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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 839912
Friday 18th July 2025
Dydd Gwener Gorffennaf 18ydd 2025
Dates for the Diary
Monday 1st September - INSET Day. School closed to pupils
Tuesday 2nd September - Autumn Term to start
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
PLEASED BE REMINDED THAT CLUBS WILL START BACK IN SEPTEMBER, FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE SHARED WITH YOU IN THE AUTUMN TERM
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!
Message from the Head Teacher - Gwyliau haf hapus
As we wrap up another wonderful year at Mount Pleasant Primary, I’d like to thank our amazing pupils, families, staff and governors for your energy, support and care. You’ve made this year full of joy, growth and teamwork.
Special good luck to Miss McCarthy as she begins her new role at Malpas Court Primary, we gave her a lovely MPPS send-off today, complete with a touching farewell poem from our pupils!
Wishing you all a safe, sunny and relaxing summer. You deserve it!
Holiday wishes, Miss Fiona Rutledge Headteacher
Attendance Award 2024-2025
We’re delighted to announce that Year 5M has won the Attendance Award for 2025–26 with a staggering whole class attendance reaching 96.7%! Their fantastic dedication, commitment to showing up each day, and team spirit truly set a shining example for the whole school. Well done to every pupil (and their families!) for making every moment count, we’re so proud of your achievement! Keep up the excellent effort, 5M! Their reward was a morning of fun and games with Newport Live and a tip-top treat. Here are some pictures for you to see.
STEM - Green Powered Kit Car
We would like to extend our thanks to Mr Allan Hyland for his incredible support and guidance in helping our pupils build and race our STEM green-powered kit car. His expertise, enthusiasm and encouragement were instrumental throughout the entire process, from the first bolt tightened to the thrilling time trials on race day!
Our pupils gained invaluable hands-on experience in science, technology and teamwork, and their excitement and sense of achievement were clear to see. Thanks to Mr Hyland’s commitment, our young engineers were inspired to think big, work smart and dream green.
We are so grateful for this unforgettable opportunity!
Year 6 Leavers 'The Oscars'
To our brilliant Year 6 pupils,
As you begin the next chapter of your educational journey, we want to wish you all the very best for your transition to secondary school. You’ve grown into confident, kind and curious young people, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything you’ve achieved.
Your Leavers’ ‘The Oscars’ ceremony was absolutely fabulous, from the glitz and glamour to the laughter and heartfelt moments, you lit up the stage! Your speeches were truly exceptional: funny, moving and full of personality, showing just how ready you are to shine in the world beyond Mount Pleasant.
Thank you for the memories, the energy and the joy you’ve brought to our school. Go forward with courage, kindness and that signature sparkle we know so well. Good luck, Year 6, you’ve got this!
Warmest wishes, from Miss Rutledge and the MPPS Family
Summer Holiday Activities
Take part in cooking sessions, art workshops, pottery classes, quiet sessions, playschemes, tie dye workshops, multisport, upcycling, sewing, film clubs and much more! Click on the link below to find out more!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MrnXdnIiJv9DjSka12qmGAUd6liv-zue/view?usp=sharing
Staffing update September 2025
Click on the link to access September 2025 Staffing information. Staffing update letter
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 94.5%. 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. 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
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