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Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 15th Sept - 10am Mass - 110th Anniversary of formal opening and blessing of school everyone is welcome to join us in Church and in school afterwards for refreshments.

• 16th Sept - Friends of the School meeting, 2:30pm

• 19th Sept - Dosbarth Jemima Stay and Play session

• 25th Sept - Dosbarth Martha Prayer and Liturgy at 2:45pm

• 29th Sept - 3rd Oct - Little Ways Week

• 3rd Oct - Mass at 10am, everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 13th Oct - Parents Meetings, 3:30-5:30 - further information to follow

• 14th Oct - Parents Meetings, 4:30-6:30 - further information to follow

• 15th Oct - Shwmae Day - further information below

• 15th Oct - Enterprise Fair, 3:30-5:00

• 16th Oct - Design to Smile fluoride 

• 21st Oct - Dosbarth Barti, Darwin trip to Freshwater- further information to follow

• 22nd Oct - Harvest celebration, 2pm in the Church, everyone is welcome to join us

• 27th - 31st October - Half Term

News

Anniversary Mass - Mon 15th Sept Mass - 110th Anniversary of formal opening and blessing of school, every welcome  to join us in the Church at 10am and for refreshments afterwards in school.

Friends of the School - There will be a Friends of the School meeting with Mrs Beavis on Tuesday 16th Sept 2:30pm in the hall. Everyone is welcome to join us and help plan some fun activities for the children and organise fund-raising for the year ahead.

 Dosbarth Jemima Stay and Play - Parents and carers of pupils in Dosbarth Jemima are welcome to join us from 8:45 - 9:45 on Fri Sept 19th. We will be having books and a brew, an opportunity to enjoy a book, play some reading games and enjoy a tea/coffee in class. We look forward to welcoming our families.

After School Clubs - After School Clubs Microsoft Forms  

Please complete the form if your child would like to join one of the clubs offered this term.  After School Clubs will run on Tuesday – 23/09, 30/09, 7/10, 21/10, 4/11, 11/11, 18/11 

Please complete the form by Thursday 18th September.  

Pupil Voice – Dosbarth Martha, Waldo and Barti. Please use this form to apply for the various roles and responsibilities in school this year. The link is also available to pupils via their google classrooms. Please complete the form by Friday 19th September.  

Alpha Course - We have been contacted by Ann Harris who is running the Alpha course in the parish hall on Thursday evenings. The taster session took place on Thursday 11th September but if you feel you would be interested in joining the course, please contact Ann using the details below.  

Class led Prayer and Liturgy - Parents of pupils in Dosbarth Martha are invited to join in our Prayer and Liturgy on Thursday 25/9/25. We will begin at 2.45 pm in the school hall.   

Shwmae Day – On Wednesday Oct 15th pupils can wear red, white and green clothes to celebrate Diwrnod Shwmae.  

Enterprise Fair – We will be holding our annual Enterprise Fair on Weds 15th October. All classes will be making items to sell. Our Year 6 Fundraising committee will be helping to plan and run the event. There are tables available for crafters/small businesses to hire for £10/table. If you know of anyone who would be interested in having a table please ask them to contact Mrs Beavis.  

Wet weather clothes - Please can pupils in Dosbarth Jemima and Dosbarth Martha return wet weather clothing and shoes for outdoor lessons. 

Reminder – please check your emails for an invitation to the new school communication platform – Juniper. We are no longer using MarvellousMe.

Residential Trip - Please can all parents of pupils in Yr 5 and 6 complete the attached form regarding next year's residential to Llangrannog by 18.9.25   https://forms.office.com/e/Ua6NPhSfx0  

Education Welfare Service - Follow the link here to see a letter from the Education Welfare Service regarding penalty notices

Second Steps - Information below

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 8/9/10th Sept - Yr 6 Safer Cycling

• 10th Sept - Kerbcraft sessions for Yr 1 and Yr 2 start

• 9th Sept - Swimming for Dosbarth Barti starts

• 15th Sept - 10am Mass - 110th Anniversary of formal opening and blessing of school everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 16th Sept - Friends of the School meeting, 2:30pm

• 29th Sept - 3rd Oct - Little Ways Week

• 3rd Oct - Mass at 10am, everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 13th Oct - Parents Meetings, 3:30-5:30 - further information to follow

• 14th Oct - Parents Meetings, 4:30-6:30 - further information to follow

• 15th Oct - Shwmae Day - further information to follow

• 15th Oct - Enterprise Fayre, 3:30-5:00

• 16th Oct - Design to Smile fluoride 

• 21st Oct - Dosbarth Barti, Darwin trip to Freshwater- further information to follow

• 22nd Oct - Harvest celebration, 2pm in the Church, everyone is welcome to join us

• 27th - 31st October - Half Term

News

PE  - All classes will have PE on Monday and Tuesday every week starting from Mon 8th Sept. All children will need to wear their PE kit to school on those days. Dosbarth Barti will also need to bring their swimming kit on Tuesday.

Anniversary Mass - Mon 15th Sept Mass - 110th Anniversary of formal opening and blessing of school, every welcome  to join us in the Church at 10am. 

Friends of the School - There will be a Friends of the School meeting with Mrs Beavis on Tuesday 16th Sept 2:30pm in the hall. Everyone is welcome to join us and help plan some fun activities for the children and organise fund-raising for the year ahead.

Safe Cycling -  Year 6 Training Dates: Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th September. Bikes and helmets must be brought to school for the duration of the training. Please also ensure your child has a change of clothes just in case of bad weather.  

Kerbcraft -  letters have been sent home to pupils in Years 1 & 2, these must be returned by Monday 8th September please.  

Dosbarth Jemima Stay and Play - Parents and carers of pupils in Dosbarth Jemima are welcome to join us from 8:45 - 9:45 on Fri Sept 19th. We will be having books and a brew, an opportunity to enjoy a book, play some reading games and enjoy a tea/coffee in class. We look forward to welcoming our families.

Please click on the link to complete the pupil permissions and contact details update for 2025/2026 - this must be done by Monday 8th September please https://forms.office.com/e/rTbnFUtghw   

We are moving to a new school communication system 'Juniper Education', MarvellousMe no longer works. Letters came home yesterday with information on how to join up. If you have any queries please contact the office or email admin.holyname@pembrokeshire.gov.uk   

Letter 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 1st Sept - INSET Day, school closed to pupils

• 2nd Sept - Autumn Term 2025 starts

• 3rd Sept - Meet the Teacher - 3:30pm and 3:45pm

News

Rydyn ni'n obaith bod pawb wedi cael gwyliau da. Rydyn ni'n edrych ymlaen at weld pawb eto wythnos nesa. Dydd Llun 1af o Fedi ydy INSET felly bydd yr ysgol yn agor i'r bob plant ar Ddydd Mawrth 2il.

We hope that everyone has had a good holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone again next week. Monday, September 1st is INSET so the school will open to all children on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Parents are invited to Meet the Teacher sessions on Wednesday 3rd Sept, these will run twice at 3:30pm and 3:45pm.

There are no PE sessions next week. Please remember to label all items that your children bring to school.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 15th July - Leavers Mass, 2pm, everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 16th July - Leavers Assembly, 2pm in the school hall

• 16th July - Bike check for Yr 5 

• 18th July - INSET Day, school closed to pupils

• 21st July - INSET Day, school closed to pupils

• 1st Sept - INSET Day, school closed to pupils

• 2nd Sept - Autumn Term 2025 starts

News

Cycle Safety - Information about cycle safety for Yr 5 has been sent out previously. All yr 5 pupils who are taking part in the sessions next term need to bring their bikes to school on Wednesday 16th July for a bike safety check.

Leavers Mass -  everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 2pm for our end of year Mass.

Reminder - School will finish for the year on Thursday 17th July. We hope you all have a lovely summer break and look forward to seeing everyone back in September, refreshed and ready to start the new year.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 11th July - Eisteddfod fund raising day - information below

• 15th July - Leavers Mass, 2pm, everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 16th July - Leavers Assembly, 2pm in the school hall

• 16th July - Bike check for Yr 5 

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET Day

• 1st Sept - INSET Day

• 2nd Sept - Autumn Term 2025 starts

News

After School Clubs - All clubs have now finished for the year.

Cycle Safety - Information about cycle safety for Yr 5 has been sent out previously. All yr 5 pupils who are taking part in the sessions next term need to bring their bikes to school on Wednesday 16th July for a bike safety check.

Mobile Phones - A gentle reminder that mobile phones should only be brought to school if absolutely necessary. They need to be switched off and left in the box in the school office- with prior permission. Children are allowed to collect their phone at the end of the day. Phones are to be switched on when children have left the school site. This is to safeguard children and staff. Thank you for continued support. 

Ysgol Bro Gwaun Year 6 Parents' Evening- As shared in the the last transition letter, a parents' evening for Year 6 will take place on Tuesday 8th July starting at 5pm in Ysgol Bro Gwaun main Hall.   

Eisteddfod Own Clothes Day – On Friday 11th July pupils can wear green, blue or white clothes, the colours of the Gorsedd for a donation. All money raised will be for the local Eisteddfod fundraising, all schools in the area will be helping with the fundraising for the 2026 National Eisteddfod which will be held in Pembrokeshire. 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 30th June - Wolfscastle Football tournament

• 2nd July - Class 5 trip to The Shack - further information will come home on Monday

• 3rd July - Class 4 trip

• 4th July - Year 6 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 11th July - Eisteddfod fund raising day - information below

• 15th July - Leavers Mass, 2pm, everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 16th July - Leavers Assembly, 2pm in the school hall

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET Day

• 1st Sept - INSET Day

• 2nd Sept - Autumn Term 2025 starts

News

Eisteddfod Own Clothes Day – On Friday 11th July pupils can wear green, blue or white clothes, the colours of the Gorsedd for a donation. All money raised will be for the local Eisteddfod fundraising, all schools in the area will be helping with the fundraising for the 2026 National Eisteddfod which will be held in Pembrokeshire. 

Catholic Life and Mission parental survey - We are constantly seeking ways we can reflect and improve upon the Catholic ethos of the school. We appreciate your input. Please complete the Forms by following the link. https://forms.gle/CTpJ611BSoJj3AheA  

After School Clubs - Clubs will end on Tues 1st July.

All parents have received information via Marvellous Me regarding our class structure for next year.  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 25th June Classes 2 &3 trip

• 25th/26th/27th June - Year 6 Bwrlwm Transition Ysgol Bro Gwaun (letters have gone home)

• 27th June - Year 5 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 27th June - Mass 10am, everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 3rd July - Class 4 trip

• 4th July - Year 6 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 15th July - Leavers Mass, 2pm, everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 16th July - Leavers Assembly, 2pm in the school hall

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Summer reports – any parents requiring two copies of their child's report please email admin.holyname@pembrokeshire.gov  

Change in the Dinner Menu from 23.6.25 – Jacket potatoes will be available every day, sandwiches will be available every day – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday cheese, Wednesday Tuna, Friday Egg   

Uniform - Please can parents write children’s name in their jumpers/cardigans.  There is a large amount of lost property that we cannot reunite with the owners as they are not labelled.

Leavers Hoodies 2026 - current Year 5 pupils can purchase leavers hoodies for September from Tees R Us, they are £22.00 each in various sizes - please ring 01834845216 to order. 

Year 6 Leavers Disco - Please click on the link or scan the QR code to book and purchase tickets.  

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holy-name-yr-6-leavers-party-tickets-1396840480479?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=c0b5d5c56f2f26a5add1ab6e1d5c92eff522570d1ee3fd7ee015d883ebdce3893c7bfab90ed198298fb262232d823c6cf7bfdcfcba7bca29e604d0c1436c95b4eaf7b3678aa9162ef0c41889  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 13th June - Year 6 Leavers Photos

• 17th June - Yr 5 & 6 Cricket tournament

• 20th June - Class 1 trip

• 25th June Classes 2 &3 trip

• 27th June - Year 5 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 27th June - Mass 10am, everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 3rd July - Class 4 trip

• 4th July - Year 6 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 15th July - Leavers Mass, 2pm, everyone is welcome to join us in Church

• 16th July - Leavers Assembly, 2pm in the school hall

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Swimming - Class 5 will be swimming on the following dates -  17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 08/07, 15/07

Class 4 swimming sessions have now finished but will need to continue to wear PE kit on a Tuesday.

