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Page last updated 08-09-23
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Sept 1st INSET Day
Sept 4th First day of the Autumn Term
News
Universal Primary Free School Meals
Universal Primary Free School Meals will extend to all Primary learners as of September 2023. The scheme does not replace Free School Meals for those learners whose parents or guardians are receiving qualifying benefits, which allows them to access other financial support for school costs. UPFSM information
Dinner Menu
When we return the menu will be on week 2, the menu can be found at https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/school-meals/primary-schools-menu - Please note there is a change to the menu change on the first day back - sausage or veggie sausage chips & beans or cheese sandwich.
Raffle
Thank you to everyone who supported the Friends of the School Summer raffle. We raised a grand total of £633. Diolch yn fawr iawn!
Diolch
Thank you to everyone for all your support throughout the last year, all staff really appreciate it. We hope you have a peaceful, relaxing summer break and look forward to welcoming pupils back to school on Monday 4th September.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
July 19th Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 14.00 - families of Y6 are welcome to join us
July 20th End of Year Mass 10am - all are welcome to join us.
July 21st INSET Day
July 24th INSET Day
News
Green Flag Award
Our school was awarded the Green Flag award last week given by Keep Wales Tidy. Pupils and staff have been completing topics about energy; water; our school grounds; healthy living; Global citizenship; waste; litter and bio-diversity.
Reading Books
Please could all school reading books be returned to school this week so that staff can complete a book audit. Thank you.
Reports
Pupil reports are coming home today. Year 2-6 will include Welsh National tests results, further information about these can be found here
Welsh Whisperer
Thank you to everyone who came to support the children in Theatr Gwaun last night. They had a fantastic day working with the Welsh Whisperer in school and it was a brilliant experience performing on stage with him too.
Helo Cyw!
Children in Class 1 and Year 1 enjoyed an afternoon of singing, dancing and games in Welsh with the presenters of Cyw this afternoon. They will feature on forthcoming episodes later this year.
PE changes.
Pupils in Classes 1, 2, 3 & 4 will need to wear PE kit to school on Monday 17th July. PE kit will be needed as normal on Tuesday 18th July for Classes 1,2,4, &5. There will be no PE on Thursday 20th July so pupils will need school uniform not PE kit on that day.
Reminder
Thank you for supporting the school with appropriate uniform throughout the year, we often get comments from visitors about how smart our children look.
Just a quick reminder that 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.
Long hair needs to be tied back by all pupils.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
July 10th - Class 1 Trip to Goodwick Beach
July 13th - Evening Entertainment with The Welsh Whisperer - details below
July 19th Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 14.00 - families of Y6 are welcome to join us
July 20th End of Year Mass 10am
July 21st INSET Day
July 24th INSET Day
News
Potential Residental Trips
We are hoping to run a residential trip for our Year 6 pupils next year (current Year 5) Please complete this form to let us know whether or not your child would be interested. We will need to know your decision by 14/07/23.
We are hoping to run a residential trip for our Year 5 pupils next year. (current Year 4) Please complete this form to let us know whether or not your child would be interested. We will need to know your decision by 14/07/23.
Welsh Whisperer
On Thursday 13th July 2023, pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be taking part in a music writing workshop with the Welsh Whisperer. Following this, they will have the opportunity to perform their song with him at Theatre Gwaun at 6pm.
The event will be open to the community as following the children’s performance, The Welsh Whisperer will be performing a live gig. Tickets for the evening, which will cover the children’s performance and live gig will be as follows:
Adults: £5
Secondary aged pupils: £3
Pupils taking part in performance will not need to pay for tickets and seats will be allocated to these pupils to enjoy the Welsh Whisper performance after.
Please click on the link to book your tickets for the Welsh Whisperer performance at Theatr Gwaun.
Link to purchase tickets for Welsh Whisperer performance
Please could you let us know if your child will be attending the performance by responding to the questionnaire if you haven't already or by letting Mrs Dowling know.
Can you help?
Class 1 are looking for items for our role play area such as old office equipment; telephones, tablets, mobile phones, keyboards etc. We are also looking for small world figures e.g. animals, people, small cars etc. Diolch yn fawr.
Tesco Community Grants Scheme.
Voting has now started in Goodwick and Haverfordwest stores until the end of September 2023. Please look out for the blue tokens and voting boxes in store, your support would be much appreciated to help us enhance our outdoor learning area.
Summer Raffle.
We are continuing to sell tickets for the Friends of the School summer raffle, it will be drawn on Friday 14th July. If you would like more tickets please see Mrs Dowling.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
July 4th Classes 4 & 5 Trip to Theatr Gwaun - Arad Goch production
July 7th Year 6 b. ready Transition Day - please note this was originally on July 4th but the date has been changed by Ysgol Bro Gwaun
July 10th - Class 1 Trip to Goodwick Beach
July 13th - Evening Entertainment with The Welsh Whisperer - details below
July 19th Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 14.00
July 20th End of Year Mass 10am
July 21st INSET Day
July 24th INSET Day
News
Family Links Information.
Family Links will be holding an information session for parents/carers about their 10 week Parenting Programme ‘The Nurturing Programme’ on Wednesday 5th July at 2:00-3:00pm at Templeton School.
This programme is for parents of children with ALN aged 4 to 11 years. Information to book is in the poster.
Tesco Community Grants Scheme.
Voting will commence in Goodwick and Haverfordwest stores from the first week of July 2023 until the end of September 2023. Please look out for the blue tokens and voting boxes in store, your support would be much appreciated.
Arad Goch performance at Theatr Gwaun.
Classes 4 & 5 permission forms must be returned on Monday.
School Trends
Please note that orders need to be in before 24th July 2023 for back to school delivery.
Summer Raffle.
