School News
Half Term
Today is the last day of the first half of the Autumn term. It has certainly been a very busy half term as we settle the children into their new classes and into a new school year.
I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of our school staff who work incredibly hard to support all of our children to be the best they can be. We are incredibly lucky at Derwendeg to have such a dedicated and committed team of staff and I am truly grateful to work with such a great team. Thank you to our amazing children for always making us smile, we are so proud of them and
thank you to our parents and carers for your ongoing support. We hope you and the children have a great half term. We look forward to welcoming our children back on Tuesday, 7th November.
Mrs Wangiel
INSET Day
A reminder that there is an INSET day on 6th November 2023. School will re-open to
children on Tuesday 7th November 2023.
Step-Up Behaviour Management Programme Changes
As you will be aware, we run the Step-Up behaviour management programme at Derwendeg and have done for a number of years. We are continually reviewing and listening to staff, pupil and parental feedback about the programme. Please see the letter here regarding some changes to our Step Up behaviour management programme due to start after half term.
If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please do not hesitate to contact me or see me on the gate.
Safe Parking
Once again, we are receiving reports of disrespectful parking when dropping off and collecting the children from school. Please stop and think about where you park. It is unacceptable to block our neighbours’ drives when parking outside of the school.
We have also had concerns raised about unsafe parking on the pavement opposite the school. If you park there and block the pavement, this forces our parents and children to walk on the road which is dangerous. Please stop and think.
We politely ask you to be considerate when parking and ensure you are not blocking drives or blocking pavements. If you live close enough to the school, please walk your children to and from school. Not only will this make our school a safer area but will also ensure the children are getting fresh air and exercise before and after schoool.
Please share this with Grandparents and other relatives who may be dropping off and collecting the children
School News
Litter Pick
Today the Heddlu Bach went on a local litter pick.
Netball
Our Netball team competed in a cluster competition. They had a great time and are ging to round 2 in November. Look out for the new netball club where children can learn the rules and practice their skills.
Important Dates
Upcoming Dates
Friday, 27th October – Deadline for Panto permission form
Monday, 6th November – Fireworks Event
Tuesday, 7th November – Children return to school
Tuesday, 21st November – Year 5/6 Netball tournament
School Holiday Dates
Friday 27th October – Break up for Half Term
Tuesday 7th November – Return to school
Thursday 21st December – Break up for Christmas
Monday 8th January – Return to school
INSET Dates 2023-24
Monday 6th November 2023
Friday 22nd December 2023
Friday 9th February 2024
Friday 5th July 2024
Certificates
Heroes of the Week
Dosbarth Coch: Nora & Fletcher
Dosbarth Oren: Jayden & Thea
Dosbarth Melyn: Louie & Primrose
Dosbarth Gwyrdd: Kara & Ava W
Dosbarth Glas: Cadence & Evie
Dosbarth Porffor: Isaac & Jerzey
Dosbarth Enfys: Summer & Mason
Headteachers Award
This week’s Headteacher Awards go to:
Isaac. R
Sophia. G
Layla. P
Olivia. M
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: 93%
Annual % to date: 934%
Weekly total
(Week ending 27th October): 96%
Dosbarth Oren: 95%
Dosbarth Melyn: 95%
Dosbarth Gwyrdd: 99%
Dosbarth Glas: 95%
Dosbarth Porffor: 96%
Dosbarth Enfys: 98%
Congratulations to all of our classes for surpassing our school target of 93% and especially to Dosbarth Gwyrdd for achieving 99% 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:
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 | |
| Oren – Reception | Oren – Year 1 |
| Melyn – Year 1 | Melyn – Year 2 |
| Gwrydd – Year 2 | Gwyrdd – Year 3 |
| Glas – Year 3 | Glas – Year 4 |
| Porforr – Year 5 | Porfor – Year 6 |
| Enfys – Year 6 |
Online Safety – Social Media Scams
We are hearing more and more about the game ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ in school. The game is a horror game and the sinister characters, unrelenting sense of tension and some disturbing themes are all potential hazards that parents and carers should be aware of. Please click here to access a guide for more information. Please remember, when our children see something inappropriate or scary online, it can never be unseen.
Criw Cymreig: Brawddeg yr Wythnos (Phrase of the Week)
Ga i fynd i’r ty bach?
May I go to the toilet?
School Menu
Click here to see the school menu.
Week beginning 6th Nov will be Week 1
