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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 839912
Friday 12th December 2025
Dates for the Diary
INSET Days 2025/26
May Day - Monday 4 May 2026
Training Days 2025-2026
Friday 19th December 2025
Friday 13th February 2026
Thursday 7th May 2026
Monday 20th July 2026
Dates for the Autumn Term 2025
Tuesday 16th December Year 6 Christmas Performance - 1:30pm
Wednesday 17th December - Louby Lou production - (Thank you PTA)
Thursday 18th December - Christmas Party Day - Wear Party Clothes and bring an extra snack
Friday 19th December Training Day, School closed to pupils
Monday 5th January 2026 - Pupils return to school - Spring Term
Please continue to check the Newsletter weekly for important information and dates for the diary. Please be aware all dates are subject to change.
Please be aware that all extra curricular clubs have now finished for Christmas. Week beginning 8th December there will be no afterschool clubs. Communication regarding extra curricular clubs 2026 will be communicated in the first week of the Spring Term. Thank you to all of our staff who take extra curricular clubs which benefit our pupils tremendously.
Christmas Party Afternoon Thursday 18th December
On the afternoon of Thursday 18th December, our classrooms (and Nursery am and pm) will be filled with festive cheer! Come dressed in your favourite party clothes or a cosy Christmas jumper, and don’t forget to bring along a little extra snack to enjoy.
There will be plenty of fun activities, exciting games, and lots of laughter to share with your friends. It’s the perfect way to celebrate together before the holidays. So get ready for an afternoon of festive fun!
Please see individual class Dojo pages for further updates. Thank you
Mince Pie and Raffle Afternoon
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the PTA, parents, pupils, and staff for making our mince pie and raffle afternoon such a wonderful success! Your generosity and enthusiasm truly brought the festive spirit to life.
A special mention goes to our amazing choir, whose cheerful Christmas songs filled the room with joy and warmth. What a superb performance!
We’re so grateful to everyone who contributed mince pies, raffle prizes, and their time to make this event memorable. It’s moments like these that remind us what a fantastic school community we have.
Wishing you all a joyful festive season!
Christmas Concert Ticket Sales
A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Pupils!
We’d like to say a huge thank you to our Year 6 pupils who have been busy selling Christmas Concert tickets to parents. This has been a fantastic opportunity for them to practise important skills such as communication, confidence, and responsibility.
We are especially impressed with how well they have handled money transactions accurately and responsibly, showing great care and attention to detail.
Thank you for your hard work and enthusiasm, we’re proud of you!
It’s Showtime at Mount Pleasant!
What an incredible week it has been! Our pupils have truly shone on stage, delivering a series of magical performances that captured the spirit of the festive season. From heartfelt carols to dazzling productions, their talent and hard work have been nothing short of inspiring.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing parents and staff for your support with costumes, rehearsals, and preparations during this busy time of year. Your help makes these moments possible, and we couldn’t do it without you!
Tickets are still available from the school office for the Y6 Performance. See details below.
📅 Tuesday 16th December
Year 6 Christmas Performance 'Primary School Christmas Musical'
⏰ 1:30pm @ Mount Pleasant Primary
(Tickets available from 1.12.2025 – 4 per pupil)
Let’s make this festive season unforgettable! Thank you again for your incredible support, we can’t wait to see you there, cheering on our talented pupils!
Chartwells School Menu Update
We’re pleased to continue working with Chartwells to provide nutritious, balanced meals for our pupils each day. You can view the menu for the second half of the Autumn term by clicking the link below;
Please remember to book your child’s meals via ParentPay before they return to school. Week commencing 15.12.2025 will be Week 1.
A Huge Well Done to Our Nursery AM and PM Stars!
What an incredible performance this week! You entertained your parents beautifully with your Christmas carols and festive cheer. From the joyful sound of sleigh bells to singing like a chorus of angels, you truly brought the magic of Christmas to life.
Thank you for sharing your smiles, songs, and sparkle with us all. We are so proud of each and every one of you!
Merry Christmas from all of us! You are amazing!
Our Reception Nativity
We are so proud of our Reception children and staff for their fantastic Nativity performance! You brought the story to life beautifully, and we loved the creative modern twist you added. The traditional shepherds becoming farmers and the innkeepers transforming into hoteliers was such a clever idea. It made the performance feel fresh and fun while still keeping the heart of the story.
Your confidence, enthusiasm, and teamwork shone through every moment. It was wonderful to see how much effort you all put into learning your lines, singing your songs, and performing with such joy.
A big thank you to all the parents for your incredible support, especially with the costumes. Your time and effort helped make the performance so special, and we truly appreciate everything you did to bring the characters to life.
Well done, Reception, you were amazing!
Congratulations to our amazing Year 1 and Year 2 pupils!
