The Newsletter is published every Friday - it may also be updated during the week - you can also check our Facebook page for updates
Page last updated 22-12-23
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Jan 8th - First day of term
Feb 19th 2024 - INSET Day
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
May 24th 2024 - INSET Day
July 19th 2024 - INSET Day
Menu Changes
Change to menu week beginning 8.1.23 - Monday - no egg with Cowboy Brunch, mousse for pudding. Thursday – yoghurt for pudding
Raffle
Our Christmas Chocolate Raffle raised £787.24! A very big thank you to all those who bought tickets & to Mr Young who arranged the purchase of the chocolates & made a large donation himself.
Christmas Disco
A big thank you to the Friends of Holy Name School who organised and ran two fantastic Christmas Disco's this week. The Friends have organised and supported several events this year, if any parents/carers would like to join there will be a meeting in the new year to plan future events - everyone is welcome.
Return to School
We will return to school on Monday 8th January, we look forward to welcoming everyone back after the Christmas Holiday.
Under 5's sessions
Next term Mrs Beavis will be starting Under 5's sessions on Friday mornings. All parents/carers, babies and toddlers are welcome to join us. Sessions will start at 9:30 in the hall, feel free to drop in between 9:30-11:00. There will be tea, biscuits, craft, stories, rhymes and lots of fun. Please share the poster with anyone you think might be interested.
WOW – the walk to school challenge
This starts in January. This is an exciting behaviour-change initiative to encourage more children and their families to walk to school. Please see letter attached here for further details.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Dec 20th - Trip to Theatr Gwaun
Dec 21st - Final Mass of the Autumn Term, 10 am - everyone is welcome
Dec 21st Christmas Dinner - information below
Dec 21st - After school Christmas Disco - see information below
Dec 22nd - Christmas Jumper day - Last day of term
Jan 8th - First day of term
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
May 24th 2024 - INSET Day
July 19th 2024 - INSET Day
Food Bank
Many thanks for all your donations for the Pembrokeshire Food Bank, we will take our last collection up to Bethel Chapel on Thursday 21st December for their Christmas collection. Any donations, no matter how small, of dried food, tins, cereals and toiletries will be greatly received. Diolch yn fawr.
Christmas Disco.
The Friends of the School are organising a disco on Thursday 21st Dec. Reception, Yr 1 and Yr 2 pupils disco will start at 5pm, end at 5:45. The disco for Yr3,4, 5 and 6 will start at 6pm, end at 6:45. The disco costs £3, this includes entry, bag of sweets, drink, festival glitter, nail varnish, Christmas tattoo, face paint. The children will not need to bring any other money with them. No mobile phones at the disco, if your child has a phone with them they will need to give it to Mrs Davies or Mrs Beavis for safekeeping.
Christmas Dinner
Reminder Christmas Dinner will be on Thursday 21st Dec
Change to menu
On Wednesday 20th Dec there is a change to the dinner menu, there will Christmas Party food - Sausage and chips, Vegetarian sausage and chips.
Christmas Jumper Day
On Friday 22nd Dec - the last day of term - pupils can wear Christmas jumpers/own clothes.
End of Term Mass
Our final Mass of the term will be at 10am in the Church on Thursday 21st Dec, everyone is welcome to join us.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Dec 11th - First Experience Concert at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
Dec 11th - Class 5 visit St Teresa's
Dec 12th, 13th, 14th - Christmas plays - more information below
Dec 20th - Trip to Theatr Gwaun
Dec 21st - Final Mass of the Autumn Term, 10 am - everyone is welcome
Dec 21st Christmas Dinner - information below
Dec 21st - After school Christmas Disco
Dec 22nd - Christmas Jumper day - Last day of term
Jan 8th - First day of term
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
May 24th 2024 - INSET Day
July 19th 2024 - INSET Day
Christmas Plays info
We are looking forward to welcoming you to watch our plays next week. The doors will open 20 minutes before the plays start - we are unable to reserve seats.
For the evening performance doors will open at 5.40pm for pupils and audience to arrive - please do not drive onto the playground - the gates at the front and rear of the school will be open for pedestrian access - could pupils please wear clothes that are easy for them to change.
Seatbelt safety
Reminder to please ensure your children are seated in an age appropriate car seat & wear a seatbelt. Safety Poster
Grand Christmas Chocolate Raffle
Raffle tickets have been sent home. All funds raised will be used to develop outdoor learning opportunities for the pupils. If you want extra tickets please ask Mrs Dowling. The raffle will be drawn during the last week of term.
