MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING

On Friday 26th September we will be supporting the Macmillan Coffee Morning — a lovely way to come together as a school community while supporting a truly important cause.

For the event we will be running a 'Grab and Go' pop up cake shop on the lower yard during drop off where we will be selling cakes and coffee which you can take with you to work/home. For the event we would ask for any donations of cakes and biscuits (not home made). Please could all donations be sent in by Wednesday 24th September. 

Your support makes a big difference and every cake shared and coin donated helps Macmillan continue their incredible work! Thank you.

LENDING LIBRARY

We’re delighted to announce that our Lending Library will be back in action from next Monday! This gives pupils the chance to choose an additional book from our class libraries to take home, alongside their usual home reading book. It’s a fantastic way to nurture a love of reading and share stories together as a family.

Pupils will bring their chosen book home on Monday, and then from Monday 22nd September, the Lending Library will officially begin its regular swapping routine:

• Dosbarth Coch & Dosbarth Melyn: From Monday 22nd, Pupils can swap their books at the end of the school day, accompanied by parents/carers. (Pupils who travel by school bus will swap their books during the school day.)

• Dosbarth Gwyrdd & Dosbarth Glas: Pupils will swap their books during lunchtime. 

We hope our pupils will once again enjoy exploring a wide range of stories and books — perfect for reading together at home!

Thank you for your continued support.

Welcome Back to School!

Dear Parents and Carers,

We hope you all had a wonderful summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the new school year. It’s lovely to see the children back in school, full of energy and excitement for the term ahead! We’re looking forward to a fantastic Autumn Term filled with learning, creativity, and fun. As always, we value your continued support and partnership in helping your child thrive.

Attached to this message is our newsletter for the term, which includes key dates, curriculum highlights, and important information to help you stay informed and involved.

If you have any questions or need anything, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

I look forward to continuing to work with you this year!

Mr. Morgan

Supporting Great Attendance at School

At our school, we believe that strong attendance is key to successful learning. Being in school every day helps your child build confidence, stay on track with their learning, and feel part of the school community. To support and encourage good attendance, we’ve put several positive initiatives in place:

• Attendance Target:- Our whole-school attendance target this year is 95%. With your support, we’re aiming to help every child reach this goal by attending school regularly and punctually.
• Home Attendance Trackers:- Starting Monday, we’ll be sending home 'Home Attendance Tracker' booklets. These are a simple and helpful way for families to keep track of their child’s attendance and see how much time they’ve spent in school or missed. You can also track y our child's current attendance on the app or by contacting the school office. 
• Attendance Reward Cards:- Every pupil at school has an attendance sticker card to celebrate their commitment to coming to school. Pupils earn one sticker for every full week of attendance. Once they collect 10 stickers, they’ll get to visit our ‘Siop Bedlinog’ and choose a special prize!
• Class Attendance Competition:- Each week in our celebration assembly, we announce the class with the highest attendance. The winning class enjoys an extra 10-minute break on Friday afternoon — a fun reward for working together to be in school.
• Termly Attendance Celebrations:- At the end of each term, we hold a special attendance assembly to recognise and celebrate pupils with excellent attendance. It’s a great way to highlight their effort and commitment.

If your child needs to miss school for any reason, please just let us know as soon as you can — either through the school app or by contacting the school office. Likewise, if your child has a medical appointment, we kindly ask for any supporting evidence where possible. And if you're thinking about booking a holiday during term time, you’ll find all the relevant information on our school website.

We truly appreciate your support in helping your child attend school every day. Together, we can make this year a successful and rewarding one for all our learners.

Thank you!

It’s time for our pupils to make their voices heard! On Monday 15th September, we’ll be holding our School Senedd Elections — an exciting opportunity for pupils to vote for their representatives in our Pupil Voice School Council.

This event is all about:

• 🗣️ Empowering pupils to take an active role in school life

• 🏫 Choosing leaders who will represent their peers and help shape our school community

• 💡 Encouraging ideas, responsibility, and teamwork

Candidates will have the chance to share their vision and ideas ahead of the vote, and every pupil will be invited to cast their ballot.

Let’s celebrate democracy in action and support our future change makers!

We’re thrilled to announce our Year 6 Transition Day at Afon Taf High School — a fantastic opportunity for pupils to experience life at their future secondary school!

This special day is designed to:

• 🏫 Help pupils get familiar with the school environment

• 👋 Meet key staff and future classmates

• 📚 Take part in fun, engaging lessons and activities

• 😊 Build confidence and ease any worries about the move to Year 7

Pupils should come dressed in their uniform ready to explore, learn, and enjoy a taste of what’s to come. It’s a big step — and we’re here to make it exciting, supportive, and memorable!

The open evening for Parents will take place in the evening. Time TBC.

We warmly invite all parents and carers of pupils in Reception to join us for an informative session about our phonics program, Read Write Inc. — the approach we use to help children become confident, fluent readers.

During the session, you’ll:

• 🧠 Learn how Read Write Inc. supports early reading and writing

• 🔤 Explore the sounds and strategies your child is learning

• 🏠 Discover ways you can support phonics learning at home

• ❓ Ask questions and see resources in action

This is a great opportunity to understand how we teach phonics and how you can be part of your child’s reading journey. We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re excited to host a series of Storytelling Workshops for pupils — a chance to dive into the magical world of stories and discover the power of words, voice, and imagination.

🎤 Led by experienced storytellers, these interactive sessions will:

• ✨ Bring tales to life through voice, movement, and expression

• 📝 Encourage pupils to create and share their own stories

• 🎭 Build confidence in speaking, listening, and performing

• 🌍 Explore stories from different cultures and traditions

Whether your child loves spinning wild adventures or simply enjoys listening to a good tale, these workshops are designed to inspire creativity and celebrate the joy of storytelling.

Let the stories begin!

We will be holding our annual flu vaccination session for all eligible pupils across the school. This important public health initiative helps protect children, families, and the wider community from seasonal flu.

The vaccinations will be:

• ✅ Administered by trained NHS healthcare professionals

• 🕒 Carried out during the school day in a safe and calm environment

• 📄 Available only to pupils with completed consent forms

Parents and carers will receive full information in advance, including details on how to provide consent and what to expect.

Thank you for supporting this vital health initiative — helping us keep our school community safe and well.