Dear Parents, Carers, and Students,
As we approach the final stretch of the academic year, it’s hard to believe there are just 15 school days left until the end of term! This is always a very busy and exciting time, filled with final projects, celebrations, and important transitions.
We know there’s a lot happening, so please remember that all key dates and event details can be found on our school website. Staying up to date will help ensure you don’t miss any of the wonderful activities planned as we wrap up the term.
Read Write Inc. – Change of Date
Please note that the Read Write Inc. Information Sharing Session for Parents has been rescheduled.
New Date: Wednesday 2nd July @3:30
We encourage all parents to attend and learn more about how we support early reading and phonics development in school. A creche will be provided for the pupils.
Nursery Graduation – Reminder
A gentle reminder that our Nursery Graduation will take place next week!
Children will be having lunch in school, but they are also welcome to bring their own packed lunch if preferred.
Please look out for a Schoop message where we’ll ask for your lunch preference.
There is no limit to how many family members can attend the graduation.
However, we kindly ask that only one parent or carer attends the transition meeting due to limited space.
Multi Sports Festival – Years 3 & 4
We’re thrilled to share that Years 3 and 4 will be taking part in an exciting Multi Sports Festival at Llangatwg on 9th July from 9:30am to 11:45am!
This is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to get active, try out a variety of sports, and enjoy some friendly competition with other schools.
Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit, along with a coat in case of unpredictable weather, and brings a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Let’s get ready for a fun and energetic morning!
Book Look – Monday 14th July
We’re delighted to invite all parents and carers to our Book Look on Monday, 14th July from 3:30 to 5:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to come into school, browse through your child’s work, and see the progress they’ve made this term. Class teachers will also be available for informal conversations, giving you a chance to discuss your child’s learning and achievements. We hope to see you there!
Transition Day to Llangatwg
Our Year 6 pupils will be attending their Transition Day at Llangatwg.
Date: 8th July
Pupils will need a packed lunch
Please ensure they wear their PE kit
Personalised Assessments in Wales
Next week, pupils will be completing their Personalised Assessments.
These assessments help teachers understand each child’s strengths and areas for development in Reading and Numeracy.
They are adaptive, meaning the questions adjust to the pupil’s responses, providing a more tailored experience.
More information is available on the Welsh Government’s website:
Crucial Crew Visit – Learning About Safety
Our Year 6 pupils recently attended the Crucial Crew event, where they learned vital safety skills from a range of organisations including:
- Building Site Safety
- Water Safety – RNLI
- Dog Safety
- Thrive – Keeping Themselves Safe
- Fire Safety
- Stop and Search – South Wales Police
- Railway Safety – Network Rail
- Gas Safety – Wales & West Utilities
- Road Safety – National Grid
- First Aid – St John’s Ambulance
As always, the children participated brilliantly and were a credit to the school. Well done, everyone!
Apollo Football Tournament
A big shout-out to our pupils who took part in the Apollo Football Tournament!
They showed fantastic teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit. We’re proud of you all!
Sports Day T-Shirts – Reminder
If you haven’t already done so, please return your child’s Sports Day T-shirt to school as soon as possible. Thank you!
Schoop Forms – Data Collection for September
A reminder to complete the data collection forms on Schoop in preparation for the new school year.
If you haven’t yet submitted your form, please do so at your earliest convenience to help us ensure a smooth start in September.
Ninja Warrior Trip
Please complete the Schoop form to let us know whether your child will be attending the trip.
This is essential so we can make appropriate provision for those not attending, including preparing school dinners.
Thank you for your cooperation!
INSET Days · Important Dates
Please make a note of the following INSET days, when school will be closed to all pupils:
- Monday, July 21st – Final INSET day of the current term
- Monday, September 1st – First INSET day of the new term
- Thursday, October 24th – Autumn term INSET day
We recommend checking the school website regularly for a full list of key dates and updates.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Let’s make these last few weeks both productive and memorable!
Warm regards,
Mrs. M. Teague