News Update – 13th September ’24

WHOLE SCHOOL ‘CYNEFIN’ PROJECT

During this Autumn Term the children will be engaging in our whole school project – ‘Cynefin’.  The children will experience a wealth of cross-curricular learning opportunities, developing their sense of belonging and their understanding of the people and places around us. They will be immersed in activities to develop their skills and knowledge of the world around them, including the historical, cultural and social place which has and continues to shape our community.

Throughout the term the children will develop an increasing understanding of how the people of Wales interrelate with the rest of the world. They will develop an understanding of the ethnic and cultural diversity within Wales. Combined, these experiences will foster a sense of belonging that can encourage them to contribute positively to their communities; locally, nationally and internationally.

We continue to encourage pupil participation in shaping our curriculum; pupils are involved in generating ideas for learning opportunities and regularly reflect on how they are developing as: ambitious capable learners, healthy confident individuals, ethical informed citizens and enterprising creative contributors. 

We place enormous value on the partnership between home and school and hope that you will work with us to enable your child to achieve their full potential.  If you are able to get involved in our whole school project by sharing your experience or expertise, please do get in touch with your child’s class teacher via our school email address: glasllwch.primary@newportschools.wales

NEWPORT DRAGONS RUGBY TRAINING

This week Year 4 took part in their first rugby training session with Steve from Newport Dragons. The children thoroughly enjoyed the session and were commended for their excellent behaviour. These sessions will take place fortnightly, throughout this academic year, enabling the children to develop their passing, dodging and tackling skills, as well as learning the rules of tag rugby and how to play as a team. A fantastic experience – da iawn pawb!

RECEPTION READING MEETING

A huge thank you to all those parents and carers who attended our Reception Reading Meeting on Monday of this week.  The session provided an opportunity for us to share how we approach the teaching of phonics and how we begin developing early reading skills within school.  We also provided parent/carers with a number of reading resources which can be used at home to support the children when learning to read. The partnership between home and school is vital to ensure children reach their full potential.

NUT ALLERGIES

As a result of having a number of pupils in school with severe nut allergies, we ask that no products with nuts are brought onto the premises or given to children for lunch.

PUNCTUALITY

We ask that all children arrive in plenty of time for the school day. Classroom doors open 8:50am ready for a prompt start at 9am. The school gates close at 9am so entry after this time must be via the School Office. Thank you for your support.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday 16th September – Year 1 & 2 Reading Meeting 4:30pm in the school hall

Thursday 19th September – Year 5/6 Netball Tournament 

Monday 23rd September – Bullies Out peer-mediation training – Playground Pals

Wednesday 25th September – Individual School Photographs

Thursday 26th September – Girls Football Tournament

Friday 27th September – Y1 Guide Dogs visit

Please do visit our school calendar to access diary dates for September and October. We will continue to add dates to the calendar as the website develops.

We thank you for your patience whilst we continue to update the website. If you have any questions in the meantime please do contact the school office via our email: glaslwch.primary@newportschools.wales

Thank you in anticipation of your ongoing support. Wishing you an enjoyable and relaxing weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs J. Munslow

Headteacher