27/11/08

Dear parents,

Focus week.
I hope that your children have enjoyed their focus week on Anti Bullying and Respect. I certainly feel that the week was very successful, and from discussions with children the response appears to be very positive.
A big thank you to all the volunteers and groups that have been in school helping to make the week the success it was. Special thanks must go to South Wales Police for providing a number of exciting opportunities for our children.

School sickness
It is that time of year when a number of different virus’s and bugs seem to be ‘doing the rounds.’ To try and ensure that we limit the number of children/ families impacted by these outbreaks it is imperative that children are not returned to school for at least 48 hours after the last bout of sickness etc. Your co-operation in this matter is appreciated.
If parents contact details have changed please inform the school office, if your child is sick we need to be able to contact you.

Piano Tuning
Thank you to Mr Eric Lloyd for generously arranging and financing the tuning of the school piano ready for the Christmas concerts, it really does sound much better and will, I am sure, add to the quality of the productions performed.

Data Protection
We do have parents ringing us up from time to time asking for telephone numbers and addresses of other children/ parents. Please be aware we are not allowed to divulge these details unless we have the permission of the persons whose details are being sought.

School Website.
Please check the school website for the new ‘Blogs’ that are appearing, featuring news and pictures of activities in school and in your children’s classes. The school website is www.rctednet.net/pontyclunprimary.


Yours faithfully




Hugh Roberts
Head Teacher

Newsletter 12/11/08

12/11/08

Dear Parents

Christmas Concerts
The Infants concerts will be on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th December at 1.30 pm. The Juniors concerts are Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th December at 1.30pm. Details of tickets will be provided closer to the time.

Training Days
Just a reminder that the school will be closed for pupils on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th November.

Breakfast with Santa.
The P.T.A have asked if there is anyone who might be willing to lend them a gazebo with side for the breakfast with Santa morning, on Saturday December 6th. If you do, could you either speak to one of the P.T.A reps, or alternatively ring the school office on 237833.

Lost property
The amount of lost property is building up fast again. Please could you encourage your child to check the pile if you are missing any items.

Focus Week
Next week will be slightly different in that we will be running a focus week with the emphasis on ‘Respect and Rules’. We are hoping that there will be a number of different people and organisations in school this week such as drama groups, puppet shows, the police etc who will all help the children focus on the respect and rules. We will also be running a road safety campaign alongside the police focussing on the area around our school.

Comic ReliefAs Friday is Comic Relief day, we will be holding a non-school uniform day. If parents wish to make a voluntary donation for this please feel free to do so. Year 6 children will also be running a variety of games stalls in the hall for children during the afternoon. All monies collected will go directly to Comic Relief