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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 839912
Friday 12th September 2025
Dydd Gwener 12fed Medi 2025
Dates for the Diary
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
Dates for the Autumn Term 2025
Week beginning 15th September Clubs to Start
Tuesday 16th September- PTA AGM 5.00pm - 6.00pm in school and via Zoom
Thursday 2nd October - Girls Football Tournament (more information to follow)
Wednesday October 8th - Whole School Wellie Wang fundraiser
October 10th 2025 - Harvest Festival (Pupils only)
Wednesday October 22nd and Thursday 23rd October - Parent Consultations
October 24th 2025 - Inset Day; School closed to pupils
Monday 3rd November - Pupils return to school
Monday 11th November - Remembrance Assembly (Pupils only)
Thursday 4th December Christingle Years 3&4 6-7pm - Bethesda Church
Tuesday 9th December Carols with Nursery AM & PM 10:30 and 2.30
Wednesday 10th December Christmas Around the World Assembly Year 1 and 2 - 1.30pm
Thursday 11th December Reception Nativity 1.30pm
Friday 12th December Year 5M and Year 5EM Panto 1:30pm
Tuesday 16th December Year 6 Christmas Performance 1:30pm
17th December - Louby Lou production - (Thank you PTA)
Friday 19th December Training Day School closed to pupils
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 REMINDED THAT CLUBS WILL START BACK WEEK BEGINNING 15TH 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. THE CLUBS WILL RUN ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. YOUR CHILD(REN) HAVE BEEN INFORMED IF THEY HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED A SPACE.
Well done to the MPPS Milers
True Inspiration!
This weekend, our incredible MPPS Milers laced up their trainers and took on the Cardiff/Brecon 10K, showing determination, teamwork and true school spirit every step of the way! Their commitment to training, their energy on race day, and their smiles at the finish line were nothing short of inspiring.
They’ve reminded us all that with perseverance and positivity, anything is possible. We’re so proud of each runner for representing Mount Pleasant Primary School with pride and passion. You’ve inspired us to keep moving, keep striving, and keep believing!
Well done, Milers, you’re amazing!
Brawddegau Bendigedig Bryn Hyfryd
This week's brawddeg bendigedig can be used to check in with your friends and family to see how they're feeling:
Sut wyt ti heddiw?
How are you today?
There are various responses that the children learn from nursery onwards eg
Dwi'n hapus / Dwi'n trist / Dwi wedi blino / Dwi'n bendigedig
I'm happy / I'm sad / I'm tired / I'm wonderful
Further up the school we add the word 'feeling' eg
Sut wyt ti'n teimlo heddiw?
How are you feeling today?
and the reply would also have the additional word 'feeling' with a short explanation perhaps of why they are feeling this way eg
Dwi'n teimlo'n hapus achos dwi'n hoffi Dydd Gwener!
I'm feeling happy because I like Friday!
Don't forget to use this phrase if you want to earn yourself a Welsh raffle ticket and the chance of winning 25 dojos from our Dreigiau Iaith and Peer Mediators!
The Parent Teacher Association AGM Tuesday 16th September
The PTA needs your help!!
Without volunteers the PTA risks being disbanded.
Please join us for our AGM 16th September 2025 5pm in school or join us via zoom. Come join us for cake and a chat or if you’re busy but want to know what’s going on just log onto our meeting link which is available below.
The PTA helps fundraise amazing things for the children such as new play equipment, Christmas shows etc, by holding discos, stalls, raffles and more!
We need positions filled but also volunteers for events! Do you have an idea that you would like to run with, but don’t have the time to fully commit? Pop along and let us know we would love to hear from you!
Please Join Us. No PTA means less fun things for our children and schools don’t get the things they really need!
Meeting ID: 818 0334 2628
Passcode: Z0JPkJ
GRAND COUNCILLORS
Prynhawn Da! We’re the Year 6 Grand Councillors, and each week we’ll be bringing you updates from one of our Pupil Voice groups—sharing their latest initiatives and any exciting news they’d like to pass on.
Kicking things off is our very own Year 6 group: The Dreigiau Iaith (formerly known as Criw Cymraeg!). This week, we’ve been hard at work organising the Seren a Sbarc diaries and distributing them to class teachers. We introduced them to the whole school during our Celebration Assembly, explaining how they’ll be used—and now we’re thrilled to be sending them home once again!
If Seren a Sbarc made a special visit to your home this weekend, don’t forget to read the foreword inside the diary. It gives a bit more detail about the initiative—especially if your child missed anything during assembly!
We can't wait to see the diaries returned and hear all about the adventures they had!
Diolch!
PS take a look at the school dojo page to see pictures of our Dreigiau Iaith leaders handing over the diaries and mascots!
Lost Property
As the term gets underway, we’re already seeing a growing number of jumpers, coats and water bottles making their way into lost property. To help us reunite items with their rightful owners quickly, please ensure that all clothing and personal belongings are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
A simple name tag or permanent marker can make all the difference. Thank you for helping us keep lost property to a minimum and pupils reunited with their belongings!
If your child is missing any items, please ask them to take a moment to check the basket located in the Y2 and Y3 cloakroom area.
Let’s work together to reunite these belongings with their rightful owners.
Thank you for your support!
Emergency Contact Forms
Just a reminder, if you have not done so already, to please return your child's emergency contact form to either the class teacher or School Office. Please ensure both sides are completed and signed. Thank you.
Our School Rules
We have been learning about our school Rights, Rules, Rewards and Consequences this week.
Please take some time to talk to your child/children about these. Thank you.
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.
Parent Pay
We ask that all parents book their child's meals on a Sunday prior to pupils returning to school. If you have any problems accessing parent pay please contact the school office. Click on the link below to access the link to Chartwells Menu Chartwells Menu .
Please note; week commencing 15.09.25 will be Week 1.
Internet Safety Information for Parents and Carers
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:
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 98%. 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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