"Muscle Memory"

Just like a muscle, our brains develop “muscle memory.” This means that when we feel a certain emotion, we automatically remember past moments that created similar feelings.

For example, if you’re getting ready for a holiday and you feel nervous about flying, your brain might remind you of past flights that felt uncomfortable or worrying moments you’ve seen on the news. The feeling triggers the memory.

The same thing can happen at home with our children. When a child is having a difficult day or knows how to “push our buttons,” it becomes easy for our brains to focus on the challenging moments. When this happens often, we sometimes forget to notice the positives that are still there.

The good news is that we can reset this pattern, and doing so can make family life calmer, more connected, and less stressful.

How you can help reset your brain’s ‘muscle memory’ at home

Use positive language

Positive words can help shift your mindset—even during tough moments—and help your child feel understood and valued.

You might try phrases like:

• “You are really important to me.”
• “I love the way you…”
• “I know you’re great at… but this behaviour breaks our family rules about…”

This helps you stay connected to your child, even when setting boundaries.

Children grow and thrive when they feel valued, noticed, and supported. By gently resetting our own “muscle memory,” we help create a calmer home atmosphere where positive moments stand out just as much—if not more—than the challenging ones.

🌟 General Reminders

Socks  Needed 🧦

The British weather has left lots of children with wet feet, and we’ve now used up all our spare socks in school. Please could each child bring a spare pair of socks in their bag each day. If you have any clean, good-quality socks your child has outgrown, we’d be very grateful for donations too. Thank you for your support! 💙

🌟 General Reminders

Marchnad Dewi Sant - As part of our upcoming Marchnad Dewi Sant celebrations, we kindly ask for donations of fresh produce to help create a vibrant, traditional market experience. Items such as flowers, fruit, vegetables, herbs, or homemade Welsh goods would be greatly appreciated - Diolch!

Hand Soap Bottles - We are looking for donations of empty handwash or soap pump bottles to use in our classroom paint area. If you have any clean, empty bottles at home, we would be very grateful to receive them!

🌟 General Reminders

Y6 Literacy Day only: Monday February 9th

We are delighted to invite your child, along with other Year 6 pupils to take part in an exciting literacy event hosted by author Daniel Morden at Gowerton School. This event has been designed to inspire pupils’ creativity, develop their storytelling skills, and give them the opportunity to meet a famous published author.

⏰ Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm

Please provide a packed lunch for your child. 

Our Pry Cop pupils have been invited to attend the Black History Cymru 365 Swansea Launch Music Concert—a celebration of music, culture, and the contributions of Black communities in Wales.

Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, 12th February 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm 
📍 Venue: Swansea Arena

This exciting event will feature live performances and talks about Black History in Wales.

• Cost: £3.50 per child
• Payment & Consent: Please pay and complete the consent form via iPay.
• Packed Lunch: Indicate on the consent form if you would like your child to receive a school packed lunch.
• Deadline: Please complete payment and consent by 5th February so the kitchen staff can arrange food orders.

We believe this will be a valuable experience for your child. Thank you for your support.

Bwyty Mish Mash - Please see your emails regarding the upcoming event. 
Please complete the form below, once you have completed your booking.
Pry Cop Bwyty Mish Mash - Dietary Requirements  – Fill in form

Pod Pengwin: It would tell everyone all of our Penwgin secrets... but it can't talk!

Pod Pysgodyn: Why do you keep pushing my face into paper? Did you know that every time you sharpen me, I get a haircut!

Pod Pry Cop: Ah! I'm about to lose my life! I've written too much!

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