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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 839912
Friday 27th 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
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. Dates for the Summer Term will be published week beginning 13th April. Thank you
Click on the link to access Newport City Council School Term Dates. https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/term-dates
Happy Easter Message from Miss Rutledge
Pasg Hapus
As we come to the end of a very busy and rewarding term, I would like to wish all our pupils, families and staff a well‑deserved rest over the Easter break. It has been a term filled with wonderful teaching and learning, with children making strong progress across the curriculum and embracing every opportunity with enthusiasm. A particular highlight has been the Year 6 residential, where pupils demonstrated fantastic teamwork, resilience and a real sense of fun throughout their activities. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented our school.
Enjoy the break, take time to recharge, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 13th April for another exciting term ahead.
After‑School Club Update
A huge thank you to all staff who have generously given their own time to run our after‑school clubs this term. Their commitment and enthusiasm provide our pupils with wonderful opportunities beyond the classroom, we are incredibly grateful for their dedication. Please note that there will be no clubs during the week beginning 13th April. New club information will be shared with families during the week beginning 20th April, with clubs restarting the following week. Thank you for your continued support.
Good Luck Miss Ellis
We would like to extend our thanks and best wishes to Miss Ellis, who will be moving on to an exciting secondment opportunity at Llanmartin Primary School. While she will be greatly missed by pupils, staff and families here at MPPS, we are incredibly proud that she will be able to share her expertise, passion and strong pedagogical practice with another school community.
Miss Ellis has contributed so much to our school, and we are deeply grateful for her hard work, dedication and the positive impact she has had on teaching and learning. Llanmartin are very fortunate to have her, and we know she will continue to inspire and support learners just as she has done here.
We wish her every success in this new chapter and look forward to hearing all about the wonderful things she will achieve. Keep in touch Miss Ellis!
A polite reminder about parking
To help us keep all pupils safe, we kindly ask parents and carers not to park on the school grounds at any time. For health and safety reasons, the school gates must remain locked at all times, vehicles on site make this difficult to manage safely. This includes after school hours when extra curricular clubs are taking place and whilst Stay and Play are using the facilities.
Please also ensure that no cars are parked in front of the school gates, as this blocks access for emergency vehicles and prevents staff from opening and closing the gates when needed.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our school environment safe for everyone.
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.
Meningitis Information for Parents from Public Health Wales
Click on the link to find out about protection against meningitis and septicaemia in young people Leaflet (DL):
Protection against meningitis and septicemia audio: Click here for audio
Webpages
Vaccination for students - make sure you're protected - Public Health Wales -This page includes links to the Vaccines communication toolkit for universities, the Health protection in CYP educational settings and UKHSA Immunisation resources for educational settings Immunisation - GOV.UK.
Year 6 Residential – What an Adventure!
Year 6 Residential – What an Adventure!
Last week, our Year 6 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable three‑day residential at the Gilwern Outdoor Education Centre and they had an absolute blast.
The excitement began as soon as they left school after morning break and boarded the coach. On arrival, the children enthusiastically hauled their suitcases, rucksacks, sleeping bags and a few treasured cuddlies to their dormitories before diving straight into the fun.
Over the three days, they took part in a fantastic range of activities including orienteering, canoeing, wall climbing, abseiling, bushcraft, forest walks, caving, archery and even a silent disco, where the teachers may have been the most enthusiastic dancers of all! The food was a highlight too, with hearty breakfasts, packed lunches prepared by the children themselves and delicious hot dinners after busy days outdoors. Glorious weather made the whole experience even better.
Evenings were spent playing football, hide and seek, or simply relaxing together before settling down for some quiet time in the dorms and then lights out.
The behaviour throughout the trip was exemplary. Miss Medhurst, Miss Shier and Mr Macey were incredibly proud of every single pupil. The whole class pushed themselves, tried new activities, conquered fears, and impressed the centre leaders with their positive attitude and teamwork.
It truly was a wonderful experience for all involved. A huge thank‑you to the staff who generously gave up their own family time to make this memorable adventure possible for the children.
A Huge Diolch to Bethesda Baptist Church
A Huge Diolch to Bethesda Baptist Church
Year 6 would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Bethesda Baptist Church for delivering a fantastic Easter Explained session this week. The class were warmly welcomed into the church, where they enjoyed watching members of the Bethesda community perform a creative news‑style bulletin, sharing different viewpoints on the events of Easter Week. It sparked some brilliant discussion and thoughtful questions from the children - particularly the decisions made by Pontius Pilate.