Lego Competition - Click here for an great opportunity for Lego fans to win our school some amazing Lego sets.

Attendance Matters -   

The law states that parents and carers must ensure that the children they are responsible for are receiving a full-time education. Parents and carers are legally responsible for making sure that their children attend school regularly, on time and stay in school.

What about absences?

It is the responsibility of parents and carers to inform the school if their child is absent:

·         An absence for an acceptable reason is authorised

·         An absence for an unacceptable reason is an unauthorised absence

·         The school follows the Local Authority’s guidelines when it decides which absences to authorise.

 Authorised Absences:

·         You should only keep your child off school if he/she is genuinely too ill to attend or has to have a medical appointment; however, we would ask that, where possible, appointments are made outside of the school day.

·         ALL absences have to be recorded

·         Telephone school as early as possible or send an email to admin.holyname@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Unauthorised Absences:

You should not keep your child away from school:

·         To look after family members

·         To go shopping

·         To visit relatives

·         For a family gathering / wedding

·         Because of a birthday

·         Because it is bad weather or raining

·         Because you or the child got up late

·         Because school uniform is in the wash

 …as these types of absences will be recorded as unauthorised.

Unless a Holiday Request Form has been completed in advance, returned and authorised, a day off school (for any reason other than illness or medical) will be marked on the register as unauthorised. We appreciate your support with encouraging good attendance.

Reminder - children should not bring money to school for anything other than paying for a school trip. Also we ask that toys should not be brought to school. Thank you for your support with this.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 13th June - Year 6 Leavers Photos

• 20th June - Class 1 trip

• 25th June Classes 2 &3 trip

• 27th June - Year 5 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 4th July - Year 6 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 16th July - Leavers Assembly, 2pm in the school hall

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Swimming - Class 4 will have their last swimming session on Tues 10th June. Class 5 will be swimming on the following dates -  17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 08/07, 15/07 

Urdd Fund for all - We’d like to bring to your attention to the Urdd's Fund for All. A fund which this year is offering more than ever free places at the Urdd's summer camps for children and young people between 8-18 years old 

 Applications can be made via the website: https://www.urdd.cymru/en/support-us/cronfa-cyfle-i-bawb/gwneud-cais-ir-gronfa/ 

Applications to the Fund will be open until June 6ed 2025. 

Follow the link to find out more https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-lkVknjeOgdeX3IsFADDFlwMc_X7eI9Y/view?usp=sharing

Class 1 are making bug hotels out of recycled materials. We would appreciate carboard boxes, plastic fruit punnets and empty kitchen roll tubes please.  

Leavers Assembly - This will be held at 2pm on Wednesday 16th July. 

Reminder - changes to dinner menu from Mon 9th June - Jacket Potato on Tuesday and Thursday,  Cheese sandwich on Monday, Tuna sandwich on Wednesday, Egg sandwich on Friday.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 3rd June - Deanery Mass in the Church at 7pm, all are welcome 

• 4th June - Urdd Cricket for Yr 3 and 4 

• 13th June - Year 6 Leavers Photos

• 27th June - Year 5 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 4th July - Year 6 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 16th July - Leavers Assembly - further information to follow

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Sports Day yesterday. A special thank you to the Friends of the School who raised £232 with their refreshments.  Diolch yn fawr iawn! 

The winning team at this years sports day was Brynach - Llongyfarchiadau!

Mini Movers - Last week we were delighted to welcome Amanda John from UWTSD to school to lead a Mini Movers session with parents and pupils. Follow the link MiniMovers Website  to find out more about the positive benefits of physical literacy. You can also find more information on their social media platforms YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok

Yr 3 and 4 Urdd Cricket tournament - The postponed tournament has been rescheduled for Wednesday 4th June. Letters have been sent home, please can these be returned on Monday 2nd June.

Deanery mass - The Deanery Mass will be on Tuesday 3rd June at 7pm in the Church. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Mark O'Toole and all the Priests from the Deanery will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome to come to the Mass.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 21st May - Outdoor Classroom Day 

• 22nd May - School Sports Day 

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 13th June - Year 6 Leavers Photos

• 27th June - Year 5 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 4th July - Year 6 transition day Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 16th July - Leavers Assembly - further information to follow

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Outdoor Classroom Day - Our School will be celebrating Outdoor Classroom Day on Wednesday 21/5/25.  Pupils will complete outdoor activities all day. This is a non-uniform day. Please provide your child with old clothes and footwear for learning outdoors, some activities will be messy. We will complete the activities whatever the weather. Should the weather be sunny please could you apply sun cream before school and provide a sunhat. Many thanks. 

Celebrating Family Day at St Non's -  Celebrating Family day on 31st May 

The day starts at the Oriel Car park in St David's at 12.00 with a walk to St Non's along the old pilgrims way. At St Non's there will be a BBQ, refreshments and cakes and outdoor games. 

Sports Day -  Weather permitting Sports Day will be on Thursday 22nd May, 1pm on the Grange. All children will need to wear their PE kit, hats if sunny. Also please apply sun cream before school. The Friends of the School will be selling refreshments, information on the poster below.

Internet Safety - We would like to remind you of the importance of internet safety, especially when it comes to messaging apps. While platforms like WhatsApp are popular, it’s crucial to note that they’re intended for children aged 13 and over. Please ensure that your child understands the risks of sharing personal information and communicating with others online. Regularly discussing their online experiences can really help keep them safe. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our children secure in the digital world.

Reminder - After School Clubs will start on Tuesday 20th May. Children need to be collected at 4pm. 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 12th May - Pwllcrochan Trip  Class 5 

• 13th May - Gemau Olympiaith Yr 4 

• 14th May - Parents Meetings 

• 15th May - Parents Meetings 

• 15th May - Mini Movers sessions Class 1 

• 21st May - Outdoor Classroom Day - information below

• 22nd May - School Sports Day 

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Class 5 will need to bring their swimming kit to school on Tues 13th May.  

School Equality Questionnaire - Please follow the link to complete the questionnaire. Microsoft Forms  

Outdoor Classroom Day - Our School will be celebrating Outdoor Classroom Day on Wednesday 21/5/25.  Pupils will complete outdoor activities all day. This is a non-uniform day. Please provide your child with old clothes and footwear for learning outdoors, some activities will be messy. We will complete the activities whatever the weather. Should the weather be sunny please could you apply suncream before school and provide a sunhat. Many thanks.  

After School Clubs - Clubs will start on Tuesday 20th May. All clubs will finish at 4pm. Clubs will run for 6 weeks - 20/05, 03/06, 10/06, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07.

Wellbeing Club, Year 1-6, run by Mrs Beavis, 10 spaces, Contact admin to book , first come first served

Code Club, Year 5 & 6, run by Mrs Thomas, 15 spaces, Contact admin to book , first come first served

Year 2 Welsh National Test preparation, run by Mrs Rees.

Mini Vinnies, run by Mrs Kplomedo, children who have previously attended.

Gardening Club, Year 1-6, run by Mrs Squelch, 10 spaces, Contact admin to book , first come first served

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 5th May - Bank Holiday

• 8th May - First Confessions - these will be during the school day.

• 11th May - First Holy Communion

• 12th May - Pwllcrochan Trip  Class 5 - further information to follow

• 13th May - Gemau Olympiaith Yr 4 - further information to follow

• 14th May - Parents Meetings - information below

• 15th May - Parents Meetings - information below

• 15th May - Mini Movers sessions Class 1 - further information below.

• 22nd May - School Sports Day 

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

If you have any empty fairtrade food packaging please could Class Two and Three have them for their topic work.  

Parents Evening - Parents Evenings will take place on 14th and 15th May. Please could we ask that parents book one slot per child only, we appreciate that for separated parents this might be difficult but attending together helps ensure positive communication and unified support between home and school to benefit your child’s learning. Please follow the link below to book.

Holy Name Teacher Parent Meetings Please select the teacher that you need to meet with from the dropdown menu

Mini Movers - Mini Movers is an app designed by staff at The University of Wales Trinity St David to help develop physical literacy in young children. It will help develop important motor skills that will help support children's learning, confidence and encourage a healthy, active life. 

Amanda John, lecturer at the university, who has helped develop the app is coming to school to deliver some Mini Movers sessions for parents to join in with their child and explore the fun activities. These sessions are for parents of Class 1 children only and are free. However parents can purchase a mini movers activity bag for a discounted price of £20 if they would like. You do not need to purchase the bag to take part in the Mini Movers session with your child. 

There will be two sessions - 9:00-10:00 and 10:15-11:15. There are ten spaces for each session, they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please email admin.holyname@pembrokeshire.gov.uk to book.

Safe Cycling - https://forms.office.com/e/AKx6qDgunb Can parents of current Year 5 pupils please complete this form.  

Sports Day - Sports Day will be held in the afternoon of the 22nd May, weather permitting. It will start at 1pm.

Reminder - there will be no school on Monday 5th May as it is Bank Holiday.

PE Times this term - Monday - Classes 1,2,3,4

                                    Tuesday - Classes 1,2,4,5. Class 4 will need swimming kit.

                                    Thursday - Classes 3,5

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 14th April - 25th April- Easter holidays

• 28th April - Return to school

• 30th April - 2nd May - Year 5/6 residential trip

• 5th May - Bank Holiday

• 11th May - First Holy Communion

• 22nd May - School Sports Day - further information will follow

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Friends of the School Easter Bingo - We would like to thank everyone who supported the Easter Bingo on Wednesday evening. We are delighted to announce that the event raised £1,015 which will be used to support activities in school for all pupils. Staff would like to thank the Friends of the School who generously gave up their time to organise a fantastic evening's entertainment and whose hard work raised a wonderful amount of money. Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb.

Dinner Menu - Please note there will be a Change to the Menu on the 28.4.25, no yogurt option for dessert it will be brownie.

Sun safety -  Please click on the link to see NHS guidance for sun safety.  NHS Sun safety guidance 

Urdd Cricket - The Urdd Cricket tournament for Yrs 3 and 4 on the 29.4.25 has been postponed by the Urdd.

Urdd Easter Holiday Sports Camps - https://www.urdd.cymru/en/sports/cofrestru-gweithgareddau/?_cldee=41I2wn-9Y5GmTq88K6ixdcJBIRZuNEc9Dit4mZuUdXySQzkNMjnthEX_kGgEcDqT&recipientid=contact-a2b7c17a4315ec11b6e6002248412f75-f66a9e2a18794ed2b94ef5d3c6e6b873&esid=2feaf105-9409-f011-bae3-7c1e5278a27a  

School Trends Offer  - there are sun hats available on the website in house colours, please ask the office if you aren't sure of your child's house.  

Pembrokeshire Leisure Holiday activities - Follow the link to see the Junior holiday activities available Junior Provision and Holidays | Pembrokeshire Leisure  

"Cracked It" Egg Hunt - Pembrokeshire Family Information Service have been working hard alongside the schools within the Fishguard cluster to create a "Cracked It", Egg Hunt alongside the Sea front in Goodwick.  

They asked that each school decorated a large wooden egg for us to display, which they have then added a letter to. Using each letter, the children will then need to rearrange them to find the hidden word. The aim is for children to participate in our Egg Hunt event.  

The eggs will be displayed for the whole 2 weeks (10/04 - 28/04). Once they have removed the eggs, and collected all entry forms after the children have returned to school, the winner will be announced. You are also able to complete online using the QR code on the map or following this link- (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nhFWTjDyzkiRDQOk7bXnHMb3lvBLKmBAhbW5OtUXxLlUQjVLNzg2UDVaRDlUVTlNREEyQTExVUpCUS4u&route=shorturl). 

Urdd Cross Country races at Aberystwyth 

Register Now! 

  The Urdd Cross Country Races will take place again this year at Aberystwyth as part of the Urdd's Gŵyl Gynradd festival. There will be races for girls and boys in Yrs.3-6. 

Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025 

Location: Blaendolau Fields SY23 3TL 

Time: Race 1 (Year 3 & 4 Girls): 2:30pm 

          Race 2 (Year 3 & 4 Boys): 2:45pm 

          Race 3 (Year 5 & 6 Girls): 3:00pm 

          Race 4 (Year 5 & 6 Boys): 3:15pm 

Distance: Yrs. 3-4: 1060m 

                 Yrs. 5-6: 1700m 

Categories: Girls Yr.3-4 

                     Girls Yr.5-6 

                     Boys Yr.3-4 

                     Boys Yr.5-6 

(1st, 2nd and 3rd from each category will be awarded. School team results will also be calculated). 