We are continuing to sell tickets for the Friends of the School summer raffle, it will be drawn on Friday 14th July. If you would like more tickets please see Mrs Dowling.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
June 26th Class 2 trip to Picton Castle
June 27th Year 6 b. expressive Transition Day
June 29th Mass 10.00
July 4th Classes 4 & 5 Trip to Theatr Gwaun - Arad Goch production
July 7th Year 6 b. ready Transition Day - please note this was originally on July 4th but the date has been changed by Ysgol Bro Gwaun
July 13th - Evening Entertainment with The Welsh Whisperer - details below
July 19th Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 14.00
July 20th End of Year Mass 10am
July 21st INSET Day
July 24th INSET Day
News
Class Two Trip.
Class Two will be visiting Picton Castle on Monday 26/6/23. Please remember the children will need a packed lunch and drink. If you have ordered a school packed lunch your child will need a bag to carry it in. Thank you. Please could sun cream be applied before school and pupils bring a sunhat. Reading books will be changed on Tuesday.
PE.
Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be having an additional PE session on Wednesday this week only. Please wear PE kit on this day in addition to the normal sessions.
Bethel Explorers Fun and Food Club.
This will run on Fridays throughout the summer holidays. Please see letter for more information. If you would like a paper copy of the application form, please see Mrs Dowling. Application forms need to be in school by Friday 7th July. Bethel Explorers Letter
Welsh Whisperer.
Please click on the link to book your tickets for the Welsh Whisperer performance at Theatr Gwaun.
Link to purchase tickets for Welsh Whisperer performance
Please could you let us know if your child will be attending the performance by responding to the questionnaire below.
Newspaper.
Class 1 are looking for newspaper for craft activities. Please can you collect any old newspapers and send them in. Diolch
Summer Raffle.
We are continuing to sell tickets for the Friends of the School summer raffle, it will be drawn on Friday 14th July. If you would like more tickets please see Mrs Dowling.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
June 26th Class 2 trip to Picton Castle
June 27th Year 6 b. expressive Transition Day
June 29th Mass 10.00
July 7th Year 6 b. ready Transition Day - please note this was originally on July 4th but the date has been changed by Ysgol Bro Gwaun
July 13th - Evening Entertainment with The Welsh Whisperer - details below
July 19th Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 14.00
July 20th End of Year Mass 10am
July 21st INSET Day
July 24th INSET Day
News
Thank you to all parents who were able to collect their children early yesterday. Unfortunately we had a burst pipe in the toilets which caused a flood meaning the toilets could not be used. This was not damage caused by pupils and there was no damage to fixtures and fittings. Thanks to the prompt resonse from the PCC plumbing team we were able to reopen as usual today.
Universal Free School Meals
Follow the link to find out more about Universal Free School Meals. These are available every day for all full-time children in Year Two and below currently. This initiative will extend to all Primary learners as of September 2023.
An evening with the Welsh Whisperer
On Thursday 13th July 2023, pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be taking part in a music writing workshop with the Welsh Whisperer. Following this, they will have the opportunity to perform their song with him at Theatre Gwaun at 6pm.
The event will be open to the community as following the children’s performance, The Welsh Whisperer will be performing a live gig. Tickets for the evening, which will cover the children’s performance and live gig will be as follows:
Adults: £5
Secondary aged pupils: £3
Pupils taking part in performance will not need to pay for tickets and seats will be allocated to these pupils to enjoy the Welsh Whisper performance after.
We will send a link out to you to purchase tickets.
Please could parents of pupil's respond to the form sent out on Marvellous Me as soon as possible to let us know if your child will be attending.
Link to form below:
Summer Raffle
The Friends of the School have been busy organising a Grand Summer Raffle for their last fundraising event of this school year. They have sourced some fantastic prizes including a voucher from Michelle Davies Hair, voucher from Vincent Davies, Royal Oak voucher and Folly Farm family ticket to name a few!
Tickets will be sent home today, the Grand Draw will be on Friday 14th July. All funds raised will be added to our ongoing fundraising to develop outdoor learning opportunities and an outdoor classroom for all pupils to access.
Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)
Friends of the School meeting June 12th 4:30 pm
June 27th Year 6 b. expressive Transition Day
June 29th Mass 10.00
July 7th Year 6 b. ready Transition Day - please note this was originally on July 4th but the date has been changed by Ysgol Bro Gwaun
July 13th - Evening Entertainment with The Welsh Whisperer - details to follow
July 19th Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 14.00
July 21st INSET Day
July 24th INSET Day
News
Sun Safety
Please could sun-cream be applied to pupils before school. Please click on the link for NHS information. NHS information about Sunscreen and sun safety
Under the Sea Menu
There will be a change to the dinner menu on 16-06-23, Please see the poster for information.
Marvellous Me
Marvellous Me - most parents have now joined up to our new home/school communication app. If you have not please can you do so. It’s free and easy to use, and a great way to see your child’s achievements at school. If you have lost your join up letter please see Mrs Dowling.
Proposal to establish a federation between Holy Name School and St Francis School
You may be aware that Pembrokeshire County Council are undertaking a consultation regarding the proposal to federate Holy Name School and St Francis School. Please see the Consultation Letter for further information and links.
Tesco Community Grants Scheme
We have been chosen to take part in the Tesco Community Grants Scheme as part of our fundraising to develop an accessible outdoor classroom for all our pupils to use throughout the school day across all areas of the curriculum to enhance learning, health and wellbeing. Our project will be put forward to a customer vote in Tesco stores. Voting will commence in Goodwick and Haverfordwest stores from the first week of July 2023 until the end of September 2023. Please look out for the blue tokens and voting boxes, your support would be much appreciated.
Friends of the School
There will be a meeting of the Friends of the School at 4:30pm on Monday 12th June. All parents/carers are welcome to come along.
