This half term’s value is:
ASPIRATION
Criw Cymreig: Brawddeg yr Wythnos (Phrase of the Week)
Da iawn ti! (Well done you.)
Heroes of the Week
This week’s heroes are:
Dosbarth Coch: Halle-Joe and Reubyn
Dosbarth Oren: : Kara and Harry
Dosbarth Melyn: Ava-Grace and Penny-Violet
Dosbarth Gwyrdd: Zavien and Oliver
Dosbarth Glas: Kiyan and Travis
Dosbarth Porffor: Melody and Seren. W
Dosbarth Enfys: Jackson and Kai
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!
Little Acorns Holiday ClubKey Stage 2 Entrance Times
As many of you will now be aware, all of the places for the Summer Holiday Enrichment Programme (SHEP) have now been allocated. However, Mrs Greenway in Little Acorns is also running a paid summer holiday club for children aged 3-11 years. The club will run between 9am and 2pm for the dates below:
Monday 19th July to Thursday 22nd
Monday 26th July to Thursday 29th
Monday 2nd August to Thursday 5th
Monday 9th August to Thursday 12th
Costs: £17.50 per day or £70.00 per week
If you would like to book a place, please contact Mrs Greenway in Little Acorns (01443 812642).
Welsh Blood ServiceSports Day
The Welsh Blood Service are in urgent need of donations this week and month. There are still plenty of appointments available in June 2021 at their clinics in Bryn Meadows and Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre.
They are also looking for NEW donors to join their donation panel. Only 3% of the UK population donate. Can you make a difference?
If you are fit and well, over 17 and under 66. Why not start your blood journey here https://wbs.wales/CaerCouncJune and make an appointment. Just one donation could save three lives.
Aspirations
This half term our focus value is aspirations. We are looking for people from a variety of jobs and careers to speak to our children about their work. If you would be interested in speaking to our children virtually, please contact the school. We are also looking for past pupils of Derwendeg to speak to our pupils about their chosen jobs and careers, if you know anyone who may be interested, please contact the school.
Parent and Carer Survey
We always value feedback from our school community. Please complete the short survey at the link below to provide your views on our school’s strengths and areas for development. A more detailed survey will be sent out during the Autumn term.
Thank you in advance for your response.
https://forms.gle/8e5mWp48jLzcSoCZ7
Nursery Places Available
We currently have Nursery places available to start in September. Late applications are being accepted at the following link:
https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/Services/Schools-and-learning/Admissions-and-appeals/Primary-and-secondary-school-admissions
Pupils are eligible to start Nursery from the term following their 3rd birthday as Rising 3s. Applications for Rising 3s to start in January will close in October 2021. If you, or anyone you know, would like any further information, please contact the school.
Online Safety
Did you know you can set up parental controls on both iPhones and android phones to protect your children online? Check out the links below for further advice on how you can keep your children safe when using their devices:
Android: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F4kqtt38FTSr6Fo_g7ZPjSomQvxJ2eTz/view?usp=sharing
iPhone: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rwr9bGsgzVQw11vD7qYuU-xmHgdf3H8P/view?usp=sharing
Big Talk (Please discuss with your children):
This week’s topic is… what is your job and what skills do you use as part of it?
Upcoming Dates
Friday, 25th June – INSET Day – school closed to pupils
Friday, 16th July – Break up for summer holidays