Registration: Registration will close on 8 May at 5pm. Registrations will be taken on the day of the race. Registration is £5 per runner. Follow the link below to register.  

 Trawsgwlad yr Urdd Aberystwyth | Urdd Cross Country Aberystwyth 

For more information please email: chwaraeon@urdd.org or phone 02922 405 354. Please see the cross country route on the map below.

Reminder - Easter holidays are Mon 14th April - Friday 25th April. We return to school on Monday 28th April.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 9th April - Friends of the School Easter Bingo 

• 11th April - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 14th April - 25th April- Easter holidays

• 28th April - Return to school

• 30th April - 2nd May - Year 5/6 residential trip

• 5th May - Bank Holiday

• 11th May - First Holy Communion

• 22nd May - School Sports Day - further information will follow

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Easter Chocolate Raffle - If you would like more tickets please contact Mrs Beavis, Mrs Dowling or Mrs Murphy. The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 10th April.

Friends of the School Easter Bingo - Come along and support the Easter Bingo. £6/ticket, all games are included - 6 games for £6. Coffee and cake will be available for £2, drink and snack for children will be available £1. Raffle to be drawn on the night with fantastic prizes - Heatherton golf pass for 2, Bluestone ticket, Folly Farm ticket, Clerkenhill ticket, Pembrokeshire Leisure one month membership, £25 food/drink voucher for The Royal Oak.  You can buy your tickets on the playground after school. They will be on sale next week too but there are limited spaces left so don't leave it too late to buy yours.

If anyone is able to donate some cakes the Friends would really appreciate it.

Urdd Primary Schools Cross Country - The Cross Country will be held in Aberystwyth on Saturday 10th May 2025.

If you wish for your child to take part in the Urdd Cross Country tournament you can register your child by following this link Trawsgwlad yr Urdd Aberystwyth | Urdd Cross Country Aberystwyth  

Year 3/4 distance is usually 1060m and Year 5/6 distance is 1700m  

Further details to follow when available.  

Prayer and Liturgy - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy is on Wednesday 26th March, parents and carers are invited to join us at 2:45pm in the school hall. 

Mass - Everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am on Friday 11th April.

No swimming for Class 4 next week. Pupils will have a PE session in school on Tuesday instead.   

Reminder - Easter holidays are Mon 14th April - Friday 25th April. We return to school on Monday 28th April.

Please see the new School Summer Menu below, it will start after the Easter holiday.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 31st March - Class 5 The Three Trees performance 6pm

• 1st April - Open Evening at 4:30, everyone welcome

• 3rd April - Urdd Football tournament , Years 3 & 4

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 9th April - Friends of the School Easter Bingo 

• 11th April - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 14th April - 25th April- Easter holidays

• 28th April - Return to school

• 30th April - 2nd May - Year 5/6 residential trip

• 5th May - Bank Holiday

• 11th May - First Holy Communion

• 22nd May - School Sports Day - further information will follow

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

 Due to new intakes coming into school there will be some movement between classes after the Easter holiday. If your child is moving class you will be contacted by phone next week.

Open evening - We will be holding our open evening on Tuesday 1st April, 4:30-5:30. Everyone is welcome to visit, please share with any friends and families you think would be interested in visiting the school.

Easter Chocolate Raffle - Raffle tickets will be sent home this week. Everyone is very excited to see the brilliant display of Easter eggs and sweets in school, big thanks to Mr Dave Young for sourcing them for us. If you would like more tickets please contact Mrs Beavis, Mrs Dowling or Mrs Murphy. The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 10th April.

Friends of the School Easter Bingo - Come along and support the Easter Bingo. £6/ticket, all games are included - 6 games for £6. Coffee and cake will be available for £2, drink and snack for children will be available £1. Raffle tickets for the sale on the night with fantastic prizes - Heatherton golf pass for 2, Bluestone ticket, Folly Farm ticket, Clerkenhill ticket, Pembrokeshire Leisure one month membership, £25 food/drink voucher for The Royal Oak. The bingo has limited spaces, please buy your tickets on the playground after school. If anyone is able to donate a small prize for a line/house such as a small easter Egg the Friends would really appreciate it.

Road Crossing Patrol - There is currently a vacancy for a Road Crossing Patrol officer, please share the applications links with anyone you think might be interested. https://jobs.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/ce1098li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=7472197Xwc&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=669074UGiK 

  https://jobs.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/ce1098li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=7472197Xwc&LANG=CYM&VACANCY_ID=669074UGiK 

Reminder Year 5/6 Residential - the final payment of £65.00 is due by April 4th 2025. HSBC, Holy Name RC School 40-21-11, 01097660, please use your child's name as reference. 

The Tale of the Three Trees will be performed for parents and families of Class 5 next Monday 31st March. The performance will start promptly at 6pm. Children need to be back in school for 5:30pm please. There will be no cost for this performance, but we ask that a maximum of 4 people per child to attend. Diolch yn fawr.

Water bottles - please ensure that all water bottles have sealable lids. We have had a number of recent incidents in which bottles have been knocked over and resources have been soaked as a result of the spillages.  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 28th March - Eisteddfod y Cylch 

• 31st March - Class 5 The Three Trees performance 6pm

• 1st April - Open Evening at 4:30, everyone welcome

• 3rd April - Urdd Football tournament , Years 3 & 4

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 9th April - Friends of the School Easter Bingo 

• 11th April - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 14th April - 25th April- Easter holidays

• 28th April - Return to school

• 30th April - 2nd May - Year 5/6 residential trip

• 5th May - Bank Holiday

• 11th May - First Holy Communion

• 22nd May - School Sports Day - further information will follow

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Friends of the School Easter Bingo - Come along and support the Easter Bingo. £6/ticket, all games are included - 6 games for £6. Coffee and cake will be available for £2, drink and snack for children will be available £1. Raffle tickets for the sale on the night with fantastic prizes - Heatherton golf pass for 2, Bluestone ticket, Folly Farm ticket, Clerkenhill ticket, Pembrokeshire Leisure one month membership, £25 food/drink voucher for The Royal Oak. 

Open Evening - Our Open Evening is on Tues 1st April at 4:30. Everyone is welcome to come along, please share with anyone you think would be interested.   

Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy is on Wednesday 26th March, parents and carers are invited to join us at 2:45pm in the school hall. 

Class 1 and 2 are going for a walk on Thursday 27/3/25 at 2pm. Children will need coats and sensible shoes. 

Reminder Year 5/6 Residential - the final payment of £65.00 is due by April 4th 2025. HSBC, Holy Name RC School 40-21-11, 01097660, please use your child's name as reference. 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 28th March - Eisteddfod y Cylch 

• 31st March - Class 5 The Three Trees performance 6pm

• 1st April - Open Evening at 4:30, everyone welcome

• 3rd April - Urdd Football tournament , Years 3 & 4

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 9th April - Friends of the School Easter Bingo 

• 11th April - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 14th April - 25th April- Easter holidays

• 28th April - Return to school

• 30th April - 2nd May - Year 5/6 residential trip

• 5th May - Bank Holiday

• 11th May - First Holy Communion

• 22nd May - School Sports Day - further information will follow

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Reminder Year 5/6 Residential - the final payment of £65.00 is due by April 4th 2025. HSBC, Holy Name RC School 40-21-11, 01097660, please use your child's name as reference.  

If you have any empty seed packets that you are willing to donate to Class Two we can use them in our class garden centre. We would appreciate any unwanted artificial flowers for our role-play. Many thanks. 

Class 5- Tale of the Three Trees. A costume and prop list is on Google Classroom and your child will need to bring in their items by next Wednesday 19th March.    

Easter Bingo - The Friends of the School are organising an Easter Bingo to raise funds for the school. The School Council have asked for more of the outdoor play equipment as it is popular with all the children so funds raised will be used towards this. If anyone has any items they could donate to the Friends such as a bottle of wine, Easter Egg, etc for raffle/line prizes they would really appreciate it. These can be sent into school to Mrs Beavis. The bingo night is Weds 9th April, doors will open at 5:45 pm, eyes down at 6:15pm.

Craft Club - Apologies but there will be no craft club on Tuesday 18th March. All other clubs will be running as usual.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 10th March - Child Health Measurement Programme – Class 1 

• 11th March Urdd Rugby Tournament

• 13th March - Friends of the School meeting 2:30pm - further information below

• 14th March Whole School Mass, 10am in the Church, everyone is welcome to join us

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 28th March - Eisteddfod y Cylch 

• 31st March - Class 5 The Three Trees performance 6pm

• 1st April - Open Evening at 4:30, everyone welcome

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 11th April - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 14th April - 25th April- Easter holidays

• 28th April - Return to school

• 30th April - 2nd May - Year 5/6 residential trip

• 5th May - Bank Holiday

• 11th May - First Holy Communion

• 26th May - 30th May - Half Term

• 18th July - INSET Day

• 21st July - INSET day

News

Mass - We will be attending Mass in the Church at 10am on Friday 14th March. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Spare clothes - If you have any old socks your child has grown out of we would appreciate them, we currently have no spare socks.

Friends of the School - There will be a Friends of the School meeting at 2:30pm on Thursday 13th March with Mrs Beavis. Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are unable to attend the meeting but are happy to be involved in different events please let Mrs Beavis or one of the other friends know.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 24th Feb - 28th Feb - Half Term

• 3rd March - INSET day, no school for pupils

• 6th March - World Book Day - Dress as a word

• 6th March - Fluoride Varnish – Class 1, Year 1 & 2 

• 7th March - Class 4 attending the Welsh Parade

• 10th March - Child Health Measurement Programme – Class 1 

• 6th March - Books and Biscuits Class 1 

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 31st March - Class 5 The Three Trees performance 6pm

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 11th April - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 14th April - 25th April- Easter holidays

News

Reminder - Monday 3rd March is an INSET day, school is not open for pupils. We look forward to welcoming all pupils back on Tues 4th March.   

Big Lent Walk -  Holy Name School have signed up for the CAFOD Big Lent Walk 2025. Please follow the link to donate Holy Name Fundraising Page is fundraising for CAFOD  

Welsh Club - Welsh club on a Tuesday will change from a general Welsh club to a preparation club for the children taking part in the Eisteddfod. 

St David's Day - On Friday, 7th March we will be celebrating St David's Day. Pupils are invited to dress in traditional Welsh costume, Welsh rugby or football shirts or red clothing. If pupils are wearing rugby football shirt pupils are expected to wear school trousers.  

Welsh Cakes - Mini Vinnies will be selling Welsh cakes at the end of the school day on Friday 7th March to raise money for new hymn books for the school. Welsh cakes will be 50p for two Welsh cakes. If anyone is able to donate any packs of welsh cakes to support this cause they will be greatly appreciated and can be dropped into school during the week.   

Reminder -  Class 4 will be on a trip on Friday 7th March in the morning. Pupils will need a warm coat and will be back in time for their lunch.    

World Book Day - For World Book Day on March 6th we are dressing as a word. Each child can choose a word and then dress up to match their word. For example if they choose a colour they could come to school dressed in clothes of that colour. Please do not feel that you need to buy your child a special costume, use clothes they all ready have or make items out of cardboard for example. We are looking forward to seeing creative ways of dressing as a word. 

St Davids Day Menu – 5.3.25, Pork & Leek sausage/veggie sausage, chips & peas  

Urdd Competitions - Throughout the second part of the Spring Term we will be running school based Urdd competitions. Every entry will earn a chance to win a prize. We also encourage all pupils to enter their work to the local Eisteddfod. Entries will need to be taken to Letterston Memorial Hall on the 24th April and registered before the 24th April with the Urdd using the link below.

