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Nursery Graduation
PTA Summer Fete
Thank You to Our Amazing PTA
A massive thank you to our wonderful PTA for organising such a fantastic Summer Fete!
Your hard work created a brilliant afternoon for pupils, parents, and the wider community. We truly appreciate how much hard work went into planning this event. Events like this help us reduce the cost of school trips—like this week’s visit to Ninja Warrior, which was supported by PTA donations.
If you’ve been inspired to get involved, we’d love to see you at the PTA AGM on Tuesday, 9th September. Come along and find out how you can help make a difference!
School News 12th July
Dear Parents and Carers,
You’re Invited!
We’re delighted to welcome you into school on Monday, 14th July to celebrate the amazing work our pupils have done this year!
Infant pupils’ work will be displayed in the hall, and Junior pupils’ books will be available to view in their classrooms. We hope you can join us between 3:20 and 5:00 to share in their achievements!
Breakfast Club News for Nursery Pupils
Starting in September, Nursery children can attend Breakfast Club from 8:10 to 8:30am.
Simply bring your child to the front door and sign them in—no booking required, as we currently have plenty of space. We hope this added flexibility helps with your morning routine!
Pupil Achievements – We’re So Proud!
A huge congratulations to our pupils who have achieved fantastic things outside of school:
- Dougie Watkins – Represented Neath School Boys Rugby
- George Thomas – Selected for next season’s squad
- Lili Morgan – Selected for the Afan Nedd Girls’ Football Team
- Darcie Croucher – Continues to shine in horse riding
Well done to all of you! We’re incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication.
Looking Ahead to September
We’re pleased to confirm that all teaching staff will be in place for the start of the new school year in September 2025.
On Wednesday, pupils will take part in a transition morning to spend time in their new classes. While not all teachers will be present, this is a great opportunity for pupils to get to know their new environment and classmates.
Class Structure for 2025:
- Class 1 – Nursery & Reception: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. R. Williams, Mrs. Jones
- Class 2 – Years 1 & 2: Mrs. A. Williams, Mrs. Morgan (Part-time), Mrs. Amos (Part-time)
- Class 3 – Years 3 & 4: Mrs. Davies
- Class 4 – Years 5 & 6: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Ashby
Mrs. Judith Hawkes will continue her important work supporting ALN, wellbeing, and emotional support in Classes 3 and 4.
Farewell and Thank You
We’ll be saying goodbye to Miss. Glennon, Mr. Evans, and Mrs. Bevan.
We are so grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they’ve had on our school.
- Miss. Glennon and Mrs. Bevan will finish on Friday
- Mr. Evans’ last day will be Monday
They will be greatly missed by staff, pupils, and parents alike. We wish them all the very best in their next adventures!
Never Miss a School Event Again!
Our school calendar has been packed recently!
Did you know you can link the school calendar to your phone?
Just visit our website and follow the link to sync it with your device. You can even set alerts so you’re always in the loop!
Thank You to Our Amazing PTA
A massive thank you to our wonderful PTA for organising such a fantastic Summer Fete!
Your hard work created a brilliant afternoon for pupils, parents, and the wider community. We truly appreciate how much hard work went into planning this event. Events like this help us reduce the cost of school trips—like this week’s visit to Ninja Warrior, which was supported by PTA donations.
We are also looking forward to the support of the PTA with our water fun day on Thursday. After the final soaking that Mr. Allen, Mrs. Lewis and myself received on Friday, I’ve certainly got my water pistol ready!
If you’ve been inspired to get involved, we’d love to see you at the PTA AGM on Tuesday, 9th September. Come along and find out how you can help make a difference!
Wishing you all a lovely weekend, enjoy the sunshine and we look forward to seeing the pupils on Monday for another busy week.
Kind regards,
Mrs. M. Teague
Summer Fete Arrangements
Summer Fete Fun – It’s Happening Tomorrow! ☀️
We’re excited for our Summer Fete tomorrow – and guess what? The sun is shining, the stalls are being prepared, and the fun is about to begin! A huge shoutout to our fabulous PTA for their incredible planning and hard work. You’re amazing!
Here’s everything you need to know to make the day smooth and joyful:
Fete Entry & Exit Plan
- Entrance: Come in through the main gate in the infant yard from 1:30
- Collection Point: Pupils will be waiting in the junior yard, ready to be picked up by parents/carers via the dividing gate between the two yards.
Children Staying for the Fete
- If your child isn’t being collected right away, no worries! Our lovely staff will be supervising them around the fete.
- If they’d like to join in the paid activities, please send in money clearly labelled with their name.
- If possible, please send / bring coins rather than notes to help stalls give change more easily.
Parking Reminder
Let’s be kind to our neighbours! Please avoid blocking driveways or access routes on School Rd.
We can’t wait to see you here for a day full of laughter, games, and summer sunshine!
School News 5th July 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach the end of term, there’s a buzz of excitement in the air! We have a busy few weeks ahead, filled with fun activities, important updates, and opportunities to get involved. Please take a moment to read through the information below.
