School Calendar

Friday 22 May 2009

Sports Day 2009

Dear parent(s),
Please note that the Junior sports day will be held on Monday 1st June at 1.30pm (first day back after half term), and the infant sports day on Tuesday June 2nd.

N.B Year two pupils will be taking part in the Junior Sports Day this year (June 1st)

Thursday 21 May 2009

Sports Round Up

This football season has been a truly memorable one for Pontyclun Primary School. Click below to read a round up of the recent success, that both the boys and girls have achieved.

http://pontyclunprisports.blogspot.com/

Monday 18 May 2009

Infant sports afternoon tomorrow is cancelled due to the weather. We will attempt to run the event on Tuesday June 2nd.

Sunday 17 May 2009

Due to the weather forecasts predicting wet weather for tomorrow Monday May 18th, sports day for the Juniors will unfortunately be cancelled. We will attempt to host the event on Monday June 1st starting at approximately 1.20pm. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused parents in relation to work commitments.

Friday 15 May 2009

Dear parents,
Just to let parents know, the bus has arrived at Llangrannog with all children safe and well and raring to go!!

Tuesday 12 May 2009

12/5/09
Dear Parents,

Questionnaire.
Thank you to all those parents who have filled in the questionnaires. If you have not returned your questionnaire please do so by Friday 15th May.
Your opinions are very important to us and will form part of the school development plan next year. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

Sports day
Just to remind parents that the Junior Sports Day will take place on Monday 18th May on the school field. We will be starting at approximately 1.20pm and aiming to finish at about 3.20pm.
Drink, a sunhat/cap plus sun screen may also be brought, but please be aware sun screen will need to be applied by the children.
In the event of bad weather the sports day will be postponed until Monday June 1st. Notice of cancellation will be posted on the school blog (www.rctednet.net/pontyclunprimary) by 10.30am on the morning of the event.
The Infants sports day is Tuesday May 19th, in the event of poor weather this will take place on Tuesday June 2nd.

Football
Well done to both the boys and girls football teams who recently have entered both the Urdd all Wales tournament at Aberystwyth and the New Directions Tournament in Cardiff. The boys have played extremely well, tried very hard and we are very proud of their efforts. The girls played magnificently and made the Urdd final only to loose on penalties. They were however successful in the New Directions tournament qualifying for the finals next Wednesday. We wish them every success in their future efforts.

Llangrannog
Good luck to the year 5 pupils who are off to Llangrannog this weekend we hope you have a lovely time and look forward to seeing you all back safe and sound.

Young leaders
A number of children in year 5 will be undergoing a days training on Wednesday May 13th to become playground leaders. This will entail organising and helping to supervise a range of games during playtime and lunchtime. It is a wonderful opportunity for the year 5 children as well as helping to enhance our playtime provision.

Monday 11 May 2009

Dear parents,

Welcome back for the summer term, I can’t believe we are in the final term already and looking at end of term arrangements. We have a busy term lined up but are all really looking forward to the different and exciting activities planned.
Dates for the term as far as possible are on the back of this letter and will also be posted on the blog.

Infant fort.
The new fort was installed during the Easter break and appears to be a huge success. Big thanks must go to Mrs Monk for securing the funding from Royal Bank of Scotland and helping in the different stages of the project. Also big thanks to the PTA for their assistance with the funding. I am sure you will agree that it’s a fantastic resource for your children and will enhance their playtimes and lunchtimes.

Llangrannog trip.
Can monies for the year 5 residential trip please be settled promptly. Llangrannog will be sending the relevant information regarding activities, clothing lists, dietry and medical requirements very shortly.

Laptop donation.
Thank you to Mrs Standfast who was able to secure the school a band new laptop computer via the Welsh Assembly Government. Such donations are a great help to the school in maintaining and improving the ICT provision we can afford your children.

Lost Property
The lost property box is full to overflowing again. All uncollected items will be disposed off on Friday. Please do encourage your child to check the box for lost or missing items.

Comic Relief
We raised a tremendous £412.00. Well done to everybody!

Dinner Money
Just to remind parents the price of school dinners has risen to £7.75 per week for both infants and juniors. Please be aware price increases are made by Catering Direct and not the school.

Dates for the term.: Summer 2009

Date
Event

5th and 7th May
Parents evenings

18th May
KS2 sports day
Weather permitting, more details closer to the event
19th May
KS1 sports day
Weather permitting, more details closer to the event
22/5
TRAINING DAY
School closed to pupils
8th June
Year 6 CATS testing for Y Pant.
Very important- helps Y Pant sort out their classes for next year.
5th June
Oakwood KS2
Provisional date, awaiting confirmation
9th/11th June
KS1 trip
Provisional dates venue to be confirmed. Details to follow closer to the time.
12 June
School Photographer

17th 18th June
Trips for the house point winners 1st KS2 2nd KS1
Venue to be decided by winners
23rd June
New Parents evening- Nursery- 6pm

3rd July
Reports out

8th July
A.G.M for parents

July 8th
Year 6 to Y Pant- Transition day for all classes. New nursery children visit

9th July
Reports surgery

13th July
Yr 6 Presentation night

14/15 July
CONCERT KS2
Evening performances 6pm start.


Additional dates may be added as the term progresses. We will endeavour to keep to the above dates as far as possible but please be aware that due to changing circumstances it may be necessary to change dates. Notice of changes will be given at the first opportunity.

Friday 1 May 2009

Football Success


Yesterday was a fantastic sporting day for the children at Pontyclun Primary School. We became the boys and girls, Mid-Glamorgan Football champions for the second consecutive year. We took four strong teams to the University Of Glamorgan Playing Fields and were amazed at the football produced by all teams. The girls Rovers team (opposite) made the semi finals, the United team came out champions after wining the final against Cwmgarw of the Cynon Valley 2-0. The Boys Rovers team (below) were just as impressive with a narrow loss, three draws and one win, they narrowly missed out on the semi finals after coming third in their group. The boys United team were magnificent all day and topped their group before wining the semi final 1-0 and the final against Castellau on penalties. Although nobody likes to win a tournament on penalties all present said that the best teams won both tournaments. We all eagerly look forward to the National Competitions at Aberystwyth, where we will be representing Mid Glamorgan against all of the other regional champions. With such a large amount of children competing the help and support of parents was essential, may I thank both the children for their excellent behaviour and the parents for their support, good luck to both teams in Aberytwyth. Today some of our players created a musical tribute to all four teams - as they are all champions. To see it click movies on the right hand side or click below: http://picasaweb.google.com/PontyclunPrimary/Movies?authkey=Gv1sRgCOm4uNPyua_2qQE&feat=directlink