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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 839912
Friday 4th July 2025
Dydd Gwener Gorffennaf 4ydd 2025
Dates for the Diary
Wednesday 9th July - Charity Fun Run to raise awareness for Foodbanks (More information below)
Friday 11th July - Rogerstone Community Council Competition award ceremony at MPPS (Ruth Jones MP to visit)
Friday 11th July - Whole School Booknic 2:30 pm
Thursday 17th July - Year 6 Leavers Concert 1:30 pm
Friday 18th July - Year 6 Leavers Trip
Friday 18th July - Break up for Summer Break
Monday 1st September - INSET Day. School closed to pupils
Tuesday 2nd September - Autumn Term to start
PLEASED BE REMINDED THERE ARE NO CLUBS THIS WEEK. CLUBS WILL START BACK IN SEPTEMBER.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE STAFF WHO GIVE OF THEIR TIME TO TAKE EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, IT IS APPRECIATED.
ESTYN
We are all very excited to receive the ESTYN report which will be made public on 4th August 2025. Until then the report is confidential. I can say I'm a very proud Headteacher!
Extravaganza 'Voices of Victory'
To all the wonderful parents who joined us for the ‘Voices of Victory’ Extravaganza thank you!
Your presence made the event truly special, and it was a joy to see our community come together to celebrate the music, memories, and spirit of the 1940s. The energy, warmth, and support you brought created an atmosphere we won’t soon forget.
We’re incredibly proud of all the students who performed and participated, and your encouragement played a huge part in their success.
Huge thanks to Gwent Music and Mr Williams who supplied the sound system and all of the Staff and Pupils who put on such a fabulous event.
Many thanks,
Miss Rutledge and the Mount Pleasant Team
Transition Day 4th July 2025
We are delighted to share that our recent Transition Day was a joyful success! From our tiniest Nursery explorers to our confident Year 6 role models, the day was filled with smiles, laughter, and meaningful connections.
Throughout the activities, pupils had the chance to explore their new environments, meet their future teacher, and enjoy fun, engaging tasks designed to ease anxieties and build excitement for the year ahead.
A huge well done to Year 6 who visited Bassaleg School today. They had a great taster of what school life will be like and are ready for all the learning experiences ahead! Da iawn 6J!
Staffing update September 2025
Click on the link to access September 2025 Staffing information. Staffing update letter
Charity Fun Run organised by George Chorley, Year 12 Student from Bassaleg working in Collaboration with MPPS.
All you need to do is is look out for a sponsor form next week, ask friends and family to sponsor you with an item of food and bring your item or items of food to school on Tuesday 8th July in preparation for the Fun Run on Wednesday 9th July. All items are being sent to Risca Food bank after the event. We look forward to the fun run!
INSET Days 2025/26
May Day - Monday 4 May 2026
Training Days 2025-2026
Monday 1st September 2025
Friday 24th October 2025
Friday 19th December 2025
Friday 13th February 2026
Thursday 7th May 2026
Monday 20th July 2026
MPPS Podcast picture June 25.mp4MPPS Podcast
The digital leaders have been hard at work creating their next MPPS podcast. Give it a listen and hear what is happening around school and whether you can do the challenge for the next show. Well done to our digital leaders!
Open Door Policy
If you have any concerns regarding school, please contact the school office.
In the event of a concern, or issue, please be reminded that we have an open door policy where we are more than happy to discuss these concerns and resolve any issues quickly and effectively. Please refrain from using social media to air these concerns, this is not helpful and is also extremely detrimental to the wellbeing of our staff.
Thank you to our families who always contact the school, enabling us to work in partnership. This is very much appreciated.
Internet Safety Information for Parents and Carers
Don't miss out! There is a live event available for parents and carers called 'Left to Their Own Devices'. Please see information below to reserve free tickets.
What: Left To Their Own Devices (live tour event)
When: Tuesday 9 September at 7.30pm
Where: Care for the Family, Tovey House, Cleppa Park, Newport, NP10 8BA
Cost: FREE
Click on the links below to find out about how to keep your child safe on-line.
