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  • IQ - St. David's Day

    I wonder, why it’s important for Llanrhidian Primary to celebrate St. David’s Day? #LlanCym

    LO:  To express simple opinions about the impact of their and other people’s actions on locality, Wales and the wider world.


     

    Beth wyt ti'n meddwl?

    Let's Activate Our Prior Knowledge!


    What do we know about St. David's Day?

    St. David was a kind and wise leader who cared deeply for others. He became well‑known for his simple way of living and the kindness he showed to his community. People remembered him because he encouraged everyone to help each other. His most famous message was “Do the little things,” reminding us that even small acts can make a big difference.

    How might St. David’s message inspire communities today?

    Use the sentence starters to help 

    • He said, “Do the little things” because...
    • A little thing I can do to help someone is...
    • Doing little things is important because...
       



    • St. David taught people to...
    • I think “Do the little things” means...
    • One example of a small action that helps others is...
    • This idea is still important today because...

       


    • St. David’s message encourages us to reflect on...
    • Although little actions seem small, they can...
    • In modern society, “Doing the little things” could help us to...
    • This message is powerful because...

       

     

    St. David taught people to ‘Do the little things'

     How could small acts of kindness help a family who has had to leave their home and is seeking sanctuary in our community?


    • As a School of Sanctuary, we can apply St. David’s message by...
    • Our school could support them by...
    • This message is especially important for families seeking safety because...

     

    🕒 How can we organise the Eisteddfod timetable?

    Show your workings out! 

    The St. David’s Day parade starts at 10:15am and ends at 10:45am.
    How long does the parade last?

     

    A St. David’s Day parade starts at 12:05pm and ends at 13:27.
    How long does the parade last?

     

    Eisteddfod Performance Timetable

    • Poetry: 09:25–09:47

    • Dance: 09:50–10:12

    • Singing: 10:20–10:55

    How much time altogether is spent performing?

     

    14 Recipes for St. David's Day

    Beth wyt ti’n hoffi fwyta ar Ddydd Gwyl Dewi?

    Ar Ddydd Gwyl Dewi, dwi’n bwyta...
    Dwi’n meddwl bod y bwyd yn flasus achos.... 

     
    • Cawl – traditional Welsh soup
    • Cacennau Cymreig -  Welsh cakes
    • Bara brith 
    • Bara lawr -  laverbread
    • Tatws – potatoes
    • Caws Cymreig – Welsh cheese
    • Selsig Morgannwg – Glamorgan sausages (vegetarian)
    • Cennin - Leeks
    • Cawl cennin – leek soup
    • Cawl cig oen – lamb cawl

    Cofio....
    Make sure you also include the following in your book...

    • Your handwriting entry.

    • Your Cynefin flag entry. 

    • A QR code of your groups poem.

    • 4PS

    • SDGs

      Analyse the poem and create pictures to show what you understand about it.