21st
January 2015
Dear Parent/Carer
We’ve had a really busy start to term, so we are
hoping that we don’t get too much of the ‘white stuff’ this year. We will endeavour to let families know as
soon as possible should there be a need to close the school – for the safety of
the children as well as the staff who may need to travel some distance to get
to school. We will use our text
messaging system and update the home page of our Moodle to let parents
know. It is essential, therefore, that
we have up to date mobile phone numbers for all parents – especially as some of
you may have had new phones over Christmas. Can you please also ensure your child wears a
suitable coat each day? The children
need to have time outside the classroom and even if there is a slight drizzle,
the children will sometimes have some time outside.
Mr Munday has settled well into class and the
children are working hard. They, as well
as Willow and Beech classes, have already been on an interesting day out
at the Museum and practised their artistic skills. ‘Cats’ Protection’ are giving a presentation
to Nursery and Reception on the 16th January which links with their
theme ‘Paws, Claws and Whiskers’. We
have arranged for two artists to visit the school for our Upper Key Stage 2
classes and Lower Key Stage 2 are having a visit from the Welsh Birds of Prey
Centre to support their theme ‘Up, up and away!’. Years 1 and 2 have even had a visit from ‘Mr
Carter’s Australian brother’!!!!!
Swimming - Swimming will continue for Beech and Oak
classes until the Easter break. Please
remember to send your child with appropriate kit for swimming every
Monday.
Over the coming weeks we will also be encouraging the children to
take part in BBC Radio 2s annual ‘500 Words’ competition. We have some fantastic writers in our school
and this is a good way of challenging them to do their very best work. This will be completed through our normal
school week – and the entries will be forwarded through school. I’m sure you will all join us in wishing the
children lots of luck!
Our Government Funded Breakfast Club starts at 8.10am each
day. It is important that the children
are signed in by an adult each day. If you wish to access our Breakfast
Club, please ask for forms from Mrs. Morton in the office. PLEASE NOTE: staff will not be able to
supervise your child until 8.10am.
JAKs club is a private ‘before school’ and ‘after-school’
provider. If you need supervision for
your child before our Breakfast Club, JAKs are able to provide a paid service
for this from 7.30am to 8.10am each morning.
They also provide care from the end of the school day to 6pm. If you want to access JAKs club please
contact them on jaksoutofschoolclub@yahoo.co.uk where they will be able to give you
more information.
PLEASE NOTE: JAKs Club are not a free service for
pupils who are dropped off at school before 8.10am.
A voucher is available from school for FREE use of Microsoft
Office as well as a document which tells you how to access the software
on a home computer. Please contact the school with your email address and we will be able
to email a code and instructions to you.
RCTCBC is also taking part in the Getonline@home initiative. This provides low cost access to an
internet-ready, refurbished personal
computers from £99 (subject to eligibility).
This local promotion, brings together Microsoft's local PC refurbishment
partner (Computer Recyclers in Penygraig) and RCT's Credit Union (Dragonsavers)
to assist in spreading the finance costs of any purchases for its members. To find out
more, please visit: http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/getonlineathome.
27th January Birds of Prey for
Hazel, Holly and Sycamore Classes - £1.50 Contribution
3rd February Photographer
at school – class St David’s Day photographs
12th February Beech, Willow and Oak
Classes – Art Exhibition – 3.30pm – 4.00pm
10th February Safer
Internet Day
PC Rob
Thomas – Year 6 ‘Cyber Safe’
16th – 20th February Half Term
23rd February INSET day
24th - 27th February Welsh Week with Eisteddfod on
Friday
**Welsh
Government tests for Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be between 5th May
and 12th May 2015. Please
avoid any absences during this time*
Thanks for your continued support - Mrs Loveridge