 The theme for all of the competitions unless otherwise stated is Roots. We have selected these competitions from the syllabus below but please feel free to let us know if you wish to enter any of the others and we would be happy to arrange entry. Each week pupils will have a piece to complete as homework - these are all going live on our Google Classroom at the same time to allow the pupils plenty of time to create their entries but here is an overview of when tasks are due. Homework Tasks:

2D Drawing - due 05/03/25 , T Shirt Design - due 12/03/25, Jewellery / Upcycled Object - due 19/03/25, Computer Graphics / Cartoon Character  - due 26/03/25, Photography - due 02/04/25, 3D Model / Puppets  - due 11/04/25

https://www.urdd.cymru/en/

Class 5 will be collecting cardboard to make props for their Easter drama performance. If anyone has any donations, please bring them to school. Diolch! 

We are in the process of clearing the raised beds around school grounds and Class 5 will be growing lots of flowers from seed after half term. If anyone has any old seeds/plants/compost they would kindly like to donate, they would be gratefully received! Diolch yn fawr iawn.    

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 19th Feb - Milestones Launch, all welcome to join us in the hall at 3:15pm

• 20th Feb - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 24th Feb - 28th Feb - Half Term

• 3rd March - INSET day, no school for pupils

• 6th March - World Book Day 

• 6th March - Fluoride Varnish – Class 1, Year 1 & 2 

• 10th March - Child Health Measurement Programme – Class 1 

• 6th March - Books and Biscuits Class 1 

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 31st March - Class 5 The Three Trees performance 6pm

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 11th April - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 14th April - 25th April- Easter holidays

News

 Fluoride Varnish –  Class 1, Year 1 & 2 will have fluoride varnish applied by the Dental team  to those children in nursery/reception/year 1 and year 2 that have consent for this. Medical update forms have been sent out to parents and  they only need to be returned if there is a change in circumstance.  

Second Steps - Follow the link here to find out more about the Second Steps free musical experiences for pupils in yrs 3-6.

Enrolment Mass - Enrolment for First Holy Communion will be taking place during the school mass in the church on Thursday 20th February at 10am. All are welcome to join us. 

St David's Day Menu – On the 5.3.25 there will be a change to the dinner menu-   Pork & Leek sausage/veggie sausage, chips & peas.  

Please return any items of school clothing that your child may have needed to use. If you have any spare clothing you could donate we would be grateful of ages 5-8 girls leggings or underwear.  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 12th Feb - Yr 6 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 19th Feb - Milestones Launch, all welcome to join us in the hall at 3:15pm

• 20th Feb - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 24th Feb - 28th Feb - Half Term

• 3rd March - INSET day, no school for pupils

• 6th March - World Book Day 

• 6th March - Books and Biscuits Class 1 - further information below

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 31st March - Class 5 The Three Trees performance 6pm

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

News

Important Reminder Year 5/6 Residential – the next payment of £50.00 is due by February 14th 2025 with the balance of £65.00 due by April 4th 2025. HSBC, Holy Name RC School 40-21-11, 01097660, please use your child's name as reference.  

Important Reminder - First Holy Communion. If you would like you child to prepare to receive First Holy Communion this year, please complete this form by Monday 10th February  Microsoft Forms  

Books and Biscuits - Class 1 would like to invite their parents and carers to join them to share biscuits and read books together at 2:30pm on World Book Day (March 6th)

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 5th Feb - Class 3 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 5th Feb - Urdd Football competition

• 5th Feb - Candelas gig in Narberth - Yr 5&6

• 7th Feb - NSPCC Number Day 

• 12th Feb - Yr 6 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 19th Feb - Milestones Launch, all welcome to join us in the hall at 3:15pm

• 20th Feb - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 24th Feb - 28th Feb - Half Term

• 3rd March - INSET day, no school for pupils

• 6th March - World Book Day 

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 31st March - Class 5 The Three Trees performance 6pm

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

News

Reminder NSPCC Number Day - On Friday 7th Feb we will be taking part in Number Day to raise funds for the NSPCC. Everyone can come to school wearing their own clothes but with a maths twist - they can wear badges with numbers, different patterned clothes, etc. Please do not feel that you have to buy something special for the day, use clothes they already have.

Reminder Year 5/6 Residential – deposits have been paid & are non-refundable. The next payment of £50.00 is due by February 14th 2025 with the balance of £65.00 due by April 4th 2025. HSBC, Holy Name RC School 40-21-11, 01097660, please use your child's name as reference.  

First Holy Communion - If your child is in Year 3 or above and you would like them to prepare for the sacraments of reconciliation and First Holy Communion this year, please complete this form as soon as possible. Microsoft Forms  

Sport Pembrokeshire aim to gather valuable insights into the current needs, preferences and barriers families and young people face in accessing physical activity opportunities. The feedback collected will be instrumental in shaping future initiatives, improving accessibility and ensuring that local provision meets the needs of the community. By acting on the responses, Sport Pembrokeshire plans to develop targeted programs and foster greater engagement in physical activity across all age groups. 

Fishguard Cluster Physical Activity Feedback - Google Forms 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 29th Jan - Class 4 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 5th Feb - Class 3 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 5th Feb - Urdd Football competition

• 5th Feb - Candelas gig in Narberth - Yr 5&6

• 7th Feb - NSPCC Number Day 

• 12th Feb - Yr 6 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 19th Feb - Milestones Launch, all welcome to join us in the hall at 3:15pm

• 20th Feb - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 24th Feb - 28th Feb - Half Term

• 6th March - World Book Day 

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 31st March - Class 5 The Three Trees performance 6pm

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

News

The Three Trees – Class 5 will be directing, creating props, costumes and performing a play called The Three Trees before we break up for Easter. We plan to perform this on Monday 31st March. Further information will be sent home closer to the performance.

 First Holy Communion - If your child is in Year 3 or above and you would like them to prepare for the sacraments of reconciliation and First Holy Communion this year, please complete this form as soon as possible. Microsoft Forms  

Swimming - Class 4 will need shorts and t-shirt for swimming next Tuesday. 

Fit and Fed camp - Free Fit and Fed camp on Tuesday 25th Feb. Sessions are suitable for pupils in Y3-6. Breakfast, lunch and a range of physical activities will be provided and supervised by Sport Pembrokeshire staff. Please register at the secondary school reception at 8.30am. Your space is confirmed with acknowledgement of form submission. Complete the form in the link below.  Please email any queries to rominy.colville@pembrokeshire.gov 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XfqLbFX1SZj49GXOh03tDNnCngAQNM3EDj3Rm1zUt4k/edit 

Milestones - On Wednesday 19th Feb we will be sharing our new Milestones with all parents and carers. We are looking forward to welcoming all parents and carers to the school hall at 3:15 to our launch event, please come along and join us, everyone is welcome. 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 22nd Jan - Class 2 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 24th Jan - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 29th Jan - Class 4 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 5th Feb - Class 3 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 7th Feb - NSPCC Number Day - see information below

• 20th Feb - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 24th Feb - 28th Feb - Half Term

• 6th March - World Book Day - see information below

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

News

Instagram - We have a new school instagram account where we will be posting pictures to share life in school with you. Please follow us - our account is holynamepembs

NSPCC Number Day - On Friday 7th Feb we will be taking part in Number Day to raise funds for the NSPCC. Everyone can come to school wearing their own clothes but with a maths twist - they can wear badges with numbers, different patterned clothes, etc. Please do not feel that you have to buy something special for the day, use clothes they already have.

World Book Day - For World Book Day on March 6th we are dressing as a word. Each child can choose a word and then dress up to match their word. For example if they choose a colour they could come to school dressed in clothes of that colour. Please do not feel that you need to buy your child a special costume, use clothes they all ready have or make items out of cardboard for example. We are looking forward to seeing creative ways of dressing as a word. 

Prayer and Liturgy - Class 2 are looking forward to welcoming parents/carers to their class prayer and liturgy at 2:45pm on Weds 22nd Jan.

We would like to remind parents/carers that breakfast club opens at 8am for pupils booked in. School opens for all other pupils at 8:45am. We ask that children are supervised by parents/carers on the playground before the doors open. We appreciate your support with this.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 22nd Jan - Class 2 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 24th Jan - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 29th Jan - Class 4 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 5th Feb - Class 3 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

• 20th Feb - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 24th Feb - 28th Feb - Half Term

• 26th March - Class 1 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall. 

• 9th Apr - Class 5 Prayer and Liturgy, parents and carers invited to join us, 2:45pm, school hall.

News

Class Prayer and Liturgy - This term we are inviting parents and carers to join us for class led prayer and liturgy. Each class will lead one for their families to join, they will start at 2:45pm and be in the school hall. All the dates are highlighted in our diary dates section. Class 2 are looking forward to welcoming the families to our first prayer and liturgy on Weds 22nd Jan.

Year 5/6 Residential – deposits have been paid & are non-refundable. The next payment of £50.00 is due by February 14th 2025 with the balance of £65.00 due by April 4th 2025. HSBC, Holy Name RC School 40 21 11, 01097660, please use your child's name as reference.  

After School Clubs - After School Clubs will run on Tuesday on the following dates– 28/01, 04/02, 11/02, 18/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03. Click here to see which clubs are running this term.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 6th Jan 2025 - INSET day - no school for pupils

• 7th Jan - All pupils return to school.

• 24th Jan - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 20th Feb - Mass, everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 24th Feb - 28th Feb - Half Term

News

Christmas Chocolate Raffle  - Thank you for supporting the raffle, we raised a grand total of £512.

INSET Day reminder - We have an INSET day on Mon 6th Jan. All pupils will return to school on Tues 7th Jan.

Swimming - Class 4 will be swimming next term. They will need to bring swimming kit with them to school on Tuesday each week. They will need swimming hats.

PE - PE kit for C1,2,4,5 to be worn on Tuesday 7th Jan. PE days remain the same - Mon C1,2,3,4. Tues -  C1,2,4,5, Thurs- C 3,5

Pembrokeshire Baby Bank - Pembrokeshire Baby Bank supports families in Pembrokeshire with anything from toiletries and nappies to bigger items like highchairs, cot beds and even bundles containing all the essentials for a new mum and baby from the birth and for the first few weeks. They can also provide bundles of clothing for babies up to primary school aged children. Follow the link  to find out more. Please speak to a member of staff if this is something you would be interested in.

Staffing Change - Mrs S Squelch will teach Class 5 all week for the Spring Term. Miss G Hawkins will teach Class 1 for two days/week for the Spring Term.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 18th Dec - Christmas Dinner

• 16/17/18 Dec - our Christmas Carol Concerts are in school at 2.15pm on 16/17/18 December - this year we are organising the pupils in mixed age groups so if you have more than one child in school they will be in the same concert. Information with the date of your child/ren's concert has been shared on Marvellous Me 

• 20th Dec Mass - everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 20th Dec - Last day of term.

• 20th Dec - Christmas jumpers own clothes day

• 6th Jan 2025 - INSET day - no school for pupils

• 7th Jan - All pupils return to school.

News

Christmas Chocolate Raffle - Thank you to everyone who has returned their raffle tickets. If you would like more please ask Mrs Dowling, Mrs Murphy or Mrs Beavis. Please return all tickets by Wednesday 18th Dec. The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 19th Dec.

Party Food Menu 20.12.24 - sausage & chips or veggie sausage & chips, muffin for pudding. No other choices that day.  

Lost property – There is a large amount of lost property in school, if these items are not claimed before Thursday it will be going to the clothing bank. Please can all items of clothing be clearly labelled with your child's name in order to help avoid this in the future.

Christmas Disco - our disco last night raised a fantastic £268, thanks to everyone who supported the event. Diolch yn fawr iawn to the Friends of Holy Name School who organised the event, special thanks to Mrs Kelly Gittins for the loan of the disco lights, they definitely were a hit last night with all the pupils!

Christmas concerts - We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our Carol Concerts next week. We would like all pupils to wear normal school uniform on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Everyone is welcome to wear PE kit to school on Thursday next week.

Christmas jumpers - On Friday 20th Dec everyone is welcome to wear their Christmas jumpers and own clothes to school to celebrate the end of term.

If anyone has any unwanted Christmas cards which are suitable for children, please could they be donated to Class Two. Many thanks.  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 11th Dec  Learn 2 Ride and Cycle with Confidence sessions for years 3 and 4 

• 12th Dec Christmas Disco evening - further information below

• 18th Dec - Christmas Dinner

• 16/17/18 Dec - our Christmas Carol Concerts are in school at 2.15pm on 16/17/18 December - this year we are organising the pupils in mixed age groups so if you have more than one child in school they will be in the same concert. Information with the date of your child/ren's concert has been shared on Marvellous Me 

• 20th Dec Mass - everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 20th Dec - Last day of term.

