School News Thank you!Wow! Well here we are at the end of another academic year and the end of my 4th year as Headteacher of Derwendeg Primary School. It’s been another busy, challenging year for us all in so many ways! Every year, my pride for the school, our children, our community and our staff…

School News ClubsAll after school clubs have now finished for this academic year.New clubs for September will be sent out when we return after the holidays.Breakfast club will continue as normal until the end of term. Radio DPSPlease click here to check out our latest radio broadcast from our school radio station!Well done to our…

School News Transition ActivitiesTuesday, 11th and Wednesday 12th July – Our Year 6 pupils will be spending the day at Lewis Boys and Lewis Girls.Wednesday 12th July – All of our pupils will be spending the day in their new classes (details of our class structure for September will be shared with you in advance)Friday,…

School News UniformIt has been noted that standards of children’s uniform are starting to slip as we come closer to the end of the year. Children are still required to wear full school uniform, including black shoes, unless it is their PE day.(We understand that parents of Year 6 pupils do not want to buy…

School News RSE TeachingFrom next week (Monday, 26th June) we will being teaching the RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) part of the curriculum through Jigsaw. Each class teacher will share with you what is being taught each day so that you are aware at home. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get…

School News School Community UsageWelsh Government has provided Local Authorities with funding to improve the use of school facilities to benefit the Community, either in or out of school hours. We are currently working with Caerphilly Local Authority to discuss how our school facilities (e.g. field, school hall) can be used to benefit the community…

School News Sports DaysWe are excited for you all to join us for our Sports Days next week. Your child has been allocated a house colour for them to wear. The weather forecast at the moment is mostly dry and sunny. Please ensure the children have sun cream on and a bottle of water and…

School News Barry IslandOn the 13th July 2023 our children from Nursery to Year 5 will be going on a trip to Barry Island. You should have received a permission slip with a deadline of 16th June 2023. If you need a spare copy the office will be happy to help. School ValuesDuring this week’s…

School News Prime Energy Drink – WarningPlease click here to see an article about Prime energy drink.Any energy drink is dangerous for children due to their levels of caffeine.Please do not allow the children to consume them. Thank you. PTA MeetingPlease join our next PTA meeting on Thursday, 25th May at 3:30pm to discuss and…

School News Walk to School WeekNext week (15th to 19th of May) is National Walk to School Week. We would like to encourage our children to walk to and from school. Walking is a great form of exercise which contributes to a healthy lifestyle. There is a special school dinner menu to celebrate on Wed…