End of year at Pontyclun Primary

Another school year is drawing to a close, and the children are enjoying the end of term events before looking forward to September. This is always a very busy and sad time of year at our school, we say farewell to year 6, and celebrate all that they have achieved during their time at Pontyclun Primary. This year 6 cohort have been a pleasure to teach and have been a credit to the school. We wish them all the very best as they move onto secondary school, and we will look forward to seeing them as they "pop in" to see us all in the not too distant future.  

School Prom Year 6 Year 6 Leavers Concert Pontyclun Primary School Fete 2012. What an amazing day, the PTA organised a superb fete this year. Despite the rain the fete went ahead and was well attended. There were loads of fun activities to keep the children and adults entertained, as can be seen by the photographs. The PTA raised £2500 which is a staggering amount (particularly in view of the weather). Thank you to all of the PTA members and helpers for all of their efforts, and a huge thank you to everyone who braved the weather to come along. Fingers crossed for a sunny day next year.

Car Parking Enforcement

Dear Parents

A Governor at the School has made us aware that RCT Council will now have responsibility for enforcing correct parking by fining people who park on double yellow lines or ignore parking restriction signs. 

The Scheme starts on 1 August 2012

I thought this information might be of use to you for when term begins in September 2012.

Yours sincerely
S Harwood
Acting Headteacher

Welsh Government publication

Dear Parents

The Welsh Government has issued a booklet called "How was school today?"   This is a parents' and carer's guide to Primary School.  (Ages 7 - 11)

If you wish to access any information in this booklet, the website address is www.wales.gov.uk/educationandskills.

Yours sincerely
S Harwood
Acting Headteacher

Dates for September 2012

Dear Parents

Just a reminder of dates for the new year in September.

Monday          3 September 2012   Inset Training Day (Closed to Pupils)*

Thursday        6 September 2012   Inset Training Day (RCT)*

Monday          29 October     2012   Half Term Holiday (1 week)

Friday             21 December2012   End of Term

Monday          7 January       2013   Spring Term

Monday          11 February   2013   Half Term Holiday (1 week)

Friday             22 March        2013   End of Term

Monday          8  April            2013   Summer Term

Monday          6  May 2013   May Day Bank Holiday

Monday          27 May           2013   Half Term Holiday (1 week)

Monday          22 July            2013   Inset Training Day (RCT)

*Please note that there are two Inset Training Days in the first week.  Unfortunately, this is out of our control.

Summer Fete

Can I say a big thank you first of all to the PTA for organising a fantastic variety of stalls and entertainment.   Many parents said it has a carnival atmosphere despite the rain!  Can I also thank you, the parents for your overwhelming support during the day.   I certainly enjoyed myself, despite getting sponged by the children.

Dinner Money

If your child is having dinners next week, please ensure that money for meals is paid, together with any outstanding balances, on Monday 16 July, as all arrears have to be reported to the LEA by Wednesday at the latest.

Lost property

The last day for lost property will be Wednesday 18 July, after which it will be disposed of.

Thank you for your continuing support and will look forward to seeing you in the new academic year.

Yours sincerely

S Harwood

Acting Headteacher

Thanks

To our country dancers - thank you for your hard work this past year both practising and performing at all our events! Also a big thanks to the parents who have supported you/us. Country dancing is now finished for this school year. We will let you know when it's starting up again and look forward to seeing you all and hopefully some new children too!
Mrs Abel, Mrs Brown, Megan