It’s been lovely getting to meet our new class and everyone is settling in so well.
This week the children have been meeting the adults that help them in class – Mrs Thomas the class teacher, Mrs Williams the HLTA and Miss Jones the TA. They also got to meet Miss Lavery a class teacher who will be in class every Wednesday morning. She is an expert in Spanish and along with supporting our Read, Write, Inc session and maths session will also be teaching us some new Spanish songs.
Pupils have been getting used to the areas in the ‘Reception’ classroom this week. They have been learning about where for example construction toys are located – how to get them out, take turns, share and tidy up into the correct boxes when they have finished.
They have been writing about their holiday news and talking about what they did over the Summer. They have been getting to know one another and asking ‘Pwy wyt ti?’ (Who are you?) and answering ‘Mrs Thomas’ ydw i. They have been learning a new morning song ‘Bore da’, dinner song ‘Amser Cinio’ a going home song ‘Hwyl Fawr Frindiau’ and getting used to the new routines. They have listened well to stories. This week we have read ‘Smiley Shark’, ‘Sharing a Shell’ and ‘Rainbow Rob’. We have talked about where to find the front cover, the back cover and introduced them to a new word ‘spine’ for the spine of the book.
They have created their own self portraits which are beginning to be displayed on our ‘Croeso’ display.
Our new concept this term will be movement – so far the children have told us about how they move their bodies, how some of the 3d shapes in our classroom can roll, how they can move in a car or on an aeroplane – they have enjoyed pretending to be fire fighters so we will be setting up our role play area to include a ‘fire station’.
Next week we will begin Read, Write, Inc sessions and in maths we will be starting to match objects and look for patterns.
A big thank you to everyone who signed up for our after-school clubs! We’re so excited to get started—all clubs will begin this week.
At the end of the school day, children will be taken straight to their club. If your child won’t be attending on a particular evening, please let us know as soon as possible. It really helps us make sure everyone is safe and accounted for during dismissal.
Pick-up time is 4:20pm from the main school door, and we kindly ask that an adult collects your child. Due to the darker nights during the autumn term, we do not permit children to walk home alone from these clubs.
For those joining Cookery and Craft Club, we have something extra special! Due to our Family Engagement funding, a parent or carer will need to join their child at the club. This could be a mum, dad, gran, grandpa, auntie, uncle—anyone from your wider family is welcome! We’d be absolutely delighted to see older generations come along and share these lovely moments together.
Club
Pupils
Day
Lead by
Other information
ECO Club
Reception to Year 2
Tuesday3:20 – 4:20
Mrs. Thomas
Pupils must bring a coat and suitable outdoor footwear.
Fitness Club
Reception to Year 2
Thursday3:20 – 4:20
Mrs. Williams
Pupils must come to school in their PE Kit
Sports Club
Year 3 to Year 6
Tuesday3:20 – 4:20
Mr. Allen
Pupils must come to school in their PE Kit
Criw Cymraeg (Welsh Club)
Year 2 to Year 6
Thursday3:20 – 4:30
Mrs. Davies
Pupils will learn to play games in Welsh, lead assemblies, sing songs in Welsh, learn about Wales.
A fantastic start to the week. Da iawn to everyone who achieved a certificate this week. I know it was a difficult choice with so many making a terrific effort this week.
I am pleased to let you know that we have finalised our after school clubs for this term.
The clubs will be:
Club
Pupils
Day
Lead by
Other information
ECO Club
Reception to Year 2
Tuesday 3:20 – 4:20
Mrs. Thomas
Pupils must bring a coat and suitable outdoor footwear.
Fitness Club
Reception to Year 2
Thursday 3:20 – 4:20
Mrs. Williams
Pupils must come to school in their PE Kit
Sports Club
Year 3 to Year 6
Tuesday 3:20 – 4:20
Mr. Allen
Pupils must come to school in their PE Kit
Criw Cymraeg (Welsh Club)
Year 2 to Year 6
Thursday 3:20 – 4:30
Mrs. Davies
Pupils will learn to play games in Welsh, lead assemblies, sing songs in Welsh, learn about Wales.
