MPPS Newsletter

Victory in Europe 80

Huge thanks to our Chair of Governors for providing us with a VE 80 flag to fly high this week as we commemorate and celebrate the end of WW2. Pupils have been researching and finding out all about Victory in Europe day on 8th May. We had a lovely VE 80 Assembly which was an opportunity for us to come together to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from across the UK and the Commonwealth. Here is a message from Trefor Bray, a dear friend of our school who fought in WW2, sadly he passed away last year, however, he left us with this message;

'I want to urge you to do all you can to avoid any future wars. It is important that we continue to remember and appreciate the sacrifices made by others so we are able to live in this country, in peace today.' 

A Message from our ECO Committee

World Bee Day 20th May 2025

As Spring is here and the flowers are in bloom, along comes our busy, buzzy visitors the bees!

A few weeks ago our Eco Committee at MPPS shared an assembly with the school regarding the importance of pollinators for our ecosystem. We are going to ‘bee’ following this up with some activities at school to make sure we welcome bees and their pollinator friends.

Most people react with a swat and a scream when they see a bee but they are essential to the production of our lives. They help with plant reproduction, which is essential for food production and the overall biodiversity of ecosystems. Additionally, bees provide valuable products like honey and beeswax, and they help support the growth of plants that feed livestock. 

Nature Club will be busy making sure our school grounds are bee friendly by planting pollinator friendly plants, we will be creating bee baths and bee hotels and we definitely won’t be using pesticides.

Maybe you can do a little, that will go a long way, at home by joining in with one or more of the above activities.

We will keep you posted with our activities.

Click on the link for The Wildlife Trust to see what you can do to help and support.

Click on this link to help you identify bees and their jobs.

Internet Safety Information for Parents

Click on the links below to find out about how to keep your child safe on-line.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BbDP6z8XNl2v7ujSk4Doc9CSAUPivGYu/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117264377365901244724&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Please find additional information below from the charity 'Care for the Family' regarding internet safety and resources from HWB.

Click the link to access a leaflet for parents on raising children in a digital age (download available here:

https://shop-leaflets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Top+Tips+for+Parents+-+Raising+Children+in+a+Digital+Age+TTLFTDA05+v2+DIGITAL.pdf )

https://hwb.gov.wales/keeping-safe-online 

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