School News
End of Half Term
Today we break up for the half term break after a very busy half term back in school! Our children have worked incredibly hard and we are proud of the progress they have made this half term. I would like to say a huge thank you to our committed and dedicated team of staff who work tirelessly to support our children day in, day out, they are amazing! We hope you all have a lovely break with your wonderful children!
Halloween Disco – Thank you!
We would like to say a huge thank to our PTA for organising a great Halloween disco this week and to the staff for supporting it. The children had a great time and the funds raised will go directly to support our school. Thank you for your support.
Asda Cashpot for Schools
Thank you so much to everyone who has signed up for the Asda Cashpot for Schools initiative. We have now raised over £200 for our school!
You can still support our school by following the steps below on the Asda rewards app. Every time you shop at Asda until the 30th of November and you scan the app, 0.5% of your bill will be donated to our school. This does not impact your individual cash pot savings or total bill. Our school will also get £1 each time a new person signs up! Please share with family and friends and support our school!
Important Dates
Upcoming Dates
Monday, 4th November – Fluspray provided by school nurses
Thursday, 7th November – PTA film night afterschool
Thursday, 21st November – PTA meeting afterschool
Monday, 25th November – PTA in school Panto performance
Saturday, 7th December – PTA breakfast with Santa
Tuesday, 10th December – Foundation Phase Nativity Performance Time TBC
Tuesday, 10th December – After school Junior Christingle Performance Time TBC
Wednesday, 11th December – Foundation Phase Nativity Performance (AM) and Junior Christingle Performance (PM) – Times TBC
School Holiday Dates
Monday, 4th November – Return to school
Friday, 20th December – Break up for Christmas
Monday, 6th January 2025 – Return to school
Thursday, 20th February 2025 – Break up for half term
Monday 3rd, March 2025 – Return to school
Friday, 11th April 2025 – Break up for Easter
Monday, 28th April – Return to school
Friday, 23rd May – Break up for half term
Monday, 2nd June – Return to school
Friday, 18th July – Break up for Summer Holidays
INSET Dates 2024-25
Friday, 24th January 2025
Friday, 21st February 2025
Heroes of the Week
This week’s heroes are:
Dosbarth Coch: Harri & Freya-Mae
Dosbarth Oren: Elijah & Eloise
Dosbarth Melyn: Nila & Mylee
Dosbarth Gwyrdd: Bessie & Elsie
Dosbarth Glas: Maxx & Maddison
Dosbarth Porffor: Skyla & Pheobe
Dosbarth Enfys: Jerzey & Daisy
Headteachers Award
This week’s Headteacher Awards go to:
Theo. R Noah. P
Ava-Grace. E
Freya. G
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!
Weekly Photos
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: 93%
Annual % to date: 94%
Weekly total
(Week ending 18th Oct): 93%
Dosbarth Oren: 92%
Dosbarth Melyn: 95%
Dosbarth Gwyrdd: 93%
Dosbarth Glas: 95%
Dosbarth Porffor: 96%
Dosbarth Enfys: 94%
Congratulations to most of our classes for surpassing our school target of 93%. 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:
| Coach Nursery | |
| Oren – Reception | |
| Melyn – Year 1 | Melyn – Year 2 |
| Gwrydd – Year 2 | Gwyrdd – Year 3 |
| Glas – Year 3 | Glas – Year 4 |
| Porforr – Year 4 | Porfor – Year 5 |
| Enfys – Year 5 | Enfys – Year 6 |
Online Safety – Whatsapp
It was brought to our attention this week that some of our older pupils have been part of a Whatsapp group with children from other schools with some bullying and unkind comments.
We cannot stress enough how important it is to regularly check your child’s phone and other devices to monitor who they are talking to and what they are accessing online.
If you need any support in doing this, please don’t hesitate to ask. Please click here to access a guide to Whatsapp but it is also vital to check all social media platforms.
Criw Cymreig: Brawddeg yr Wythnos (Phrase of the Week)
croeso i Derwendeg Primary
Welcome to Derwendeg Primary
Click here to see a video of our children reading this phrase.
School Menu
Click here to see the school menu.
Week beginning 4th of November will be Week 1
