Weekly Newsletter 26.9.25

School News

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our recent Macmillan Coffee Morning—whether you kindly donated a cake or came along to join in the fun, your contribution made all the difference.

We know how important the work of Macmillan Cancer Support is, and how deeply it touches many in our school and wider community personally.

Thanks to your generosity and involvement, the event was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was a lovely way to come together for a great cause, and we are truly grateful for your support.

Healthy Lunchboxes – Fuel f or Learning

A gentle reminder as we settle into the school routine: packing a healthy lunchbox is a fantastic way to support your child’s energy, concentration, and wellbeing throughout the school day.

Aim for a nutritious balance that includes:

Protein (e.g. lean turkey, chicken, eggs, or cheese) Whole grains (like wholemeal bread or wraps) Fruit and vegetables for vitamins and fibre

A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated Here’s a simple example of a balanced lunch:

A whole-grain sandwich with lean turkey and cheese, carrot sticks with hummus for dipping, a small apple, and a yogurt tube as a tasty treat.

If your child enjoys a sweet treat, a small chocolate bar can be included occasionally—but it’s best to keep sugary items as a now-and-then treat, not a daily staple.

Variety and colour not only make lunchboxes more appealing but also help ensure your child gets a wide range of essential nutrients to grow, learn, and play at their best.

Harvest Festival – Monday 29^th September

This coming Monday, we’re looking forward to our Harvest Festival celebration during Assembly.

As part of the celebration, we are kindly asking for donations of non- perishable goods, such as tinned food, dried pasta, rice, cereals, or long-life milk. All donations will be collected by the Food bank and go to support local families in need and are very much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

After-School Clubs – Let’s Get Singing !

We’re delighted to see such strong attendance at our after-school clubs—it’s been fantastic to watch pupils enjoying activities beyond the classroom.

We’d especially love to build some momentum for our singing group, with the aim of forming a school choir. If your child enjoys singing—even just for fun— please encourage them to come along. It would be wonderful to develop a choir that could perform at school events and community celebrations. No experience is necessary—just enthusiasm!

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Warm regards,

Mr Lloyd, Mrs Lloyd and the Derwendeg team.

Important Dates

Key Dates for 2025-26 – Term Dates
Autumn Term: Monday 1 September – Friday 19 December 2025
Half Term: Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025
Spring Term: Monday 5 January – Friday 27 March 2026
Half Term: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
Summer Term: Monday 13 April – Monday 20 July 2026
Half Term: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026 Monday 21 July 2025

Please remember these are the dates of the school year ,but below are the dates for the Insets to reflect when the children are in school.

INSET Dates
Friday 3^rd October
Monday 5^th January
Friday 13^th February
Monday 13^th April
Monday 20^th July

September
Friday 26^th September – Parents/Carers macmillan Coffee morning.
Monday 29^th September – Harvest

October
Wednesday 1^st October 9:00 am – Early years phonic workshop
Friday 3^rd October – INSET day
Monday 13th-15^th October – Parent consultations.
Friday 18^th October – Wear it Red – Show Racism the red card.
Monday 20^th October – PTA Disco

November
Monday 3^rd November – Pupils back to school
Sunday 9^th November – Community Remembrance Service
Monday 10^th November – Flu Vaccinations – Reception – Year 6
Tuesday 11^th November – Year 4/5 Remebrance Service – Dosbarth Porffor.
Thursday 13^th November – PTA film night
Thursday 13^th November – ALN Coffee morning
Friday 14^th November – Children in Need
Friday 24^th November – Jack and the Beanstalk Panto R-Y6

December
Friday 5^th December – Christmas treats with Santa PTA
Monday 8th/Tuesday 9^th December 9.30am – N-Y2 Nativity
Wednesday 10^th December – Christmas dinner day
Thursday 11th/12^th December 1.45pm- Christingle Y3-6
Monday 15^th December – Christmas party week
Friday 19^th December – Pupils finish for Christmas

January
Monday 5^th January – INSET

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: 95%

Weekly total
(Week ending 19th Sept): 92%

Dosbarth Oren: 93%
Dosbarth Melyn: 94%
Dosbarth Gwyrdd: 88%
Dosbarth Glas: 95%
Dosbarth Porffor: 91%
Dosbarth Enfys: 96%

Congratulations to the classes who surpassed 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.

Heroes of the Week

Dosbarth Coch: Ella S & Layla-Ray MP
Dosbarth Oren: Kanley Y & Lily BG
Dosbarth Melyn: Joey J & Mylee W
Dosbarth Gwyrdd Layla P & Isaac B
Dosbarth Glas: Alice M & Tobias A
Dosbarth Porffor: Phoebe W & Reuben P
Dosbarth Enfys: Imaani K & Tate J
Dosbarth Seren: Lee P