First Holy Communion
There will be no First Holy Communion preparation classes until next term. Mrs Kplomedo will share the start date in the New Year.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Dec 4th - C4&5 visit YBG to see production of Joseph
Dec 8th - Mass 10am Holy Name Church , all are welcome to join us
Dec 11th - First Experience Concert at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
Dec 12th, 13th, 14th - Christmas plays - more information below
Dec 20th - Trip to Theatr Gwaun
Dec 21st - Final Mass of the Autumn Term, 10 am - everyone is welcome
Dec 21st Christmas Dinner - information below
Dec 21st - After school Christmas Disco
Dec 22nd - Christmas Jumper day - Last day of term
Jan 8th - First day of term
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Classes 2 and 3 will be leading the mass in the church on Friday morning at 10am for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. All are welcome to join us.
Christmas Dinner
https://forms.office.com/e/PtCZJW5U7U - Please complete form regarding Christmas Dinner by 8.12.23.
Grand Christmas Chocolate Raffle
Raffle tickets have been sent home today. All funds raised will be used to develop outdoor learning opportunities for the pupils. If you want extra tickets please ask Mrs Dowling. The raffle will be drawn during the last week of term.
Christmas Film.
On Wednesday 20th Dec we will be taking the whole school to see the film Wish as part our Christmas celebrations. We like this to be a surprise for the children so would appreciate your support in keeping the surprise element but wanted to let all parents know in case you are making plans to take the children to see the film yourselves.
Christmas Gifts
As Christmas approaches we are always overwhelmed by your kindness in sending in gifts for staff - this year however, we are asking that gifts are not sent in. If you wish to send something in staff would be delighted if families could send in a small donation to the food bank instead.
Help
If anyone has any spare Christmas cards that Class Two could use to practise scissor skills we would appreciate them. Please can you collect the card board tubes from Kitchen rolls too.
Christmas Plays
There are still tickets available for all performances apart from Wednesday evening. Please see Mrs Dowling if you would like additional tickets.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Nov 25th Choir singing at Light Night
Nov 28th - Flu Vaccine mop up
Dec 11th - First Experience Concert at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
Dec 12th, 13th, 14th - Christmas plays - more information below
Dec 21st - After school Christmas Disco
Dec 22nd - Christmas Jumper day - Last day of term
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
Clubs
All clubs have now finished for the term.
First Holy Communion preparations will continue to run on Wednesday after school.
Tuesday, November 28th, Flu Vaccine
School Nurses are coming in for the catch up for those that missed it on the first session please let Mrs Dowling know on Monday if you do not want your child to have it or if they have had it somewhere else .
Christmas Plays
Please follow the link here for all the dates, times and how to purchase tickets for the Christmas Plays.
Class teachers will send information about costumes next week via Marvellous Me. Wherever possible classes will be asking for minimal items from home such as leggings or t-shirts so please do not feel that you have to buy anything special for costumes.
Light Night Reminder
Children from Classes 4 and 5 will be singing at Light Night on Saturday 25th Nov. Please can they meet staff at 5:10pm by the Christmas Tree on the Golden Mile. They do not need to wear school uniform but will need a warm coat. They will be singing for approximately 15 minutes so parents will need to stay to collect them when they have finished singing.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Nov 22nd - Year 6 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
Nov 25th Choir singing at Light Night
Dec 11th - First Experience Concert at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
Dec 12th, 13th, 14th - Christmas plays - more information to follow
Dec 21st - After school Christmas Disco
Dec 22nd - Christmas Jumper day - Last day of term
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
Clubs
Aplogies but there will be no JRSO club on Monday as there will be Class 2 parents evening. There will be no Criw Cymraeg or Mini Criw Cymraeg on Monday. There will be no coding club on Wednesday.
Eco Club
If you have any spare kitchen roll cardboard tubes please could you donate them to Eco Club by Thursday please. Sorry we cannot accept toilet roll tubes.
Light Night
Children from Classes 4 and 5 will be singing at Light Night on Saturday 25th Nov. Please can they meet staff at 5:10pm by the Christmas Tree on the Golden Mile. They do not need to wear school uniform but will need a warm coat. They will be singing for approximately 15 minutes so parents will need to stay to collect them when they have finished singing.
