Dear Parent / Carer
Last night’s meeting was well attended and it was lovely to meet so many of you. As explained at the meeting, the appointments of both Mrs Pugh and myself are permanent, with effect from 1st September 2014. This will help ensure that a more consistent approach to communication with parents can be developed. A number of issues were raised at the meeting – please be assured that we will work to investigate and rectify any issues.
We have also received notification that Estyn will be re-visiting the school on 7th and 8th October. There will be no meeting arranged for parents to meet Estyn Inspectors as this is a re-visit. The results of the re-visit will be shared with parents as soon as we are able.
Also, and as discussed, the school will endeavour to continue to keep parents as up-to-date as possible with developments at school. If you have any problems, we have an open-door policy at school. However, if a concern is a little more complex it may be more helpful to make an appointment to see me, where issues can be discussed in more detail. Families are reminded that a number of dates were set in the diary where members of the school’s leadership will be available to parents/carers on a monthly basis to make sure that there are opportunities for you to raise concerns as they arise.
24th September 2014 3.30pm
20th and 21st October throughout Parents’ Evenings
20th November 2014 4.00pm
15th December 2014 3.30pm
A number of extra dates have been added to the diary. These new dates will be found on the Moodle. For your information, the proposed trip to the Pantomime will now be in January, as there are no places available at the end of December. Details will follow.
A number of documents below have not yet been returned to school. It is essential that we hold these documents so that we can ensure our records are kept fully up-to-date.
- Home/school agreement (if not currently held in school)
- Internet use / email use permission slips
- Photograph authority slips
- Authorisation for visits to the locality
Children who need to leave during the school day: Any children who need to leave before the end of the day – whether they are leaving early, have a medical appointment or for any other reasons – MUST be signed out, using the register at the office. This enables the school to maintain an accurate record of who is on the premises or not. This is particularly important for the security of the children and our Fire Procedures.
PARKING: Parking is an issue at almost every school in RCT! Parents are again reminded that there should be NO PARKING on the zig-zag lines at the back of the school. Please also consider our neighbours and avoid parking across their driveways. Access to the school via Coedpenmaen Close should also only be used on rare occasions. Parents are advised to use the rear of the school where possible.
KIDS EAT FREE AT Frankie and Benny’s - 13th and 14th September and Free breakfast on – 15th September. All that is required is a donation to Caudwell Children who ‘provide family support services, equipment, treatment and therapies for disabled children and their families.
Only by working together can we achieve our aims.
Mrs J Loveridge - Headteacher