• 20th Dec - Christmas jumpers own clothes day

• 6th Jan 2025 - INSET day - no school for pupils

• 7th Jan - All pupils return to school.

News

School Christmas Disco  – The Christmas disco is on Thursday 12th Dec. The disco for Classes 1 & 2 will start at 4:30, end at 5:15, the disco for  Classes 3, 4 & 5  will start at 5:15, end at 6:00. It is £3 entry to include drink, bag of sweets, glitter tattoo/nail varnish. Thank you to the Friends of the School for organising this Christmas treat for the pupils.

Christmas jumpers - On Friday 20th Dec everyone is welcome to wear their Christmas jumpers and own clothes to school to celebrate the end of term.

Party Menu-  On Friday 20th Dec there will be a party food option for lunch. It is Sausage, chips beans and muffin.

Christmas Concerts - We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our Christmas Carol Concerts. The doors will open at 2pm for a 2.15pm start.

Christmas Chocolate Raffle - Thank you to everyone who has returned their raffle tickets. If you would like more please ask Mrs Dowling, Mrs Murphy or Mrs Beavis. Please return all tickets by Wednesday 18th Dec. The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 19th Dec. 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 2nd Dec  Yrs 4/5/6 watching the Ysgol Bro Gwaun show

• 6th Dec  First Music performance Classes 3 & 4 at Ysgol Bro Gwaun - further information below.

• 11th Dec  Learn 2 Ride and Cycle with Confidence sessions for years 3 and 4 

• 12th Dec Christmas Disco evening - further information below

• 18th Dec - Christmas Dinner

• 16/17/18 Dec - our Christmas Carol Concerts are in school at 2.15pm on 16/17/18 December - this year we are organising the pupils in mixed age groups so if you have more than one child in school they will be in the same concert. Information with the date of your child/ren's concert has been shared on Marvellous Me 

• 20th Dec Mass - everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

• 20th Dec - Last day of term.

• 6th Jan 2025 - INSET day - no school for pupils

• 7th Jan - All pupils return to school.

News

Christmas Dinner - IMPORTANT Please complete the form regarding Christmas Dinner by 8.12.24 https://forms.office.com/e/hvnkknXMmw   

First Music Experience - Parents of Pupil's in Class 3 and 4  

Class 3 & 4 will be taking part in the Cluster Celebration Performance at Ysgol Bro Gwaun    on  Friday, 6th December. Parents are more than welcome to attend and should arrive at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm prompt start, using the Leisure Centre or Holy Name car park. 

Please could you complete the form below to indicate if you will be attending the performance so we can pass on the approximate number of parents/guardians hoping to attend. The performance should be finished at 2.30pm 

Microsoft Forms   

Christmas Carol Concerts - tickets for concerts will be on sale Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th at 3pm in the school hall. Tickets are £3 each. There are 3 tickets per family. Parents will be informed via MM if anymore tickets are available the week after. 

School Christmas Disco  – The disco for Classes 1 & 2 will start at 4:30, end at 5:15, the disco for  Classes 3, 4 & 5  will start at 5:15, end at 6:00. It is £3 entry to include drink, bag of sweets, glitter tattoo/nail varnish. 

Years 3 & 4 Learn to Ride/Cycle with Confidence – Wednesday 11th December. This is for those pupils that have previously completed the permission form only. Your child must have their bike & helmet with them that morning, without they will not be able to join in.  

Year 5/6 Residential – deposits have been paid & are non-refundable. The next payment of £50.00 is due by February 14th 2025 with the balance of £65.00 due by April 4th 2025. HSBC, Holy Name RC School 40-21-11, 01097660, please use your child's name as reference.  

Christmas Fayre - Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Fayre this week. We are delighted to announce we have raised over £900. Our School Council will be meeting next week to decide what they want to purchase with the money. 

As a staff we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our families for their support during the past year. We are always appreciative of the kind and thoughtful gifts that are sent into school at this time of year. However, with the current cost of living crisis in our minds, we would ask that if families wish to buy a gift that they buy something for The Trussel Trust food bank rather than for staff. This is a cause close to our hearts, all donations can be sent into school and will be taken to the food bank in Fishguard before the end of term.  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 23rd Nov - Light Night - see information below

• 27th Nov Christmas Enterprise Fayre 3:30pm

• 29th Nov Mass - everyone welcome to join us in Church at 10am

• 2nd Dec  Yrs 4/5/6 watching the Ysgol Bro Gwaun show

• 6th Dec  First Music performance Classes 3 & 4 at Ysgol Bro Gwaun - further information to follow.

• 11th Dec  Learn 2 Ride and Cycle with Confidence sessions for years 3 and 4 

• 12th Dec Christmas Disco evening - further information to follow

• 16/17/18 Dec - our Christmas Carol Concerts are in school at 2.15pm on 16/17/18 December - this year we are organising the pupils in mixed age groups so if you have more than one child in school they will be in the same concert. Information with the date of your child/ren's concert has been shared on Marvellous Me 

• 20th Dec Mass - everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

News

After School Clubs -The final after school club for this term will be on the 26/11/24.

Christmas Fayre - We are looking forward to our Christmas Fayre on Wednesday 27th Nov. There will be a cake stall- we would appreciate donations of cakes/biscuits/sweet treats. Please include a list of ingredients in any homemade donations. Please bring any cake donations to school on Wednesday morning.

Friends of the School have asked for donations of wine – full and empty bottles – for their wine and water stall at the Christmas Fayre.  Please give any donations to Mrs Beavis or Mrs Squelch.

Children in Need - Thank you all for supporting this last week, we raised £173.22 for the charity. 

Christmas Dinner - Reminder- please complete the form regarding Christmas Dinner by 8.12.24 https://forms.office.com/e/hvnkknXMmw  

Light Night - We will meet at 5pm on the Golden Mile, We are singing at 5:15pm, everyone is welcome to join us. If the weather is inclement the Town Council have informed us that the singing will take place in the Town Hall, timings remain the same. We will update via Marvellous Me if we have any further information.  

Theatr Gwaun - Theatr Gwaun have asked us to share a competition linked to the new Paddington in Peru film. They are asking children to draw Paddington in Fishguard. Please draw him in your favourite Fishguard setting and return your entry to school by Monday 2nd December. The prize is a family pass for Theatr Gwaun. Please put your name on the back of the entry.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 23rd Nov - Light Night - see information below

• 27th Nov Christmas Enterprise Fayre 3:30pm

• 29th Nov Mass - everyone welcome to join us in Church at 10am

• 2nd Dec  Yrs 4/5/6 watching the Ysgol Bro Gwaun show

• 6th Dec  First Music performance Classes 3 & 4 at Ysgol Bro Gwaun - further information to follow.

• 11th Dec  Learn 2 Ride and Cycle with Confidence sessions for years 3 and 4 

• 12th Dec Christmas Disco evening - further information to follow

• 16/17/18 Dec - our Christmas Carol Concerts are in school at 2.15pm on 16/17/18 December - this year we are organising the pupils in mixed age groups so if you have more than one child in school they will be in the same concert. Information with the date of your child/ren's concert has been shared on Marvellous Me 

• 20th Dec Mass - everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

News

After School Clubs - Apologies – due to staff training there will be no after school club on 19/11/24. The final after school club for this term will be on the 26/11/24

Christmas Fayre - Friends of the School have asked for donations of wine – full and empty bottles – for their wine and water stall at the Christmas Fayre.  Please give any donations to Mrs Beavis or Mrs Squelch.

We are looking forward to our Christmas Fayre on Wednesday 27th Nov. Please contact Mrs Beavis or Mrs Squelch if you know of anyone who requires a stall, these are available for £10.

Light Night - We have been asked to sing at the Light Night event again this year. Last year we were delighted that parents/carers joined the children in singing and hope that you will all join us again this year. Please can all pupils and their families meet us on the Golden Mile at 5pm on Saturday 23rd Nov, we will be singing at 5:15pm. We will provide song sheets on the evening for everyone.

ASD Family Help - ASD Family Help team are holding a coffee morning, Mon 18th Nov at The Royal Oak . Please see the poster for all the information.

Family Support Team - Please follow the link to see a range of courses being held by the Family Support Team, all information is on the poster  They will have the Who's in charge course running in Fishguard from January, see the poster for information and booking links.  

Parent Partnership Service - Virtual Parent Network group,  upcoming Parent Partnership Service online network group this term: ‘Supporting your Child moving through stages of School’ which is on Thursday 5th December 2024, 10:00 – 11:30. This will be online via Microsoft Teams and parents/carers can book on using the link: https://linktr.ee/ppspembs  all information on the poster  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 11th Nov Yr 6 to attend Remembrance Service at St Mary's Church

• 12th Nov Odd Socks Day

• 12th Nov Parents Meetings 3:30 -5:30pm 

• 13th Nov Parents Meetings 3:30 -5:30pm  

• 14th Nov Children In Need 

• 15th Nov Pupil Photos - information below

• 23rd Nov - Light Night

• 27th Nov Christmas Enterprise Fayre 3:30pm

• 29th Nov Mass - everyone welcome to join us in Church at 10am

• 2nd Dec  Yrs 4/5/6 watching the Ysgol Bro Gwaun show

• 6th Dec  First Music performance Classes 3 & 4 at Ysgol Bro Gwaun - further information to follow.

• 11th Dec  Class 3 cycling session

• 12th Dec Christmas Disco evening - further information to follow

• 16/17/18 Dec - our Christmas Carol Concerts are in school at 2.15pm on 16/17/18 December - this year we are organising the pupils in mixed age groups so if you have more than one child in school they will be in the same concert. Information with the date of your child/ren's concert has been shared on Marvellous Me 

• 20th Dec Mass - everyone is welcome to join us in Church at 10am.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 28th Oct-1st Nov Half Term 

• 7th Nov Friends of Holy Name School meeting, 2:30pm  - everyone welcome

• 7th Nov Crucial Crew event for Yr 5 & 6 pupils

• 8th Nov - Mass - everyone welcome to join us in Church at 10am

• 11th Nov Yr 6 to attend Remembrance Service at St Mary's Church

• 12th Nov Odd Socks Day

• 12th Nov Parents Meetings 3:30 -5:30pm - further information below

• 13th Nov Parents Meetings 3:30 -5:30pm  - further information below

• 14th Nov Children In Need 

• 15th Nov Pupil Photos - further information to follow

• 27th Nov Autumn Enterprise Fayre 3:30pm

• 29th Nov Mass - everyone welcome to join us in Church at 10am

• 11th Dec - Class 3 cycling session

News

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Harvest Celebration this week, if you would like to donate to the Trussell Trust please follow  the link here 

 Details of a new upcoming parent group run by the Family Support Team, Parenting When Separated can be found here 

Please follow the link here to the annual Governing Body Report to parents.

We would like to remind parents/carers that children are not to play on the climbing wall, use the outdoor play resources (tyres/pallets) or play hide and seek in the bushes by the school before or after school. We appreciate your support with this.

Smoke alarms - Some of the children enjoyed a visit from Fireman Lee this week to learn about fire safety. If you would like advice about free smoke alarms from the fire brigade please ring 0800 169 1234 or search www.staywise.cymru  

Pembrokeshire baby bank - This is a charity that helps family who are financially struggling with essentials not just for babies but with clothes for children up to the age of 11. If this is something you think that could help you, please let us know and we can make a referral to them on your behalf.  

Crucial Crew - Years 5 & 6 will be going to the Crucial Crew event at Scolton Manor on 7th Nov. The bus will be leaving promptly at 8:50am, please ensure your child is in school on time to leave then.

Parents evenings - These are on November 12th and 13th between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. They will be available to book from Monday 4th November - booking information will be shared via Marvellous Me after half term.  

Autumn Enterprise Fayre - we will be holding our annual Enterprise Fayre on Nov 27th. If you know of anyone who would like to hire a table to sell their crafts at our Fayre please ask them to contact Mrs Beavis or Mrs Squelch to book.

Friends of Holy Name School - There will be a meeting with Mrs Beavis at 2:30pm on Thursday 7th Nov to plan forthcoming fundraising events, everyone is welcome.