The pupils were also treated to squash and biscuits while working through an activity booklet that helped them explore key themes from the Easter story. To top it all off, every child received an Easter goody bag to take home.
Diolch yn fawr iawn to Chris Thomas and the whole Bethesda team for giving Year 6 such an interesting and meaningful experience.
Thank you for Wear Odd Socks to School for Down Syndrome Day
A huge thank you to all our pupils, parents and carers for taking part in World Down Syndrome Day by wearing your wonderfully bright and mismatched odd socks. It was fantastic to see our school community embracing the message that it’s okay to stand out, be different and celebrate what makes each of us unique.
Thanks to your generosity, we raised £ 78.91 for 21 Plus, a charity that provides vital support for children and young people with Down’s syndrome and their families across Wales. Their work helps individuals reach their full potential through training, education, practical advice and by raising awareness of their specific needs and abilities.
Your kindness and enthusiasm make a real difference. Thank you for helping us support such an important cause and for filling our school with colour, joy and acceptance.
Comic Relief 2026 – Wear What Makes You Happy!
Comic Relief 2026 – Wear What Makes You Happy!
We were delighted to support Comic Relief last week, it was wonderful to see so many children coming to school wearing something that makes them happy. Your enthusiasm and kindness helped create a joyful atmosphere across the school. Click on the link below to find out how much we have raised for this fantastic cause. If you would still like to donate, please use the link below:
Please click the link below to make a donation.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rnd26-mount-pleasant-primary
Thank you for helping us support this fantastic cause.
Easter Bonnet/Headgear Parade
A huge thank you to all our pupils who took part in our Easter Bonnet and Headgear Parade. Your creativity, effort and imagination was fantastic to see, you brought so much colour and joy to our school. A special thank you to our brilliant PTA for generously providing prizes for the winner in each class. Your support helps make events like this even more exciting for the children.
Activities Available over Easter with Newport Live!
Please see posters below, Newport Live have lots of exciting events going on in the Easter holidays. Click on the link to find out more. Holiday Activities | School Holiday Fun with Newport Live.
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!
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 Pasg Hapus! — which means Happy Easter. It’s a lovely phrase for children to use both in school and at home as we head into the Easter break.
To help build confidence with Welsh second‑language learning, here are some Easter‑themed words the children have been exploring in class:
Esgyniad
Resurrection
Croes
Cross
Siocled
Chocolate
Eglwys
Church
Hwyl
Fun
Oen
Lamb
Wy Pasg
Easter egg
Bunny Pasg
Easter bunny
Gwanwyn
Spring
Encourage your child to weave these words into simple Welsh phrases they already know, such as:
Dw i’n hoffi wy Pasg – I like an Easter egg
Mae’r gwanwyn yn hwyl – Spring is fun
Dyma’r oen – Here is the lamb
Dw i’n gweld croes – I see a cross
It’s a great way to build confidence, have fun with language, and keep Welsh alive outside the classroom.
PASG HAPUS PAWB ODDIWRTH CRIW CYMRAEG!
Family Liaison Bulletin
With the Easter holidays coming up, we are pleased to provide the link to the the Family Liaison April Bulletin, full of useful information, resources and details of upcoming events across Gwent.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yWHXPjSQhQ4aPNen5pPnXT9NzL43L0s8/view?usp=sharing
Click on the link below to give you access to a flyer containing details of CAMHS wellbeing online workshops that are available for Year 6 young people and above over the Easter holiday period. To book onto these please use the QR code included on the flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1In4MkA4HqQQlKWUkvsxsDTgTiUUgXvHr/view?usp=sharing
Click on the link below to access information about 'Dads Group Gwent'
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z_P4ll4Bhqc2U-1SFecw_2ncLRonSaDA/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 Summer term by clicking the links below;
SS26 MEAT Allergy Aware Information
SS26 VEGITARIAN Allergy Aware Menu
Please remember to book your child’s meals via ParentPay before they return to school. Week commencing 13.04.2026 will be week 1
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.
Easter Tennis Camp
Over the Easter Holidays Stow Park Tennis Club are running tennis camps for all primary school aged children.
Click on the link below to access information regarding booking etc.
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 95.9%. 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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