The Friends of Holy Name will be running a stall in the Town Hall on the night too with Marshmallow snowmen, lucky dip, cakes and glitter tattoos all available.
Children In Need
Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising, we have raised £221 - diolch yn fawr iawn.
Class 4 Trip reminder
Class 4 are going on a trip on Tuesday 21st November '23
Reminder - pupils will be going out walking and will need wet weather gear.
First Experience - Parents of Pupil's in Class 4
Class 4 will be taking part in the Cluster Celebration Performance at Ysgol Bro Gwaun on Monday 11th December. Please could you complete the form to indicate if you will be attending the performance so I can pass on the approximate number of parents/guardians hoping to attend. You will need to arrive at Ysgol Bro Gwaun by 1:15pm for a 1:30pm prompt start.
Please click here or scan the QR code below to access the Form.
Please complete the Form as soon as possible.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Nov 13th - Odd Socks Day - information below
Nov 16th - Enrolment Mass, 10am - all are welcome to join us in the church
Nov 17th - Children In Need Day - information below
Nov 22nd - Year 6 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
Nov 25th Choir singing at Light Night
Dec 11th - First Experience Concert at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
Dec 12th, 13th, 14th - Christmas plays - more information to follow
Dec 21st - After school Christmas Disco
Dec 22nd - Christmas Jumper day - Last day of term
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
Clubs
Clubs return this week. Mini Criw Cymraeg will join with Club Cymraeg Rhieni on Thursday this week.
First Holy Communion preparations will begin this week on Wednesday 15th November. The enrolment our first holy Communion candidates will take place during our school mass this week on Thursday 16th November.
Odd Socks Day.
On Monday 13th November we will taking part in Odd Socks Day to mark the start of anti-bullying week. Children can wear odd socks to join together to show that it's okay to be different and to stand up against bullying and discrimination.
Children In Need.
On Friday 17th November everyone can wear their own clothes to school for a donation when we take part in Children In Need day. Spotty clothes can be worn but please don't feel that you have to buy anything special. Please use our JustGiving link here to donate.
Bereavement Services
Work is currently underway to improve and develop the bereavement services that children in Wales can access.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-Q6rnV_9LxD2gHDOQ8lMU4nsQno9WfozDPKEUE6I3OQ/edit
Please see our Google Survey to share with the children at your school who you think might like their voices heard. The voice of any child, bereaved or not, is valid in this exercise.
Feedback from this survey will make a difference and help to inform the Welsh Government Children’s Bereavement Pathway which is currently being written with the aim of improving access to bereavement support in Wales and shaping current and future services available to children. It is important that we have the voices of children in Wales to do this.
For further information about Sandy Bear, please do take a look at our website or get in touch.
Diolch yn fawr / Thanks for your help with this.
Flu Vaccination
School Nurses are visiting school next week to vaccinate all those pupils that have given consent. If for any reason you do not now want your child to receive the vaccine please contact Mrs Dowling and let her know prior to the start of the day.
Headlice
Head lice are very common in young children and their families. They do not have anything to do with dirty hair and are picked up by head-to-head contact. Please check your child's hair regularly and treat head lice as soon as you spot them.
Year 6 Transition Day - Ysgol Bro Gwaun, 22.11.23 - information has been shared via Marvellous Me and hard copies will come home today.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Nov 6th & 7th - Parents Evening
Nov 9th - INSET Day.
Nov 10th - Class 5 attending Remembrance Service at St Mary's Church
Nov 13th - Odd Socks Day - information below
Nov 17th - Children In Need Day - information below
Nov 21st - Class 4 Trip to Oriel y Parc, St Davids
Nov 22nd - Year 6 Transition Day Ysgol Bro Gwaun
Dec 11th - First Experience Concert at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
News
Clubs
There will be no clubs after school week beginning Nov 6th either due to Parents Evenings and INSET. Clubs will begin again on Monday 13th Nov and will run for three weeks. The final week of clubs for this term will be week beginning 27th Nov. We will hold our first Communion preparation session on Wednesday 15th November.
Annual report to Parents
Please click here to read the report from the Governing Body
Scholastic Book Club
Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! Go to https://schools.scholastic.co.uk/holy-name/digital-book-club to browse the latest books and order online. For every £1 you spend on this month’s Book Club, our school will earn 20p in Scholastic Rewards.
Please place your order online by November 5th, 2023.
