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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 894820 Web: www.mountpleasantprimary.co.uk
14th February 2025
Tesco 'Stronger Starts Project'
Thank you to the MPPS community for your support with the 'Stronger Starts Project'. The aim of the project is to raise funds for 'Outdoor Learning Provision'. We want you to help us promote discovery and independence for our pupils by purchasing tools and equipment for them to learn outdoors and connect with nature.
The project with the highest number of votes across our region will receive £1,500 , the second placed project £1,000, and the third placed project £500.
This week we have been sent a personalised video from Jessica Ennis-Hill. Click on the link below to watch!
If you visit the following stores please remember to receive one token per transaction and post it in the correct cylinder. The Mount Pleasant cylinders will be at the following stores!
5990 Rogerstone Newport Express Express NP10 9EX
6225 Risca Extra NP11 6NP .
We are very excited! Good Luck Mount Pleasant!
Dates for the Diary
Friday 14th February - Eisteddfod home learning project to go home (Peg dolls).
Tuesday 18th February - Y2 Trip to Cardiff Museum.
Wednesday 19th February - Year 5/6 Girls Football Tournament - Spytty.
Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th February - Parent Consultations.
Friday 21st February 2025 - Cluster Training Day (School closed to pupils).
Monday 24th February - Friday 28th February 2025 Half Term
Monday 3rd March Return to School - Wythnos Cymraeg to start. Pupils to wear traditional Welsh costumes.
Tuesday 4th March - Y3 trip to Cardiff Museum.
Thursday 6th March - World Book Day. Whole school Readathon.
Friday 7th March - Whole School Eisteddfod - Pupils to wear House Colours
Friday 21st March - Comic Relief Day and World Down Syndrome Day. Wear odd socks or something that makes you happy! More information to follow.
Parent Consultation Update - Wednesday 19th February and Thursday 20th February
Apologies if you did not receive the Teachers2Parents invite on Monday 10th February. We are in communication with T2P to investigate what caused the technical issue and are awaiting further information regarding this. Hopefully all MPPS families have now received a text and have booked an appointment. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you are yet to receive one. Please be aware there will be no after school clubs week beginning 17th February 2025 due to parent consultations. Thank you
Nursery Orchard
As part of outdoor learning this week Year 2 have worked with Morris' of Usk to plant an orchard for our Nursery pupils. We applied to The Tree Council and took part in their Orchards for Schools scheme. We received fruit trees and hedgerows to plant in the school grounds. Year 2 have planted, cherry, apple and pear trees. Nursery have already been very busy making bird feeders to encourage the birds. Huge thanks to Morris' of Usk for their help.
Year 6 Visit to Bassaleg - Gym and Dance Display
On Wednesday, our Year 6 pupils were invited to Bassaleg School to watch the annual Gym and Dance Display. This was the first part of Transition for the pupils and what a first impression they had!
It was lovely to see so many familiar MPPS faces, demonstrating their talents and showing our current Year 6 pupils what to expect. A thoroughly enjoyable day for all!
Eisteddfod Prosiect Cartref / Home Eisteddfod Project
The whole school Eisteddfod project is to make a 'Welsh' peg doll. You might want to transform the peg into a famous Welsh person, or maybe they'd rather transform it into a daffodil, leek or sheep. We're looking for imagination and creativity! Your child will be bringing home a Welsh peg doll with a small white label this week. Remember to write your child's name and class on one side of the label, and who or what they have transformed the peg into on the other side. Good luck everyone! Please return your peg creation by Monday 3rd March 2025. Diolch!
Internet Safety
The whole school has taken part in Internet Safety Day this week. Our Y4 pupils have been creating presentations to quiz you on your internet safety knowledge. They were able to create an interactive slide presentation to teach you how to be safe online. Thank you Ayla and Matilda for such a wonderful presentation. Click on the link below;
Please click on the link to access the latest news, guidance, resources and training to help keep you and your family stay safe, secure and smart online. https://hwb.gov.wales/keeping-safe-online .
It has been brought to our attention that there have been concerns regarding the online app; 'Roblox'. Please click on the link to access information on how to keep your child safe whilst playing online; https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-safety-blog/roblox/
Multiply Maths Meeting for Nursery Parents
Thank you to our Nursery Parents for attending the Multiply Maths session on Monday. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed working with you and we look forward to welcoming you back on the 17th February at the same times of 11.00 am and 3.00 pm. We will continue to share some top tips on how to support your child with Maths.
Parking Responsibly at drop off and collection times
This is a reminder to remember to park responsibly at the start and end of the school day. We have received multiple complaints from local residents this week and as such, we have contacted Parking Enforcement, who will be monitoring the area. Please help us to resolve this issue. Thank you.
February Half Term Fun!
If you're looking for some fun for your children during this half term, Newport Live are offering a variety of engaging and entertaining activities for children of all ages to enjoy. Click the link below for more information;
Chartwells School Dinners
Thank you to parents who have booked their child's dinner on a Sunday for the following week (prior to returning to school on the Monday). This is incredibly helpful. Please be aware that on Thursday 20th February there is a change to the menu. This has changed to Fish Fingers or Quorn Dippers (see menu for Friday). This will not show on ParentPay, please continue to book a main meal for Thursday and we will sort the rest.
Click on the link below to access the Dinner Menu.
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.
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