Enjoy the Half Term break, we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 4th Nov.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 23rd Oct Harvest Festival 2:00-3:00 - everyone welcome to join us in Church 

• 25th Oct Own clothes/Mad Hair day 

• 28th Oct-1st Nov Half Term 

• 8th Nov - Mass - everyone welcome to join us in Church at 10am

• 12th Nov Odd Socks Day

• 12th Nov Parents Meetings

• 13th Nov Parents Meetings

• 14th Nov Children In Need 

• 15th Nov Pupil Photos - further information to follow

• 11th Dec - Class 3 cycling session

News

Reminder to parents of Year 5 & 6 pupils - Llangrannog Residential. To secure a place for your child the deposit of £50.00 is now due, please pay into HSBC, Holy Name School Fundraising, 40-21-11, 01097660. Please use your child's name as reference.  

New dinner Menu - Follow the link to the new dinner menu starting after half term.

Harvest - We are looking forward to welcoming parents/carers to our Harvest service in the Church on Wednesday 23rd Oct. It will start at 2pm. This year we are supporting The Trussell Trust, donations can be made online by following the link here .

Mad Hair Own Clothes day - On Friday October 25th pupils can wear their own clothes and have mad hair for a donation of £1. All money raised will be used to purchase outdoor play equipment. The older pupils have chosen play equipment that they think all children will enjoy using.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 15th Oct Shwmae Day  - Classes 1 & 2 -  information below

• 23rd Oct Harvest Festival 2:00-3:00

• 25th Oct Own clothes/Mad Hair day 

• 28th Oct-1st Nov Half Term 

• 8th Nov - Mass - everyone welcome to join us in Church at 10am

• 12th Nov Odd Socks Day- information below

• 12th Nov Parents Meetings

• 13th Nov Parents Meetings

• 14th Nov Children In Need - information below

• 15th Nov Pupil Photos - further information to follow

• 11th Dec - Class 3 cycling session

News

Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who have accompanied the children on their trips this week. Your support is valued and very much appreciated by staff - diolch yn fawr iawn.

Classes 1 & 2 Coffi a Chanu - Parents and carers of children in Classes 1 & 2 are welcome to join us on Tuesday 15th Oct at 2:15pm for Welsh songs and rhymes to celebrate Shwmae Day.

Odd Socks Day - On Tuesday 12th Nov we will be taking part in Odd Socks Day. It is part of anti-bullying week. Children can wear their oddest pair of socks to school - bright, colourful, patterned, we look forward to seeing as many odd socks as possible.

Children in Need Day - We will be celebrating this a day early, on Thursday 14th Nov, due to pupil photos being taken on Friday 15th Nov. The children can wear their own clothes for a donation towards the charity. They can wear spotty clothes but please don't feel you have to buy anything special. A Just Giving link will be shared closer to the day.

Headlice - There have been some of cases of headlice in school recently. Head lice and nits are very common in young children and their families. They are not caused by dirty hair and are picked up by head-to-head contact. Follow the link here to read NHS guidance on identifying and treating headlice. 

Harvest - We will be celebrating Harvest in the church on Wednesday 23rd Oct at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to join us. We regularly support the Trussel Trust Foodbank in Fishguard. This year if you would like to support them and the positive work they do, helping deliver practical and compassionate help to those in need please follow the link here  to make a donation.

Parents Meetings - There will be an opportunity to meet class teachers and discuss your child's progress and targets for the coming year on the 12th and 13th Nov, 3:30-5:30. Booking information will be shared closer to the date.

Transition Bro Gwaun Powering the future - Please see the link for information on How green can we get? competitions for children.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 10th Oct Classes 1 & 2 visiting Fishguard Fire Station

• 11th Oct  Coffi a Chlonc - Classes 3, 4 & 5 - information below

• 15th Oct Shwmae Day  - Classes 1 & 2 -  information below

• 23rd Oct Harvest Festival 2:00-3:00

• 25th Oct Own clothes/Mad Hair day - information below

• 28th Oct-1st Nov Half Term 

• 11th Dec - Class 3 cycling session

News

Parent Partnership - The Parent Partnership Service will be attending the ASD Family Help Coffee Morning at the Milford Haven Youth Club on Wednesday 9th October 2024. There is NO booking required to attend this coffee morning. See the link for information 

ASD Parent event 

Own clothes/Mad Hair day - On Friday October 25th pupils can wear their own clothes and have mad hair for a donation of £1. All money raised will be used to purchase outdoor play equipment. The older pupils have chosen play equipment that they think all children will enjoy using.

Classes 1 & 2 Coffi a Chanu - Parents and carers of children in Classes 1 & 2 are welcome to join us on Tuesday 15th Oct at 2:15pm for Welsh songs and rhymes to celebrate Shwmae Day.

Classes 1 & 2 trip - On Thursday 10th Oct the children will be walking to Fishguard Fire Station as part of our current topic work. Please ensure your child brings a coat and sensible shoes on that day. If there are any parents/carers available to accompany us please let Mrs Beavis know. We will be leaving school at 10:25am. 

Classes 3, 4, & 5 Coffi a Chlonc - As part of our Shwmae Day celebrations KS2 pupils (Classes 3,4 and 5) will be delivering information leaflets about the advantages of learning Welsh to businesses in our local area on the afternoon of Friday 11th October.  Following this we will be hosting Coffi a Chlonc (coffee and a chat) in the hall until 4pm. There is no cost to joining us for Coffi a Chlonc, however, donations towards the cost of refreshment would be greatly received.  

We are still looking for volunteers to accompany each class. Please could you let either Mrs Dowling or Mrs Murphy know if you are available to accompany us. We will be leaving Holy Name at 1:30pm  

Class 3’s cycling session will be on Wednesday 11th December for those who have chosen to take part and returned their forms.   

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 2nd October Yr 6 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 11th Oct  Coffi a Chlonc - information below

• 15th Oct Shwmae Day -  information below

• 23rd Oct Harvest Festival 2:00-3:00

• 28th Oct-1st Nov Half Term 

News

Yr 6 Transition day on Wednesday 2nd October. Please follow the links to transition information shared by Ysgol Bro Gwaun,

 Transition events English 

Transition Events Cymraeg 

parent carer consent 

Transition letter  

Job Vacancies - The Casual Learning Support Assistant application closes on 1/10/24, casual lunchtime supervisor closes on 10/10/24. Please share with anyone you think would be interested in applying for these posts.

Parent Partnership - Please see attached details of an upcoming Parent Partnership Service event this term:  ‘When to Worry about your Worrier’ which is on Wednesday 16th October 2024, 10:00 – 12:00pm. Follow the link to the poster 

 (Please note this workshop is aimed at parents/carers of Primary and Secondary school aged children). This will be face to face in Haverfordwest and parents/carers can book on using the link: https://linktr.ee/ppspembs 

Girls multi sports sessions - Sport Pembrokeshire will be offering FREE girls multi sports sessions for girls in Year 3-6 commencing Tuesday 1st October at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun 4.15pm.  Follow the link to the poster  This is the direct link to book: 

 Fishguard Girls Only Multi-Sport Club Registration Form - Google Forms 

Disability Cricket - Follow the link to find out about the disability cricket opportunity. Disability cricket poster  

Diwrnod Shwmae - Shwmae Day  

As part of our Shwmae Day celebrations KS2 pupils (Classes 3,4 and 5) will be delivering information leaflets about the advantages of learning Welsh to businesses in our local area on the afternoon of Friday 11th October.  Following this we will be hosting Coffi a Chlonc (coffee and a chat) in the hall until 4pm.  

We will be looking for volunteers to accompany each class. Please could you let either Mrs Dowling or Mrs Murphy know if you are available to accompany us.  

Classes one and two will be hosting a Coffi a Chân (Coffee and a Song)  on Shwmae Day (Tuesday, 15th October). Times to follow.  

Our Criw Cymraeg will also be launching a Shwmae Day competition as part of the celebration. Details will be released next week.  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 25th Sept Friends of the School meeting 2:30, everyone is welcome

• 15th Oct Shwmae Day - further information to follow

• 23rd Oct Harvest Festival 2:00-3:00

• 28th Oct-1st Nov Half Term 

News

We currently have a vacancy for a casual Learning Support Assistant. Please follow the link for further information Casual LSA Vacancy  Please share the link with anyone you think would be interested in the role.

Asda Cashpots for School - Please follow the link to find out how to support the school Cashpot for schools (asda.com) 

One Page Profiles - Each child has brought their one page profile home this week. Please complete them as they help us to understand your child and their individual needs better. Please return them to class teachers by Mon 23rd Sept.

After School Clubs - Information has been shared on Marvellous Me. Clubs will start on Tuesday 24th Sept, all clubs will end at 4pm.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 19th Sept School Mass 10am, everyone is welcome to join us

• 4th Oct School Mass 10am

• 15th Oct Shwmae Day - further information to follow

• 23rd Oct Harvest Festival 2:00-3:00

• 28th Oct-1st Nov Half Term 

News

Residential - Please can parents of pupils in Years 5 & 6 complete the attached form. This must be done before 16.9.24 to secure a place on the residential. residential form 

Please pay the deposit of £50.00 into HSBC, Holy Name School Fundraising, 40-21-11, 01097660 by 18.10.24. Please use your child's name as reference. 

Parental Information/Permissions - https://forms.office.com/e/RWzaPqbvEn - IMPORTANT Reminder to all parents to please complete the attached form.  

Swimming - Class 5 need to bring shorts and t-shirt for swimming next week.   

Friends of the School meeting - parents and grandparents are always welcome to come along. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 25th September at 2:30 in the hall. 

Incredible Years - The Incredible Years course is a 5 week long to introduce and practice positive parenting skills, everyone is welcome. Please see the poster 

for detailed information. It will be running in our school, starting Thursday 19th Sept at 9:30am.

Parent Partnership - Please see the poster for information on events being held by Parent Partnership this term. This is the link needed for parents to book on to any of their events this term: https://linktr.ee/ppspembs

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 11th Sept Meet the Teacher two sessions 3:30-3:50, 4:00-4:20 

• 13th Sept Class 4 trip to Fishguard Library, Roald Dahl day event

• 13th Sept Under 5's group starts back, 9:00-11:00, everyone is welcome

• 19th Sept School Mass 10am, everyone is welcome to join us

• 4th Oct School Mass 10am

• 15th Oct Shwmae Day - further information to follow

• 23rd Oct Harvest Festival 2:00-3:00

• 28th Oct-1st Nov Half Term 

News

Meet the Teacher  - We will be holding these on Wednesday 11th Sept, each class will have two sessions - 3:30-3:50 and 4:00-4:20. These sessions will be a great opportunity to get important information for the year ahead and find out about the structure and routines in each class. We look forward to welcoming you to these next week.

As part of Fun Friday and our new topic Curious and Active, classes 3, 4 and 5 are planning on going for a walk around part of the Marine Walk next Friday morning, 13th September. We are looking for volunteers to come along with us. Please let a member of staff know if you are able to join us for the walk.   

On Land's Edge - Please see the poster for information. Please see below the link to the Young People's Poetry Workshop ticketing page on Sunday 22nd September between 1:00pm and 3:00pm at PEPPERS, which is available as separate workshops conducted through the medium of Welsh by author Ceri Wyn Jones and in English by poet and National Poet of Wales - Hana Issa:

https://onlandsedge.co.uk/ole2024/young-peoples-poetry-workshops/

There are a limited number of spaces available so please do not hesitate to book early to avoid disappointment.

Second Steps - This is a free fun musical experience for pupils in Yrs 3-6. Please see the poster  for further information and booking details.

Attendance information - Follow the link here to find school attendance/absence information.

Breakfast Club - Please complete this form to help us update our Breakfast Club information. https://forms.office.com/e/XAC2XBjxqK 

News

The Parent Partnership Service will be running their 10-week Nurturing Programme for Parents of children with additional learning needs aged 4-12 years. 

Booking Essential - To express your interest please complete the form by following this link - https://forms.office.com/r/tUZGvGwtZ8  or using the QR code in the poster

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 25th June Year 6 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 26th June Friends of the School Meeting 3:15 in the School Hall.

• 27th June Year 5 Safe Cycling Bike Check

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 4th July Year 5 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• 15th July to 18th July Safer Cycling Year 5

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

 Year 5 Safe Cycling Bike Check. Pupils must bring their bike & cycling helmet with them to school on the 27.6.24. It will need to go home with them at the end of the day.