Friends of Holy Name School
There will be a meeting of the Friends in the school hall at 2:30pm on Tuesday 7th Nov to discuss future fundraising ideas and events. All are welcome. If you are unable to attend but would like to help at future events or have ideas to share please contact Mrs Beavis.
Autumn Fayre
Thank you so much to everyone who supported our Autumn Fayre this week. We raised £853 which is a fantastic amount and will be used to help develop our outdoor learning opportunities. A big thank you to the Friends of Holy Name School for their support in organising the Fayre. Click here to see a list of the raffle winnners.
Breakfast Club
Reminder that the doors are open for children to arrive at breakfast club between 8am and 8:15am.
Odd Socks Day.
On Monday 13th November we will taking part in Odd Socks Day to mark the start of anti-bullying week. Children can wear odd socks to join together to show that it's okay to be different and to stand up against bullying and discrimination.
Children In Need.
On Friday 17th November everyone can wear their own clothes to school for a donation when we take part in Children In Need day. Spotty clothes can be worn but please don't feel that you have to buy anything special. All donations will be sent to the Children In Need charity.
INSET Day
Reminder school will be closed to pupils on Thursday 9th Nov for INSET.
Multi Sport Club.
Sport Pembrokeshire have an exciting opportunity for pupils in years 5 and 6 in the Fishguard Cluster! A free multi-sport club will be starting after half term in Ysgol Glannau Gwaun. This will be open to any year 5 and 6 pupils.
It’s a brilliant opportunity for children to participate in a wide range of sport, to try new activities and to develop their skills.
Where: Ysgol Glannau Gwaun
When: Tuesday (Starting 7th November)
Time: 4.15pm-5pm
The registration links are below.
https://forms.gle/hXwnntL6rqFhe2Ra8
https://forms.gle/2Psy8C1bPBureRCj9
It must be noted that places are limited, therefore, registering is essential.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Oct 24th Harvest Festival in the Church at 2pm - All are welcome to join us
Oct 25th Bags of Books celebration - More information below
Oct 25th Autumn Fayre - 3:15pm - School Hall
Nov 6th & 7th - Parents Evening
Nov 9th - INSET Day.
Nov 10th - Class 5 attending Remembrance Service at St Mary's Church
Nov 17th - Children In Need Day - more information to follow
Dec 11th - First Experience Concert at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
News
Bags of Books
There will a selection of books that have been kindly donated to school attached to the Astro Turf fence on Wednesday 25th October during the morning. These are available to anyone who would like to come and choose one throughout the day.
Harvest Celebration
Our Harvest Celebration will be in the Church on Tuesday 24th October at 2pm. All are welcome to join us.
Harvest donations
We are continuing our support for Pembrokeshire Food Bank which is part of the Trussell Trust. All items are distributed within Pembrokeshire and our donations have helped many people. If you would like to donate as part of our Harvest celebration week dried food, tins, cereals and all toiletries will be gratefully received.
Harvest Fayre
Our Harvest Fayre will be in the Hall on Wednesday 25th October, 3:15pm start. There will be delicious cakes, raffle, lucky dip, glitter tattoos and enterprise stalls selling items made by the children from all classes. Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun filled celebration.
Donations of cakes for the cake stall can be sent into school on Wednesday morning.
Clubs
Apologies but there will be no clubs at all after school next week. There will be no clubs after school week beginning Nov 6th either due to Parents Evenings and INSET.
Get help with School costs.
The Welsh Government is offering help with school costs – find out about the support your child may be eligible for, as well as additional funding available for their school. Follow the link here to find out more information.
Parents Evenings
Parents Evenings will take place on November 6th and November 7th - bookings can be made by following this link . Please note you need to use the drop down menu to select the correct Class - if you do not select a class you will be assigned to any member of staff.
Due to staff absence meetings for parents of Class 2 will be scheduled for WB November 20th - we will share a booking link after half term.
Catholic Social Teaching
We have implemented a timetable of Catholic Social Teaching principles this year. We have started learning about 'A Preferential Option for the Poor' with Poppy the Popokotea. Find out more about CST on our faith life website.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Oct 23rd - Oct 27th - Autumn Celebration Week
Oct 24th Harvest Festival in the Church - All are welcome to join us
Oct 25th Bags of Books celebration - More information to follow
Oct 25th Autumn Fayre - 3:15pm - School Hall
Nov 6th & 7th - Parents Evening
Nov 9th - INSET Day.
