Country dancing information

This year's annual dance festival is fast approaching and the children are working really hard to prepare. It will be held at Tredegar House, Newport on Saturday 28th June from 9.30am to 12.30. Letters have gone home with a slip for you to fill in asking if your child is able to attend. Please could you return these ASAP to Mrs Abel. Please note there will be country dancing club every Thursday after half term until the festival. We have also been asked to perform for approximately 15 minutes from 11.30am at our school fete on Saturday 21st June - again I will need to know who can attend. Letters will be sent out regarding this after the half term break. Many thanks Mrs Abel

18.00 update

Dear parents, the new bus has arrived and has picked up all of the children. They are now on their way home after being extremely patient throughout the afternoon. The children have had drinks and snacks at the centre since their lunch . They expect to be back in Pontyclun at approximately 20.15. The school would like thank you all for your support and understanding in this matter.

4pm update

Dear parents just to update you further, the bus broke down within sight of the centre. The children are now back at the centre and have drinks etc. They ate lunch at 13.00 and miss Harwood has arranged snacks etc to keep the children going. The children have all been very well behaved and have had a lovely time. I will update again at 18.00.

Llangrannog update

Dear parents, the bus carrying the majority of the children back to school has broken down. They have sent a replacement bus but it is not expected to return to school until approximately 8pm. Please note we will keep you updated on the blog. I will post an update at 6pm. The following children will return as normal 3.30_ 4. Pm.Jenna Rhian alex hughes lucy fisher lauren evans Lili Coates elli boundford on maes y bryn coach. Ben Yates is on Tonyrefail bus with mrs holley. we apologise for the inconvenience and can assure you that the children are safe. Mr. Llewellyn

Welcome Back to School

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to school for the Summer Term.  I hope that you had a relaxing and enjoyable Easter break. 

Congratulations to Miss Evans in Nursery who got married over the holidays and is now Mrs Bishop.  We would also like to congratulate Mr Williams in Year 6 who was nominated and successfully chosen as the Young Persons’ Rugby Coach of the Year for the Blues region.   We would like to welcome back Mrs Hutchings from maternity leave after giving birth last year to twins.  The School would like to thank Mrs Jones for all of her had work and dedication whilst covering in Year 5.

The Summer Term is always a busy Term and I hope you find the following dates and information useful.

May Day Bank Holiday  -  School will be closed on Monday 5^th May.

National Tests

Wednesday 7 May (am) – Year 6 Reading tests

Thursday    8 May (am) – Year 2 to Year 6 Numeracy Procedural test

Friday        9 May (am) – Year 4, 5 and 6 Numerical Reasoning test

Monday    12 May (am) – Year 2, 3, 4 and 5 Reading tests

Tuesday    13 May (am) – Year 2 and Year 3 Numerical Reasoning test

If pupils are absent for the tests on these days, they will be able to complete the tests by Tuesday, 13 May.  Pupils will not be able to take the tests after this date.

The Procedural test assesses a range of mathematical concepts. The Reasoning test is an assessment of pupils’ numerical problem solving skills. Parents can find information on the tests at

http://learning.wales.gov.uk/resources/reading-and-numeracy-tests-information-for-parents-carers/?lang=en

Pupils in Y2-6 have been working in preparation for the tests over the last few weeks. Parents can find sample papers for numeracy at

http://learning.wales.gov.uk/resources/numeracy-sample-materials/?lang=en

and reading sample materials at

http://learning.wales.gov.uk/resources/reading-sample-materials/?lang=en

Llangrannog – 16  to 18 May 2014

Just to remind you that Year 5 pupils are going to Llangrannog for the weekend.    Parents will have received an Information sheet and a Health Certificate to be completed and returned to the Office as soon as possible.

Half Term  Week  - 26 to 30 May 2014    

CAT Test – Tuesday 10 June 2014 

Year 6 CAT test day – Teachers from Y Pant will conduct the test. If a child is absent they will be given a date to sit the test at Y Pant.

Photographer - Tuesday 17 June 2014

Mr Newman will be in for the whole day to take photographs of all our pupils.   If you wish to have sibling photographs taken, please take your children to the hall after pick up at the end of the day.

PTA Summer Fête – Saturday 21 June 2014 – Details to follow

Country Dancing Festival – Saturday 28 June 2014

Once again, the Country Dancing Festival will be held at Tredegar House.   Full details will be sent out nearer the date.

Year 6 Parent Evening at Y Pant – Tuesday 8 July 2014

Transition Day – 10 July 2014

Year 6 pupils will be visiting Y Pant Comprehensive School for the day as part of their transition.  Pupils are to make their own way to and from Y Pant.   All other pupils will move up to meet their new Teachers as part of their transition for September.

Breakfast Club 

There is a very long waiting list for Breakfast Club.   If you no longer use Breakfast Club, please could you ring the School office to have your child’s name removed from the register.

Dinner Money

There are currently a lot of pupils who have considerable arrears outstanding.   Please be aware that our accounts are sent to RCT on a half term basis for the debt to be collected.   Under School Meals Protocol, the School will be within it’s right to refuse pupils a school meal until all the arrears are cleared.  A packed lunch will have to be provided or your child has to be picked up for lunchtime.

Parents must pay on a Monday for the current week, i.e. paying in advance for the week’s meals.

Sports Days

Foundation Phase (Year N – 2) –       Tuesday 8 July 2014   -          In House fun day – pupils only

Junior Department (including Yr 2)    Wednesday 9 July 2014 -       At the School field – parents welcome

Reserve Foundation Phase –               Tuesday 15 July 2014 In House fun day – pupils only

Reserve Junior Department – Wednesday 16 July 2014        At the School field – parents welcome

Liddington Bay – 2 to 4 July 2014

Year 6 pupils are going to Liddington Bay, Swindon as part of their transition.   Pupils who are not going are expected to attend School as normal.

Last Day of Term - Friday 18 July 2014
This is a non-uniform and toy day.  Please make sure your child does not bring in an expensive or breakable toy as we cannot be responsible for any breakages or damage.  Please could your child make a donation of £1.00 to help towards school funds.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Miss S. Harwood