsored ‘Scootathon’, where all pupils were allowed to bring their scooters to school, scooting down Green Hill together. The school stated that the event was enjoyed by all, with an impressive £1075 being raised so far.

Tenby Infants School recently went red for the British Heart Foundation, holding a day where all pupils wore red and took part in a host of fitness activities to raise money for the charity. The children managed to raise a total of £135.

Deputy Mayor of Tenby, Councillor Sue Lane, came to talk to the school’s ‘Eco-Warriors’ following them sending a letter to the town council. As part of their ESDGC Gold Award, children are going to take part in a beach clean and will also ensure that Jubilee Park is all in working order ready for the holidays.

The Eco-Warriors are also going to partake in a project for Tenby Town Council, showcasing all their work which will go towards the council’s ‘Tenby in Bloom’ entry.

The school were also treated to a lovely assembly by the School Council all about what their aims and aspirations are for the school.

The school would like to offer their congratulations to all of the children who have achieved full attendance for the Spring Term.

Tenby Infants School would also like to wish Mrs Harry luck in her new job as she left the school this term, and wish a happy birthday to Mrs Julie Hurlow who celebrated a special birthday during the Spring term.