Nov 17th - Children In Need Day - more information to follow
Dec 11th - First Experience Concert at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
News
Marvellous Me
Unfortunately notifications on Marvellous Me are not working. We have asked their IT department to fix this. In the meantime please could we ask that you check the app regularly to see if we have sent any messages. You can also check our Facebook Page for reminders.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club will begin on Monday - if you completed the form shared last week your child/ren have places reserved. There is a cost of £1 per day - pupils can be dropped off at the hall door between 8am and 8.15am. There will be a choice of cereal or toast for breakfast.
If you have not requested a place in Breakfast Club but need one at any future date please speak to Mrs Dowling who will see if there are any spaces available. Attendance at Breakfast Club is dependent upon acceptable behaviour.
Thank you to all the staff who have worked hard to support us in starting a Breakfast Club.
First Holy Communion
Preparations will be held after school on Wednesdays, starting after half term. The first session will be on Wednesday 8th November. If you would like your child (Year 3 and above) to receive the sacraments of reconciliation and Eucharist but have not yet completed the following form, please do so as soon as possible. https://forms.gle/28yS4ygUuwRWSbUN8
Secondary School Application Letter
These have been sent to Year 6 pupils this week. A copy of the letter is here. Applications need to be completed by 20th December.
Fit and Fed
The Fit and Fed scheme is running again. Please click on the link to see the information in the posters
Here are the registration links:
Milford Monday 30th October
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ExYzOBP77bc9n3ZhpaPLaLQC2LP_Q_Lgpce_7KMUPHc/edit
HHVCS ALN session Tuesday 31st October
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swLGv9BYC_zi15FG-8ij3ZnTuOtyFs9fE63uu2EyzI/edit
Clubs
Apologies but there will be no JRSO club after school on Monday or Eco Club on Thursday.
Flu Vaccine Forms
If you have not done so already please return ASAP.
Lost property
There are a large number of school jumpers in lost property. They do not have names in so we are unable to reunite them with their owners. If they are not claimed on Monday we will be recycling them.
Winter Menu
The new menu is here. It starts on 6.11.23
Autumn Fayre
We are continuing to prepare for our Autumn Fayre.
We will be having a cake stall in the Autumn Fayre on Wednesday 25th October so would really appreciate donations of cakes to sell. Please label the flavour of the cake and if possible, label allergens. If in doubt, label the ingredients. Details of when and where to drop them off will be shared closer to the time.
If anyone would like a table to sell their own crafts please contact school. Please share with anyone else who you think might like a stall. Tables are available for £10.
The Friends of Holy Name School will be running a Water and Wine stall – Any donations of empty screw top wine bottles and full bottles of wine would be gratefully received.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Oct 12th - School Photos
Oct 13th Diwrnod Shwmae - Shwmae Day
Oct 23rd - Oct 27th - Autumn Celebration Week
Oct 25th Autumn Fayre - 3:15pm - School Hall
Nov 6th & 7th - Parents Evening - information below.
Nov 9th - INSET Day.
Nov 17th - Children In Need Day - more information to follow
Dec 11th - First Experience Concert at Ysgol Bro Gwaun.
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
News
Autumn Fayre
We are delighted to be holding an Autumn Fayre this year - information on the poster here
As per the Marvellous Me message, we will be having a cake stall in the Autumn Fayre on Wednesday 25th October so would really appreciate donations of cakes to sell. Please label the flavour of the cake and if possible, label allergens. If in doubt, label the ingredients. Details of when and where to drop them off will be shared closer to the time.
We would also appreciate donations of any spare party bag toys/small items to use for the lucky dip.
If anyone would like a table to sell their own crafts please contact school. Please share with anyone else who you think might like a stall. Tables are available for £10.
The Friends of Holy Name School will be running a Water and Wine stall – Any donations of empty screw top wine bottles and full bottles of wine would be gratefully received.
The Friends are kindly organising more stalls, so please speak to them if you can offer assistance.
We are also looking for any volunteers to help with face painting on the night too. Please let Mrs Beavis or Mrs Squelch know if you can help with this.
Each class will be selling their own Autumn crafts for a small fee as part of an Enterprise project. Your child's item will be clearly labelled.
First Music Experience
As part of the First Experience programme that Class 4 are involved in, there will be a Celebration Performance which will be held at Ysgol Bro Gwaun on Monday December 11th.
Pupils will be going down to Ysgol Bro Gwaun by 10.00 am to rehearse with the other schools involved and the performance will begin at 1.30pm and end at 2.15pm. Parents/carers are invited to attend the afternoon performance.