Ninja Warrior Trip – Important Informatio
We’re thrilled about our upcoming trip to Ninja Warrior! On Friday, I visited the venue to complete the risk assessment, and everything is set for a fantastic experience.
Key Details:
- Date: Thursday 10th July
- Departure: Bus leaves school at 9:15 AM. Please ensure pupils arrive on time.
- Clothing: Pupils should wear PE kit and trainers (no sandals, Crocs, or open-toe shoes)
- What to Bring: Just a water bottle – squash will be provided throughout the morning
- No bags or money needed
- Special Treat: Ice cream for all pupils on our return to school!
For the first hour, our pupils will have exclusive access to the venue. From 11:00 AM, another school will join us. A waiver will need to be completed by parents – we’ll share the link via Schoop as soon as it’s available.
Nursery Graduation – Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us this week to celebrate our amazing nursery pupils at their graduation. We hope you enjoyed the special occasion as much as we did – it was a joy to see the children shine!
Unfortunately, we’re currently experiencing some technical issues with uploading the graduation photos to our website. We’re working hard to resolve this and will get the photos to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Changes to Our Family Engagement Team
We’re saying a fond farewell to Gemma Addis-Fuller, who has secured a new role within the local authority. We’re incredibly grateful for her contributions and are pleased to share that she will still be involved in family engagement across the cluster – so you may still see her around!
We’re delighted to welcome Ceri-Marie Jones as our new Family Engagement Officer. Ceri will be with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and we’re already planning some exciting activities for September.
Advance Notice of Key Dates
As we begin to look ahead, here are a few important dates to keep in mind for the coming weeks and into the new term. We’ll continue to share reminders via Schoop, but we hope this helps with your planning:
- Inset Days – 1st September, 24th September, 29th June. (3 more dates to follow)
- First Day Back in September – Tuesday 2nd September
- Workshops for parents with Emma Jenkins from CAMHS-
- Emotional Regulation – 16th September 2.00-3.00
- Managing Anger- 23rd September- 2.00-3.00
- Managing Worries- 30th September – 2.00-3.00
- Building self-esteem – 14th October- 2.00-3.00
- Open evening for parents and pupils – 15th September 3:30 – 5:00
More details will follow, but we wanted to give you a heads-up so you can mark your calendars!
Ospreys Rugby Camps – Summer Fun!
We’re pleased to share details of the Ospreys “On The Road” Rugby Camps happening this summer – a great opportunity for children aged 6–11 to enjoy a day of rugby, games, and friendship.
Camp Dates & Locations:
- August 19 – Ysgol Cwm Brombil
- August 26 – Cefn Saeson Comprehensive
- August 27 – Ysgol Bae Baglan
Booking links are available via Schoop
Reminders & Notices
- Summer Fête:
If you haven’t already, please complete the Schoop form for the Summer Fête.- Children who will be supervised by a teacher can bring money to spend during the event.
- Nursery children are welcome to attend the morning session and should be collected at 11:30 AM.
- After-School Clubs:
All clubs have now finished for the term except football, which will continue as scheduled.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Let’s make these final weeks of term memorable and full of joy!
Warm regards,
Mrs. M. Teague
Class News Friday 4th July 2025
Nursery News
Last week we read ‘Handa’s Surprise’ which is about a girl called Handa who fills a basket with fruit and goes on a journey (carrying the basket on her head) to visit her friend Akeyo.
School Essential Grant 2025/2026
Applications for School Essential Grant 2025/2026 will open on 01/07/2025 and will close on 31/05/2026. Applications will be available online.
The School Essentials Grant is available to children and young people eligible for free school meals (eFSM), Looked After Children (LAC), and those who are classed as No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) in year groups Reception to Year 11.
Funding of £125 is available for each eligible learner with the exception of those in Year 7 who will be entitled to £200.
The School Essentials Grant can help cover the costs of:
- school uniform, including coats and shoes
- school activities, including learning a musical instrument, sports kit and other equipment for after school activities
- classroom essentials, including pens, pencils and school bags
- specialist equipment for new curriculum activities such as design and technology
- IT equipment: laptops and tablets only (School Essentials should only be used in limited situations where a school is unable to loan equipment to the family)
- equipment for out-of-school hours trips such as outdoor learning (for example, waterproofs)
- non-uniform essential items such as clothing to support access and involvement in residential outdoor education
- uniform for enrichment activities, including but not limited to: scouts, guides, cadets, martial arts, sports, performing arts, or dance
Eligibility
You can apply for the School Essentials Grant if you receive any of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Child Tax Credit – As long as your annual income is £16,190 or less before tax and you don’t receive Working Tax Credit
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit – Your household earnings must be less than £7,400 a year after tax. This does not include any income from benefits
- Help under Immigration and Asylum Seekers Act 1999
You may be eligible if you have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
Pupils who receive free school meals due to transitional protection or Universal FSM do not qualify for this funding.
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