School News
Welsh Government Attendance Survey
The Welsh Government is currently reviewing its guidance on school attendance and is keen to include the views of parents and carers in this work. Working with Parentkind, we would like to hear from any parents and carers with a child who currently has, or has previously had issues with poor attendance so that we can better support young people. Please click here to access the survey.
Community Lantern Parade
On Tuesday, 20th December we are going to be holding our first Community Lantern Parade. The children will be making their lanterns in school and will then be able to carry them around the village as we sing Christmas songs to bring Christmas cheer to Cefn Hengoed! We will be meeting at 4pm in the school hall. Children have to attend with an adult and we will need to know in advance which children are attending. Please click here to access the form to let us know you will be attending. We look forward to seeing you there!
Winter Clothing
As the weather is now much colder, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather with trousers or tights, a suitable coat and gloves and a scarf. If you need help with warm clothing, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you.
Public Health Wales
Public Health Wales have issued a letter which details the symptoms, treatment and complications associated with Scarlet Fever and Chickenpox. Within this letter it explains what action to take if you suspect your child has either of this illnesses. Each child has been sent home with this letter and a copy can be found here.
Important Dates
Upcoming Dates
Please see below for upcoming Christmas dates.
School Holiday Dates
Thurs, 22nd December – Break up for Christmas
Mon, 9th January – Return to school
Fri, 17th February – Break up for half term
Mon, 27th, February – Return to school
Fri, 31st March – Break up for Easter
Mon, 17th April – Return to school
Fri, 26th May – Break up for half term
Mon, 5th June – Return to school
Friday, 21st July – Break up for summer holidays
Christmas 2022 Dates
Wednesday, 7th December – Christmas dinner and jumper day
Monday, 12th and Wednesday 14th December 10am – Foundation Phase Nativity (Nursery to Year 2)
Tuesday, 13th December Pantomime trip
Tuesday, 13th December 3:45pm – Key Stage 2 Christingle service
Thursday, 15th December 3:30pm – PTA Christmas fete.
Tuesday, 20th December 4:00pm – Community Lantern Parade
Christmas craft dates: 8th,15th, 22nd of December 2-3pm Please go to the office or phone the office to book your slot now! First come, first serve.
INSET Dates 2022-23
Friday, 23rd December 2022
Friday, 17th February 2023
Friday, 30th June 2023
Certificates
Heroes of the Week
This week’s heroes are:
Dosbarth Coch: Kiara Leigh & Isaac B
Dosbarth Oren: Ava M & Leo VM
Dosbarth Melyn: Shayan N & Brooke P
Dosbarth Glas: Isaac R & Ashton H
Dosbarth Porffor: Rowan T & Billie-Rose
Dosbarth Enfys: Summer T & Ella-Mae H
Headteacher Awards
This week’s Headteacher Awards go to:
Ashley M-P Veda. V Emiah. H Lucah. B Brayden. H
These children were chosen for displaying our school values and will be treated to a hot chocolate and a chat with Mrs Wangiel. Da iawn bawb!
We’d also like to say a huge well done to those children receiving a Mathletics certificate.
Well done to all of our certificate winners, we are very proud of you all!
Attendance Matters
The United Nation Article 28 states ‘every child has the right to have a primary education’. We are linking our attendance performance to this article.
We want our children to have the best possible education to give them the best chance in life. If your children aren’t in school we can’t give them this opportunity and can’t give them the opportunity to ‘be the best they can be.’
School target: 92%
Annual % to date: 89.3%
Weekly total
(Week ending 25th November 2022): 81.1%
Dosbarth Coch: 70.2%
Dosbarth Oren: 61%
Dosbarth Melyn: 85.3%
Dosbarth Glas: 88.7%
Dosbarth Porffor: 90.3%
Dosbarth Enfys: 89.3%
It is important all of the children are in school every day to ensure they aren’t missing out on important learning.
Weekly Items
This half term’s value is:
Respect
Links to termly learning overviews and homework menus:
Guides
Please click on the correct class and year group for your child here to access the learning overview and homework menu for this term:
| Coach – Nursery | Coach Reception |
| Oren – Reception | Oren – Year 1 |
| Melyn – Year 2 | |
| Glas – Year 3 | Glas – Year 4 |
| Porffor – Year 4 | Porffor – Year 5 |
| Enfys – Year 5 | Enfys – Year 6 |
Online Safety
Many of our children are informing us that they are using or have access to TikTok even though there is an age limit of 13. This has also recently been reported in the media as a concern. Some of the content on TikTok is highly inappropriate for Primary School children. Please click here to find out more about the risks associated with using TikTok.
Criw Cymreig: Brawddeg yr Wythnos (Phrase of the Week)
Beth wyt ti’n hoffi? What do you like?
Big Talk (Please discuss with your children):
How can we show respect to our environment?
School Menu
Click here to see the school menu.
Next week (Week beginning 5th December will be Week 2)