Pupils will need a packed lunch on this day. Forms to order lunches will be sent home closer to the date.
Last year's Celebration Performance at Ysgol Bro Gwaun was a huge success and certainly a highlight of the First Experience for the children involved.
Parents' Evenings
There will be an opportunity for you to meet with your child's class teacher on November 6th and 7th - links to book appointments will be shared closer to the date
JRSO Club
Apologies but there will be no JRSO club after school on Monday 9th Oct.
Criw Cyw
Children in Reception and Yr 1 last year were filmed for Criw Cyw during the summer term, we have just heard that they will feature in the episode on Saturday 21st October.
Headlice
Head lice are very common in young children and their families. They do not have anything to do with dirty hair and are picked up by head-to-head contact. Please check your child's hair regularly and treat head lice as soon as you spot them.
Bluestone Family & Individual photos
The photographer will be in school on Thursday 12th October. Families with siblings not in Holy Name can arrive for group photos from 8.30a.m in the hall.
PE
There has been a slight change to PE for some classes. From now on children will need to wear PE kit to school on the following days.
Mon - Classes 1,2,3,5
Tues - Classes 1,2,4,5 (swimming kit for C5)
Thurs - Classes 3, 4
Fri - Class 1
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club will start on October 16th, Information will be sent later today via Marvellous Me to confirm or request a place.
Diwrnod Shwmae
On Friday October 13th we are celebrating Diwrnod Shwmae - Shwmae Day. Everyone can wear red, white and green clothes as part of our celebrations.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Sept 30th Blessing of Pets - outside Holy Name Church 11am
Oct 4th - Yr 6 b.ethical & health day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun, letters have been sent home
Oct 6th 10am School Mass - Feast of St Francis - everyone is welcome
Oct 23rd - Oct 27th - Autumn Celebration Week - more information to follow
Nov 6th & 7th - Parents Evening - more information to follow.
Nov 9th - INSET Day.
May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass
News
Virtual Parent Network Meeting
Follow the link here to find out more about the Virtual Parent Network Meeting run by Parent Partnership Service - Parenting Scripts for parents of children with Additional Learning Needs.
Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist
If you would like your child (Year 3 – 6 pupils only) to receive the sacraments of reconciliation and Eucharist during this academic year, please complete the following form: here
The First Holy Communion mass will take place on Sunday 12th May 2024.
Blessing of Pets
Father Richard will be holding a liturgy for the Blessing of Pets. If you would like to have any pets blessed please assemble with them outside the Church on Saturday September 30th at 11am.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Sept 27th Friends of the School meeting - all parents/carers are welcome, join us in the Hall at 2:30pm to help plan future fundraising events.
Oct 4th - Yr 6 b.ethical & health day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun, letters have been sent home
Oct 6th 10am School Mass - Feast of St Francis - everyone is welcome
Oct 23rd - Oct 27th - Autumn Celebration Week - more information to follow
Nov 6th & 7th - Parents Evening - more information to follow.
Nov 9th - INSET Day.
News
Pembrokeshire Food Bank
We are still collecting dried food, tins, cereals and all toiletries for Pembrokeshire Food Bank which is part of the Trussell Trust. All items are distributed within Pembrokeshire and our donations have helped many people.
Gardening Club
If anyone has any spare spring bulbs, Gardening Club would put them to good use within our grounds. Thank you in advance, Mrs Squelch.
After School Clubs
Clubs will start from next week. Please see previous Marvellous Me post for more information.
Ar Ymyl y Tir 2023 On Land’s Edge Festival at Theatr Gwaun
As part of the Festival this year there are two activities aimed at children - a puppet show followed by a puppet making workshop. The full details can be seen using the links below and the full festival details are available at https://onlandsedge.co.uk
Sunday 24th at 2:00pm - Sea Legs Puppet Theatre present Edward Lear’s Dream: https://theatrgwaun.com/production/sea-legs-puppet-theatre-present-edward-lears-dream/
Sunday 24th at 3:30pm – A Flight of Fancy Puppet Making Workshop - https://theatrgwaun.com/production/a-flight-of-fancy-puppet-making-workshop/
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Oct 6th 10am School Mass - Feast of St Francis - everyone is welcome
Oct 23rd - Oct 27th - Autumn Celebration Week - more information to follow
Nov 6th & 7th - Parents Evening - more information to follow.
