HT Weekly Blog
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back after half term. What a fabulous afternoon of Jubilee Celebrations we had ! Thanks for your support. The feedback we received was lovely and everyone really enjoyed. We loved seeing us all back together. For our children, that was the first time they have performed in front of such a large audience in over 2 years ! For our younger pupils it was the first ever time for them to perform to a large audience. Lots of children were so nervous - but they needn`t have been , as they were incredible ! If you haven`t seen it yet, please watch our wonderful Jubilee video - click here - enjoy!
📣Weekly headlines📣
Squid arrears - message from Swansea Council
The Local Authority has a strict Zero Debt Policy and parents /carers MUST top up Squid in advance in order for children to be able to order a meal.
End of year reports ,next years classes and transition
As an eco aware school , your child`s end of year report will be sent out via Hwb email on Thursday July 14th by 5pm.
During the week commencing July 18th staff will be available if you`d like to make an appointment via telephone/in person/TEAMS, to discuss the report. Please contact the classteacher via seesaw to make a convenient appointment.
Y6 pupils who are attending Gowerton will have their Y7 transition for 4 days from Monday 11th July - Thursday July 14th.Therefore, we have organised our transition sessions - moving up to the new class, on Thursday July 14th. Children will come home with a Seesaw code for their new class ,on this day. For our Nursery children who will be moving to Reception, Mrs Davies will seesaw more details about this session, in the first week of July.
I wish my Headteacher knew - online link
As you know ,pupil wellbeing remains a priority for us at Penclawdd. We are now trialling " I wish my Headteacher knew" and have made this an online link, which children can access via the website in both school and at home. This link is for pupils ONLY and not parents. Parents will need to continue to contact Mrs R-M via the office to discuss any concerns/worries.
`Play my way` sessions ( during morning play)
For children who maybe feeling sad , tired or having an `off` day or just prefer to stay indoors ,we have set up an special indoor play area , where the children can stay in with Mrs Williams and do some lovely quiet activities and have a chat.
Lunchtime netball club for Y3-Y6
Mrs Thomas has been running this session once a week for a few weeks now. It is proving incredibly popular and we are hoping to arrange a few NGP cluster matches before the end of term.
Parking
PC Andrew Brown and PCSO Joelle are regularly patrolling to check parking. GowerNpt officers @Penclawdd primary School this morning ensuring that the School Zig Zag lines are clear. #CommunityEngagement.
Nursery pupils 2022-2023
If you have a child due to start nursery in the next academic year, please ensure you have contacted Mrs Beynon (in the office) who can help you with your application. It is vital that we are aware of forthcoming applications to plan for staffing. Please also pass this information on to families you may know.
IMPORTANT DIARY DATES - Please remember to check out our website calendar for key dates this term (including your class sharing the learning dates)
June 17th - Sports Day - FP am, KS2 pm -please see Seesaw. Keep an eye out for our QR code, which you can scan ,to give us valuable feedback on sports day. Thanks for the great feedback on our Jubilee.
July 7th - Summer fete (2pm-4.30pm)
July 14th - Reports to be sent via Hwb email
July 15th - Year 6 Leavers School event - day/evening
July 21st - Y6 Leavers Assembly
📣Fundraising 📣
Our School Lottery - please support us, if you can.
Click here for our lotto details.
🗞Community 🗞
IMPORTANT - School premises on the weekend
Unfortunately, we have had a number of weekends when we have had Primary school children and teenagers accessing the school grounds , when the school is closed. They have gained access by climbing over the high fences! I have watched the CCTV footage.
I have taken calls from concerned neighbours, during these weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) to inform me. So far, no damage has been caused, but things have been moved/thrown about.
I had a call this Saturday (11th June) to let me know that teenagers were seen inside the school carpark at 10.45pm on Friday night.
As this trespassing seems to be ongoing I will now inform the Police. I`d be really saddened if any damage was to be caused or even worse, an accident was to occur `out of hours` on the school property. I urge you as parents to contact the local PCSO`s and I have also given the details to our neighbours.
Penclawdd Pennies - our community bank
Our bank is run by our Y4/5 pupils, who have received financial training. They are excellent ! We are open every Tuesday at 9.30am prompt.
Reduce, reuse , recycle - Our Eco Wombles
Our Wombles have written an eco code and are learning it off by heart. It is on display around the school. Please see the picture below. Please support us as we actively work to become a Green Flag eco school.
Dragon recycling -Recycle unwanted clothes and raise funds for our school!
Dragon Bags is a free fundraising scheme that helps schools across Wales raise funds through textile recycling. We are awaiting our external bank, which will be located in the pedestrian area, so the community can have access during the day. We will send out a Seesaw once it arrives.
Curriculum for Penclawdd - Maths/Numeracy and Our Local community forms
Thanks to those who have completed the forms so far. As always we value your views, ideas and support. We have had some excellent feedback to date. The deadline is June 17th , so if you have not completed the surveys (links above) you have time!
Llanmorlais Carnival - Saturday June 25th
Please come along and support members of our Y2-Y6 choir who will be performing a medley of songs. Mrs Thompson and I will be there. We are extremely proud of these pupils, as this is the first time for them to perform. Well done!!!
Our class gardens/school grounds
Class gardens - we still need your help. If you do have a spare hour or two and would like to help out, please see your classteacher or message via Seesaw. THANKS for all the donations of compost and gardening tools.
School grounds - fancy painting/oiling a bench /planter or doing some weeding and cutting back in areas. Can you trim a willow ? If you can , a cuppa is waiting. We`d love to see you.
📣Remaining INSET days📣
Friday July 8th 2022
Thanks for your ongoing support,
Mrs R-M x
