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RUSKIN AVENUE, ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT NP10 0AB
e.mail: mountpleasant.primary@newportschools.wales
Tel: 01633 839912
Friday 28th November 2025
Please be reminded to book school meals via ParentPay for your child prior to Monday morning. The canteen need accurate numbers in order to provide the correct meal for all our pupils. Remember to book your Christmas dinner for 3rd December!
Dates for the Diary
INSET Days 2025/26
May Day - Monday 4 May 2026
Training Days 2025-2026
Friday 19th December 2025
Friday 13th February 2026
Thursday 7th May 2026
Monday 20th July 2026
Dates for the Autumn Term 2025
Wednesday 3rd December - Christmas Dinner Day (Wear Christmas Jumper to school)
Thursday 4th December - Years 3 and 4 Christmas Performance - 6-7pm @ Bethesda Church
Monday 8th December - PTA Mince Pie Rainbow Raffle Evening - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Tuesday 9th December - Carols with Nursery AM & PM - 10:30am and 2.30pm
Wednesday 10th December Children of the World Concert Year 1 and 2 - 1.30pm
Thursday 11th December Reception Nativity - 1.30pm
Thursday 11th December - Christmas Jumper Day - 'Save the Children'
Friday 12th December Year 5M and Year 5EM Panto 'Cinderella & Rockerfella' - 1:30pm
Friday 12th December - Reception Trip to Colliers Farm
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
Monday 5th January 2026 - Pupils return to school - Spring Term
Please continue to check the Newsletter weekly for important information and dates for the diary. Please be aware all dates are subject to change.
Parking Responsibly
We kindly ask for your support in helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for our school and local community during drop-off and pick-up times.
Recently, we have received several complaints and concerns from local residents regarding cars being parked on grass verges and across driveways. This not only damages the grass and the appearance of our surroundings but also creates frustration within the community.
We understand that parking can be challenging at busy times, and we truly appreciate the effort you make to get your children to school safely. However, we ask that everyone avoids parking on grass verges and instead uses appropriate parking areas or considers alternative options such as walking short distances where possible.
By working together, we can ensure our school remains a positive part of the community and that our shared spaces are cared for.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
A Festive Thank You!
We are delighted to share how beautiful our school looks on the build up to Christmas! A huge thank you to Morris’ of Usk for generously donating a stunning Christmas tree and to Apollo Teaching Agency for providing the sparkling lights that make it shine. The tree has brought so much joy and festive spirit to our pupils, who love seeing it each day. It is truly is a wonderful tree for everyone to enjoy.
It’s Showtime at Mount Pleasant!
Our pupils and staff have been working incredibly hard to bring you a series of magical performances this festive season, we can’t wait to share them with you.
A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing parents for your support with costumes and preparations during this busy time of year. Your help truly makes these moments possible, and we couldn’t do it without you!
Below is the list of upcoming performances. Some events require tickets, which will be available from the school office starting Monday 1st December at a cost of £2.00 each .
📅 Thursday 4th December
Years 3 & 4 Christmas Performance (The Nativity)
⏰ 6:00–7:00pm @ Bethesda Church
(Invites will be sent home—no cost for these tickets)
📅 Tuesday 9th December
Carols with Nursery (AM & PM)
⏰ 10:30am and 2:30pm @ Mount Pleasant Primary
(No tickets required – Nursery parents only)
📅 Wednesday 10th December
Children of the World Concert (Years 1 & 2)
⏰ 1:30pm @ Mount Pleasant Primary
(Tickets available from 1.12.2025 – 2 per pupil)
📅 Thursday 11th December
Reception Nativity
⏰ 1:30pm @ Mount Pleasant Primary
(Tickets available from 1.12.2025 – 4 per pupil)
📅 Friday 12th December
Year 5M & Year 5EM Cinderella & Rockerfella
⏰ 1:30pm @ Mount Pleasant Primary
(Tickets available from 1.12.2025 – 2 per pupil)
📅 Tuesday 16th December
Year 6 Christmas Performance 'Primary School Christmas Musical'
⏰ 1:30pm @ Mount Pleasant Primary
(Tickets available from 1.12.2025 – 4 per pupil)
Let’s make this festive season unforgettable! Thank you again for your incredible support, we can’t wait to see you there, cheering on our talented pupils!
Cluster Council Meeting at Bassaleg High School
Cluster Council Meeting at Bassaleg High School
We are incredibly proud of our school council representatives who visited Bassaleg High School this Thursday to join fellow councils from across the cluster. Together, pupils collaborated on meaningful discussions about how we can support one another, share ideas to improve our schools, and strengthen our communities.
A key focus of the day was exploring the issue of poverty and how, by working collectively, we can take positive steps to prevent it and ensure that every pupil feels supported. This was a fantastic opportunity for our young leaders to show their commitment, compassion, and determination to make a real difference.
Snow Ball Disco
A isco to Remember!
Our pupils had an absolutely fantastic time at the Snowball Disco! The excitement was evident as they danced their socks off, enjoyed sweet treats and refreshments, and lit up the room with glow sticks. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and hear the laughter echoing throughout the event.
A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for organising such a magical evening. Your hard work and creativity truly made this event sparkle!
Our Fabulous Flautists Shine!
A huge congratulations to our talented flautists for their delightful performance of “Merrily We Roll Along.” Your hard work and enthusiasm truly shone through!
We’d also like to give a special thank you to Mrs Hornsby, whose passion and creativity make learning a woodwind instrument such an enjoyable experience for everyone.
We can’t wait to hear the amazing progress you’ll make in the coming weeks. Remember to keep practising, every note brings you closer to mastery!
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 01.12.2025 will be Week 2.
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!
If you’re about to start your Christmas shopping we’d be really grateful if you’d download the Easy Fundraising App first…
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/mountpleasantprinew
Not only will the school receive £2 per download but we also receive a percentage of your spend from the retailer - at no extra cost or effort from you.
Rainbow Raffle
🌈 Rainbow Raffle 🎟️
📅 Monday 8th December 🕒 3:15 PM
✨Don't forget to sell your raffle tickets to all your friends and family - Every ticket helps!
✨Remember to bring along your donation which is linked to your class colour (see list below)
🎄We can't wait for you to join us for a fun-filled raffle with exciting prizes and a splash of rainbow cheer! 🎄
• Nursery – Red
• Reception – Pink
• Year 1 – Yellow
• Year 2 – Orange
• Year 3 – Blue
• Year 4 – Purple
• Year 5M – White & Silver
• Year 5EM – Black & Gold
• Year 6 – Green Year 6 – Green
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.
Brawddegau Bendigedig Bryn Hyfryd
Next week, our theme for our Wal Graffiti will be changing to 'Nadolig' - 'Christmas'
Here's some sentence starters that the children could use:
Hoffwn i....
I would like
Dwi'n dwli ar....
I love....
Dwi'n chwarae rhan...
I'm playing the part of...
You could really help your children at home by looking up some Welsh vocabulary around the subject of Christmas - maybe characters in the Nativity, or the names of some of the toys they'd like!
Blwyddyn 6 can't wait to see all the graffiti ffantasteg on the new Wal Graffiti!
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!
Safeguarding - Access and Egress to Y1
To help ensure a calm and safe end to the school day, we kindly ask Year 1 parents to collect their children from the top yard using the designated pathways. Please avoid walking around the pathway directly outside the Year 1 room, as this area becomes congested and can make it difficult for pupils to spot their grown-ups.
Your support helps us create a smoother, less stressful transition for our youngest learners. Thank you for helping us keep things running safely and smoothly!
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 95.81%. 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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