Latest news
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Sports day - postponed
Thu 16 May 2024Dear parent / carer,
We have spoken to the grounds maintenance contractor today and they have recommended that we postpone Sports Day as the field is really boggy following the prolonged spell of rain that we have had – there is also more rain in the forecast (this afternoon) and, whilst next week looks better, they think it will take several weeks to dry out. I went up there earlier myself and, on the one side of the field, you sink immediately into the ground!
As such, we have decided to move the Sports Day (for both infants and juniors) to Thursday 27th June. Apologies for the inconvenience (and if you have booked time off work) – the weather has been against us on this one. Let’s hope we have a dry June!
All the best,
Simon Bates
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School inspection
Tue 14 May 2024Dear parent carer,
We were notified yesterday that the school will be undergoing an Estyn inspection during the first week back after the Whitsun break, Mon 3rd to Thur 6th June.
As part of this process, the inspection team will look to gain a better understanding of how you, as parents, view the school. This will be done through an online survey and a ‘in-person’ meeting:
- Online Survey
Please follow the QR code or hyperlink emailed to you and available on Class Dojo.
The online questionnaires will be available until 11pm on 19/05/2024
Please be aware that the back button should not be clicked on the browser once the questionnaire has been submitted as this could result in duplicate responses being recorded.
- Parent meeting 03/06/2024 from 15:45 to 16:45
The inspection team will also run a parent meeting on Mon 3rd June at 3:45p.m. in the Infant hall. I would encourage all parents and carers to attend this meeting as it is an important opportunity for communication with the inspection team. Only parents/carers of pupils currently attending the school should attend. Normally, no children of school age should attend with parents as this can sometimes be disruptive or distracting.
All the best,
Simon Bates
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Torfaen Play - Whitsun activities
Fri 03 May 2024Good afternoon,
Torfaen Play will be delivering a Play and Activity Camp at Cwmbran Stadium for 8-12 year olds during the Whitsun Half Term. Please see full details on the posters below/attached.
In addition, we are also running a play and activity camp for 5-8 year olds, 7 Play and Wellbeing Camps in primary schools and 5 play and respite sessions for children requiring additional support. These Whitsun play opportunities will be shared soon.
If you can please share this information with your networks that would be great.
Please let us know if you need further information.
Many thanks,
Tyla
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Update 03.05.2024
Fri 03 May 2024Dear parent / carer,
Please note the following:
- Next Monday is Bank holiday. No school!!
- Recycling – as you may be aware, new regulations have come into force across Wales for small organisations / businesses with respect to recycling. Basically, we are now required by law to separate and recycle which is, of course, absolutely the right thing to do. However, we are upping our game and need you to help in two ways:
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- All packaging from children’s packed lunches needs to go home so that it can be sorted and separated by either them or you! Ideally, use reusable containers.
- For snack, please supply a piece of fruit that is not in a plastic wrapper – there are food waste / compost bins on the yards, but not waste bins. Nothing in a wrapper for snack – just fruit!
- Class photos – we now have a date for this – Monday 20th May.
- Sports Day – 23rd May – we have moved the start time for juniors forward to 1:00p.m to allow more time – infants at 10:30a.m.
- Marie Curie – we collected £41.05 towards this worthy cause through the daffodil sale.
Upcoming dates:
April
8th Children return to school
May
Mon 6th May Bank Holiday
15th Year 4 Class Assembly
20th Class Photographs
23rd 10:30 Foundation Phase (R,1,2) Sports Day
1.00 KS2 (3,4,5,6) Sports Day
24th Break up for half term
June
3rd Children return to school
12th Year 5 Class Assembly
Fri 21st Teacher Training Day #5
26th 10:00 Year 2 class assembly / production
Fri 28th Teacher Training Day #6
July
3rd ‘Move up’ day
5th School reports sent out
TBA Paulton’s Park Year 6
12th Open Afternoon 1.45p.m.
15th Year 6 Paulton’s Park Trip
17th 1.30 Year 6 Leavers’ production
18th Year 6 Pizza Party
19th Break up for Summer
SB
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Measles Outbreak in Gwent
Fri 03 May 2024MEASLES OUTBREAK: URGENT MESSAGE FROM ANEURIN BEVAN SCHOOL NURSING TEAM
Dear Headteacher,
As soon as possible please share the below message with all parents & guardians. Please also share/ display the attached poster with parents.
Thank you for your continued support
MMR Vaccines for Children
Following the recent outbreak of Measles in Gwent we are holding a number of MMR vaccine catch-up clinics for school aged children. You will find a list of these clinics by clicking here: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/vaccinations/vaccination-pop-up-clinics/
Alternatively you can call our vaccination booking team on 0300 303 1373. If you require a Gelatine free vaccine, please contact 01633 431 685.
Poster:
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