Dear Parents/Carers,

 

Rights of the child : December - Article 14

Right to follow your own religion.

 

Happy December 1st !

 

We are beginning to feel very festive and the school is looking wonderful with an impressive Christmas tree in our school hall. I think this adds a special atmosphere to our Christmas assemblies and concerts.

 

The last two weeks I have been 'listening to learners' which is a truly wonderful experience as I hear about what the children have learnt, what has been their favourite topic so far (in any subject)  and monitor their progress. Some examples of their favourite learning has been : Religion, Values and Ethics, French, Welsh, Art, Science to name just a few.

Every child in our school is 'monitored' to ensure they are progressing well and achieving the best possible outcomes for them.  I'm very proud of our children as I'm sure you are.

 

I'm sure you are aware of all the exciting activities we have planned. The dates are listed below.

 

Don't forget to return any raffle tickets for a chance to win some of the prizes organised by our dedicated Friends of Penclawdd.

 

Christmas Lunch 

 

Arrangements are as follows 

Thursday 7th December early lunch for Y3-6 in readiness for Aladdin. The menu will will chips/wrap/fish.  

Friday 8th December  - Christmas Roast Turkey/Veggie lunch. (wear your Christmas jumper) 

 

Christmas Jumpers swap shop

Thank you to parents/carers who donated Christmas Jumpers.  Mrs. Davies has arranged for jumpers to be recycled and collected by parents/carers. They will be displayed in the school entrances.

Penclawdd Reading Spine

 

Many thanks for your kind donations towards our reading spine.  If you would still like to purchase a book for your child's class, please click the link here. Many thanks in advance.

 

🎄PPS choir goes on a Christmas tour 🎄

🎅🏼December 3rd -3.30pm - GG’s Christmas Fayre 
 

Swansea Council Keeping Safe Online – Tip of the week

Tip 11 encourages parents/carers to discuss cyberbullying with their children, linking to parent and carer guides on Youtube - please see the poster and follow the link.

 

 

Swimming update

The last day for Y4/5 swimming will be 14th December 2023.  

Y3/4 will start swimming on 11th January 2024 - a letter has been sent to parents. 

 

Calendar events

We have organised many educational class visits for children. All of which are in the school website calendar. 

 

Choir-3.30pm - GG’s Christmas Fayre -🎅🏼December 3rd

Y3 - Y6 - Aladdin -  Millennium Centre Cardiff -7th December 2023

Christmas Jumper & Christmas Dinner - Friday 8th December 2023

Rec - Y2 - Dan Yr Ogof Caves - to visit Santa - 12th December 2023 

Nursery -visit to Gower Christmas Trees  December 15th 2023

N- Y6 - Elf School (our annual tradition) - only Elves allowed in school !! - 20th December 2023

 

R- Y6 - 🎄Penclawdd Primary “A Merry Musical Christmas” Concert 🎄.

 

Performance 1 : Monday December 18th at 1.30pm - School Hall

Performance 2 : Tuesday December 19th at 5.00pm - School Hall

 

Don't forget to send in money with the name of the child and  details of what tickets you need. 

 

Any surplus tickets will be sorted on Monday 11th December ( parents can request 1 additional ticket on a first come, first serve basis) 

 

Design a Christmas Card for our school

The winner of our annual 'Design a Christmas Card' for 2023 is Isabelle. This winning design will now be printed as our school Christmas Card and she has won a GG`s voucher! See pic below

 

Christmas Fayre

Don't forget the Christmas Fayre on Wednesday Dec 6th.  If you are able to donate cakes/teddies we would be very grateful. Thanks  

 

Fundraising for our school

Please help support us to raise funds for our wonderful pupils by purchasing a school lottery ticket. Please sign up here. 
 

The next draw is : 2/12/23 and the jackpot is £25,000 if you match all 6 numbers ! 

 

Community News  

 

Don't forget to watch our choir perform at GG's. They were FAB in Swansea today - pics and video to follow next week.

 

Rhyme Time

Our weekly sessions are magical and being enjoyed by members of our community. Everyone is welcome to attend.  Please see the photograph below.  Thanks

 

Flying Start @ Penclawdd Primary School for 2-3 year olds with Child`s Play

Please spread the word - see attached poster.

 

Have a lovely weekend. 

Mrs R-M

x 

 

NEXT INSET DAYS

Friday 22nd December 2023

Monday 8th January 2024