Headlice - There are cases of head lice in school. We ask for your support in checking your children on a weekly basis so that any head lice can be dealt with quickly and before they can be allowed to spread. Treatment is available for free from the Chemist.

Leavers Hoodies 2025 - 

Leavers Hoodies 2025 – current Year 5 pupils can order their Year 6 Leavers Hoodies now ready for September. Please contact Tees 'R' Us – 01834845216 to order, please state the school name & that they will be a 2025 leaver. The cost is £21.99. 

School Uniform - Follow the link to order uniform from School Trends. https://www.schooltrends.co.uk/uploaded_files/1615/images/England%20and%20Wales.png 

Friends of the school meeting with Mrs Beavis on Weds 26th June 3:15, children can join us in the hall. Everyone is welcome to join and share ideas for future fundraising and possible events. 

Ladies Circle are looking for carnival royalty for  Fishguard Carnival.  

Open to all children age 5-12 in the local schools to apply.  

https://forms.gle/JR7Juqfc7t6qQVk77 

Free Family Fun sessions in Fishguard will be running in the summer holidays, more information on the poster 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 17th, 18th, 19th June Yr 6 additional transition days at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 25th June Year 6 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Safer Cycling - Year 5 please return any outstanding Safe Cycling Forms.  

Any outstanding cricket forms need to be returned by Monday.   

Any outstanding Class 3 trip forms to be returned by Monday.

Year 6 Leavers Photos - please return order forms by Monday.

Competition success - Recently, the Criw Cymraeg ran a competition for pupils to create posters showing the name of a Welsh place in Pembrokeshire and researched its meaning. 

From this competition we had 12 winners – Aashraya, Robert, Carly, Ava, Elsie, Millie, Lily, Nathaniel, Max, Hollie, Maisie, Wolf and Leo.  

The winners went on to take part in a GIF workshop and we are very pleased to share that 5 GIF's that were created in the GIF workshop have now been animated and uploaded to the public GIF Search Bar for everyone to use.  

The GIFs that have been chosen were created by Robert, Ava G, Maisie, Millie and Lily Lloyd.  

You can view the GIFs in this presentation: GIF Presentation 

Below is a a guide on how to find the GIFs on various platforms.  

English GIF Guide: Mwydro's GIF Guide - English 

Chorister for a day -  'Be a Chorister for a Day' event at St Davids Cathedral.

This FREE event is a wonderful opportunity for children and parents to sample life as a chorister in the cathedral choir. The day will be filled with lots of activities, tours, cake and of course singing!

There will also be an opportunity for parents to ask lots of questions about this exciting opportunity to join this fantastic choir on the peninsula.

Families will have the chance to hear the music learned in a special service at 4.00pm at which all the attendees will be presented with a certificate. 

Please follow the instructions on the bottom of the Poster to register interest in attending. 

Parent Network Group have a coffee morning on 27/06/24, all information is in the poster 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• 17th, 18th, 19th June Yr 6 additional transition days at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 25th June Year 6 Transition Day at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Change in dinner menu – Tuesday & Thursday dessert have swapped. Tuesday will be Muffin, Thursday will be Rice Krispie Cake.

Ysgol Bro Gwaun -  Year 6 B.Ready Transition Day Tuesday 25th June. Please see letter sent home with children. There will also be an open evening for parents/carers on 2nd July at 5pm.  

Parents of current Year 4 pupils are asked to please complete the attached form by Monday - Microsoft Forms  

Year 5 Safe Cycling - As per the letter, bike and helmet checks will take place on 27/06/24. Bikes and helmets must be in school by 9am. Training dates 15/07/24- 18/07/24  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• 6th June - Sports Day, 1pm start on the Grange - information below

• 17th, 18th, 19th June Yr 6 additional transition days at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Parent Partnership workshop    

Please see the Poster for details of an upcoming Parent Partnership Service event this term:  ‘When to Worry about your Worrier’ which is on Tuesday 18th June 2024, 4:00pm – 6:00pm. (Please note this workshop is aimed at parents/carers of PRIMARY school aged children). This will be face to face in Haverfordwest and parents/carers can book on using the link: https://forms.office.com/r/8WvqcscL7f

Sports Day 

Sports Day is at 1pm on Thursday 6th June, Parents and carers are welcome to join us on the field. The Friends of Holy Name School will be selling sweets and drinks, these will be available on the field at the end of Sports Day. Children will be sitting together during the sports and can be collected by parents/carers from their class teacher on the field at the end of the sports. 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• May 23rd - 2pm,  Class 1 Caterpillar Party Stay and Play session, parents and carers invited to join us in class.

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• 6th June - Sports Day in the afternoon- further information to follow

• 17th, 18th, 19th June Yr 6 additional transition days at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

If anyone has any spare plastic plants pots (the ones that you have when you purchase new plants) Class Two and Three would appreciate using them. Thank you. 

Please click on the link for the NHS guidance for staying safe in the sun. NHS Sun safety advice   

Please can parents of pupils in Years 4 & 5 complete the attached form regarding next year's residential https://forms.office.com/e/jzZ8CPWC2U  

 Uniform  

• White polo shirt (we are still in the process of transitioning between uniform so yellow polo shirts are still fine to be worn)  

• Grey trousers, pinafore  or skirt.  

• During hot weather all pupils may wear tailored, grey shorts on non PE days. No PE shorts to be worn unless your child has a PE lesson that day. 

• Plain red jumper/cardigan or red school jumper with school logo, Year 6 pupils have the option to wear their leaver's hoodies 

• PE Kit - plain red T Shirt or red logo-ed T Shirt and dark coloured shorts or jogging bottoms 

• Black shoes or plain black trainers 

Your child could be entitled to additional support with school costs, even if they already receive Universal Primary Free School Meals.

 Visit: https://gov.wales/get-help-school-costs ahead of applications closing on 31 May.

 If you receive certain benefits, you could be entitled to claim up to £200 to help your child with uniform, stationery, sports kit, and equipment. Head to https://gov.wales/get-help-school-costs and claim what’s yours before 31 May.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 23rd - 2pm,  Class 1 Caterpillar Party Stay and Play session, parents and carers invited - more information to follow

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• 6th June - Sports Day in the afternoon- further information to follow

• 17th, 18th, 19th June Yr 6 additional transition days at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

We are currently advertising for the role of Casual Lunchtime Supervisor. If you or if you know of anyone who may be interested in applying please follow the link below https://jobs.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=7472197Xwc&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=451658Qt7B  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• May 9th 2024 - Ascension Day Mass - 10am in the Church - everyone welcome

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• 6th June - Sports Day in the afternoon- further information to follow

• 17th, 18th, 19th June Yr 6 additional transition days at Ysgol Bro Gwaun

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Summer Term Dinner menu The new menu starts  w/c 6th May - follow the link to see the menu, https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/school-meals/primary-schools-menu  

Change of PE timetable: Class Two will have PE on Thursday 9th May. Class Three will have PE on Tuesday 7th May. This change of PE times is for this week only. 

Ysgol Bro Gwaun additional Year 6 Transition days- 17th, 18th and 19th June. Please see letter sent home with your child.     

We are still looking for rolls of old wallpaper to use as a craft activity during breaktimes, any old rolls would be much appreciated.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• May 9th 2024 - Ascension Day Mass - 10am in the Church - everyone welcome

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• 6th June - Sports Day in the afternoon- further information to follow

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Year 3 Swimming - They will need to bring shorts and t-shirt to wear on top of swimming costumes on Wed 1st May.  

Due to issues with opening attachments on MarvellousMe we are going to start using emails for sending attachments. A 'test' email has been sent home this week, please check your inbox or junk folders, it will have been sent from admin.holyname@pembrokeshire.gov.uk 

If you have not received an email please contact Mrs Dowling so she can check the email address we hold for you. 

 Chorister for a day - Follow the link for more information in the poster Chorister for a day poster 

Parent Partnership - Follow the link to find out about the events Parent Partnership have planned for this term. Parent Partnership Summer Term 2024 poster  

Breakfast Club – Reminder that Breakfast Club opens at 8am, children need to be under adult supervision on the playground before that time.  

Message from Road Safety - no Crossing Patrol on the YBG crossing until May 13th.  

Information from the Urdd - Urdd Cross Country  Aberystwyth: 11.05.2024 

There will be a race for Girls and Boys in Yrs. 3, 4, 5, and 6. Individual prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as prizes for the best-performing schools. 

Location:  Blaendolau Playing Fields, Aberystwyth, SY23 3RL 

Map: The course map/distances can be found and key information about the day HERE 

Registering: Please click here to register online. 

Online registration closing date: 09/05/2024 – 12pm 

Price: £4 per person (£2 for Urdd Members) 

If you have any questions or require more information please contact chwaraeon@urdd.org 

Net World Sports 

Make the most of our partnership with Net World Sports by claiming 20% any purchase on their website when using this unique code URDD20. Click HERE to see what sports equipment they have on offer. 

'On Lands Edge' Festival, September 20th. Class 3 pupils have been involved in designs for this festival, the draft designs will be on display in the Fishguard Town Hall from May 7th to 11th -11am to 2pm. There will be someone there to explain the designs and answer questions. In addition they will be creating a lantern to take part in the parade to open the trail and the 'On Lands Edge' festival on September 20th.   

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• 6th June - Sports Day in the afternoon- further information to follow

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Year 3 Swimming - For their Wednesday swimming lessons they can wear their PE kit to school. They will need to bring shorts and t-shirt to wear on top of swimming costumes on Wed 1st May.  

Urdd Art and Craft competition -Thank you for pupils’ homework for the Urdd competitions. If your child would like to enter the area Eisteddfod please follow the information here.   

Clubs - Crochet club for year 5/6 pupils is starting Wed 1st May and running until half term. Initially  10 spaces, first come first served (please contact Mrs Dowling) but more spaces will be allocated as soon as possible.  

               Gardening Club is open for all years, starting Wednesday 1st May. Please let Mrs Dowling know if your child is attending on the morning of.  

               Eco Club will start on Wednesday 1st May for the children who have been attending previously.

               Mini Vinnies will start on Wednesday 1st May for the children who have been attending previously.

               Clwb Cymraeg for parents and their children will start on Thursday May 2nd, all are welcome.

All clubs will finish at 4pm.

Road Crossing - there will be no Road Crossing Patrol on the YBG crossing on Monday, April 22nd.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• May 9th  Ascension Day Mass  

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• 6th June - Sports Day in the afternoon- further information to follow

• 28th June Feast of St Peter and St Paul  Mass

• 11th July End of Term Leavers' Mass  

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Change in Dinner Menu on week 2 - pudding will be shortbread biscuit. Change for Monday April 15th pudding will be ice-cream & sauce or mousse.  

There is a new opportunity for years 3,4,5 and 6 girls to take part in a free multi-sport club. It is a girls only session hosted by Sport Pembrokeshire weekly in Ysgol Glannau Gwaun. It’s a brilliant chance for girls to participate in a wide range of sport, to try new activities and to develop a variety of skills. 

 Where: Ysgol Glannau Gwaun 

When: Tuesday (Starting 16th April) 

Time: 4.15pm-5pm 

The registration links are below 

English Form - https://forms.gle/ZnJnTLorpp42LTf2A 

Ffurflen Cymraeg - https://forms.gle/Wy9HjYBSKJPT2CYu7 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

•  25th March 2024 - Friday 5th April 2024 - Easter Holidays

•  8th April 2024 - INSET Day

• 9th April 2024 - Parent Meetings

• 11th April 2024 - Parent Meetings

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Parent Meetings - Pupils will be bringing home reports today - there will be opportunities for you to meet with class teachers to discuss these on April 9th and April 11th between 3.30 and 5.30pm - please book an appointment using this link Please make sure you select the correct class or you will be allocated a teacher at random and we will need to cancel the appointment. We hope that by having reports and parents meetings early in the Summer term this will give us more opportunity to review pupil progress in a meaningful manner. Welsh National Test results, pupil attendance and a short report will be sent home in July.

Dinner Menu Change - Tuesday 9th April change in pudding to Lollies.

Year Three Swimming - Year 3 pupils will have swimming lessons after the Easter Holidays. They will need to bring swimming kit to school on Wednesdays - swimming costume, towel, swimming hat. 