Nov 9th - INSET Day.
News
Link to application for eFSM
Follow the link below to apply for eFSM.
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/school-meals/free-school-meals-and-primary
Meet the Teacher
It was lovely to see some of our parents at the Meet the Teacher sessions earlier this week. For those parents who were unable to attend the sessions please follow the links below.
Class 1 September 2023 information
Class 2 September 2023 Information
Class 3 September 2023 information
Class 4 September 2023 information
Class 5 September 2023 Information
Follow the link below to find out more about the topics each class will be focusing on this term. If you are able to help with our topic in any way by sharing your expertise or ideas we would love to hear from you. Please complete the form in the link.
Friends of the School
The Friends of the School will be running a Lucky Dip stall during one of our Autumn Celebration Week events. If you have any leftover small items from birthday party goody bags e.g, bubbles, snap bands, mini colouring books, etc they would be very grateful for any donations. Please drop them into school. Diolch.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Sept 11th - Meet the Teacher - 3:30 pm & 3:45 pm.
Sept 14th - Friends of the School Meeting - all are welcome, join us in the Hall at 3:30pm to help plan future fundraising events.
Sept 15th - Start of the Academic year Mass 10 am - all are welcome.
Oct 23rd - Oct 27th - Autumn Celebration Week - more information to follow.
Nov 6th & 7th - Parents Evening - more information to follow.
Nov 9th - INSET Day.
News
INSET Day
School will be closed to pupils for an INSET day on November 9th.
ASD Family Help
Follow the link here to find out about forthcoming events planned by ASD Family Help team.
Pupil Update Form
IMPORTANT Please can all parents complete the pupil update form sent via MarvellousMe.
After School Clubs
More information about the clubs can be found here
Clubs begin on the week beginning 25th September:
Monday
JRSO (year 5 and 6)
Criw Cymraeg
Mini Criw Cymraeg - Reception, Yr 1 & 2
Wednesday
Mini Vinnies (Years 5 and 6 Please complete this form to express your interest in this club)
Code Club Wednesday
Thursday
Welsh club for children
Clwb Cymraeg Rhieni - Welsh Club for parents
Eco Years 3-6.
All clubs will run after school and all will end at 4pm.
Support for low income families.
Families on low incomes will not be affected by the introduction of universal free school meals. You will still be able to receive free school meals and other essentials, such as help with uniform, sports kit and stationery (PDG Access Grant). This grant not only entitles you to funding to support your child but also enables the school to access funding to further support them while they are in our school.
If your child is starting school or your circumstances have changed and you are in receipt of a qualifying benefit, you must still apply for Free School Meals (eFSM) to access other funding.
Qualifying benefits - Income Support, Income based Jobseekers Allowance ( Contribution based Jobseekers allowance does not qualify), Guarantee element of State Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit only, with an annual household income under £16,190, Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, Income related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit.
Outdoor Clothes
Classes 1, 2 and 3. If you have not done so, please could you return your child's waterproof clothing and shoes. Please ensure these are clearly labelled.
Nut Free School Policy
We are a Nut-Free school. This is to protect children who have allergies to nuts
Our “Nut-Free Policy” means that the following items should not be brought into school:
Packs of nuts
Peanut butter or Nutella sandwiches
Fruit and cereal bars that contain nuts
Chocolate bars or sweets that contain nuts, including those with nut spread inside
Sesame seed rolls (children allergic to nuts may also have a severe reaction to sesame)
Cakes made with nuts
Any home cooked meals for packed lunches that are made from nuts
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Millie G Class 5, she entered the Children's Festival short story competition (advertised through Google Classroom) and won her age category. She received her prize from the Children's Laureate for Wales, Connor Allen.
PE
PE sessions will start next week. Pupils wear PE kit to school . PE times are as follow -
Class 1 - Monday & Tuesday
Class 2 - Monday & Tuesday
Class 3 - Monday & Wednesday
Class 4 - Monday & Tuesday
Class 5 - Tuesday & Wednesday. Class 5 will need swimming kit on Tuesday.
Uniform
PE Kit is either a school PE t-shirt or a plain red t-shirt, black shorts or joggers. Black leggings can be worn for PE but should only be worn on PE days, they are not part of our normal uniform. Nike Pro style shorts are not part of our school PE kit.
Shorts worn on non PE days should be grey, tailored style not sports shorts.
Long hair needs to be tied back by all pupils.
Diary dates(new or updated items are in red)