News Update – 6th September ’24
6 Sept 2024
WELCOME BACK
Welcome back to school after the summer holidays. The children have settled quickly into the routines of school life and we are all looking forward to a busy and exciting autumn term.
A special welcome to our new parents and to all the new children who have joined us this year. The Nursery and Reception children are really coping well with their new school and we look forward to working in partnership with you.
PARENTS IN SCHOOL
The partnership between home and school is vital if children are to flourish and reach their full potential. We value the support we receive from parents and encourage your active participation in the full life of the school. Any parents, who are willing to help in school in any way, or who have expertise in particular areas and are willing to share this with us, please contact your child’s class teacher. For safety reasons we will need to carry out police checks on any parents helping out in school.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone for your support and understanding in adhering to the restrictions in place due to the roof replacement. We hope the rain won’t delay the progress being made and look forward to a new school roof!
One of our school rules is that, for health and safety reasons, the children are NOT ALLOWED on the field, the timber trail or up the grass bank at the beginning or the end of the school day. All children must remain with the adult accompanying them during drop-off and pick-up times. We appreciate your support in enforcing this. Thank you!
Please! Please! Do not double park or park too close to the school gates when dropping children off or picking them up. This really does cause us great concern as the safety of the children is at risk.
Also, please take care when walking up and down the school path at the front of the building. Towards the bottom, the path slopes away more steeply so please ensure you do not walk too quickly and you are cautious when exiting school. Please use the handrail provided.
JEWELLERY REMINDER
Can we remind you that for safety reasons the policy of the school is that children are allowed a watch and stud earrings only. Also, children are responsible for their own jewellery and for taking it on and off for P.E. and games. All jewellery must be removed for these sessions.
PTA UPDATE
Glasllwch has an excellent Parent Teacher Association who work very hard to organise events to raise money for our children. All parents are automatically members of the P.T.A. Helping the PTA isn’t just about sparing your money or time, it’s also about contributing your ideas and spreading the word! Please do get involved!
The Annual General Meeting will be held in October (date and time to follow). New members are always very welcome, so come along and join us!
ATTENDANCE
Our target this year is to achieve 96% attendance (to be confirmed by the LA). We can only do this with your support. Good attendance at school is vital if your child is to achieve their full potential. We monitor individual pupil attendance on a regular basis and will contact you if your child’s attendance dips below our target of 96%. It is important all of the children are in school every day to ensure they aren’t missing out on important learning.
UPCOMING DATES
Reception Reading Meeting – Monday 9th September 4:30pm
Year 1 & 2 Reading Meeting – Monday 16th September 4:30pm
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 continued support and co-operation. We look forward to a productive term ahead in which we will continue to strive towards our vision of being a ‘Centre of Excellence’ and to encourage everyone to reach for the stars.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs J. Munslow
Headteacher
