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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 839912
Friday 11th July 2025
Dydd Gwener Gorffennaf 11ydd 2025
Dates for the Diary
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 THAT 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!
Food Bank Fun run
A heartfelt thank you to all pupils, parents and carers who supported our charity fun run, organised in collaboration with Year 12 student George Chorley from Bassaleg School. Your generosity and community spirit helped make this event a wonderful success.
Together, we collected a fantastic range of food donations, all of which are now on their way to Risca Food Bank, supporting families in need within our local area.
It was inspiring to see pupils running with purpose and smiles, knowing they were making a difference. Your involvement through sponsoring and donating is deeply appreciated.
Diolch yn fawr George Chorley for making it such a meaningful and memorable event!
Rogerstone Community Council Award Ceremony
Mount Pleasant Primary School and the Bassaleg Cluster have been delighted to host the Rogerstone Community Council Award Ceremony here at MPPS.
George Quatermass 5M (winning the top prize and shield for the school), Lucie Rodgers 5M and George Browning 6J have all won awards from Rogerstone Community Council by taking part in the annual schools competition. See details below;
One hundred years ago in 1925, John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of televised silhouette images in motion at Selfridges Department Store in London. Seventy years ago, in 1955 British TV saw its first television advert.
The questions that were asked are below:
1. What is your favourite television programme and why?
2. In what way do you think TV programmes can make the world a kinder and happier place?
3. In 1955 the first advertisement appeared on British TV for: Gibbs SR toothpaste; what would you like to make an advert about and what would it look like?
The winner from each school has received a prize of £30.00 with the overall winner receiving a prize of £50.
We were thrilled to have Ruth Jones MP distribute the awards to the winners.
Thank you to Stephen Bowen for organising such a wonderful competition.
5M Trip to the Welfare Grounds
On Thursday Year 5 visited the Welfare Ground as part of their ‘Talking Trees’ project. In school, they researched the vital role trees play in our ecosystem and daily lives, then presented their findings creatively on cardboard. Each display was brought to life with eyes and twig ‘hands’, and carefully placed on nine different trees around the Welfare Ground to share their knowledge with the local community. If you're heading that way in the coming weeks, see if you can spot all nine trees—and discover just how incredible trees really are!
Booknic
Thank you so much for attending our annual Booknic today. It was heart warming to see so many families enjoying the sunshine, celebrating pupils’ achievements and taking the time to reflect on their learning journeys together.
Your enthusiasm, kind messages and thoughtful participation made the event truly special. We are especially grateful for your support in helping us maintain a safe and happy environment throughout the afternoon.
Seeing pupils share their favourite pieces of work with pride and watching families connect over stories, laughter and picnic snacks was a wonderful reminder of the strength of our school community.
Diolch yn fawr for helping us make memories we’ll treasure!
Staffing update September 2025
Click on the link to access September 2025 Staffing information. Staffing update letter
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!
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!
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.
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