Another amazing day on the slopes

All of the children are now shattered and are off to bed after a second fantastic day on the slopes. The children have all improved really well and are looking forward to their final day on the mountain tomorrow. We will be leaving here at around 5pm local time. We are aiming to arrive back at school (library entrance) at around 5pm Thursday. Mr. Roberts will update the blog on Thursday afternoon to give a more accurate time of arrival. The children are all having a great time and have been a pleasure to bring. See you all Thursday.

What a fantastic day

First day of skiing went brilliantly. Plenty of fresh snow awaited us on the slopes. We were split into four ability groups, 3 on the nursery slopes and one experienced group went on the main slopes. All children enjoyed and can't wait for more of the same tomorrow. Tonights activity was swimming at the local leisure centre. A great time was had by all especially swimming in the outside pool.

We have all arrived safely

We have arrived safely at the resort. All of the children are fine and have had some sleep last night on the bus. They are now relaxing before their evening of Tirolean dancing, an early nights sleep for all tonight and a big day on the slopes tomorrow. The snow is very good, and the children are excited to get on the slopes tomorrow. Will update tomorrow evening.

Pontyclun's Got Talent For Comic Relief

This year we decided to hold a talent competition for Comic Relief. The day was a great success and the school raised over £500. The competition was tough with only three acts per class getting through form the group stages. The children all thoroughly enjoyed competing and taking part, here are just a few images of the day.(Click on the thumbnail below to view)

Pontyclun's Got Talent For Comic Relief

Volunteers Needed

A handful of volunteers are needed to help out on the day of the Easter Egg Hunt. Please contact one of the PTA members to let them know if you are available.


EASTER EGG HUNT Tickets now on sale from your class rep for the Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday 28th March 9.30am - 11.30am, £2 per child

Alternatively visit the PTA blog and contact them via email.

SKIING INFORMATION 19TH MARCH

Friday 20th March

Dear parent(s),
Thank you for the feedback regarding the last letter, as a result of the letter I have had one or two queries that I would like to clear up and share with you.

When the children eat their evening meal they will be provided with water free of charge, if they want something else to drink they will be charged.

We will take 10 Euros (total) off each child for the three nights entertainment when we arrive at resort.

Unfortunately, after research I have hit a barrier regarding our taster sessions at Fairwater Ski School. Following discussion with them it was explained that with such a large group we would need 3 separate sessions at Fairwater Ski School to give the children a worthwhile lesson. Due to the close proximity of the Kingswood trip, we are unable to make 3 trips to the centre before we go. Sorry for any inconvenience.

As safety is our main concern we have arranged for all of the children to have safety helmets whilst on the slopes. There is however an additional cost of £5, (which Edwards didn’t include in your final price and have passed onto us), could you please send the money into Mrs. Roberts inside an envelope with your child’s passport (as explained below) by next Monday 23rd march. I can assure you that there will be no further charges.

After consultation with a number of parents and discussion between schools we have decided to allow pupils to take a mobile phone if they wish. We would ask that they be given to the teachers for safekeeping at the beginning of the trip. They will then be handed out on arrival and each evening that your child asks to use the phone to call home. This is an attempt to stop scenarios such as: Children becoming homesick for a short while, calling home and upsetting parents. After 15 minutes pupils feel far better and are enjoying themselves once again, however the parent is still at home worrying.

Pleases note: There is no need for a mobile phone to be taken as there is a pay phone at resort, also updates of the trip will be made via the News blog. www.rctednet.net/pontyclunprimary choose blog then news.

I hope that all of your questions have been answered in the correspondences that I have recently sent out. Enclosed is the final itinerary for the trip and the insurance details. If you have any questions regarding the trip please feel free to send a letter into school, email me at Andrew.m.llewellyn@rctednet.net or of course pop in and have a chat. As many parents have work commitments I have arranged for the main hall to be available between 4.45pm and 5.30pm next Wednesday 25th March. No additional information will be given out at this date but if you do wish to discuss any aspect of the trip with me please feel free to come along to the main hall.


Thank you once again

Mr. Llewellyn


Monday 23 rd March:

· Please could all passports and any medication that you wish us to take for your child be given to the school secretary Mrs. S. Roberts by Monday 23 March, (the Monday before we go). All medication (E.g. Piriton) must have your child’s name clearly marked on the bottle/packet and placed inside a bag/container with your child’s name on it. Instructions on how to administer the medicine and a parents signature must be included to say that we can administer the medicine if required. You can pick them up from the office the day after we get back Friday 3rd April or after the Easter holidays.

Year 6 Return Time

Dear parent(s),
After a very exciting and enjoyable few days away year 6 will return today at approximately 2.15pm. You are welcome to collect your children at any time from then on.