Cooking Club
All ages
Tuesday 3:20 – 4:30
Family Engagement Officer – Ceri
Parent or carer must attend with their child
Crafts Club
All ages
Thursday 3:20 – 4:30
Family Engagement Officer – Ceri
Parent or carer must attend with their child
At the end of the school day, all pupils will be taken straight to their club. If your child won’t be attending on a particular evening, please let us know as soon as you can—this really helps us keep everyone safe during dismissal.
Children should be picked up by an adult from the main school door at 4:20pm.
For the Cookery and Craft Club, as part of our Family Engagement funding, we kindly ask that a parent or carer joins their child at the club. This could be a mum, dad, gran, grandpa, auntie, uncle—anyone from your wider family! We’d absolutely love to welcome older generations to come along and enjoy these special moments with your child.
Clubs will begin week commencing September 8th. We will always endeavour to let you know as soon as possible if a club is not able to run on a particular evening.
Please complete the form on Schoop to let us know which clubs your child will be attending. This form will close at 3:30 on Wednesday September 3rd in order for the lists to be drawn up.
As the start of term fast approaches, I’d like to share a few updates. We’re so excited to welcome everyone back for a brand-new academic year! The school feels brighter already knowing the children will be returning on Tuesday, September 2nd — we can’t wait to hear their cheerful voices filling the classrooms and corridors once again.
A Busy and Exciting Year Ahead
We have lots planned for both pupils and families this year! Throughout the term, we’ll keep you updated with key dates and events via our school website and Schoop. Please remember that it can be really helpful to link the school website to your phone calendar so that you never miss an event. If you change your phone, please remember to update the Schoop app to continue receiving all the latest news and information.
Open Evening – Monday 15th September
We’re delighted to invite you to our Open Evening on Monday 15th September, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. This will be a great opportunity to:
Visit the school
Meet teachers and governors
Ask any questions you may have
The school hall will also host a range of external agencies who may be able to offer support. We hope you’ll join us for a cup of tea or coffee ☕ and a chance to learn more about what’s happening in school. More details will follow closer to the date.
Attendance Matters
Thank you for your support in improving attendance last year! We ended the year with a final attendance rate of 93.09% — a fantastic improvement! But we know we can do even better.
We kindly ask for your continued support in ensuring your child attends school regularly and on time. One area we’re still working on is children leaving early on Fridays. Please note: while we ask you to complete a form for holiday absences, these are still recorded as unauthorised.
Our new Family Engagement Officer, Ceri, will be following up on most absences with a welfare call to see how we can help.
Year 4–6 Walking Home Permissions
Thank you to all parents of pupils in Years 4 to 6 who have already completed the walking home permission forms on Schoop. These lists will be shared with staff on September 1st, so please ensure the form has been completed if you haven’t already done so.
Any child without permission will remain in the yard with their teacher until collected by an adult. Please kindly come into the yard to collect your child rather than wait outside on the pavement — this helps us ensure pupils are dismissed safely.
Reminders
School Times:
Breakfast Club: 8:10am–8:30am (open to all pupils, including Nursery)
Arrival: 8:40am–8:50am (gates locked at 8:50am)
Full-time pupils finish at 3:20pm
Nursery pupils finish at 11:30am (morning session only)
Lunch:
School dinners are free for all pupils
Only send a lunch bag if your child is having sandwiches
Please avoid using lunch bags for snacks — this can confuse younger children
Daily menus are available on the school website
Snacks:
Children may bring a healthy snack each day
We are a nut-free school
Snacks should be in a named bag or pot and placed in the class tray
Water Bottles:
Please send your child with a refillable water bottle each day
School Bags:
To help with space, please avoid large bags
Only children with lunch boxes should bring a bag — everything else is provided
Pencil Cases:
Children have all the resources they need in school
Please keep pencil cases at home for homework and personal use
PE:
PE days will be shared when we return
Please ensure your child wears trainers, shorts/leggings/joggers, and a blue PE T-shirt or polo shirt on their PE day
We understand that the return to school can be a costly time, especially for larger families. By continuing to provide essential items in school, we hope to reduce some of that pressure. Please remember to label all belongings so we can return lost items quickly.
We’re really looking forward to supporting your child’s learning and development this term. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to me or your child’s class teacher — we’ll be available at the school gates throughout the week.
I’ll also be setting up a form on Schoop for you to ask questions or share any essential information prior to your child’s return. This form will be monitored daily this week, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