Easter Egg Raffle - Thank you to everyone who supported our raffle. We raised £744, this will be added to our other fundraising for outdoor learning. The children will be having the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas about what to spend the money on in order to develop our outdoor area.

Reminder - Monday 8th April is an INSET day, school will be open for all pupils on Tuesday 9th April.

We are looking for old wallpaper or ribbon. If you have any unwanted wallpaper and ribbons we would be delighted to have them for craft projects.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• March 20th - Pyjama Day, more information below

• March 21st - End of Term Mass, 10am - everyone is welcome to join us in the Church

•  22nd March 2024 - last day of Spring Term

•  25th March 2024 - Friday 5th April 2024 - Easter Holidays

•  8th April 2024 - INSET Day

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Reminder - Easter Egg Raffle – If anyone would like additional tickets please contact Mrs Dowling. All tickets need to returned to school by Weds March 20th. 

Reminder - Pyjama Day - pyjama day on Wednesday March 20th and children are invited to wear pyjamas/onesies/snoodies to school for a donation to raise funds for CAFOD. No slippers please, only trainers or suitable shoes are to be worn. 

Easter Dinner - 20.3.24 - This Easter, the school dinner main menu will remain the same, but the pudding on offer will be an Easter bunny biscuit (or fruit wedges).  

Residentials - final payments are due by 26.3.24. Year 6 Cardiff Urdd £88.00, Year 5 Morfa Bay £75.00  

Reports – please contact Mrs Dowling if you require two copies of your child's report before 18/3 24 . admin.holyname@pembrokeshire.gov.uk  

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• March 20th - Pyjama Day, more information below

• March 21st - End of Term Mass, 10am - everyone is welcome to join us in the Church

•  22nd March 2024 - last day of Spring Term

•  25th March 2024 - Friday 5th April 2024 - Easter Holidays

•  8th April 2024 - INSET Day

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Easter Egg Raffle – If anyone would like additional tickets please contact Mrs Dowling. All tickets need to returned to school by Weds March 20th.  

Message from Road Safety – there will be no Crossing Patrol on the Vergam Terrace crossing for the next week - 11.3.24 -14.3.24.  

Pyjama Day - After a class discussion surrounding all the awful things happening in the world at the moment Class 5 wanted to do something linked to our Catholic Social Teaching and help people who are less fortunate than us. They have decided to organise a pyjama day on Wednesday March 20th and children are invited to wear pyjamas/onesies/snoodies to school for a donation to raise funds for CAFOD. No slippers please, only trainers or suitable shoes are to be worn. 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• March 7th - Class 1 Read and Relax stay and play session for parents/carers, 2:15pm

•  22nd March 2024 - last day of Spring Term

•  25th March 2024 - Friday 5th April 2024 - Easter Holidays

•  8th April 2024 - INSET Day

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

Vacancy

We are currently advertising for the role of Caretaker, if you or someone you know is interested please follow the link to the Pembrokeshire County Council website.  

https://jobs.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=7472197Xwc&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=915698QCxo 

School applications 

Parents/Guardians of children born between 01/09/2021– 31/08/2022 in Pembrokeshire will need to apply for a Nursery school place for January, April and September 2025 by the closing date of 30th April 2024. https://newsroom.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/news/nursery-place-application-deadline  

Art Competition

There is a local art competition to mark the famous ship Waverley visiting Fishguard on May 30th this year. The competition is for all ages and the prize is 1 family ticket for the trip (2 adults, 2 children). The art can be anything from paintings, posters, models, drawings, decorations etc of the ship in Fishguard.  

The deadline for entries is March 15th. Once a winner is announced the Waverley will send the tickets to them directly.  

The entries can be sent digitally to us through this email,  fishguardfutureproject@gmail.com and would need to include the child's name and age.   

You can see the social media post here;  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fishguardandgoodwickfutureproject/permalink/939494650748883/?mibextid=c7yyfP  

Message from Road Safety 

There will be no Crossing Patrol on the YBG crossing on the afternoon of March 4th.  

Easter Egg Raffle

We will be holding our Easter Egg Raffle to raise funds for our ongoing Outdoor Learning development. Tickets will be sent home next week, the raffle will be drawn during the last week of term.

Easter Holiday Sports Camps

Follow the link here for information on these.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• March 1st - St David's Day Mass in the Church, 10am, all are welcome to join us 

• March 2nd - Dragon Parade in St Davids 

• March 7th - Class 1 Read and Relax stay and play session for parents/carers, 2:15pm

•  22nd March 2024 - last day of Spring Term

•  25th March 2024 - Friday 5th April 2024 - Easter Holidays

•  8th April 2024 - INSET Day

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

St Davids Day Menu Friday March 1st follow the link to the Menu  

Clubs

There will be no Mini Vinnies this week (Wednesday 28th Feb) due to Mrs Kplomedo being on a course.   

Week starting Feb 26th will be last week of after school clubs for this term.

Instagram

We are pleased to announce that we now have a school Instagram account - we will be using this to share pictures and information. We will be following the same protocols and safeguarding procedure that we do for all other social media sites as laid out in the parental permission forms. If you wish to edit your permission form at any time please contact Mrs Dowling.  

Please follow us on https://www.instagram.com/holynamefishguard  

St David's Day

We will be celebrating St David's Day on Fri March 1st. We will be attending Mass at 10am, everyone is welcome to join us.

Pupils may wear traditional Welsh costumes or Welsh rugby/football tops with normal school trousers to school.

Dragon Parade

Class 1 are taking part in the Dragon Parade on Sat March 2nd. They need to be accompanied by an adult during the parade. Mrs Beavis will be at Oriel Y Parc at 10:30am to meet everyone before the parade. Siblings are welcome to join in too, the more the merrier! Class 1 will be bringing home dragon wings that they made in a recent workshop session, they will need to wear these during the parade.

Class 1 Read and Relax Session

As part of our celebration of World Book Day on Thursday March 7th Class 1 would like to invite their parents/carers to a read and relax session in class at 2:15pm. There will be refreshments and an opportunity to share books together and develop reading for pleasure. Younger siblings are also welcome to join the fun.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• Feb 19th 2024 - INSET Day

• March 2nd - Dragon Parade in St Davids 

•  22nd March 2024 - last day of Spring Term

•  25th March 2024 - Friday 5th April 2024 - Easter Holidays

•  8th April 2024 - INSET Day

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

•  27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024  - Half Term

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Reminder - We will be on Half Term next week - Mon 12th-Fri 16th Feb, School will also be closed for pupils on Mon 19th Feb as this is an INSET Day, we look forward to welcoming back all pupils on Tues 20th Feb.

NSPCC Number Day - Thank you to everyone who supported our Number Day, we raised £77 for the charity.

Lost property – can we please ask parents to help us by putting pupils names on items of school uniform, jumpers, cardigans, coats etc. We have a number of items in lost property that we are unable to reunite as there is no name.  A pupil is missing a black Nike boys coat, if your child has taken it home by mistake please return.  

Year 5 Residential - Important - Year 5 Residential next payment of £75.00 is due by 26.2.24 please.  

Year 6 Residential - Important - Year 6 Residential next payment of £50.00 is due by 26.2.24 please.  

PE Changes - After half term Class 4 will be swimming on Tuesday so will need to bring their swimming kit with them. Class 4 will also need to wear PE kit on Monday, Class 5 will need to wear PE kit on Tuesday and Thursday

Pembrokeshire Family Information Service - This service shares activities and events available to families  through their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/PembsFlS/ , you can find more information about the service here 

Vision Arts - We have some exciting news here at Vision Arts!  

"CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY" is coming to Pembrokeshire! 

This production is a Vision Arts Theatre Company and Vision Youth Theatre combined production and we are looking for lots of talented children as well as some incredible adults.  

On Thursday the 15th February during half term we are holding a FREE workshop for children to come along and learn some songs, dance routines and script from the show. This will all take place at Vision Arts studios in Haverfordwest, 12pm -3pm. Parents will need to register their child on the following link if they would like to take part in the workshop https://www.visionartswales.com/charliechoc 

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• Feb 5th - NSPCC Number Day - Please note the change of date

• Feb 19th 2024 - INSET Day

• March 2nd - Dragon Parade in St Davids - Class 1 will be taking part, further information below.

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Number Day - We are taking part in the NSPCC Number Day again this year. On Monday 5th Feb all pupils can wear their own clothes to school, wear something with patterns on , numbers on, add badges to your clothes - please don't buy anything special just for the day.

Pupils in Classes 1,2,3 & 5 will need to wear clothes and shoes that are suitable for their PE lessons.

Please follow the link to our Just Giving  page to make a donation to the NSPCC.

Friends of Holy Name Sweet Stall - The Friends will be selling a selection of sweets and drinks on the playground at the end of the day on Friday 9th Feb. 50p/item

Dragon Parade - This week Class 1 have enjoyed an Art workshop with Kate Evans. They have made their own dragon wings to wear when taking part in the Dragon Parade on Sat March 2nd, parade starts at 11am.  Staff will be at Oriel Y Parc in St Davids from 10:45. Parents/carers will need to accompany their child during the parade. Please can Class 1 parents let Mrs Beavis know if they are able to take part.

During half term there will be drop in sessions open to all in Oriel Y Parc for all children to create something ready to take part in the parade. These are taking place between Saturday 10 February – Sunday 18 February (excluding Wednesday 14 February

Menu Change - Pudding on Monday will be Chocolate Mousse

Under 5's Sessions - Our play sessions for Under 5's are continuing to run on Friday mornings, 9:30-11, everyone is welcome to come along.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• Feb 5th - NSPCC Number Day - Please note the change of date

• Feb 19th 2024 - INSET Day

• March 2nd - Dragon Parade in St Davids - Class 1 will be taking part, further information to follow.

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Eco Club - There is no Eco club on Monday 29th Jan.

Half Term Sports - Please see the link here  for the Swimming Pool timetable. Please follow the link here for Junior Activities during half term.

Reminder - Water bottles need to be brought in daily, water is freely available during the school day for children to top up. Please note that Prime bottles are not to be brought to school at all. Thank you for your co-operation with this.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• Feb 5th - NSPCC Number Day - Please note the change of date

• Feb 19th 2024 - INSET Day

• March 2nd - Dragon Parade in St Davids - Class 1 will be taking part, further information to follow.

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

News

Headlice - We have cases of head lice in school. Headlice are not fussy about who they visit and we ask you to please check the whole family regularly. Treatment is available for free from the majority of pharmacies. Please see the attached leaflet  for further guidance.   

Clubs - Clubs will start week beginning 22nd Jan. All after school clubs will start at 3:20 and finish at 4pm. The following clubs will run this term.

Mon - Criw Cymraeg with Miss Richards - same children as last term

            Eco Club with Mrs Rees - same children as last term

             Clwb Cymraeg Rhieni a phlant with Mrs Beavis - open to all parents and their           children to develop Welsh skills

Weds - Mini Vinnies with Mrs Kplomedo -  same children as last term

            Code Club with Mrs Thomas - same children as last term

JRSO Club with Mrs Rees will run during the school day, Mrs Rees will let the children know when it is on.

Diary dates (new or updated items are in red)

• Feb 2nd - NSPCC Number Day

• Feb 19th 2024 - INSET Day

• March 2nd - Dragon Parade in St Davids - Class 1 will be taking part, further information to follow.

• May 12th 2024 - First Holy Communion Mass 

• May 24th 2024 - INSET Day 

• July 19th 2024 - INSET Day

Number Day - We will be taking part in Number Day again this year. It is on Friday Feb 2nd. Pupils can dress in clothes with numbers, shapes or patterns on. Please don't feel the need to buy anything new - birthday badges would be a great way to add numbers to an outfit for example. 

MarvellousMe – We have been made aware of some parents experiencing issues with notifications/messages. MarvellousMe are aware & their support team are looking into it.  

Parent Partnership - Follow the link here to see the workshops on offer from Parent Partnership this term.

Clubs - Clubs, including Mini Vinnies, will be starting again Week Commencing 22nd Jan, further information will be sent home next week.

Pre-School Session - We held our first Under 5's session this week. It was lovely to see so many babies, toddlers, parents and grandparents having fun in the hall. These are going to be held every Friday morning during term time this term, everyone is welcome. 9:30-11.