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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 839912
Friday 19th September 2025
Dydd Gwener 19eg 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 Welly Wang fundraiser
Wednesday October 8th - Flu vaccinations to take place
October 10th 2025 - Harvest Festival (Pupils only)
October 16th 2025 - ALN consultations (invites to be sent shortly)
October 17th 2025 - Crucial Crew Y6 trip pm session 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.
Election of Parent Governor
We’re inviting nominations for a new Parent Governor to join our Governing Body. Governors play a vital role in shaping the direction of the school, from curriculum and behaviour standards to staffing and budgeting. Meetings are held once a term, usually after school or in the evening, and full training is provided free of charge.
If you’re a parent or legal guardian of a pupil at the school and would like to stand for election, please complete the nomination form and return it by the deadline. If more nominations are received than vacancies, a ballot will be held.
We’d love to see more parents involved, your voice matters!
Your child will be coming home with an envelope and two Parent Governor Nomination forms. If you are interested in this role please return your form by Monday 6th October 12.00 noon in the envelope provided.
Click on the link to find out more information https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Raf4VaHNEBA1-rJu1Y_18EVhSqK9SQoq/view?usp=sharing
Welly Wang Fundraiser 8th October
Please help us to raise funds for school by sponsoring our pupils to take part in the Autumn Welly-Wang throwing competition. How far can each child wang their welly? All money raised will go towards purchasing sports and play equipment.
Please return sponsor money and forms by Monday 13th October 2025. Thank you and good luck with your Welly Wanging!
All pupils will be brining home a sponsored welly-wang form next week.
Flu Vaccination
The School Nursing Service will visit the school to offer pupils a nasal flu spray vaccine on 08/10/2025 for pupils in Reception to Y6.
The NHS recommends that your child has a flu vaccination every year.
It’s very important to protect your child from flu to make sure they stay as healthy as possible. The best flu vaccine for most children is a nasal spray. This is the vaccine that will be given on the day.
The online consent form and additional information can be found here: E- Consent Form Link
To help make sure the vaccine is suitable for your child, and they don’t miss out, please take time to read the information and follow the link to complete the electronic consent form as soon as possible, before the planned vaccination date.
The nose spray flu vaccine that contains porcine gelatine is the best protection against flu for children. If you want to have your child protected against Flu, but you do not want them to have the nose spray, you can request the gelatine free injection instead on the consent form and you will be invited to a clinic. If your child attends a NEWPORT SECONDARY SCHOOL they will receive their vaccine in school.
Should you have any difficulties accessing the above link, please contact 01633 431685 for further support.
School Nursing Service
ABUHB
Beat Flu Animation (Primary - English)
YouTube Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIbPEFRJz1o
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
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our recent PTA AGM, we were delighted with the fantastic turnout and the enthusiasm in the room and on Zoom! Minutes from the meeting will be available soon on our school website, so do keep an eye out.
We’re also excited to share that our brand-new trim trail will be installed at the end of September, thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of the PTA. This will be a wonderful addition to our outdoor space and a real benefit to all our pupils.
The PTA plays a vital role in enriching school life, and we’d love to welcome more parents and carers to get involved. Whether you can spare a little time or a lot, your support makes a real difference.
Thank you to our PTA for your dedication, energy and commitment to making Mount Pleasant Primary School the best it can be!
GRAND COUNCILLORS Written by Layla and Kathryn
This week we would like to let you know about our Prefects.
The prefects will be watching as you walk in to the hall and will write your name on a raffle ticket. You can also get one by sitting nicely and walking sensibly down the corridors then, on Friday, they will pull out a raffle ticket that might have your name on it, then you will win a prize. Diolch.
Lost Property
As the new term gets underway, our lost property basket is already filling up with jumpers, coats, water bottles and other belongings. To help us return items to their rightful owners, please ensure that all clothing and personal items are clearly labelled with your child’s name—a simple name tag or permanent marker can make a big difference.
If your child is missing anything, please encourage them to check the lost property basket located in the Year 2 and Year 3 cloakroom area.
⚠️ Important: Any unclaimed items remaining in lost property after Friday 26th September will be recycled or donated. We kindly ask all families to check before this date to avoid disappointment.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school tidy and helping pupils stay reunited with their belongings!
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 22.09.25 will be Week 2.
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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