December Newsletter

Dear Parents,

We have reached the end of another very busy and productive term in school. The children have worked hard and have experienced and enjoyed a range of activities. They have benefited enormously from these experiences and have developed new skills and grown in confidence and independence.

Christmas Concerts

The children excelled in their Christmas concerts. We are so proud of them! A HUGE THANK YOU to Mrs Cooper, Mr Phillips and Mr Cornelius for helping us with the music.  Photographs of the children performing can be seen in our Latest News posts.

Christmas Fayre

A BIG thank you to the P.T.A. committee for organising and running the Christmas Fayre last Friday. Once again it was a huge success! We will let you know how much was raised at the beginning of next term. Thank you to everyone for your support!

Christmas Parties

The children thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas parties on Wednesday and Thursday this week.  Father Christmas visited the infants and all the children enjoyed dancing in the discos. All of the children have received a present from Father Christmas.

Christmas Pantomime

Our Christmas Pantomime came to school this week. The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the production of ‘Cinderella’.

Nursery visit to Father Christmas

On Wednesday the Nursery children had an exciting day out visiting Father Christmas at the Celtic Manor. All of the children had a lovely time!

Year 5 & Year 6 visit to the Eden Centre

On Thursday Year 5 and Year 6 visited the Eden Centre to take part in a LEGO workshop. The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop which developed their Numeracy skills through engaging activities.

Applications for Reception and Nursery 2016

The closing date for applications for Reception 2016 is 8th January 2016. Applications for nursery provision in Newport will open 8th January 2016. Go to www.newport.gov.uk/schooladmissions and follow the instructions.

Healthy Living

The week we return to school after the holidays is our designated Healthy Living Week! I’m sure after the Christmas festivities we’ll all be looking to eat healthily and take more exercise! During our first week back, as a whole school we will be focusing on fitness and what constitutes a healthy, balanced diet.

Snow

We have been fortunate this term to have escaped any snow. Hopefully this will continue next term but in the event of heavy snowfall the following will apply:

  • A risk assessment will be carried out by the Head Teacher. This will involve assessing the school site for health and safety risks to both children and staff
  • If a decision to close school to children is made, a notice will be put on the school website by 8am
  • The Local Authority will also be contacted and school will be added to the Newport City Council website for school closures
  • If you are unsure about whether we are open or closed please telephone the school

NB:  Every attempt will be made to keep school open but obviously the health and safety of the children and staff must come first.

Dinner Orders

Orders and money for dinners required week beginning Monday 11th January need to be in on Monday 4th January.

 

Thank you for all your support again this term. The partnership between home and school is vital if the children are to flourish, to reach their full potential and if we are to continue to strive towards our vision to be a ‘Centre of Excellence’.

 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i bawb.

 

C. Jackson Headteacher and Staff.

 

Reminder:  School reopens on MONDAY 4th JANUARY 2016

Diary Dates for next term will be in the first newsletter back.

 

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