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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 839912
Friday 13th March 2026
Dates for the Diary
INSET Days 2026
May Day - Monday 4 May 2026
Training Days 2025-2026
Thursday 7th May 2026
Monday 20th July 2026
Dates for the Spring Term 2026
Monday 16th March - Easter Explained Y6
Wednesday 18th March - Y6 Gilwern Residential trip
Wednesday 18th March - Reception Height, Weight and Vision visit
Friday 20th March - Comic Relief 2026 - Wear something that makes you happy! (Further information below)
Monday 23rd March - World Down Syndrome Day - Wear Odd Socks to School £1.00 donation to 21 Plus
Friday 27th March - Easter Bonnet/Headgear Parade
Friday 27th March - School finishes for the Easter Break
Monday 13th April - Pupils to return to school - Summer Term
Remember to check the Newsletter weekly for important information and dates for your diary. Please be aware all dates are subject to change.
Click on the link to access Newport City Council School Term Dates. https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/term-dates
After School Clubs w/c Monday 16th March
Please note that school‑run clubs will be paused from Monday 16th March to Friday 20th March while staff attend the Gilwern Residential Trip.
Clubs will resume during the final week of term (w/c 23rd March 2026).
This does not affect our Stay and Play provision, which will continue as normal.
Diolch yn fawr for your understanding and support.
A Message from Newport City Council regarding acceptable behaviour on school site
Newport City Council will not tolerate violent, aggressive, abusive or threatening behaviour from members of the public. If this happens you will be asked to leave the building, the police may be called and you may leave yourself open to prosecution.
Any such behaviour will be recorded and shared across council departments. This may lead to the withdrawal of council services.
Parent Governor Nominations
I'm very pleased to announce that Mrs Abby Vowels is the successful candidate following a ballot for the election of parent governor at Mount Pleasant Primary School. Welcome to the team Mrs Vowels, we look forward to working with you and sharing your expertise.
Huge thanks to everyone who put themselves forward, your support is much appreicated.
Information for Prospective Governors
World Book Day 5th March 2026
We are delighted to share that our World Book Day celebrations raised an incredible £866.20 through our Sponsored Readathon. This is a fantastic achievement, and we are so grateful for the enthusiasm and support shown by our pupils and families. Thank you to everyone who took part, gathered sponsors, and helped us promote a love of reading across the school. These funds will go directly towards purchasing new books for our classrooms and library, helping to inspire even more young readers. If you have a sponsor form which hasn't been returned please can you send it in by Monday 16th March. Thank you!
Reception - 'People who help us' Topic Talk
Reception class had their final visitor yesterday for their current topic - People who help us. Mrs Davies, mum of Enfys and Alun and our PTA chair person came in to talk to Reception about the organic food company that she works for - Able and Cole.
The children were treated to a whole host of new or different fruits and vegetables which they were able to feel, smell and taste. They were able to pop peas out of their pods, taste rainbow carrots, smell fennel, ginger and turmeric. They tasted green tomatoes, blood oranges and discovered kumquats and physalis fruit.
Today they will even be trying to turn the radishes and beetroot into crisps!
Reception had so much fun learning and discovering in a hands on interactive session which showed them what happens after it moves from the fields with the farmers. Her job was to check and choose suitable foods before they reach the shops.
Grand Council Event written by Elijah and Molly
On Wednesday, we, as Grand Council ambassadors proudly represented Mount Pleasant Primary at the Grand Council event held at Llanwern High School. It was a jam-packed day of history, creativity, and—of course—excellent food!
The highlights of our day included:
We met with Keith, who shared fascinating stories about the heritage of Newport.
In a creative workshop, we pitched fresh ideas for new competitions and activities we'd love to see at the Eisteddfod.
Alongside Chartwells food suppliers, we made a delicious potato, leek, and onion soup. This was followed by a massive buffet lunch where we got to eat as much as we wanted (we had 3 deserts!)
We capped off the day with Sheldon the Rapper. After we filled pages with our thoughts and drawings, Sheldon turned them into an epic freestyle rap. We even picked up some new professional tips to add to our own Year 6 rap repertoire!
We returned to school with goodie bags, and plenty of stories to share. Thank you very much to Mrs Black who took us there and back.
Visit from PCSO Alex Donne - Internet Safety Talk
Year 5 and Year 6 enjoyed a valuable visit from PC Alex this week, who spoke with pupils about the importance of staying safe online. The session helped children understand how to make sensible choices, recognise potential risks, and use the internet responsibly. It was an engaging and informative talk that reinforced key messages about keeping themselves safe in the digital world.
