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• HT Weekly Blog

  Tue 17 Jan 2023 PB

  Dear Parents/Carers

   

  A belated Happy New Year to you all!  It was wonderful to welcome the children back to school and it has certainly been a very busy start to the Spring term.

   

  Firstly as you are all aware, we were thrilled to receive such a wonderful Estyn report and we are all extremely proud of our children and our community.  If you would like to read the report in detail click here!

   

  At the beginning of a new year, it's a time when many people make new year resolutions. As it's later in the month I wonder if people have kept them?  It's often suggested to make small achievable goals, for me this is to continue to save with our school bankers.  Perhaps you or your children/family members would like to join the bank too. A few pounds a month soon adds up!

   

  Our classes have embarked on their new topics this term.  Y6 is `Beast Creator` and have already started their learning with a visit to Amazonia in Clydach, where they had the opportunity to observe and in some cases handle reptiles.  The children really enjoyed the experience and many faced fears of small insects! The photographs taken made me chuckle and I have to admit the children were braver than me!  

   

  Our Magical Melody Choir

  Our fabulous choir being led by Mrs. Davies is being held on Monday during lunch times. They have lots of events planned , including a special celebration at the Brangwyn Hall - more details to follow.

   

  Friends of Penclawdd Ffair Nadolig/ Christmas Fayre update

  Thanks again to our Friends of Penclawdd,  parents and staff who gave up their time to help with the School Fayre. Also, we are very blessed to have such generous donations for our raffle - many from local businesses. THANKS for your continued support.

  The final amount raised was £1295.10 - Well done everyone!

   

  COMMUNITY NEWS
  At Penclawdd Rugby Club - FREE WARM HUB

  Every Friday afternoon January, February and March From 3.30pm to 7.00pm Penclawdd RFC Clubhouse Park Rd Penclawdd SA4 3LE Free refreshments, WIFI, TV and Board games Contact Alison Evans Tel: 07873 258701 This project is supported by: Swansea Spaces (Warm Hubs) Fund Diocese of Swansea and Brecon Cost-of-Living Emergency Fund

   

  Attendance

  As our pupil relish coming to school, we really want to ensure our attendance is excellent. During the winter months, we all suffer with colds and coughs but providing these are mild your child can attend school.  It is also helpful if you ring/email/leave message/message via website to inform us of any absence if your child really can't attend. Thank you.

   

  Lateness

  Please can you make every effort to ensure your child is in school by 8.50am at the latest!  Lateness is disruptive and impacts staff and other children in the class.  Learning commences immediately after registration.

   

  Dates for forthcoming events are on our website click here - but please note:

  30th January 2023 - Y1 Dental Survey

  1st February 2023 - Y4/5 trip to Harry Potter

  7th February 2023 - Mental Health Week

  14th February 2023 - Plantasia visit Y3/4

  15th - 17th February 2023 - Y5 and Y6 Urdd Residential in Cardiff

  1st March 2023 - St David's Day celebrations

  2nd March 2023 - World Book Day

   

  Finally , please look out for our Estyn article in today`s Evening Post (20/1/23)

   

   

  Have a great weekend, 

  Mrs R-M