Please find additional information below from the charity 'Care for the Family' regarding internet safety and resources from HWB; https://hwb.gov.wales/keeping-safe-online
Click the link to access a leaflet for parents on raising children in a digital age (download available here:
Application Guidance for Nursery and Primary School
Click on the links below to find out more about applying for a Nursery or Primary School Placement in Newport.
https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/apply-place/application-guidance/nursery
https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/apply-place/application-guidance/primary-school
School Attendance
Remember not to take holidays in term time. Poor attendance can significantly impact on the well-being and academic attainment of your child. Our attendance target is 96% for the whole school. Please see chart which demonstrates the effects of good and poor attendance. Our current whole school attendance is 94.8%. If your child is unwell please contact the school office.
Sun Protection
Now the Summer Term has started, I wanted to remind you of the importance of pupils wearing sunscreen to school. The sun's rays are particularly strong over the summer period and they can damage children's skin. Your child's health and well-being are very important to us. Please apply sunscreen (at least SPF 30) and 4 or 5 stars sunscreen in the Summer months. Encourage your child to wear a wide brimmed bucket hat or legionnaire style hat. School will continue to monitor time spent learning in the outdoors and encourage use of shady areas where possible. You can find out more information about keeping safe in the sun at www.cancerresearchuk.org .
Your support is very important. You can help us by:
Talking to your child about the importance of sun protection at home.
Sending your child to school with a wide-brimmed hat.
Providing plenty of water in a clearly labelled water bottle.
Thank you!
Brawddegau Bendigedig Bryn Hyfryd
This week's brawddeg yr wythnos is a great one for parents to use! If you want to find out what your children have been doing in school, just use the phrase:
Beth wnest ti yn yr ysgol heddiw?
What did you do in school today?
The children could also use the stem of the phrase to ask you what you did in work today:
Beth wnest ti yn dy waith heddiw?
What did you do in your work today?
In school, we could ask what they did in their play time, so it would be the same stem sentence with a change of vocabulary at the end:
Beth wnest ti yn dy amser chwarae heddiw ?
What did you do in your playtime today?
Once the stem phrase is learnt, it can be used in so many ways! Pob Lwc!
The School Essentials Grant
The school essentials grant, funded by the Welsh Government funds free school meals and equipment for children with families on low incomes. All primary school pupils in Newport receive free school meals through the Universal Free School meals.
If your child is in primary school and receiving universal free school meals and you have a low household income (click on the link to see if you are eligible https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/free-school-meals ), you should still complete an application form for free school meals.
You may be entitled to further support and your school may also receive additional funding. To receive the school essentials grant support, you have to apply. Click here to access Free School Meals form 2024-25
The grant can help fund:
school uniform (including coats and shoes)
school sports kit
uniform for activities such as, scouts; guides; cadets; sports; performing arts
school equipment (school bags and stationery)
laptops or tablets
equipment for out of school trips such as outdoor learning (waterproofs)
If you require any further information please contact freeschoolmeals@newport.gov.uk
Chartwells Menu Spring/Summer 2025
Click on the link below to access the Chartwells Menu for Spring/Summer 2025. Remember to book your child's school dinner on a Sunday prior to pupils returning to school on a Monday.
Charity Fun Run organised by George Chorley, Year 12 Student from Bassaleg working in Collaboration with MPPS.
🏃♂️ Fun Run Reminder – Let’s Make a Difference Together🏃♀️
Just a friendly nudge as we gear up for our exciting Fun Run on Wednesday 9th July!
🌟 Don’t forget to:
Complete your sponsor form
Ask friends and family to sponsor you with an item of food
Bring your food item(s) to school on Tuesday 8th July
Every donation will go straight to Risca Food Bank, helping support families in need in our wider community. Your generosity is truly appreciated and makes this event more meaningful than ever.
We can’t wait to see you laced up and ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and giving back. 💙Remember your sun hat, sun lotion and water bottle too!
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