Safer internet Information for Parents 2026
Please click on the links below to access internet safety support at home.
Fortnite internet safety support
Instagram internet safety support
Nintendo-switch-online support
MPPS Podcast picture March26.mp4MPPS Podcast
Year 5M have created the next instalment of their podcast series, so be sure to listen in and hear all about the amazing work happening in and around school at the moment. Take a listen and your class could even win a Dojo prize!
Comic Relief 2026 – Wear What Makes You Happy!
Comic Relief 2026 – Wear What Makes You Happy!
We’re excited to support Comic Relief 2026 on Friday 20th March. To celebrate the day, children are invited to come to school wearing something that makes them happy — it could be a favourite colour, a fun accessory, or anything that brings a smile.
For details on how to make a donation, please check Class Dojo.
Thank you for helping us support this fantastic cause.
sch-poster-a3-2389720 Book Fair.pdfScholastic Book Fair
CHANGE OF DATE!
Due to unforseen circumstances Scholastic have had to postpone our planned book fair for 9th March. The book fair will now take place on Monday 20th April to Thursday 23rd April.
On Monday 20th April, Scholastic will be travelling to MPPS to host a Book Fair! The Fair will be held after school in the Main Hall from Monday 20th April, to Thursday 23rd April. A wide selection of books will be available for the children to purchase, with options suitable for different ages, reading levels and genres.
If you would like to purchase a book, simply scan one of the Scholastic QR codes, which will take you straight to the payment page. These will be on display for the whole Fair. Please remember to bring your mobile phone and your credit or debit card, as you will need to enter your card details when paying.
We’d love for you to come along and browse to help us end our World Book Day celebrations in style!
Brawddegau Bendigedig Bryn Hyfryd
This week’s brawddeg bendigedig is:
Sul y Mamau Hapus, which means Happy Mother’s Day! As we get ready for Sunday, we want to encourage everyone to say a big Diolch (Thank you) for everything our mums do for us. It is always better to use some Welsh than none at all! Why not try using these phrases at home?
Diolch am... all the delicious dinners!
Diolch am... helping me with my homework.
Diolch am... the big hugs when I get home from school.
Diolch am... everything you do to help me grow.
Remember: "A little Welsh is better than no Welsh at all!"
To all the Mount Pleasant mums, grandmothers, and carers: Sul y Mamau Hapus to you all this Sunday!
Family Liaison Bulletin
Here is the Family Liaison information bulletin for this week. “The information in this bulletin is for advertising purposes only. Sparkle does not endorse any organisations or events unless they are run by, or in partnership with, Sparkle. Click on the link to find out more.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SXNB7ym1_tViB4ueiGyNtwZrprt02SBg/view?usp=sharing
Newport Disabled Children's Team
Please note the booking system will not be open until Monday 16th March
Dates for your diary:
Easy Fundraising
The PTA is part of the Easy Fundraising scheme where online retailers donate a percentage of your purchase to us.
1. Download the app and register to raise for our school
2. Install the browser extension. You’ll then get a pop up to accept a donation on each website you visit that is part of the scheme
3. Complete your online shop as normal and we’ll be sent a percentage at no extra cost to you
PLUS, this month we get a bonus £2 for every new supporter. A super easy way to generate more money for our children!
PLUS, this month we get a bonus £2 for every new supporter. A super easy way to generate more money for our children!
You spend, brands donate to Mount Pleasant Primary PTA Newport.
Pre-loved Uniform
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!
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 16.03.2026 will be Week 2.
We are very pleased to announce that our Chartwells Kitchen has received a food hygiene rating of 5 following a visit from the food standard's agency.
Managing Medication in School
In line with our Managing Medicines Policy, the school cannot give pupils any non–life‑saving medication. These medicines must be given by parents or carers at home, alternatively you can contact the school office to arrange a time to come in and give the medication yourself.
For safeguarding reasons, no medication should be put in a pupil’s bag or lunchbox.
Any prescribed long term life-saving medication must be handed straight to the school office by an adult, along with the consent and medical information forms and signed off by the Headteacher.
We ask all parents who have children with asthma to make sure their child has an in date inhaler in school.
Thank you for helping us keep all pupils safe.
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.
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!
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 95.5%. 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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