Newsletter
Friday 18th September 2015
Pupil Information
You will have received a Data collection form today containing information about your
child. It is very important that this is correct and we especially draw your attention
to the mobile phone contact number and email address which should be updated every
time you change either or both. Please check the entire form and make any changes if
necessary. Once you are satisfied that the information is correct please sign the
bottom of the form.
Parents of children in nursery class will also have received other important forms
before the summer break: Photo Consent
 ESafety information
 Home School Agreement
 Out of school visit consent - which covers the school and your child whilst on
trips outside the school and we are unable to take your child on trips without
this consent form.
Please could all these forms be returned next week to enable us to update your
child’s records and contact information.
P.E. Lessons
It is essential that all children have the right kit in school. All the children will need
a white t-shirt, navy or black shorts, jogging bottoms and jumper (preferably navy) as
if the weather is dry P.E. will still be held outside. It is very important that the
children DO NOT wear their school polo shirts and sweatshirts for P.E. lessons for
obvious hygiene reasons. (NB. Please could the girls also have a pair of white socks in
their kit to change into when wearing tights). Royal Blue drawstring PE bags are
available to buy from school at a cost of £3.00 each.
Bottle and Jar Lids
Mrs Lewis’s class will be taking part in an art recycling project in the spring term and
they will need lots different types of lids from bottles and jars. Could she please
request that you start saving them now and send them into school with your child?
Thank you for your support.
Road Safety
PLEASE CAN PARENTS BE MINDFUL OF THE FOLLOWING AS THE
CHILDRENS’ SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT: Please can parents not stop or park on the bend at the top of Albert Grove
as children are unable to see properly to cross the road safely.
 Please could parents also avoid parking on the zigzags outside the schools
gates and ensure that cars are parked legally and sensibly on the road or
in the public car park at the top of Maes-y-Llan lane.
 Parents are urged NOT TO LET YOUR CHILD OUT OF THE CAR AND
CROSS THE ROAD ALONE, we have had a couple of near misses with cars
having to stop suddenly to avoid a child getting out of a vehicle on the other
side of the road!!!
 Please also be mindful of the fact that our neighbours do need to access
their driveways. Please can we remind everyone that the double gate access
is for staff cars only, it is dangerous for pedestrians, especially young
children leaving nursery who often run up the car access drive way.
 The Pedestrian access for the nursery building is via the single pedestrian gate
on the junior yard and follow the fence alongside the school building,
Thank you for your co-operation with this very important safety issue.
Head Lice
We have had reports this week that parents have found head lice in their child’s hair.
May I respectfully remind parents to check hair regularly and treat if necessary.
It is very important the treatment is repeated AGAIN seven days later. Your GP will
prescribe the appropriate lotion free of charge or for further advice, contact our
school nurse at the Clinic on 01978 821204.
Open Week and Evening – Ysgol Rhiwabon
Ysgol Rhiwabon are holding their Open Week between Monday 28th September and
Friday 2nd October. You will need to telephone them for an appointment time on
01978 822392. They are also hosting an Open Evening on Wednesday 30th
September from 6.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m. All children currently in Year 5 and 6 are invited
to attend. For more information go to www.ysgolrhiwabon.co.uk
Photographs
A reminder that Tempest Photography is coming into school on Thursday 1st
October. They will take individual and family photos. Please return your form
stating your preferences next week. If you have young children and want them to be
included, please bring them to school at 08.30 a.m. on the day. In order to help the
morning run more smoothly, we are implementing a ticket system this year and
everyone will be issued with a number upon arrival.
Book Fair and Celebrations
A reminder that the Book Fair will be in school from Monday 5th-Thursday 8th
October. It will be open between 3.00-3.45 p.m. and Class JL will also be holding a
Coffee and Cake afternoon on Thursday 8th October from 2.30-3.00 p.m. On
Friday 9th October there will be a dress up day and with lots of fun, book based
activities going on throughout the day. Further detailed information to follow.
Newsletter
Friday 18th September 2015
Harvest Festival
Our Harvest Festival is on Thursday 15th October at 1.30 p.m. in St Mary’s
Church. All are welcome and the children will walk to and from the church with their
class teacher. You are also invited to come back to school at the end of the service
for tea or coffee. More details to follow re the charity we will be asking for
donations towards this year.
Violin Auditions
Auditions are being held in school next week for any child in Year 4 or 5 who would
like to learn to play the violin. If you would like your child to audition please fill in the
pro-forma below and return it to school on Monday.
Violin Auditions
Name of child ………………………………………………. Class ………………….
I would like my child to take part in the above auditions.
Signed ……………………………………………………….
(Parent/Guardian)