What a truly fabulous performance of 'Children of the World!' You filled the stage with joy, energy, and talent, and reminded us all of the beauty of diversity and togetherness. Your singing, dancing, and acting skills were outstanding , you entertained us and brought the Christmas spirit alive in such a special way.
A huge thank you to our wonderful parents for providing such fantastic costumes and supporting the children throughout. And to our pupils, thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and confidence. You made us proud and gave everyone a performance to remember!
Well done, everyone , you’ve made this festive season extra magical!
The Year 5 Performance of Cinderella Rockerfella
What a Show!
Our Year 5 pupils dazzled us all with their incredible performance of Cinderella Rockerfella! From the lively songs to the hilarious dialogue and fantastic costumes, the children brought energy, confidence, and creativity to the stage. It was wonderful to see their hard work and teamwork shine through in such a fun and modern twist on a classic tale. A huge thank you to the staff and families, we couldn't put on such a performance without your support. Your encouragement made this magical evening possible. Well done, Year 5,you truly rocked the house! Fabulous audience participation too!
Christmas Jumper Day ! 'Save the Children'
A huge thank you to everyone in our school community who joined in for Christmas Jumper Day (or festive clothes!) on Thursday, 11th December. Your generosity and festive spirit have made a real difference.
By pulling on your Christmassy knits and donating, you’ve helped Save the Children continue their vital work, keeping children safe, healthy, and learning both here in the UK and around the world. Every pound raised goes towards life-changing support, such as:
£2 could buy seeds for a family in Kenya to grow food after drought.
£8 could provide a blanket to keep a child in Ukraine warm this winter.
£15 could fund two weeks of peanut paste to help a child beat hunger.
£20 could buy supermarket vouchers for two children in the UK.
£40 could provide a Baby Kit for a family in Gaza.
Your kindness helps children fight for the future they deserve. Thank you for making this possible!
For more information on Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day click here.
https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/CJD250022022
Did you know we sell pre-loved uniform?
Items start from £3 each.
Head to our social pages for availability @ptamountpleasant. Send us a message if you’d like to order and Leah will get back to you!
If you’re about to start your Christmas shopping we’d be really grateful if you’d download the Easy Fundraising App first…
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/mountpleasantprinew
Not only will the school receive £2 per download but we also receive a percentage of your spend from the retailer - at no extra cost or effort from you.
Breakfast Club
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, we kindly remind parents and guardians that Breakfast Club admission runs strictly between 8:20 and 8:30am. For safeguarding reasons, children arriving after 8:30am will not be admitted. It is essential that pupils don't access the school site until 8.15am as nobody is available to supervise children on the yard at this time.
It is essential that every child is personally handed over to a member of the Breakfast Club team at the main doors. Please do not leave the premises until this handover has been completed. These procedures are in place to protect all children. If you miss the deadline for entry you will need to wait with your child and ensure they enter school through their allocated class entrance. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Brawddegau Bendigedig Bryn Hyfryd
Next week, our theme for our Wal Graffiti will be changing to 'Nadolig' - 'Christmas'
Here's some sentence starters that the children could use:
Hoffwn i....
I would like
Dwi'n dwli ar....
I love....
Dwi'n chwarae rhan...
I'm playing the part of...
You could really help your children at home by looking up some Welsh vocabulary around the subject of Christmas - maybe characters in the Nativity, or the names of some of the toys they'd like!
Blwyddyn 6 can't wait to see all the graffiti ffantasteg on the new Wal Graffiti!
Timber Trail Installation
Safety Reminder: To keep everyone safe, we kindly ask that pupils do not use the Timber Trail before or after school. The equipment must only be used under staff supervision during the school day. Thank you for helping us keep playtime safe and fun for all!
Safeguarding - Access and Egress to Y1
To help ensure a calm and safe end to the school day, we kindly ask Year 1 parents to collect their children from the top yard using the designated pathways. Please avoid walking around the pathway directly outside the Year 1 room, as this area becomes congested and can make it difficult for pupils to spot their grown-ups.
Your support helps us create a smoother, less stressful transition for our youngest learners. Thank you for helping us keep things running safely and smoothly!
Important Reminder regarding 'No Nuts in School'
We kindly remind all parents and carers that our school is a nut-free zone. This means that nuts and nut-based products must not be brought in snacks or packed lunches. Several of our students have severe nut allergies, and even trace amounts can trigger life-threatening reactions. These allergies are not just uncomfortable, they can be extremely dangerous, requiring immediate medical attention. By keeping nuts out of school, we’re helping to create a safe and inclusive environment for every child. Thank you for your continued support and vigilance in protecting our students’ health.
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 95.71%. If your child is unwell please contact the school office.
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. https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/educational-grants
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
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