This half term’s value is:
COLLABORATION
Hero of the Week
(Unfortunately, due to a technical error, today’s assembly wasn’t recorded but the certificates can be accessed here :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oJ08bCQXI3tgwj3I8ev67lvTMQXyP0QN/view?usp=sharing)
This week’s heroes are:
Dosbarth Coch (N/R): Cade. B and Riley. R
Dosbarth Oren (R/Y1): Eva-Leigh and Ava. J
Dosbarth Melyn (Y1/2): Ava-Grace and Evie. P
Dosbarth Gwyrdd (Y3): Zavien and Jace
Dosbarth Glas (Y4): Roisin and Seth
Dosbarth Porffor (Y5): Sophia. A and Seren. T
Dosbarth Enfys (Y6): Jessica and Jaycee-Lee
We’d also like to say a huge well done to those children receiving a Headteacher certificate and a Mathletics award. Well done to all of our certificate winners, we are very proud of you all!
Parent Council
The parent council is an opportunity for parents and carers to have a voice in the running and organisation of the school and provides valuable feedback on improving the school. We are re-starting the parent council from next term. Many of you have been a part of the parent council in the past and you are welcome to join again. If you are interested in joining the parent council, please complete the form at the link below and we will contact you.
Meetings will be held half termly and will be virtual until covid regulations allow face to face meetings. If you would like further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
https://forms.gle/ncosLXKcSFZe6AKQ9
Comic Relief
We will have a non-uniform day on Friday, 19th March for Comic Relief and the children will take part in lots of fun activities. Please send in a £1 donation if you can and also some jokes!
KS2 Return
We are very excited to welcome our Key Stage 2 pupils back from next Monday (15th March). A letter with details of the arrangements was shared earlier on this week on Class Dojo and can also be accessed at the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FXjkVkgGEapnuPEBOyV05pv1LZo-gSHa/view?usp=sharing
This link below is to an assembly to support the pupils returning:
https://youtu.be/28jVOwpxKZE
If you or the children have any worries or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to speak to you or the children to answer any questions or talk about any worries
Parent Governor Application
We have been asked to arrange an election for a Parent Governor. The Role of Governors has become increasingly important and it’s important for our Governing Body to have parent representatives. If you are interested in applying, you can access the letter and form at the link below or contact the school to obtain a paper copy. If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role, please contact Mrs Wangiel.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ksXcndZVDGP3SFgxP35rXIN_6WBmRKW/view?usp=sharing
Welsh Government Grant
Welsh Government have recently extended the 2020/2021 PDG Access Grant for pupils currently eligible for Free School Meals to 30th June 2021, adding additional year groups (Year 1 & Year 5 in Primary, & Year 8, 9 & 11 in Secondary). This funding is for pupils currently eligible for free school meals,
Families of eligible pupils can ONLY receive one PDG Access grant for that pupil in a School year. Therefore if you have already claimed this grant for pupils currently in reception, year 3, year 7 & year 10 since 27th July 2020 you are not eligible for further funding in this school year.
The grant is for £125, with the exception of year 7 (£200) and can be used to purchase school uniform, sports kit and kit for activities outside of school for your child. The terms and conditions also now allow the purchase of laptops or tablets to assist with remote learning. Details of how to claim this grant will be published on the Caerphilly County Borough website week commencing 22nd March 2021
Online Safety
I would like to remind everyone once again about the dangers associated with Tik Tok. I am still alarmed to hear of how many of our children are accessing TikTok. TikTok contains a lot of highly inappropriate content. When a child watches something inappropriate, they can never ‘unsee’ it which can be damaging for them. Please be reminded that inappropriate usage of social media apps such as TikTok are viewed as safeguarding concerns. Please see the guide at the link below for further information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GhsP4_cbewmQYjddrYED1EVnugmdx1I-/view?usp=sharing
Big Talk (Please discuss with your children):
This week’s topic is …how can we keep ourselves healthy?
Upcoming Dates
15.03.21 – 100% of Key Stage 2 pupils return to school
19.03.21 – Comic Relief (See details above)
26.03.21 – Break up for the Easter holidays
12.04.21 – Return to school