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Ely,
Cardiff,
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Jigsaw Fun!

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Put yourself up against the clock to complete the jigsaw in the time given - it's harder than you think!

Herbies - The Game!

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What's in the news?

Click on the links below to find out what's happening in the world today!


Amazing air display for the Queen
There's been a huge parade and air display at Windsor castle to mark the Queen's Jubilee.
Queen criticised over guest list
The Queen has been criticised for inviting the King of Bahrain to an important lunch party.
Olympic flame handed to the UK
The Olympic flame has been officially handed over to the UK ahead of this summer's London Games.
Russian spaceship docks in space
A Russian 'Soyuz' spacecraft, with three astronauts on board, has docked at the International Space Station (ISS).
Too many children 'can't swim'
Loads of children are leaving primary school without being able to swim properly, say swimming campaigners. What do you think?
Robot arm controlled by 'thought'
Brain experts at an American university are trying out a system where the brain controls a robot arm.
What is the three-second rule?
Scientists are trying to discover what happens to food when it's dropped on the floor for a short time.
Google internet glasses not good
People who try Google's new internet glasses will discover they're not as good as people hoped they would be, the makers have admitted.
Schools chosen to cook for Queen
Buckingham Palace has chosen the 16 schools who'll be finalists in their cook for The Queen competition.
Junk food tax to stop obesity
The way to stop the UK from getting fatter is to make junk food more expensive, experts say.

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Cardiff Catering Survey - Win Prizes!
SIX chances to WIN A YEAR’S MEALS …… in less than 10 minutes!

School caterers want to know what you think. Take part in the online survey before 31 July 2012 and you will be entered into a prize draw. The survey should take less than 10 minutes and you will have the chance to win school meals for 1 of your children from September 2012 to July 2013. There are 6 prizes, each worth £350. Winners will be notified before 31 August 2012. Click the image below to find out more. Good Luck!





The Olympic Flame is Coming!
The Olympic flame will arrive in Cardiff on Friday 25th May. To find out the route of the torchbearers click on the torch to find out more.

BBC World Class Assembly
We are so proud of our Year 6 pupils who perfomed an inspirational assembly for the whole school to mark the BBC World Assembly Day. They shared their feelings and dreams for their future as part of the theme 'what matters to us'.
Click on the image link to read about some of the wonderful things our children said and how other schools celebrated this unique day.

Watch This Space!
Start thinking about your outfit for our Jubilee Dress Up Day on Friday 1st June.

Latest Events
Year 6 BBC World Class Assembly
Year 6 pupils took part in the BBC World Class Assembly, joining many schools accross the World in taking part in assembly. Click on the image above to see some more of this World Class Assembly.


Mrs Jessop And The Maths Lesson Of Doom
'Mrs Jessop and The Maths Lesson of Doom' was a great production that showed us different ways in which we can develop and apply our maths skills and calculate in a fun way. Click on the image above to see some of Mrs Jessop and the Maths Lesson of Doom.

Maths Fun Day
The school held a Maths Fun Day on the last day of term for all children to enjoy and improve their maths. Click on the image above to see some of the brilliant outfits made by pupils and staff for this fun filled day.

School Netball Team Take On The Staff
Team 'Reeves' and Team 'Dacey' rose to the challenge, discovering their competitive nature against the school netball team. Click on the image above to see some of the action.

Habitats Dressing Up Day
Years 2-6 enjoyed learning about different habitats by dressing up as plants and creatures that live in those different habitats and walking the 'Habitat Fashion Show'. Click on the image above to see some brilliant photos of the pupils and teachers parading their outfits.

Year 5 Sherman Dance
Year 5 pupils were lucky enough to take part in the annual Sherman Dance Festival at the Sherman Theatre. Click on the image above to see them dancing the night away. We were so proud of you all!

Olympic Healthy Schools Festival
Year 3 pupils from Herbert Thompson, Hywel Dda and Windsor Clive Primary Schools took part in an Olympic Healthy Schools Festival. Click on the image above to see more of this super festival.


Football Tournament
The school football team were lucky enough represent the school in a Football tournament. Click on the image above to see the pupils modelling the new kit for the tournament.

Glamorgan Wanderers RFC Tag Rugby Tournament
The school tag rugby team were lucky enough to represent the school in a Tag Rugby Tournament at Glamorgan Wanderers RFC. Click on the image above to see the pupils in action.


Year 5 Trip to St Fagans Woodlands
Year 5 pupils had an amazing day at St Fagans Woodlands as part of their Habitats context for learning studying woodland and seashore. Click on the image above to see more photos of their super day.

Year 4 Trip to St Fagans Woodlands
Year 4 pupils had an amazing day at St Fagans Woodlands as part of their Habitats context for learning studying woodland and seashore. Click on the image above to see more photos of their super day.

Bartley Visit
How lucky were we to have a visit from the Cardiff City mascot, Bartley. He presented prizes to some of our pupils who offered the highest bid for special signed items to raise money for our school.

Foundation Phase Disco
Foundation Phase pupils had a great time at their after school disco. What groovy dancers we have at Herbert Thompson! Thanks to all involved who worked so hard to make it a great event.

Year 6 Trip
Year 6 pupils had an amazing day at Dunraven Bay as part of their Habitats context for learning studying woodland and seashore. Click on the image above to see more photos of their super day.


Year 3 Trip
Year 3 pupils had an amazing day at Cog Moors as part of their Habitats context for learning. Click on the image above to see more photos of their super day.



Indonesia Meets Wales
Staff and pupils welcomed two very special visitors from Indonesia, Surya Sukari, a High School Headteacher and Dirham Kusdarwati, a Junior School P.E. Co-ordinator (just like our Mrs Cunningham!). They had a wonderful time on our special day celebrating everything Welsh.

St. David's Day Celebrations
What a wonderful Welsh Week - welsh costume, singing, dancing, competitions, Welsh activities, cooking AND a special visit from our Indonesian friends!


New Football Kit
We now have a great new football kit thanks to our donation from Westridge Elementary. The new kit includes the school logo stitched on, along with a recognition to Westridge's generous donation.

Year 2 Ballet
Click above to view the photos of the year 2 pupils, as they took part in Miss Sayer's 5 week Ballet lesson.

World's Game Day
The year 5 pupils got a chance to try games from around the world at Michaelston Community College, where they took part in Kabadi, Boccia, Vollyball and Table Tennis. Click the image to view the photos.

NQA Award Presentation
We are so proud to have been awarded the prestigious NQA Award for excellence in health and well being. Councillor Freda Salway kindly visited to present the award to the whole school.

Inspirational Visitor
Our latest 'Inspire' visitor was Jean Baptiste Bruzulier, a talented rugby player from Llandaff North who is currently training with the Saracens in London.

Year 6 Trip to London
Take a look at the year 6 photos of their trip to the Imperial War Museum in London.

Table Tennis Fun
The year 6 pupils were lucky to have 2 table tennis coaches in their P.E lesson. Take a look at the photos by clicking the image above. Looks like we might have some stars in the making!

See Herbies on the news!
Click the image above to watch the BBC news clip of Herbert Thompson and the 200 day countdown to the Olympic games!

BBC Comes To Herbies!
We celebrated the 200 day countdown to the Olympics with fun an exciting games led by the year 6 playleaders. Take a look at the photos by clicking the image above!